Searching best seafood restaurants in Miami usually means tropical flavours, not a generic steakhouse with one salmon plate. This review-style guide shortlists highly rated fish restaurants from our directory — ceviche rooms, grills, market counters, and Beach classics.
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Ratings reflect FishRestaurants.com guest scores at writing time and can move.
11 seafood restaurants in Miami worth booking now
Here are 11 rooms from our Miami directory — numbered, compared, and linked so you can book with context rather than guesswork.
CVI.CHE 105
- seafood, fish
- $$$
CVI.CHE 105 brings seafood, fish cooking to Miami, United States, in the 105 NE 3rd Ave area. The kitchen leans on seafood, fish, with the fresh catch, shellfish, and classic seafood preparations you would expect from a dedicated fish…
Españolita Miami Beach 🌹💃SEAFOOD&STEAKHOUSE
- seafood, fish
Monty's Raw Bar
- seafood, fish
- $$
For a practical Miami seafood meal, Monty's Raw Bar is worth a look (4.6 (15k+ reviews)) at a mid-range price level.
Sonia's Seafood Market & Restaurant
- seafood, fish
- $$
Sonia's Seafood Market & Restaurant (4.7 (4.5k+ reviews)) fits diners who want a seafood-focused meal without automatically jumping to the city's most expensive tier — listings show mid-range pricing.
Sonia's Seafood Market & Restaurant brings seafood, fish cooking to Miami, United States. Its menu centres on seafood, fish, balancing traditional recipes with everyday seafood favourites. Diners currently rate it 4.7 on Google based on…
Joe's Stone Crab
- seafood, fish
- $$$
Joe's Stone Crab (4.5 (11k+ reviews)) sits at a upscale tier. Better for a planned dinner than a spontaneous counter stop.
Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant
- seafood, fish
- $$$$
Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant (4.5 (4.9k+ reviews)) sits at a fine-dining tier. Better for a planned dinner than a spontaneous counter stop.
Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant is a seafood restaurant in 400 N Ocean Dr, Miami, United States, serving fresh fish and shellfish to locals and visitors. The kitchen leans on seafood, fish, with the fresh catch, shellfish, and classic…
A Fish Called Avalon
- seafood, fish
- $$$
For a more considered Miami Beach seafood evening, A Fish Called Avalon (4.6 (1.5k+ reviews)) is the kind of room you book ahead rather than wander into.
Nettuno Italian Seafood & Oysters
- seafood, fish
The River Oyster Bar
- seafood, fish
- $$$
The River Oyster Bar (4.5 (2.1k+ reviews)) sits at a upscale tier. Better for a planned dinner than a spontaneous counter stop.
The River Oyster Bar brings seafood, fish cooking to Miami, United States, in the 33 SE 7th St Ste 100 area. Its menu centres on seafood, fish, balancing traditional recipes with everyday seafood favourites. Its 4.5-star Google rating…
Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market
- seafood, fish
- $$
Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market (4.2 (4.2k+ reviews)) fits diners who want a seafood-focused meal without automatically jumping to the city's most expensive tier — listings show mid-range pricing.
Looking for seafood in Miami? Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market is a United States-based fish restaurant. The kitchen leans on seafood, fish, with the fresh catch, shellfish, and classic seafood preparations you would expect from a…
Cajun Boil Brickell
- Seafood
Cajun Boil Brickell fits diners who want a seafood-focused meal without automatically jumping to the city's most expensive tier.
What to eat in Miami
- Ceviche — the Miami signature move for many shortlists
- Whole grilled fish — see our red snapper guide and Mexican snapper recipe
- Mahi-mahi — firm tropical grill fish; full notes in our mahi-mahi guide
- Stone crab — seasonal, iconic, Beach-centred — stone crab guide
- Grouper — sandwiches and whole fish — grouper & hammour
- Boils & share trays — for groups; watch spice and price
- Oysters — compare with our oysters guide
FAQ
What is the best seafood restaurant in Miami right now?
No single winner — CVI.CHE 105 leads ceviche-driven social proof, while Joe’s Stone Crab owns the Beach classic category. Compare live scores on the Miami directory.
Miami or Miami Beach for seafood?
Mainland / Brickell for variety and ceviche energy; Miami Beach for institutions and hotel walks. Shortlist by mood, not only the bridge you cross.
Is Miami seafood expensive?
It can be — especially crab and towers. Control the bill with ceviche starters, grilled fish, and confirmed market prices.
How do I find more fish restaurants in Miami?
Browse Miami . Contrast with New York or Boston. *Last updated: August 2026. Ratings and hours change — confirm on each restaurant page.*