Better than meh.. not an A....just OK. While the food was good & the service was efficient, I can't say I'd go here again. For $40 (including tax & tip, no beverage) I received a 6-8oz piece of snapper & a scant cup of cooked spinach. I could buy 5 lbs of snapper for that price at the store. Yes it is a chic place to eat in SOBE & the live music was pleasant but I left hungry & broke. Street parking hard to find. There is a parking garage on 7th & Collins. $1/hr. read more

What brought me here was indeed the cute name! A FISH CALLED AVALON! And make sure you are sitting outside, so that you have the privilege to enjoy the band! Cool wind, lovely food, that'd essentially what you get here on a holiday night. They provide fresh jumbo shrimp, which went well with the cocktail sauce. Fish was, as their name indicated, marvelous. We got the tuna, but also recommend the snapper. The only thing I'd like to point out was their speed...kinda slow indeed...but that was alright, I would have more time to enjoy the night:) read more

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This is an amazing restaurant. The seafood is on point and the staff is so wonderful. Alejandro is a skillful waiter and his suggestions for selections were perfect. read more

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Food is ok and good prices taking in consideration we are in Ocean Drive, nice loud music and good happy hour. read more

A Fish Called Avalon - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This is certainly a go-to if your looking for some classy seafood. This restaurant is attached to a hotel and has a combination of indoor and outdoor seating. While indoor seating doesn't appear to be spacious for large crowds, their outdoor seating makes up for any seating accommodations needed. Because this establishment is small, it offers an intimate and upscale feel. The service we received was impeccable. Our server was very sweet and took very good care of us. We came on a Friday night and was able to be seated within 10 minutes of arriving. I give this location $$$ for pricing. Due to the added 20% gratuity, the meal prices can get pretty steep. Because there were two of us, their seafood pot was perfect for us to split at $85.00 and a shared salad for 12. Food quality: the food was delicious. Our salad and bread basket was great. The seafood pot was perfect for sharing. It contained various types of seafood and served over orzo and tomatoes. The best part was the lobster that was included. We had a slight unpreventable mishap as a result of outdoor seating but our server handled it flawlessly. If you're like me and horrified of outdoor bugs, you should request indoor seating. Although we didn't have an opportunity to try their dessert menu, it looked awesome. If you're looking for a nice evening dinner, this location would come highly recommended. read more

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Huge portions & split the drinks because they're gigantic! The food was yummy especially if you're feeling the I'm in Miami I want to be in the center of all the excitement and touristy south beach pumpin fun and you're willing to spend double of what you would spend anywhere else you got it! We got the seafood platter with salmon, ceviche, crab, lobster and mashed potatoes . Holy crap the Ceviche was BOMB so well seasoned its the best ceviche I've had in a long time you will not be disappointed . My Caipirinha drink was also delicious and never ending ! The service was nice but the food a tad overpriced BUT I realize your paying for the ambiance too, it's an experience :) Drinks 30$ Seafood platter 180$ Meat platter : about 150 read more

A Fish Called Avalon - Bottomless, ginormous & delicious caipirinha. Split it with someone it's huge this pic doesn't even display the size 30$ - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This is the place to be if you want to eat good seafood on south beach. The food is really good, whatever you order. Ok, prices are not really low, but it worth it. Make sure you have a reservation if you want to eat outside between 7 and 9 pm. read more

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We've eaten here many times and always eat delicious food and have a wonderful time. Last night was no different. The atmosphere on the patio with a gentleman playing the Spanish guitar to the lights on the table all make it such a pleasant dining experience. Our waitress was attentive and friendly as are all the wait staff. The food was impeccable! Macadamia crusted snapper! Yummm! Mai tai was perfect! We appreciated so much that all staff were wearing masks! Made us feel comfortable and safe! See you next time we're in Miami. read more

We visited this restaurant twice a few weeks ago. Amazing food and even more amazing service. We had Alexander the first night which was for my wife and I. He was absolutely amazing. The best we have had in many years and would rival the best we have ever had in NYC. Two nights later I came back with my work colleagues and we requested Alexander. He again outperformed!! We even met the GM and he too is a great guy. We will be back read more

Delicious food and fantastic service! The macadamia nut snapper with spinach risotto is a must. Our server, Alejandro, was genuinely all smiles and very attentive. Will definitely be back. read more

Came here for my friends birthday and had the most wonderful food and service! The food was absolutely amazing and the staff was so sweet! Must come here if you are in Miami! Highly highly highly recommend! read more

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Ate here last night. Service was great. Food was amazing and some of the best that we've had. We ordered the steamed mussels, lobster bisque, and that days whole fish, which was a sea bass I believe. Everything was cooked perfect, and the flavors were spot on. Thank you for a great meal Avalon! read more

A Fish Called Avalon - First ones in today - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This was our third time at Fish and it was easily our most disappointing. Service was fabulous as always. Our server was a spectacular woman from Ukraine. We each had a glass of overpriced wine. The clam chowder was the best thing on the table all night. The chopped salad was uneventful. I had the seared tuna and it was, like my wife's grouper, fine. For $200, not sure we'll come back. read more

Tuna tartare excellent. Ribeye as good or better than any Steakhouse. They have a Miami Spice menu as well.

Great seafood! Fresh catch and our waiter Matt could not have been better! Great service! Best restaurant on Ocean Drive

In vacanza a Miami Beach decidiamo di fermarci in questo ristorante, attratti anche dalla musica così da poterci godere, oltre che alla cena, la stravaganza della Ocean Drive. Le nostre aspettative sono state più che superate dall'ottima proposta della cucina, assolutamente da non perdere i bang bang shrimp e la key lime pie.. Abbiamo conosciuto il Manager, Giorgio, la professionalità e la passione per la ristorazione fatta a persona, grazie della tua accoglienza e le tue indicazioni. Servizio attento ed ottimo rapporto qualità, location, prezzo read more

Wow! Service and food were on point! While in Miami, my husband and I chose this place for our date night based on the Yelp reviews (thank you Yelpers!) and it did not disappoint. For starters we order the scallops ($19) which were nothing special. We only got 2 scallops over a bed a light mashed potatoes. Def not worth $19 bucks. For the entree we ordered the twin Maine lobsters ($44) and the special sea salt fish ($42) and both were cooked to perfection. Yum! Those were worth the 40ish dollar price point. The best dish of the night was the amazing creme brûlée dessert. It was definitely not your typical creme brûlée and certainly the best we have ever had. (See photo) Service and ambience were great! 18% gratuity is automatically added to your bill regardless of party size, but that seems to be pretty standard around Miami. We'd certainly eat here again! read more

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Tried this place at the South Beach Seafood Festival. I had the crab cake sandwich with turnip slaw. It was delicious. The sandwich had a lot of crab and not just filler. The turnip slaw as a very nice touch to add flavor vs the typical aoli or mustard. I will be trying this restaurant in the future again read more

Food was pretty good and the atmosphere was very nice. I would say for the price point, however, I would choose the Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne. Needless to say, everything was fresh. read more

Let me start by saying if you are on ocean dr. forget all the other restaurant rip offs and come straight here!!!! One of the best upscale restaurants I have ever been to. Perfect for couples. The ambiance is very nice, quiet and romantic. The dinner started with our amazing waiter Grant who recommended a delicious wine for us and was patient and kind as ever. I started out with scallops for the appetizer and had the prime rib for dinner - both were delicious. I couldn't stop there and I had to have the bread pudding for dessert! However as much as I tried I couldn't finish it because I was too full from the other courses. Overall there is not much I can say other than coming here was such a treat for our last night in Miami an I will definitely be going back to see Grant. Tip: not for people looking to eat quickly and leave and not for cheap people! read more

A Fish Called Avalon - Scallops appetizer! Yum!! - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Everything is absolutely delicious, our server Marvin was Delightful. Thank you for good food and good service and good memory. Will come again when I visit Miami. read more

Yum yum yum. My husband who does not eat fish had multiple bites of my macadamia crusted snapper... it was that good. He had the rib eye which was very tender. Drinks were reasonably priced and we loved being able to people watch on Ocean Drive. Service from Jose was top notch! read more

My friends enjoyed their meals more than I did, but likely because I chose the mahi mahi and wasn't aware of the texture to expect. I can't fault them for that. The ambiance here was one of the most memorable parts of our trip, the live music was wonderful. read more

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One of the only solid food places on Ocean Drive. The food is very good. I had the sea bass, which was extremely fresh and flavorful. The chopped salad was also extremely good, but it was way too small to split. Prices are ocean drive prices, so expect to pay a lot for small portions. The wait staff was friendly but very slow, took a while to get the check. Also, beware of sitting on Ocean Drive because the girls I brought were harassed the entire meal by the guys walking by and the staff did very little. read more

Nice restaurant. The server i think her name was Mara was nice. The atmosphere was nice we ate outside on the deck part. The food was ok. The crab cakes I would pass on. The scallops were delicious and the red snapper. I would return here. They also had live music which was nice. read more

A Fish Called Avalon - Another night out - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We came here around 8ish pm and the service was great, we sat outside looking around people. I GOT the risotto which was good, it was just little bit watery. but the Oysters, were bad. It tasted like old oysters. My Husband vomited after that and I was feeling nauseous. But otherwise, its a great restaurant! read more

I and a friend had the pleasure to dine at A Fish Called Avalon, it was our last night in South Beach, October 19th, we were visiting from Virginia. We made a reservation, walked down just q few blocks from our vrbo. We were greeted right away, the Hosts checked the computer and seated us immediately, we had a great table with views of Ocean Ave as well perfect view of the guitar player/singer entertainment featured that evening. Our server arrived promptly, we had drinks, then our appetizer arrived shortly, we ordered the Tuna Tartar, not only was the plate beautiful, and I'm being totally honest, it's one of my favorite dishes ,I order it when available. Well let me tell you, it is the best Tartar I've ever had on the planet, I'm a Chef myself, no kidding just delicious, so delicious, I asked Jose, our server, if I could possibly meet the Chef. A bit later, here comes Chef Karl, I told him what I stated above. He thanked me, we all chatted a few minutes and he of course had to return to the Kitchen as they were quite busy. For our entrée we ordered the Pallea for two, Jose arrived with this magnificently beautiful dish, served us both, we ate this amazing dish with lots of mmmmmms and oh my's. After our amazing entrée Chef Karl sent us out his award winning KeyLime pie, it is best in the USA, and it definitely owned up to the title. Jose our sever was completely charming and full of product knowledge, extremely professional and hopefully next time I'm in Miami he is available to serve me again and everytime there after. If you are in the South beach area, do yourself a favor and dine at A Fish Called Avalon, I highly recommend it and will be returning myself every chance I get to visit. If It was possible to give it 10 stars, I most definitely would. Brava to the staff and well done. Thank you all best regards. Chef Gina Montecalvo read more

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Food amazing and so is the view but service is not what you get in Avalon. Price high but worth it for the food. Service you ask? She's glad there was 18% gratuity added. Our server read specials (an appetizer soup and entree) off a card and they were not complicated. You could not remember two dishes? The table of 9 were all fans of the food but were rarely approached to fill our water or wine glasses. The Mahi Mahi and Surf & Turn for table favorites as was the amazing Orzo Paella. Torn between 3 and 4 stars but for the action on the beach, the fantastic food and great evening with friends, I'm feeling generous. However, with so many wonderful places to eat on Miami Beach, I could pass over A Fish Called Avalon next time. read more

They only split a check 4 ways. Luckily we had enough groups within our large group that it worked out. I had salmon and veggies. Lobster bisque and a watermelon martini. I enjoyed everything and it was pricey but worth it. The bread was outstanding and the service was fairly decent. read more

A Fish Called Avalon - Salmon and veggies - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Bang Bang shrimp is a must! Fish entrees were fresh and full of flavor! This place is a must stop! read more

A good choice for seafood on Ocean Drive! Nice service! Great setting! Wonderful touch of jazzy Latin live music throughout the evening! As for my meal, most impressed I was of their BANG BANG SHRIMP, perfect fusion of turmeric-curry and mint-yogurt in with the shrimps! As for their very lightly seasoned seafood orso paella, loved the choice of seafood used, yet the cooked flavor of the seafood simply coated rather than being absorbed by the orzo! Topping off this meal, not an eye-pleaser, a delicious pineapple flan! All in all, a nice meal it was! Cheers! read more

A Fish Called Avalon - Bang Bang Shrimp - delicious!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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You wouldnt think you would find such a good restaurant in such a touristy street! this restaurant serves amazing italian food and also VERY FRESH FISH! I love the live music and the vibe. We were promptly seated and the server came immediately. The service here was spectacular. You must try their fish espcially the Snapper read more

Came here for a work dinner. Definitely upscale and the food was amazing. I wasn't even hungry and still ordered the key lime pie for dessert. If you have money to spend and want a classier (they had a flautist playing the hits) experience on the strip. Looking to avoid mega crowds at Joe's, this might be the place. read more

Our first night in Miami my husband and I decided to do dinner here. We had reservations and were promptly seated outside just like we had asked. The server came over immediately with water and asked us if we knew what we wanted to drink. We both got white wine which was good. For dinner we shared the seafood paella. My husband has had paella in Spain so he claims he knows what it should taste like. He also insist that no where in the states do they do it well but I still insist on trying it everywhere we go. He was pleasantly surprised. He said it as good as you'll get it without having to travel to Spain. The rice was perfectly cooked in a well seasoned liquid. Most of the liquid was absorbed before we ate it. The seafood was just as well seasoned but it wasn't over cooked like many places. It all went really good together. Overall we had a great experience! read more

Love the atmosphere with the live band and old time Oldsmobile. The scallops were the best I've ever had! Service was also amazing.

Good food! Good service! Good atmosphere! The Seared Ahi Tuna was very tasty. My wife had the Seafood Risotto and it was great. It was a loud festive environment with volleyball being played across the street. An overall good higher scale beach dining experience! read more

I have been staying at the Avalon hotel once a year for the last ten years. Luckily, the best restaurant in town is right in the lobby at A Fish Called Avalon. The staff are all wonderful, but request Alex as your server if you can! For appetizers, the tuna tartar and octopus are must-haves. Favorite entree is the Chilean Sea Bass and you can't go wrong with the Key Lime Pie or Bread Pudding for desert. Everything on the menu is delicious and all of the servers are extremely knowledgeable if you have any questions. read more

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Just spent a week in south beach, dining out well every night, Avalon was our top pick of the week. Great food, service and ambiance read more

Very Good Seafood" Went with friends who liv in South Beach. Great location, right on Ocean Ave across from the beach. Fortunately we ate inside because between the band and noise on the patio, it wouldn't have been enjoyable. We had an excellent waiter Boris, who was very knowledgeable and gave us the price of the specials. All restaurants should tell you the price of their specials so there aren't any surprises. I started with the Bang Bang Shrimp,turmeric-curry spice mixture, mint-yogurt sauce, cucumber-pepper relish. 3 shrimp, just fair and not spicy at all. MY wife ordered a wonderful Lobster Bisque with cognac, crème fraiche. For entrees, I had the Macadamia-Crusted Snapper with spinach risotto, raspberry-beaujolais beurre blanc sauce. Very good and nice size portion. My wife ordered the Crab-Crusted Grouper which came with steamed spinach, giant white beans, roasted teardrop tomatoes, madeira beurre blanc. Also very good and she couldn't finish it. Very nice wine list but pricey. We had an excellent Bianchi Syrah 2010 for $48. I like that they add an 18% tip to the bill and stamp it on the bill. read more

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PHENOMENAL! Marvin was our server and made the experience even better. He suggested the crab cake app and macadamia crusted snapper. both were melt in your mouth! Also got the lobster tail which was great. Great service always makes the money spent WORTH IT! Highly recommend. read more

A Fish Called Avalon - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida