• Question: What factors should be considered when choosing a seafood restaurant in Miami?
    Answer: Choosing a seafood restaurant in Miami depends on the neighborhood, personal preference, and budget.
  • Question: What types of seafood restaurants can be found in Miami?
    Answer: Miami offers a range of seafood restaurants, from casual no-frills places with fresh fish served on cardboard plates to posh white tablecloth establishments with unique wine pairings.
  • Question: What unique experience do some Miami seafood restaurants provide?
    Answer: Some seafood restaurants are located on the Miami River, allowing guests to enjoy the sunset over the Miami skyline and watch the boats pass by.

Mignonette


Savor oysters and admire retro charm on a romantic seafood trip.

Mignonette

© Mignonette

When they renovated this former 1930s gas station across from a historic Miami cemetery, they did a fantastic job of keeping the floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the cozy banquettes and tables with light. There is usually a diverse bunch of customers, from locals craving fresh oysters to business types wanting to impress their clients with the several kinds of caviar on the menu.

And that is the interesting thing about Mignonette: It is both fancy and unpretentious, so everyone fits in. The food is also divided into ‘plain’ and ‘fancy’ and there is even ‘super fancy’. If you want to try a bit of everything, go for the seafood tower with clams, oysters, shrimp and crab cocktails, lobster tail, and crab legs. Their interesting wine list also has something for everyone.

210 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132, Phone: 305-374-4635

Captain Jim's Seafood Restaurant Market


Enjoy fresh catches and explore cheap local flavors on a quick stop.

Captain Jim's Seafood Restaurant Market

© Captain Jim's Seafood Restaurant Market

Located in north Miami, Captain Jim's Seafood Restaurant Market is a no-frills casual restaurant that has not spent too much on its décor because it is all about great food. It is spacious, portions are large, prices are really good, and the fish, crabs, and oysters come straight from the boat or from reliable sources around the world. Don’t expect white tablecloths - the food comes in a cardboard box or tray and is served with thick fries or a baked potato and a generous dollop of creamy coleslaw.

You can also get a lemon wedge or some tartar sauce and grab your own utensils and napkins. The food is so delicious that you will be licking your fingers, but in the low-key place like this, nobody will mind. Stop by their fish market downstairs and pick up some fresh or frozen fish to take home.

12950 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami, FL 33161-4810, Phone: 305-892-2812

Old Lisbon Restaurant


Taste Portuguese classics and enjoy a cozy couples dinner.

Old Lisbon Restaurant

© Old Lisbon Restaurant

When you come to Old Lisbon Restaurant in Coral Way, Miami, and listen to the Portuguese chatter of the guests, you will know that you are in the right place to try homemade traditional Portuguese dishes and some select Portuguese wines. The dining room is elegant without being pretentious, with white tablecloths and a discrete décor.

The focus is on the food and while the menu is full of diverse seafood dishes, there is something for everyone. Their lunch menu changes daily, so if you feel like top sirloin slices with black beans and white rice, come on Monday. For three kinds of codfish, come on Friday.

1698 SW 22nd St, Miami, FL 33145, Phone: 305-854-0039

CVI.CHE 105 Downtown Miami


Discover bold Peruvian dishes and savor exciting ceviche on a summer outing.

CVI.CHE 105 Downtown Miami

© CVI.CHE 105 Downtown Miami

One of the most popular Peruvian restaurants in town, CVI.CHE 105 Downtown Miami is huge contemporary restaurant with minimalist white furniture, original art on the walls, and vivid touches of color from Peruvian textiles and art pieces.

Very hip and modern, this downtown place is filled with the young and beautiful, who come to see and be seen but also to taste the restaurant’s renowned ceviche and other traditional, authentic Peruvian dishes such as aji de gallina, which has pieces of shredded chicken breast with pecans, milk, Peruvian yellow pepper, cream, piso bread, and parmesan cheese. Most of their interesting cocktails are made with pisco, but they also have nice wines by the glass or bottle.

105 NE 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33132, Phone: 305-577-3454

Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market


Dine dockside and look at river views on an easy weekend.

Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market

© Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market

You can sit on the terrace at Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market, watching them haul the fish from their own boat or enjoying the sunset over Miami while your grouper sandwich is being put together. This old-fashioned Miami seafood shack has been around since 1960 to the delight of its faithful customers.

It is a wonderful spot to enjoy fresh seafood outside on rustic picnic benches or inside in cozy boots with banquettes. If you want to sample a few goodies, go for their large appetizer menu. On the way out, stop at their downstairs seafood market to pick up some fish for tomorrow.

398 NW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33128, Phone: 305-375-0765

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