Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Miami River

"Tucked away in Miami Beach’s trendy Sunset Harbour neighborhood, Stiltsville Fish Bar is a seafood-centric restaurant helmed by culinary power couple Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth. Start with caviar deviled eggs, peel-and-eat royal red shrimp and large plates of raw or baked oysters, but be sure to save room for popular entrees such as the crab-encrusted New York strip or the fresh catch of the day. Situated across from Biscayne Bay, it’s an ideal place to watch the sunset while sipping tropical cocktails."

"Stiltsville Fish Bar is run by Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth, both of whom have appeared on Top Chef. McInnis has also been a James Beard nominee. They source their fish and seafood from fishermen in Miami and Key Largo, and the menu changes daily to reflect the catch of the day and the seasonal availability of other ingredients."

"Restaurants Seafood South Beach. Sunset Harbour’s stylish fish shack makes an excellent case for tucking into a big bowl of oysters before noon. The raw bar offerings are extensive and super fresh as most of the seafood served is sourced locally."

"Restaurants Seafood Downtown. For years, the Epic Hotel’s rooftop bar and restaurant was a magnet for business types grabbing a drink after work in the area. But even without its beat-the-clock happy hour, Area 31 is still luring the locals with its unparalleled views of Downtown and well-priced bites and sips."

"Located on the 16th Floor of the Kimpton Epic Hotel, one of the best hotels in Miami, Area 31 is a popular happy hour spot with gorgeous views overlooking sparkling Miami waterways and downtown Miami. The food is locally sourced with a seafood-centric menu with a Mediterranean flavor. At the bar, you’ll find seasonal cocktails and an international wine list."

"Perched 16 floors high inside the EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami, this longtime restaurant still has some of the best views of Miami's Downtown skyline in the city. Whether going for its popular happy hour or for a seafood feast, grab a seat on its outdoor patio and soak up the views."

"With panoramic views of beautiful Biscayne Bay and the Downtown Miami skyline, the outdoor seating at Rusty Pelican is some of the most sought-after in town. In fact, it's the sort of place you'll definitely want to get a reservation for. Get into the spirit of the nautically-themed dining room and order one of the seafood specialties."

"This Miami staple still boasts one of the best views of the city. Head to Key Biscayne for a quiet lunch or watch the silhouette of the cityscape grow at sunset."

"A Miami landmark with million dollar views, the Rusty Pelican Restaurant recently completed an extensive five month renovation that transformed … […]"

"The humble interior of Mignonette belies the quality of the food served, says Miami New Times. This seafood restaurant is influenced by French cuisine. At the heart of the dishes, diners can enjoy the delicious flavors of fresh seafood, such as shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, oysters, and a vast array of fish."

"Restaurants Seafood Midtown"

"Fourth location of New York’s popular Greek restaurant by the Avra Group, will feature a 10,000-square- foot restaurant with 180 indoor seats and 100 outdoor seats (partly covered terrace overlooking the pool and beach). Where: Villa Acqualina at The Estates at Acqualina, 17901 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach When: December 2021 (expected). Menu Highlights: With fresh fish flown in from Greece and the Mediterranean, guests can look forward to Avra’s signature quality and authentic menu in Sunny Isles."

"Our newest Twilight Menu is served Monday to Thursday from 5:30pm till 7pm and Sunday from 5:30pm till close for the... When you’re dining at a restaurant founded by Costas Spiliadis, you can be sure you’re in for nothing short of a culinary delight. Estiatorio Milos specializes in Mediterranean seafood, with such menu items as Dorado Royale and Bigeye Tuna."

"A stunning addition to the SoFi (South of Fifth Street) District, this elegant seafood spot may be difficult to pronounce, but … […]"

"Established by Chef Roberto Legrand in 1995, Spiga Ristorante Italiano is an elegant restaurant with a romantic front garden that serves Northern Italian cuisine in a tranquil setting. Reminiscent of an old Italian villa, the restaurant boasts an intimate and charming atmosphere and serves a menu of exceptional Italian fare. Renowned for serving some of the best pasta in town, Spiga hand-makes and prepares pasta daily, and signature dishes include pappardelle with a lamb ragout, tortelloni stuffed with ricotta, pears, and taleggio, spaghetti with seafood mixed seafood, and quadretti with portobello & oil truffle pasta."

"Spiga is located on Collins avenue in Miami Beach with a unique romantic atmosphere of an old Italian villa. All pastas are made in house and menu items are all made using the freshest ingredients for the last 25 years!. The dinner menu focuses around old Italian dishes like Calamari, Mozzerella alla Caprese, Zuppa di Cozzee and Vongole with mussels and clams in a white sauce."

"With white tablecloths, candlelight, and an inviting outdoor space, Spiga Ristorante Italiano has a romantic, special-occasion-worthy vibe. The dinner menu perfectly fits this old-..."

"A relaxed restaurant, Monty’s is located in South Beach just to the right of the MacArthur causeway. There is a raw bar serving a wide range of seafood, and the menu offers a large selection of fish and seafood dishes. There is an outdoor eating area for guests to dine al fresco in an area with a tiki hut theme, and there is even an outdoor swimming pool."

"A hidden favorite down the road, Monty’s, is ideal for waterfront afternoon drinking and the occasional local band. Walk along the dock to admire boats of all shapes and sizes."

"Tierra Santa Healing House Photo: Courtesy Faena Miami Beach. Though the name translates to “holy ground healing house,” you don’t have to be a soul-meets-body yogi to appreciate the experience at Faena Miami Beach’s 22,000-square-foot Tierra Santa Healing House spa. In fact, there are just as many beauty and skincare offerings as there are “healing arts.” The spa has partnered with both all-natural cult-favorite Naturopathica (cleansing facials are standouts) and French heritage brand Biologique Recherche (try the micro-needling treatment) to give its treatments a science-backed kick."

"Review: "It truly is one of Miami's best kept secrets. The point is so beautiful ...". Type: Tourist attraction. Near The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden:"

"Tucked amongst the verdant foliage and gurgling fountains of the Wynwood’s serene Sacred Space, Plant’s soothing aesthetic and bright, beautiful dishes are a perfect match for its surroundings. Thoughtful takes on global dishes dominate the menu, like Thai coconut ceviche, adobo-rubbed mamey asado and cannelloni composed of kale pesto and almond herb cheese. The restaurant’s ethical ethos extends to its ingredients – most of its produce is sourced from Paradise Farms, Plant’s certified-organic sister property located a few miles south in Homestead."

"Plant is an eclectic plant-based concept temporarily located within The Sacred Space Miami. Heralded by executive chef Horacio Rivadero and pastry Chef Veronica Manolizi, the restaurant prides itself on being the most sustainable in the industry. The innovative dishes are inspired by the nature of South Florida, and indeed each plate is a true form of art featuring only locally harvested produce."

"Despite its name, DIRT offers clean eating and great taste on one plate. Their farm-to-counter policy is what attracts vegans all over Florida and makes it one of the best vegan restaurants in Miami Beach. The majority of their menu is vegan, but they also offer vegetarian and paleo options."

"Deep in stories and rich in history,NightLife Brewing captures Miami’s world-famous action inside their taproom. Nightlife also doesn’t fall short of their motto, “Producing amazing brews worthy of the magic city.” Some flagship beers include Spitfire Redhead (Rye Saison) and Daring Brunette (brown ale). NightLife settles in a 1,500 square foot taproom located outside Marlins Park in Little Havana."

"Little Havana's Nightlife Brewing Company, located at 1588 N.W. Seventh St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the brewery and venue/event space 4.5 stars out of 57 reviews."

"Open every day from 1pm-5am since 1995, Abbey Brewing Co. is Miami Beach’s oldest and only brew pub. At this dive bar, sip one of BrewMaster Raymond Rigazio’s Abbey house beers—which are brewed at the Indian River Brewing Company, in Melbourne, FL—or choose one of ten special Belgian or American microbrews on tap, or hard-to-find Trappist Ales, British Barley wines, port wines and a wide assortment of micro-distilled fine spirits. No matter what you order, be sure break for a cigar and a dart game."

"No Miami beer list is complete without paying its due respects to the Abbey. During South Beach’s models and bottles heyday, The Abbey was brewing delicious hand-crafted beer from its perch off of Lincoln Road. Today, the space has expanded and evolved since its opening in 1995, and features four house taps (including the Immaculate IPA and Brother Aaron’s Quadruple), 10 guest lines, and a solid bar menu."

"Focal Brewing Co.is a locally owned brewery right in the heart of Little River. Stop in for the daily happy hour (starts at 5 pm) with fantastic music. It’s great for pop, rock, and jazz listeners!"

"Bars Breweries Little River. Happy hour: Yes, Fri 4–7:30pm. Standout beer: Honey Blonde"