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EXPLORE MIAMI | | | | | | | 3501 Rickenbacker Cswy
Miami,
FL
33149
305-361-0808 | | | | | Description: KEY BISCAYNE. Come hungry because this seafood stop is sure to fill you up. Large portions and a casual atmosphere make you feel right at home, and menu prices go easy on the pocketbook, too! Order seafood cooked in a variety of ways broiled, blackened, or fried, it's all fresh and succulent. Occasionally on weekends, guests are treated to live music; the location also offers a waterside view. Casual dress.
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| 1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-674-6400 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. This seafood restaurant is found inside the hip, stylish Delano Hotel. A sibling to the hotel's Blue Door restaurant, which attracts upscale scene-makers, Blue Sea caters to a more low-key clientele, who don't want to spend a fortune on dinner. However, the cuisine is still incredibly fresh and modern, with a focus on creative seafood. Try dishes like barbecued eel, stone crabs with coconut, or sushi rolls stuffed with unique ingredients like almonds and olives. The family-style seating at this restaurant makes it a fun place to meet locals and fellow travelers.
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| Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish398 NW North River Dr
Miami,
FL
33128
305-375-0765 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Offering simple Florida cooking at its best, Garcia's serves the area's freshest seafood at incredible prices. A location on the Miami River grants picturesque dining, complete with picnic tables and umbrellas, and the super-casual ambience is much prized by regulars. They also swear by the dolphin sandwich, hushpuppies and crab cakes. Some items sell out quickly, but the staff can steer you to other satisfying options, and daily specials are always reliable. And don't forget to sample the seafood dip!
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| 11 Washington Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-673-0365 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. This legendary restaurant, open since 1913, has become a Miami institution. They say you haven't visited South Florida until you have been to Joe's. Stick out the typical two-hour wait and you'll be amply rewarded with some of the best stone crab known to man, great side dishes like hash browns and creamed spinach, and the phenomenal, ultimate Key Lime Pie. If you don't like crabs, follow the lead of Bill Clinton and try the fried chicken. Joe's is open full hours during stone crab season, from October through May, and opens for 2-3 months during the summer with a limited menu in the bar area.
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| 177 Giralda Ave
Coral Gables,
FL
33134-5208
305-446-2002 | | | | | Description: CORAL GABLES. La Dorada features seafood with an elegant Spanish twist. The dining room makes you feel like you are being whisked away to an exotic locale, thanks to its ocean-liner decor complete with portholes, plants and a pianist. Simple, flavorful dishes include fresh fish baked in rock salt, filleted right in front of your table. Or try the gazpacho, followed by the seafood-studded paella. The efficient staff will help you navigate the authentic Spanish menu and can also help you select a wine from the well-chosen list. Reservations recommended. Business casual attire.
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| 100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-532-4550 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. This high-style, trend-setting eatery offers a fabulous setting for Miami's beautiful people, and for local movers and shakers to seal deals. Ornate wrought-iron furnishings, flattering light and modern hanging lamps add a funky touch to the interior, while the tree-lined courtyard provides more serene atmosphere. Pan-Asian seafood concoctions include wok-charred salmon with roasted pumpkin seeds and crispy prawns with salsa. Pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith has been called a "chocolate surgeon," and her intricate creations prove she deserves the moniker. Excellent global wine list. Reservations recommended.
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| 9610 Old Cutler Rd
Coral Gables,
FL
33156
305-668-8788 | | | | | Description: CORAL GABLES. A special date or important occasion calls for a restaurant that pulls out all the stops, and that is exactly what you will find here. The appeal of the cozy, romantic interior is only surpassed by the lush Matheson Hammock Park that surrounds it. The tropical scenery and great views provide an ideal backdrop for perfectly prepared seafood. The frequently changing menu features classic preparations of halibut, salmon, tuna, shrimp, scallops and much more. A superb wine list and tasty desserts complete a picture-perfect meal. Reservations recommended. Business attire.
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| 2907 NW 7th St
Miami,
FL
305-649-5924 | | | | | Description: WEST MIAMI. While the atmosphere may not be anything to write home about, a visit to this Peruvian hole-in-the-wall won't disappoint. Imbued with the flavors of cilantro, onion, lime, garlic and perhaps a kick of chili or curry, the kitchen's bounty, not surprisingly, consists primarily of seafood. The ceviche, composed of Octopus, shrimp, squid, and corvine, is a popular appetizer pick, and if you want to steal the show, order the whole fried snapper for your main course.
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| 4 Grove Isle Dr
Coconut Grove,
FL
33133-4199
305-857-5007 | | | | | Description: COCONUT GROVE. Experience Floridian cuisine at its best at this well-known hotspot, where the creations win stellar reviews from all over. For an unforgettable brunch, snag a seat on the breezy patio overlooking the Biscayne Bay. Take in the panoramic view and then prepare to feast on breakfast favorites like waffles, pancakes and omelets. Visit the buffet and also order as much as you like from the à la carte menu, all for one price. The menu offers everything from fantastic crab cakes and spicy Chilean sea bass to prime rib. Don't miss the great dessert selection, which often features hand-churned ice cream. Reservations required.
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| 1427 West Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-672-8881 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. Former figure skater and production designer Barton G. Weiss has distinguished himself for years as a Miami event planner. Now his penchant for spectacle makes its way to the culinary world. Within the sleek dining room, showmanship joins flavor and innovation, resulting in a menu of reinvented American favorites that relies as much on appearance as on taste. Popcorn shrimp is served in a popcorn box on a bed of popcorn, and sea bass is steamed in a paper bag and then unveiled at the table. Lamb chops, a NY strip, glazed duck, fried chicken and a trio of seafood pot pies also figure into the broad menu. Plus, intriguing desserts are as dramatically plated as any you'll find.
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