When it comes to well-known out-of-town spots (particularly in South Beach), we hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Not at Aviv. The Israeli restaurant from the same team behind Philly’s Zahav and Laser Wolf is a welcome addition to a neighborhood full of display window empanadas. It might not impress like some of its more famous siblings, but South Beach needs more upscale restaurants that don’t overcomplicate their food and care for you like a newborn puppy. That’s Aviv. This well-oiled machine is reliable for a big group dinner. The restaurant is huge, and the service is exceptionally smooth. You can safely meet tourists here to mingle at a big round table over hummus and kebabs. They make ordering for a group easy, too. Just do the $95 tasting menu. It includes hummus, a platter of salatim, one mezze, one grilled dish per person, and dessert.