You can get each right here, however choosing the right seafood locations is not any straightforward process. This coastal metropolis boasts an abundance of eateries that supply pleasant sea treasures. Fresh fish? Check. Stone crab and lobster? Double examine. Oysters, shrimp, and mussels? Yes, to all three.
So the place do seafood-loving locals and out-of-towners go to get their seafood repair within the Magic City? Well, all of us have our favorites. But there’s nothing like cracking into large claws and discovering the sweetest meat at South Beach’s century-old establishment, Joe’s Stone Crab, or digging right into a fresh-catch fried fish sandwich at longtime North Miami favourite Captain Jim’s.
Listed alphabetically, listed below are Miami’s high spots for locating the ocean’s bounty on a plate.
Captain Jim’s Seafood Market & Restaurant
12950 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami
305-892-2812
captainjimsmiami.com
When Captain Jim’s Seafood Market proprietor Jim Hanson realized his distribution middle for fresh-caught native fish may do equally effectively as a restaurant, he opened the eponymous eatery in 1996. It wasn’t lengthy earlier than individuals have been lining up, able to style a few of the freshest fish in Miami. Today, this beloved North Miami go-to for all issues seafood and stone crabs is operated underneath the path of La Camaronera’s David Garcia, who continues to supply contemporary catches from the identical fishing boats his household has used for many years. The menu covers every little thing fish lovers crave, be it finned or shellfish, ready as soups (there’s lobster bisque and New England clam chowder) and salads (mahi Caesar anybody?), between buns, and even over pasta. The day’s catch — usually mahi, hogfish, grouper, or snapper — is finest when served as a sandwich. Don’t miss Dave’s Gulf Coast-sourced Buffalo shrimp, tossed in a home made Buffalo sauce and topped with crumbled blue cheese, or the longtime favourite krab salad, imitation crab meat tossed in a seasoned mayo, an authentic recipe from Captain Jim’s early days.
Casablanca Seafood Bar & Grill
400 NW N River Dr., Miami
305-371-4107
casablancaseafood.com
Delectable ocean eats, excellent views of the Miami River, and greater than 20 years of expertise in industrial fishing — the slogan “contemporary from our boats to your desk” is fairly correct — lands Casablanca on virtually any seafood-focused record within the 305. Here, you may dine alfresco and take in a Miami dawn or sundown, because the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And if you happen to don’t have time for a sit-down meal, go to the adjoining fish market to attempt your hand at cooking up the day’s contemporary catch.
Estiatorio Milos
730 First St., Miami Beach
305-604-6800
estiatoriomilos.com
Some of probably the most pristine seafood may be discovered at Estiatorio Milos, famend for its distinctive tackle Grecian delicacies with an at all times contemporary collection of Mediterranean fish recognized to be flown in in a single day from international locations like Greece, Spain, and Portugal. The restaurant itself is an opulent, undersea world with glistening particulars and laid-back vibes, the place you’ll have the possibility to feast on not-so-average catches like milokopi, fagri, loup de mer, and dorado. The seafood right here doesn’t come low-cost, however you may’t discover it like this anyplace else in Miami.
Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market
398 NW N. River Dr., Miami
305-375-0765
garciasmiami.com
Part restaurant, half fish market, Garcia’s has been serving a few of the finest seafood sandwiches in Miami for the reason that Nineteen Sixties. The unequalled views of the Miami River and contemporary seafood caught day by day give Miamians a style of the Florida Keys a little bit nearer to house, particularly by way of hearty, handheld fish sandwiches made with favorites like regionally caught snapper or mahi-mahi. If you are particularly hungry, transcend the sandwich bun for Garcia’s grouper-topped Caesar salad, octopus grilled to perfection, entire fried hogfish, or spicy conch salad —and remember to throw in a slice of home made key lime pie for dessert.Â
Joe’s Stone Crab
11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
305-673-0365
joesstonecrab.com
No stone-crab season or go to to Miami is full with no journey to South Florida’s most well-known restaurant, nonetheless family-run by descendants of Joseph Weiss, the “Joe” of Joe’s Stone Crab. Since its opening in 1913, Joe’s has remained constant in high quality, real hospitality, and — in fact — its stellar seasonal collection of stone crab claws. Joe’s additionally affords extra ocean-sourced fare, from mahi-mahi, ginger salmon, and sea scallops to seafood paella, crab truffles, and fried lobster tail.
La Camaronera Seafood Joint & Fish Market
1952 W. Flagler St., Miami
305-642-3322
lacamaronera.com
La Camaronera is Flagler’s traditional neighborhood fish-fry joint, the sort of old school, strip-mall seafood spot that serves no-frill favorites at cheap costs. Specialties embody La Camaronera’s well-known fried shrimp, which you’ll be able to order alone, as a part of a combo meal with yellow rice and tostones, or in a sandwich. From conch fritters to coconut cream pie, these Cuban dishes are ok to warrant common visits.
Lure Fish Bar
1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
305-695-4550
lurefishbar.com
This New York-based restaurant lures in an eclectic mixture of clientele, from enterprise professionals to vacationers and trendy of us in search of an exemplary seafood feast in a nautical-themed setting. Located inside Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Lure serves seafood standouts equivalent to jumbo lump crabcakes and seared diver sea scallops. The huge sea of oyster choices affords picks from coast to coast, and a stellar sushi program presents a well-stacked roster of revolutionary creations.
Mignonette
210 NE 18th St., Miami
305-374-4635
mignonettemiami.com
Edgewater’s Mignonette is each plain and fancy. Its humble inside belies its high-quality menu, divided into sections “Plain” and “Fancy.” Although they’re something however plain, some entrées within the former class embody crispy pores and skin snapper or scallops with beurre blanc and greens. If your checking account permits, order the “Fancy” Mignonette tower that will get you a plethora of contemporary ocean finds, together with oysters, clams, shrimp and crab cocktails, lobster tail, and king crab legs.
Stiltsville Fish Bar
1787 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach
786-401-5254
stiltsvillefishbar.com
Sunset Harbour’s Stiltsville Fish Bar, housed inside a quaint 1940’s construction, is the right nautically impressed area to get pleasure from a few of Miami’s finest seafood. Here, just-caught fish are displayed in a bath crammed with ice and classic deal with bins are used to serve uncooked bar picks like oysters, Florida lobster tail, royal pink shrimp, and native snapper ceviche. Try the fish wings — the oft-forgotten a part of the catch — served with a chili lime sizzling sauce and contemporary limes.
The River Oyster Bar
33 SE Seventh St., Miami
305-530-1915
therivermiami.com
For oyster followers, the River Seafood Oyster Bar is a little bit piece of heaven within the coronary heart of Miami. This refined neighborhood spot focuses on traditional seafood delicacies with a contemporary twist, utilizing the freshest native merchandise accessible and gadgets from world wide. An excellent uncooked bar affords hand-shucked, cold-water oysters, ceviches, and contemporary catches. This pristine seafood, rigorously crafted cocktails, and a considerable wine record make this place a Brickell favourite for lunch, dinner, and pleased hour.