We get it. You arrive in Greater Miami & Miami Beach and see our beautiful waters teeming with marine life, and the first question is always, “Where do I find the best seafood?” From succulent stone crabs and towering seafood platters to fresh-from-the-boat fish cooked any way you like it, you’ll find something to savor on our list of the top seafood restaurants in Miami. The secret to their success is owners and chefs who have long-standing relationships with fishermen or even bragging rights to their own fleet of boats. There’s no shortage of seafood in Miami, and there’s always somewhere new to try.

Stiltsville Fish Bar

Tucked away in the trendy Sunset Harbour neighborhood in South Beach, Stiltsville Fish Bar is a seafood-centric restaurant helmed by culinary power couple Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth. Start your meal 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 entrées such as the crab-encrusted New York strip or the local catch of the day. Situated across from Biscayne Bay, it’s an ideal place to watch the sunset while sipping tropical cocktails.
1787 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139

Seafood on ice at Joe's Stone Crab — Make sure to stop by Joe’s Stone Crab

Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant

Stone crab season is always a reason for celebration in Miami, and this iconic establishment in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood is THE go-to spot for fresh stone crabs from October to May. Dining at Joe’s Stone Crab has become a rite of passage for locals and visitors who can’t wait to tie on a plastic bib to crack stone crab legs and dunk them in the famous mustard sauce. You can’t have Joe’s stone crabs without sides like hashed browns, onion rings and creamed spinach. Don’t forget dessert: The signature Key lime pie is the perfect way to end a meal. Keep in mind that unless you’re booking a private room, Joe’s takes reservations only through its website and the Resy app. Otherwise, expect a wait time of 90 to 120 minutes. Short on time? Next door, Joe’s Take Away also offers stone crab claws and many of the restaurant’s signature items (the fried chicken is delicious) as well as its own specialty items, such as the lobster Rueben and shrimp and scallop ceviche.
11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139

Truluck's carrot cake served with a butterscotch drizzle — Save room for Truluck’s' carrot cake

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab

If you love fresh seafood – and also care about how it’s sourced – Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab is the perfect spot for you. This popular spot in Downtown Miami serves up the freshest, most sustainably sourced seafood following Ocean Conservancy guidelines. Order a full or petit portion of one of the stylishly plated entrées, such as blackened Florida grouper with mango butter, snapper Ponchartrain with crawfish, shrimp and a spicy creole sauce, or New England sea scallops served with truffle mushroom risotto. The restaurant offers an enticing lunch menu, too, as well as a 30-minute power lunch for those on the go. Be sure to save room for Truluck’s’ decadent carrot cake, served with spicy pecans and warm butterscotch sauce.
777 Brickell Ave., Miami FL 33131

La Camaronera

While this seafood staple in Little Havana has been around since 1976, it’s a secret gem for many visitors and even locals.La Camaronera started as a no-frills Cuban fish-fry joint where patrons ate standing up at the counter. It has since added table service and a fresh seafood market, yet it’s still home to one of the best fried fish sandwiches in Miami: the OG minuta sandwich with golden-battered snapper served on a Cuban roll. La Camaronera is a great place to mingle with locals as you dine on menu highlights like conch fritters, the fried shrimp or lobster sandwich, crunchy fish fingers or the shrimp and fish burrito. This old-school spot doesn’t take credit cards, so bring cash.
1952 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33135

Mignonette

This quaint spot between Downtown Miami and Wynwood is an oyster lover’s paradise with an ever-changing rotation of fresh oysters from the east and west coasts. In addition to oysters served in all fashions (from raw to Rockefeller-style), you can indulge in Mignonette’s lobster deviled eggs, buttery lobster rolls and jumbo diver sea scallops. Be sure to save room for dessert. The Heath bar butterscotch bread pudding is worth every calorie.
210 NE 18th St., Miami, FL 33132

Fish on ice at Casablanca — Casablanca on the River doubles as both a fish market and restaurant

Casablanca on the River

For a true boat-to-table experience, locals flock (and sometimes boat) to this seafood restaurant perched along the historic Miami River. With more than 20 years of experience in commercial fishing, Casablanca on the River offers seafood reeled in daily and brought straight from the boats to the restaurant and market. Choose from menu items such as grilled octopus, Creole shrimp tostones, Casablanca grilled parrillada piled high with calamari, oysters, clams, mussels, octopus, prawns and grilled fish, and an impressive raw bar full of ceviches and oysters. While the fresh seafood is the star attraction, waterfront views of the city are the cherry on top. At night, cozy up at a romantic table to take in a view of Downtown Miami, sparkling with lights. In true Miami fashion, boaters can dock and dine in or purchase takeout from the restaurant’s seafood market.
400 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL 33128

Garcia's seafood & glass of wine — Enjoy delicious Cuban-inspired dishes at Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market

Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market

Located next door to Casablanca on the River and also overlooking the Miami River, this longtime family-run business boasts its own fleet of fishing boats, so you know the seafood is always fresh.Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market sports a more casual vibe than its neighbor. It’s a lively place where families and friends gather on the laid-back patio to share plates of seafood with Cuban-influenced side dishes of rice, beans and plantains. Popular items include their famous fish dip, signature grouper chowder, conch fritters, Chilean sea bass and grilled grouper. If you can’t decide, the daily specials never disappoint. Locals-in-the-know stop by the fish market next door when they want to cook fresh seafood at home.
398 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL 33128

Captain’s Tavern Restaurant & Seafood Market

Another tried-and-true seafood gem is Captain’s Tavern, an area favorite since 1971. The restaurant’s network of seafood suppliers provides loyal diners with a wide selection of fresh whole fish at the best prices, all coming from the restaurant’s next-door seafood market. Everything at this Pinecrest restaurant is made from scratch, from the salad dressings to the Jamaican Scotch bonnet sauce. Entrées include 20- or 24-ounce Caribbean lobster tails, yellowtail Matecumbe, Cajun scallops, crispy branzino and one of the best salmon dishes in Miami: miso-glazed Faroe Island salmon. Plan your visit around the two-for-one Maine lobster dinner every Tuesday night.
9625 S. Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33156

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