We loved this place! Honestly the best food on ocean drive imho. The seafood is so fresh and perfectly prepared and the drinks are delicious! They have a fabulous happy hour and I love the vibe, very bright and pretty and next to the restaurant is the cutest tiny bar! The outdoor patio is very chill and more inviting and less chaotic than the rest of ocean drive with live music that is actually good and not just loud. I think this restaurant has been in the game a long time and it shows in all areas including the attentive and quick service and knowledgeable staff. You absolutely can't skip the key lime pie which is the best I've had in a very long time. The thick pecan crust and homemade whipped cream put it over the top. Loved it and we'll be back next time we're in Miami. Also the hotel is a good place to stay. Old and historic like everything else but clean where it counts and surprisingly quiet when you're trying to sleep. read more

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Editing sober: increasing to 5 well-deserved stars. I concur with drunk me that the orange blossom cocktail could use work but the service, food, and wine list were top notch. If you're eating anywhere on that hot mess of a street let this be the place. Skip the cocktails, order wine, ask for your server to be Alex, and get the seafood paella. read more

Sooooooo good. A Fish Called Avalon is basically directly in front of the ocean, they spaced out the tables unlike some of the other adjacent restaurants so it felt intimate and also Covid safe. There was live music which was lovely. The service was excellent, you get free bread and yummy hummus and butter. We got the Mezcal cocktail and it was literally incredible. THE PAELLA WAS INSANITY so fresh and so good and the waiter I believe his name was Alejandro, gave us a complimentary Key Lime Pie for my boyfriends birthday. All around great experience, thank you!!!!! read more

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What in amazing experience !It is a first time that we have come to me I Fish Called Avalon and it was amazing!The seafood was absolutely wonderful and Service by carlos could not have been better. The restaurant mgr was welcoming. Bryan kazee We will be back read more

The service here is welcoming and attentive. The seafood paella with orzo tasted amazing and was just right for 2-3 people. Cocktails were also refreshing and delicious. read more

That's actually one of the best restaurants in SoBe area and I absolutely didn't expect it. It's the most touristic area in Miami so I was sure it's average touristic restaurant but I was impressed. Amazing food and high quality of cocktails. We took some appetizers and different type of fish as main courses. Everything was very tasty. My favorites are caesar salad and snapper filet with risotto. Highly recommend to try it. Service was pretty good too especially for the Ocean dr. And also there was nice life music. So I'll definitely want to come back soon. read more

I picked this restaurant based on the reviews here, and my fellow yelpers did not let me down. This restaurant is outstanding and the scallop appetizer may be the best dish I've eaten this year. The chef is a master at flavors, especially when you don't think the foods will go together. Scallops first. Two huge scallops, crispy pancetta, Brussels sprout leaves with some micro greens on a citrus mousseline. Pancetta and scallops marry well. The mousseline added depth of flavor. Awesome dish. We had the crab crusted grouper and seared Ahi tuna. Both were excellent. The grouper, a signature dish, was served with large Lima beans, spinach, charred mini tomatoes and a chenin bland butter sauce. The flavor popped in my mouth. The Ahi Tuna was perfectly seared, raw in the middle and served with a delightful Asian slaw and a killer citrus sauce. The chopsticks were a nice touch. Add to it a fantastic oak barrel aged Manhattan that I was told was great Obviously recommended. It is expensive and a gratuity is added to the bill automatically. This seems to be usual practice for Miami. Read the bill. read more

Very nice place even though its un a very touristy setting the food was great and the service even better. Will be coming back!

I had the pleasure of enjoying a magnificent meal in South Beach recently... A fish call Avalon is truly a treat... everything that was presented was perfect! When in Florida you must try this iconic restaurant. The chef Kal Abdalla is my hero. And the management and waitstaff are truly 1st class. read more

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Over priced ridiculousness. Food was ok but not worth the price you pay. Service was rhe saving grace. If you decide to waste your money at least sit outside with live music for a great atmosphere. read more

What an experience!!! Jose, my server, and Tony the musician were amazing. I enjoyed the tuna tartar and macadamia nut crusted snapper when I visited, everything was perfect. When I found out the key lime pie was voted best in the US, I had to try that too... perfection. Thank you Jose read more

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We stumbled here by accident/coincidence that it was Miami Spice week - But didn't opt for the spice menu. Instead we got raw oysters and their paella... 4 oysters and seafood paella for two was about $130 with tip and tax (and that's something I noticed that tip is included everywhere in Miami... ). The oysters were delicious, they come with two sauces and fresh peppers on top. So I can't really gauge how good they would be if they didn't have condiments or peppers on top but with the lemon wedge squeeze and peppers and cocktail sauce, they were so good and the texture was so great. Not fishy at all. As for the paella... URGH first (and it says it on the menu) they use orzo instead of saffron rice. That's fine, but the biggest disappointment was how liquidy the plate is. It's not dry, it's like you're eating seafood soup. I was RAVING about paella to my friend and was completely disappointed with how it turned out, and even embarrassed. It really wasn't that good and not worth the $85 price tag. Didn't feel aromatic, especially with the orzo and the soupy texture.. and the flavors didn't hit home. The lobster on top was the best part but otherwise wouldn't recommend to anyone. We got to sit out front watching people go by and the sun set so it was a beautiful and breathtaking place to have supper. My only complaint was the paella. And I love paella. Service is ok but it takes time for them to check on you. Although, who I believe is the manager took an awesome pic of us. :D read more

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Really delicious food. The service was absolutely amazing too! We celebrated a special occasion here and they made us feel like royalty. read more

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The Chilean Sea Bass was perfection. From the shrimp dumplings to the Swiss chard everything tasted amazing. In a miso glaze, it was an untraditional approach to sea bass, which I loved. We were also lucky to get some stone crab, one claw for each of us, which was 100% worth the price. We sat outside which meant great people watching coupled with some live music. Definitely one of the best places to eat if you want to dine on Ocean Drive. read more

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Came here because it had great ratings on Yelp and I wanted a nice place to go before I left Miami. So let's start with what went wrong. They got my name wrong, and the guy who took my reservation told me 7:00 was the earliest. I showed up at 6 and koodos to the hostess changed my time to six because there was no one there, hmm gotta wonder. Food wasn't bad, but the lobster was bland. Got the escargot and a lobster entry. Service wasn't bad but wait time was long. Was here more than a whole hour, don't come if your in a rush. Also gratuity is included in the check. I believe in second chances for restaurants so 3 stars instead of two for waiting a long time for the food and the reservation mixup. read more

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It was one of those magical Miami nights where the weather was comfortably balmy & breezy. The live music made for a great atmosphere and did not overpower conversations. It felt like vacation as we started off with a bottle of wine and a bottle of sparkling water. The waiter brought a basket of assorted warm bread with homemade hummus (delicious) and seasoned butter (I did not try). We decided to try their Miami Spice menu. Two got 2 asparagus soups that looked good but I don't recall any comments about them. One of us had a chopped salad that was large and filling enough to be a meal in itself. I had the mini crab cake that was great-and not so mini! Entrees arrived and were amazing. Two nut crusted snappers and two maple glazed salmons. The snapper came with spinach risotto. And I was too hungry to notice the snapper, though it was described as perfect.We all had plenty to eat and took doggie bags home. Dessert was cheesecake (light and mostly sugar free), sorbet that I didn't try, and mine was a yummy chocolate concoction with whipped cream. Service was friendly and attentive. Tip was included. Inside seating looked ok, nothing special. Outside was nice, white tablecloths and candles completing the ambience. We parked a little over a block away, 7th in between Washington & Collins, just $1 per hour on week nights. read more

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I reserved a large table here for a celebratory dinner a few weeks ago and it was lovely! I requested outdoor seating because I loved the night lighting they have setup outside. The day of I ended up having more people than expected so I called to see if they could accommodate 4-5 extra people. They gave me no fuss at all and were very accommodating. I had the lobster tails and they were amazing!! Also pictured is the seafood risotto. They also had live music outside which was a really nice & unexpected touch to our special night. My guests also enjoyed their food. Our waiter was very nice but he did seem a little overworked and stressed. Maybe someone called out that night or something but other than that my experience was great and I plan to go back next time I travel to Miami. read more

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From the curbside Hostess Podium to the dining room setup to the menus and the coordination of the staff, I was personally blown away. I wasn't expecting much of a departure from the cliché tourist food that is served on most of South Beach. I was pleasantly surprised at the level of professionalism and class that the staff exhibited. The food was actually very interesting, creative, and a departure from simple concepts--adding a refreshing Eastern Mediterranean Flare right down to the hummus. Every dish was a new adventure in flavor and texture. We started off with the Spanish Octopus and the Atlantic Wild Mussels. The Octopus was charcoal grilled and served with marinated fennel, Madeira squid ink reduction, and watercress vinaigrette that I can only describe as delicious! The Mussels are served in Champagne, shallots, garlic, lime, tarragon, and a touch of cream. Right about now you reach for the fresh-baked hot bread to soak up the insanely delicious sauce. From there we requested that our waiter, Alejandro, pick our next 2 dishes and they were both instant hits. He brought us the Lump Crab Cake with Shrimp and the Bang Bang Shrimp. The Crab Cake was served with Remoulade Sauce, Baby Green Beans, Microgreens and was simply amazing. The Bang Bang Shrimp at this point was, without a doubt, the highlight of the meal for me, served with Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp, Brown Sugar Butter, Turmeric, Curry, Yogurt Cucumber Mint Sauce, Cucumber Peppers, Relish and will leave you wanting to come back just for them. We asked Alejandro to surprise us with dessert. Let me emphasize that their award-winning **2019 National Pie Champion** Pecan-Crusted Key Lime Pie will take your whole meal to a new level. Thank You, Alejandro, we definitely had a fantastic meal (arguably the best I've had in Miami). I already want to go back there. Great cocktails too, I recommend the 1941 Mai Tai. Our visit more than exceeded our expectations. I tip my toque to you Chef Kal Abdalla. From the refined aesthetics of the restaurant to the food presentation and service, I recommend A Fish Called Avalon to anyone looking for a romantic or family fun celebratory dining experience. The evening was a 10/10 in every category. It is where hipster meets exceptional cuisine; A Fish Called Avalon is an experience truly worth the travel out of your way. #SoFloDining read more

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First time here and we had a blast! Marvin our server was amazing, he has lots of knowledge about the menu. Octopus is a must and also the sea food risotto! Best bday dinner! read more

Amazing food!! Finally good service in Miami... The Chilean Seabass and the octopus were absolutely to die for.. read more

We loved our experience here! Great music, food was excellent and the service was outstanding! The key lime pie is amazing so save room and the drinks were a nice surprise. Wish I lived here so I could go more often. read more

This was our first time here. We found it through google and saw the reviews and it did not disappoint. The paella was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. The sea bass was tender flaky and also flavorful. The desserts were a perfect complement. Hats off to the staff, the service was attentive and extremely friendly. read more

Nice place to people watch. There's outdoor and indoor seating. The best items we ordered was the macadamia crusted snapper with spinach risotto & the groups stuffed with crab. The bang bang shrimp was very flavorful. Unfortunately it's only 3 pieces not so jumbo. The mojito was very interesting with a cranberry infused rum. Must try. Staff and service was quick. read more

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I loved this restaurant. The outdoor seating is right on Ocean Drive so you can enjoy a delicious high quality meal and have a front row seat to the best people watching. The restaurant also had 2 guys playing music outside. I love live music and the small band was amazing. It wasn't overwhelmingly loud either, just perfect. This was our first night out in Miami and so lucky to have Marta as our server. She was very attentive, super sweet, and gave us great recommendations. I highly recommend the octopus appetizer and seafood paella for dinner! The paella is a huge entree meant for 2 to share, but could easily be split by 3 people - especially if you're getting an appetizer. They also give you complimentary bread with hummus and butter with black salt. Yum! I will definitely be back here. read more

One THE best meals of my life! I had lobster tails in a light bernaise sauce with Japanese green beans and mashed potatoes. Absolutely divine! My husband had a perfectly cooked sea bass with bok choy and rice which he loved. Not one but two musicians playing Spanish guitars, people watching on Ocean Blvd and great food made for a fantastic evening. Just go, you will not find a better meal anywhere else and ask for a table outside. read more

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Food is delicious and service is excellent. We got the bang bang shrimp and their vegetable soup (daily special). For mains, we got the sea bass and filet mignon with lobster tail. Everything was delicious. Also recommend to end the night with their key lime cheese cake. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place! My mother and I were craving seafood during our one night stay in Miami and stumbled upon this restaurant. The service, food, and atmosphere were all wonderful. The servers were attentive, polite, and gave good suggestions. The menu was full of upscale selections as well. And the WINE LIST! The best wine list around! I will be back! read more

A Fish Called Avalon - the lobster course was amazing! - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Was really excited to go here considering all of the 5 star reviews. However, I have learned from my Miami vacation to set your expectations very low. The restaurant was under construction, that I can forgive. The complimentary bread was great but My breath reeked of garlic for days. Intense. The lobster bisque and Caesar salad was amazing. Wish we stopped there. We proceeded to order main dishes that ruined the meal. The crab stuffed grouper was overcooked like eating plastic and not fresh at all. We read so many great reviews about the orzo paella and decided to order even though it was $85. I wish I could go back in time and skip those dishes. The paella was so underwhelming. Nothing to rave about. The waiter seemed to lose interest as soon as he saw our look of disappointment. He just took our plates away and said "be careful in Miami B#^*." What?! We all said then realized it was his accent and he meant "beach" thank goodness. Thought my mediocre, overpriced dinner ended with a threat. Close call. Skip the tourist trap strip if you want want quality food. read more

Delicious seafood restaurant on fancy Ocean Drive. There's nice candlelit decor, and live music in the outdoor area. The service is impeccable, and the food is equally impressive. There's warm complimentary bread served with creamy butter and fresh hummus. For starter, you must get the Bang Bang Shrimps. Three large pieces of succulent shrimps are served with mango cucumber and pepper garnish. Super tasty! We ordered the special fish of the day which is the pompano served with 2 pieces of scallops, zucchini, and rice. The sauce that came with the dish was perfectly creamy. The highlight of the meal was the Orzo Paella for $40. There are delicious fresh seafood like calamari, shrimps, and scallops, well-deserved the price. It also has a lobster tail, but I felt it tasted so-so. Nevertheless, this was the best paella in terms of seafood that I have had, and I have had many in Spain. The key lime pie has delicious crust, and for someone who doesn't like lemon or lime dessert, I thought this was pretty good. When in Miami Beach with so many tourist trap restaurants, A Fish Called Avalon is a wonderful gem that stands out with superb food and service. Definitely a must when in South Beach. read more

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I came To Miami from California for my birthday. I did a little research and decided to give this restaurant a try. I am avid Seafood lover. It was important for me to have a wonderful experience especially since this was a solo trip. I took a Uber to the restaurant It sits right on the corner of seventh and Ocean Drive in South Beach. It is a very festive area of the city with a lot of night live action. Although I'm told by the Uber driver that the activity that was there that night is not always so active. There was a concert in town that weekend. So maybe that was why. OK enough about those details onto the stuff that you want to hear!! My experience was absolutely AMAZING!! First of all, I had to push my reservations back twice and they were totally accommodating. When you get to the restaurant you have a choice of dining outside or indoors. I chose to dine indoors they gave me a few seating options of where I wanted to sit. The hostess was very polite. Oh when I called I told him it was my birthday just in conversation. And they absolutely incorporated the birthday experience into my dining. My server was Alejandro. He was so wonderful as a server he attended to all of my needs. He helped me with my choice and it was a fabulous choice. They served a complementary sourdough bread and homemade hummus that was so tasty. Just the right amount of space to give it a kick! I wish I could take it home with me!!! For an appetizer I chose the muscles and they were exquisite! I couldn't stop indulging in that butter sauce. Onto the main course. With Alejandro's help, I chose the lobster tails, which came with leak mashed potatoes and garlic string beans. My entrée was absolutely delightful, down to the last bite!! I had to eat every morsel! I don't know who the cook is, but they did their thing with that meal!! I was prepared to order my birthday dessert, dessert but to my surprise Alejandro had handpicked a wonderful banana foster cheesecake with mango and raspberry sauce. Oh my God it was so light and decadent. I would definitely rate this as a top notch restaurant that won't disappoint you. You're going to spend a little money, but it will be well worth it if you're looking for a good place to enjoy a fabulous meal!! . When I left the restaurant the live music was going outside which added to the festive night life. The next time I'm in Miami for sure I will be visiting A Fish Called Avalon again! I have plenty of photographs to capture my experience. I hope my review helps you make a good choice of where you are going to dine in Miami. Oh by the way in the video of the birthday song Alejandro is the one that says my name and leans in to the camera. Lol. He was so pleasant! (sorry I couldn't figure out how to post a video so I screenshot the photos) read more

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Great service and great food. Always a good meal. Excellent seafood. Atmosphere charming with guitar player. Calm oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of Ocean Dr read more

Review is just for the food since I ate at the bar, not the service or rest of the experience. If price is not a concern, would definitely recommend coming on a quieter night just to enjoy the quality of seafood. But if you're looking for value, you should look elsewhere. Bang bang shrimp - that shrimp was bomb. Turmeric-forward but also other Caribbean curry spices (what you find in curry powder as opposed to Indian curry) came through. The quantity of yogurt sauce was a bit too much since it covered the shrimp sauce, but still a great dish. Miso sea bass with shrimp dumplings. Odd combination, but the sea bass was cooked perfectly, the sauce was delicious, and the dumplings themselves were good as well. No complaints here Key lime pie - it's a lot. hefty slice (which for the price, it better be). A bit sweet for my taste, but also has the right amount of sour/tart, so it's balanced for a key lime pie. The crust is really what makes it distinctive. read more

Red snapper was super fresh and caught daily according to staff! It had green risotto which was good. Some of the items are just too fancy for my tastes. Kinda one of those places you look at the menu and are like, I just want some fried shrimp or something. Red snapper was super fresh fish but it had so much stuff on it you couldn't taste much of the fish. If you are a simple person like me, you probably just want some simple grilled fresh fish with maybe some fresh crab meat on top with a little sauce to go over the top. Or maybe get me some fried shrimp wild caught, homemade fries. Fancy, in my opinion, should be freshly caught fish and wild caught shrimp! Still a great place! I'm still thinking about the Key Lime Pie. read more

Fabulous dinner lobster was divine grouper was fab, singer was wonderful, made the night. Highly recommend for a special dinner out!

Aimee was amazing. Georgio was great. Made our dinner very special. Tony was the live music soloist and he was amazing. Service and entertainment 100% read more

Best meal I had on my Florida vacation and I ate at several fine dining establishments. Where to start wow, drinks were well crafted, pasta dish was fantastic, all the fish dishes were cooked perfectly and had flavor. My moms steak was delicious had nice searing on both sides. For dessert we all split the key lime pie, it was the best one I've ever had, the whipped cream was real and made in house, not super sweet. Our server was so friendly and attentive. I will come back here often when I come back to visit. read more

We were looking for a a divey seafood joint after the beach, and this is not that. The crab joint up the street was plan A, but they packed up shop outdoors with the arrival of Halloween wind and rain. Seeing as how there's a PANDEMIC, we weren't going to follow them inside. The hostess at A Fish Called Avalon didn't seem to care that we were looking a little ragged, and seated us outside under their big, sturdy umbrellas. We couldn't have been more pleased. We were happy to share the scrumptious octopus app (like butta) and the ahi tuna for our main. They were generous in that they split the tuna onto two plates and gave us each full-size sides to go with it. Preparation and presentation were perfect. The guitarist had nice chops and played a variety of smooth jazz and bossa/samba-arranged pop tunes. He has a nice voice, too. I hate that so many places are only supporting a soloist with tracks, but for this setup, it was pretty well-done, and the music was just the right vibe. The mgmt. gave the hostess an interesting device-looks like a shield, but it's a mask. Cool idea, but not sealed at all around her face. I hope they get serious. The waiter was correctly masked and service was excellent. I'm sure we'll go back on a special occasion. As seldom as we go out these days, this was a special occasion! Bring your wallet. read more

Third time here. It never disappoints! Great service , food and music. ''nough said!

One of the few excellent restaurants on the heart of Ocean Drive. I highly recommend going. The decor is more summery elegant and rustic vs. the other places that are more modern-douchey on O Drive. They offer fresh delicious south Florida seafood like pompano, grouper, red snapper, mahi-mahi etc. prepared expertly. The hostess was very friendly, the bartender very welcoming, and our server extremely professional - I think his name was Alex. read more

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I was in South Beach in November 2022, and I discovered a wonderful restaurant called a Fish Called Avalon. I ordered a wonderful piece of halibut and crusted in macadamia nuts. It was fabulous. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is in the area. read more