Came here to enjoy a nice romantic dinner with my girlfriend and was it amazing. The scallops were out of this world, the ceviche was fresh as it could be. Everything that came out of the kitchen you could tell the chef put his heart and soul in every dish. Would def recommend. read more

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

Delicious! A friend and I shared the seafood paella, it was to die for! A generous amount of food with plenty of leftovers.

Very impressed that they would make a dairy-free version of their cavatelli pasta dish for me and it was delicious! read more

A Fish Called Avalon - Dairy free cavatelli pasta - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

This place was super busy! They have live music which is amazing! The bar isn't that pretty so we opted to sit on the patio. Great place to people watch. Absolutely lovely staff!! read more

The service was excellent, A+. The venue was in a great spot and sat outside on the deck, which I highly recommend vs the street level. The food complimented the service and venue. Highly recommend when your visiting South Beach. read more

All of our meals were superbly delicious and we forgot one of our guests was vegan however we were able to find wonderful options for her to enjoy as well! Fun comfortable atmosphere on the patio live music that we chose to sit away from so that we could have conversations at a business dinner with excellent service! read more

This place is delicious. Flavored ice coffee and Cobb salad are to die for! Service was great; our waitress was very sweet! And there is air conditioning which is always a plus! You can enjoy great food and people watch while enjoying the nice view! read more

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

This was our first time visiting this establishment. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation time and were seated early. The service was excellent. Everyone from the waitstaff to the managers were very friendly and prompt. The food presentation was beautiful and the food itself was delicious. Prices on the menu varied, but were reasonable for a higher end dining establishment. The portion sizes were just right. Our waiter had at least 10 tables he was servicing, but did a great job keeping up with everyone's orders and not looking frazzled. The only thing that could have been better is if the chocolate lava cake had been warm. read more

Terrible service.... they didn't care we were there. We were just another table to fill. The food was very bland and too salty.

The waiters pressure you to stop by as your walking bt then hardly come by your table The food was delicious though as well as the drinks Reasonable prices read more

How to improve upon a classic paella? Make it Italian of course. Swap out the rice for orzo and it adds a whole new dimension. The orzo soaks up the fish flavor, all while providing a smoother texture as compared to heavy rice. Well played. Ask for Grant he's a great friendly server who treated us well and gave us some history of the joint! read more

A Fish Called Avalon - I call it Italian paella ;) ORZO! - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I came here a couple of years ago and it was good and so was this time. We were a party of 20 and they took really good care of us. The atmosphere was great (we sat outside) the food was good, had salmon made to my taste, the wine great so was the expresso. The waiter was awesome and all who were helping him. There was live music and beautiful to look at and nice people to talk to. Come and enjoy! read more

A must hit on Ocean Drive. Always great service, a good live performer/band and the snapper was one of the best fish I've ever ordered at a restaurant. Plus the key lime pie... definitely the best key lime I've had. read more

Paella!!!! Wow! So everything was fantastic. The drinks were mixed just right, the ceviche was flavorful and tender, the hummus was creamy and light and the paella was perfect! read more

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Great food and service. I sat outside inn the patio which had a great view, live music and heat lamps. I ordered the scallop appetizer with vanilla bean. The scallops were grilled and had a smokey flavor which matched perfectly with the vanilla bean sauce. For a main dish I had the fish encrusted in macadamian nuts and it was delicious! On top of the great food the service was great too. read more

A Fish Called Avalon - Macadamian Nut Encrusted Snapper - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Probably the best fish restaurant on Ocean Drive. If you want to eat fish dishes, you should eat here! The scallops (starter) were definetly worth every dollar! I also ate the salmon. It was ok but if I visit the place again I Will try something different for main course. The only downside was the noise from the street. read more

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

The staff are rude and the food is gross. Tourist trap restaurant. Our food was cold and when it came time to pay the bill the waiter took it out of our hands and walked away without saying a word. read more

Went on a Sunday night for dinner for my wife's birthday and was not disappointed. We really enjoyed the whole experience, from our seats to the food and everything in between. I am glad we picked this restaurant to celebrate this occasion. read more

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Marvin was our server and he made our experience a wonderful one. He guided us on menus items and ended up saving us money! He is the best ! read more

Incredible service (thank you Jorge and staff) and outstanding food. We ordered the fish of the day (bronzino) and lobster. Both delicious (we cleaned the plates) and cooked to perfection. read more

Only came in for the award winning Key lime pie and it was amazing. We ordered at he bar and the bartender was super friendly. Really enjoyed the experience read more

Live music, great location, good food. The best part of the meal was definitely the awarding winning key lime pie. Overall a great place for dinner, music, and people watching. I'm definitely coming back on my next trip to Miami. read more

Absolutely one of the best meals I've ever had. First, the bread and cheese was awesome, and then my meal was seafood risotto. Hot, surprisingly large portion, creamy, and loaded with seafood. It was $36 and worth every penny. If I'm ever back in Miami, I will try to make it back here to try something else. read more

Great raw bar offering. Ordered two appetizers, the scallops and the bang bang shrimp - both were delicious. Also had the plateau for two. Between the apps and the plateau we were stuffed. Seafood all tasted fresh. Would definitely return. read more

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One of the best dining experiences that I had in a long time! The food was top-notch and the wait staff was so attentive to any needs we had - no need to ask, they were there right away (to fill our wine glasses or just make sure we did not need anything). A big shout out to Alejandro. This man is a true gem! Best waiter ever!! Thank you so much! read more

Crab crusted x + the lobster tail must get. The staff is nice as well. Definitely won't regret it.

I am sorry but if you are charging $80 for paella you're going to have to provide impeccable service. I ate here last night for dinner and it took 10 minutes just for my server to greet us. I had to practically shout at him that I wanted a cocktail menu as he bustled away from the table. When the cocktails came they were messy and made poorly (I've been here before and they were NOT the same as my previous trip) I ordered my salad and appetizer after flagging down my server who had been neglecting us for over 15 minutes. They came out within about 2 minutes of ordering them at the same time. Sorry, but at an expensive restaurant like this I expect my food in courses. These came out together about 3 seconds after they placed the bread on the table. We were so annoyed with everything we didn't even go on to order our entrees. We got the bill and went elsewhere for dinner. I am so disappointed in my experience here last night. I expected better from a restaurant like this. read more

We absolutely loved this spot. We sat outside and people watched while we had our martinis. My mother and I shared a Fraser salad that was great. She had a nice appetizer that I can't remember what it was. Her entree was shrimp scampi. I had a bite it was phenomenal. I had the macadamia crusted fish and asparagus. So good. The waiter was kind and fun. We'll be back when we visit again. read more

Absolutely amazing, this place is must visit when visiting Miami. The service throughout was outstanding. The waiter Michael was very personable and explained the dish we had questions about. The salmon was tender and tasted amazing and so was all the sides. The lobster bisque was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. I'll be stopping by whenever I visit Miami. Bravo. read more

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I was tempted not try this place because I knew I would give it 5 stars. But seeing as how I was on vacation, I thought - why not experience the buzz of this place. It's a classy place - so you won't be "grabbed" by convincing hostesses. Maybe it's just the culture of South Beach, but they are really aggressive in getting you to eat at their joint. Started out with the crab cakes. Probably the best I've tasted. And I'm pretty picky when it comes to the crab cakes. I went with the Lobster Tails - one of the pricier items on the menu. Dont get me wrong - It was great. But somehow, I feel like I should have gotten more lobster. My three tails were served with a healthy portion of stir-fry beans (asian style) and a scoop of mashed potates. Perhaps I would take off a star because this Fish doesn't offer much value in terms of food. But the service was superb and the vibe was just right. LIVE MUSIC - a classical guitarist playing Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata Part 1. Avalon - I tip my hat to you! read more

Excellent food, great location, and exceptional service. An absolute gem in Miami Beach and the meal is always consistently great. Thank you to the amazing servers and the GM, Giorgio, for always making my experience a great one. BTW - get the apple tart & key lime pie for dessert. SO GOOD! read more

This place was so good that I just had to return twice during my three day stay. If you don't get the grilled seafood salad, you would regret it for the rest of your life. Even if they don't have it on the menu, ask for it, chances are they can still make it for you. The seafood is prepared to the perfect texture. All the shell fish varieties are simply fresh to def (death). Service is also astounding. read more

Very disappointing experience at A Fish Called Avalon. We had a reservation made over a month ago, and had requested an outdoor table. When we arrived, they told us there was nothing available outside. When we pointed to two open tables outside, they shrugged and said they were reserved. When I asked why our table wasn't reserved, they just smiled. I assume they were expecting some cash to get seated at one of those tables. I cannot comment on the food, as we went elsewhere for dinner. read more

The only reason why A Fish Called Avalon loses a star is because they forgot our appetizer. This may be a big deal to some, but actually, i'm kind of glad they forgot about it, because it would have been way too much food if they had remembered it. I got the risotto, which was really good. I had been craving some good risotto, and their seafood risotto didn't disappoint. The staff is also very friendly, and the visit was very pleasant. However, it is pretty expensive, so be prepared to drop a few extra dollars. read more

Maybe I missed something, but I was less than impressed. This seems like just another generic restaurant on Ocean Drive - they're practically indistinguishable. The food was ok - nothing spectacular, and overpriced, of course. The service was polite, but rushed and awkward. They seemed pretty eager to get us out of there, but, on Ocean Drive I'd imagine it's all about turnover. Ocean Drive just doesn't do it for me, too many tourists, too little to see. The BF chose it because it had great ratings on Yelp, and he thought I wanted to eat on Ocean Drive. Sweet of him, but yeah, not really our thing. Wouldn't go back - there are plenty of good seafood places around, for a far cheaper price. read more

Great for a dinner on the terrace. Nice choice of appetizers, and the paella is worth trying. The service and the music are great too

A Fish Called Avalon is a wonderful little gem hidden amongst the barrage of pushy restaurants on Ocean Drive. This might be the ONLY dining establishment that does have a woman out front forcing 2 for 1 happy hour special coupons as you walk by, no cheesy seafood platter displays of snow crab legs awkwardly jetting out of a plate. The food and service speaks for itself. My husband and I made a last minute reservation to sit outside, when we came for a long weekend. The space inside is simple and quiet, but the real action and charm ( in my opinion) is definitely outside! We were seated on the porch up off the sidewalk, which made a nice buffer from all of the teeter women staggering by in their stilettos. There was a live musician strumming away on his guitar, which created a great soundtrack for our evening. We started with the octopus salad, which was a special that night, plump tender morsels of octopi, soo delicious! He had the Roasted Canadian Salmon, he said that it was by far the best Salmon that he's every had (he proclaims this a lot, however I truly agree with him this time) the portion was humongous and chardonnay truffle sauce added the perfect amount of richness to the course. I went for the gusto and had the Twin Hole Main Lobster!! Drawn butter, mashed potatoes, it was just divine! The chefs pre-cracked my crustacean so well, I did not even need to crack it, making consumption quick and enjoyable. The presentation was beautiful but again, you don't really need to dress up a lobster. Our server Borjan was wonderful, he was quick, very pleasant and always a step ahead of the game, the arrival of our courses was timed perfectly.. Our water glasses were always filled and the wine was always flowing. We were a little concerned since all the restaurants tend to add 18% gratuity for our 'convenience' (We're still trying to figure out if it's legal) He truly deserved his tip and we gave him a little extra. I know they say Ocean Drive is a tourist trap, but Avalon is a stop you must make! We were lucky enough to see fireworks set off from the beach over a glass of wine with flamanco music dancing in the background! BONUS!! read more

I had Matt as my server and is all I have to say, he was very helpful, gave us a lot of recommendations. Was very sweet overall and honest we loved him and will come see him again for sure :) (food was good too I discovered Im in love with artichokes)! read more

Dinner was very enjoyable. Made a last minute reservation and was able to get a table on the porch outside. It's a classy atmosphere but not stuffy. The service was great everyone was very nice. The food was excellent too. I had the Asian calamari appetizer which had awesome flavor. Started off sweet and finished with a good spice. The jumbo shrimp scampi is a great dish I loved every bite of it. All the food came out quickly, I'd highly recommend this place. read more

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Wow. All of the food was absolutely amazing, but the Chilean Sea bass was definitely the most amazing meal I have ever had. Service was amazing especially our server Matthew. Drinks were phenomenal. Definitely coming back! read more