Miami’s historic Water Pump House is a coral-rock marvel that originally served as the municipal water supply for the early Bay Shore development. Built around 1923, the grotto-like building went on to serve as a private residence, multiple dining destinations and even an abandoned property that narrowly survived a destructive fire.
Today, its preserved architecture and the cascading greenery of EOS Garden offer the perfect backdrop for Mediterranean dining, weekend gatherings and intimate celebrations.
Named after the Greek goddess of the dawn, the new restaurant gracing the space focuses on renewal, heritage and the communal joy of gathering around the table. It is the brainchild of hospitality professional Ilyas Ortatepe and Chef Halit Avuka, and features local ingredients to honor Greek, Turkish, Anatolian and Levantine traditions.
Signature dishes include diverse meze spreads, from muhammara and whipped feta spreads to sea bass carpaccio and grilled octopus, in addition to Adana kebab, char-grilled lamb chops, whole Mediterranean sea bass and Aegean moussaka.
Complementing its Mediterranean flavors, the wine program also features Turkish wines chosen for their character, provenance and sense of place.
And the setting is unmatched, with the landmark being carefully restored into an open-air, verdant sanctuary where guests can dine beneath the trees. EOS Garden honors the integrity of the original structure while ushering it into a new chapter.
The restaurant is currently open Sunday through Thursday (4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.), and Friday through Saturday (4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) at 5808 4th Ct, Miami, FL 33137. For more information and reservations, visit their website.
