I simply keep going back, the consistency of the service and food just woos me, making it very hard to stay away. This time a friend and I shared a chateaubriand that was simply delish! Moist, tender, juicy, cut-it-with-your-fork amazing. Our appetizer was an avocado and crab salad that was filling all by itself, we then shared a very crunchy chopped salad filled with lots of veggies; the main course was split in the kitchen, arrived perfectly rosy in the center wrapped in beautiful browned pasty; with it split in half you could see the pate - for sure I do not recall ever having this dish. My hat is off to Chef Kal Abdalla; I have been a fan of Kals for many years, he used to be the Executive Chef at The Forge, then opened Prezzo's in Aventura. Service wise, you can't ask for better, our waiter was Torb and he was great; he is a Norwegian by way of Australia and is an opera singer, he had great timing and if he saw we were into serious dialogue, he would not interrupt but come back. The very tall redhead, makes a mean gin gimlet - just the way I like it, straight-up and very, very very cold. She even came out to check and see how the drink was and said "I knew it was you" - I do so appreciate it when people remember who you are and how you like what you like -This is why I come back again and again. A Fish Called Avalon is high on my list and certainly one of the best food spots in Miami and certainly gets 5 stars for people watching. read more

Slow service: had to ask for water to be refilled, ordered a bottled Amstel and took 15 minutes plus a reminder to get it, and had to wait 20 minutes to get the waiters attention to buy a bottle of wine. Oysters sucked. Filet mignon over cooked (asked for a medium rare and got a dry medium). We were a group of ten and we were the only individuals in the restaurant (service is probably better outside). Overall, I would never go to this place again and I would not suggest anyone else does either. read more

Located on the strip. It is a million restaurants just like it yes, but the atmosphere of this one made it feel like you were on a totally different place you almost forget your on south beach. Every single thing I at was good the great and hummus was great and I don't even like hummus. I had the paella mm mm mm first time and now I'm in love. The bang bang shrimp is a must try as well and the Asian style calamari. It was a little pricey but I thing it's worth it for great food. read more

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Was able to get a reservation at the last minute on opentable.com. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. Food and drinks were severed promptly. Everything was delicious. read more

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

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Pros: upscale place but definitely not pretentious, great food Cons: near a bunch of crappy restaurants but it's all good A lot of Ocean Drive restaurants suck. I just wanted to get that out there. Most if not all restaurants on the strip had people hustling you to eat at there restaurant. This place had no one doing such a thing. This place was an exception. It had class, style, and absolutely great food. Me and my girlfriend enjoyed the evening at this joint ordering fresh fish, scallops and the paella. The food was served in a timely manner. Hot food were served w/ warm plates and cold w/ cool plates. The presentation of the food was nice. There weren't, if any, douchebags that were so come here instead of getting ripped off at many other restaurants surrounding this place. read more

Y'all... wow. Incredible! The macadamia nut crusted snapper was amazing. And their key lime pie was incredible, the walnut crust on the pie will knock your lights out. If it was up to my best friend's grandma from Key West, she'd probably agree with me... which says a lot. Shout out to my amazing waiters Marvin and Reuben, they were the best!! read more

Nope. If you aren't really into food and just want to eat over priced seafood on Ocean Drive then this is the place for you. Location is great, the two person band was excellent, the food was hotel grade (fair enough since this is attached to a hotel). Wine list was sub par (Pinot Grigio was listed as an "interesting wine"), and the food was bland (dry). Service was good but stretched to keep up. Maybe lunch is better? read more

In an area where most restaurants have nearly identical menus and differentiate themselves only by the DJ or the hostess/"pretty girl to lure you in", A Fish Called Avalon is a breath of fresh air. To start, their live music was flamenco guitar rather than a hiphop DJ - finally, a taste of Latin on Ocean Dr.! But, on to the good stuff... I got a 3-course meal for about $40, which is very reasonable for a seafood restaurant (and in an area where a burger costs $15). My starter was crab cakes and it was delicious - not too much bell pepper which would just cover the taste of the crab. The shrimp in my main dish were excellent and then pie for dessert. My husband also enjoyed his steak. This might sound odd but their butter (served with bread before the meal) was some of the best butter I've ever had! I'm craving butter just thinking about it. Service was excellent, too - career servers who know their job and do it well. There was a gratuity automatically added to the bill and our server pointed that out, which was very nice of him (servers in other restaurants said nothing so I'm sure we paid a 20% tip on top of a 20% service fee at a few places - you gotta watch out for this in SoBe!). Dine here - you won't be disappointed. read more

As a Miami local I have to say I steer clear of ocean drive. But we came here for my best friends birthday and I have to say everything was amazing! We had the tuna tartare, octopus, bang bang shrimp for apps so good. Then for dinner we had scallops, lobster tail, Salmon, jumbo shrimp, crusted snapper and the grouper! Every thing was absolutely wonderful and the truffle sweet potato mash is a must! And the desserts did not disappoint either tiramisu is not to miss. Will definitely venture to ocean drive for this meal again soon. read more

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

Ambiance on their gorgeous patio is hip, young, but classy, and that's what attracted us here amongst the slew of South Beach spots vying for our attention. They had a live guitarist playing the night we went which was just the right vibe for a sweltering June night on Miami beach. Drinks were spot-on. Fresh fruit, strong, perfectly mixed. I got the watermelon martini - heavenly. Husband got the Rum Punch. Also excellent. But definitely pricey ($14 per drink!). I figured I was paying for the music as well, but not a spot I could make a regular habit of. Didn't try the food. read more

An amazing meal!! We had the: - Escargot - Bang Bang Shrimp - Twin Maine Lobsters - Asparagus - Leek Rice - Key Lime Pie with wine, coke, and mint tea as sides. The Bang Bang Shrimp was delicious - 3 big shrimps with excellent salad and sauce. Perfectly cooked, fresh, amazing texture and flavour. The Escargot came in a pastry with a very nice butter base - the texture was excellent as was the size. They tasted fresh and delicious. My friend and I split the two lobsters and the sides - for 2 petite girls this meal was JUST the right size to feel full but not stuffed. The lobsters were of fair size, excellently cooked and prepared (easy to take apart). I must make a separate good note on the service - the waiter set up the dishes very comfortably for us to share the food. The Key Lime Pie was amazing. The atmosphere of people watching was only more enhanced by the EXCELLENT live music - the small band played the perfect melodies that were at perfect volume and tones to be an excellent backdrop that still had me tapping my foot in tune. Thumbs up for the music alone! Overall the service and the ambiance were excellent - water, bread, prompt on all counts, not intrusive but making sure we enjoyed the meal. This is a terrific high end place to visit on the strip! read more

Awesome seafood restaurant in Miami! Right on Ocean Drive, but without the annoying woman trying to shove a menu in your face and entice you with drink deals, like all the other restaurants on that street that try to deceptively rip you off. This restaurant is a bit pricy but worth it because of the food quality! The grilled octopus appetizer was the best grilled octopus I have ever had, and I've had quite a few because I love grilled octopus so much! It was perfectly tender and so flavorful. The only problem I had with it was that it was small and not enough! Orzo seafood paella was also amazing, with good variety of seafood and flavorful orzo soaking up all that delicious sauce! read more

Probably the biggest mistake we made was sitting outside in the hot Miami heat. While originally, it was a novel concept because as you all know people watching on Ocean Drive is crazy especially at night time. Even though we were here for dinner, once our food arrived, we were both sweating bullets from the heat. We ordered the burrata as a starter and I urge you all to try it. It was so well presented with the freshest ingredients. I'm drooling just thinking about it now. I ordered spaghetti for entree and my boyfriend had the paella. I think we would have enjoyed it more if we were sitting inside in the air condition, but that is definitely not Avalon's fault as we chose to sit outside. Once again, I get pissed off that Miami restaurants have included service charge in the bill. But it may be because tourists have failed to tip in the past. read more

It is supposed to be a classy restaurant. Oh my god! First of all, this is not fancy or cool to put light into a plate to see the ice. It is even quite ridiculous. They like lights in this place, when you open the menu, it enlights. Welcome in the 70's. Cocktails were without taste, but only concentrated in alcohol. Crab cake was average and too spicy. Ceviche was not a ceviche because the fish wasn't cured in citrus juices (the juice was added after cooking). It was also too spicy. read more

I absolutely cannot believe that this restaurant has four stars - it was by far the crappiest meal and biggest rip-off of our time in Miami. My husband and I stumbled upon this restaurant after Lario's on the Beach was a complete fail - we chose to eat here because we wanted seafood and the Yelp ratings were good. What a mistake. We sat outside which was nice - although the crowd at this end of Miami Beach is...interesting. We started with mussels that were awful - overcooked and fishy, I barely touched them. Then I ordered the Shrimp Scampi dish - not awful, but again WAY overcooked and kind of tasteless. I don't even remember what my husband ate, but he had the same complaints - overcooked and bland. With a reasonably priced bottle of wine, this meal came to $220. BY FAR our most expensive meal - more expensive than Bazaar, Yardbird or SushiSamba - all MUCH trendier and BETTER restaurants. Just writing this review is making me irritated about the experience all over again - such a waste and a disappointment. read more

The chaos of the the South Beach Beach Strip is only a few feet away but this restaurant has the perfect blend of atmosphere and personal attention while serving some of the very best food you could ever ask for. My wife said it was one of the top three dinners she has ever had. Our server was fantastic and really knew the menu and what to recommend. I will never go back to South Beach without stopping in to eat there. read more

We went here after happy hour at another place because we were salivating at the pics of the paella for two. The lobster bisque was the best I ever had. My bf and I asked for extra bread to mop up every bit. The paella for me was just ok. It was definitely full of seafood, large shrimp and scallops cooked well. As others have mentioned I think I was looking for a little more dry and crispy paella style (this is orzo and was a bit soupy). My bf enjoyed the giant portion of lobster in the paella and loved the dish. We were too stuffed for dessert but my espresso martini was delicious. Our waiter was lovely. We sat inside because we couldn't take the heat. But the outside seating seemed nice with music and people watching. We enjoyed the air conditioning! read more

First let's start off the restaurant is very pricey... A average entree will cost you about 40 bucks.. I would recommend the fried calamari appetizer.. It's amazing I had the crab stuffed grouper which was good.. But definitely not the best in the world A tab pricey but overall the food was good. It is located in south beach.. So it is a little bit of tourist trap.. read more

There are a lot of tourist-ey restaurants along Ocean Drive Miami. Being my husband's first time to Miami, I wanted him to experience the fun and ambience of ocean drive, but with some amazing food, and without the kitsch. A Fish Called Avalon met and far exceeded our expectations! It's much classier than nearby restaurants, there is live ambient music, and great people watching. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. We had to try the famous paella for two that people have raved about. Sure enough, it was FANTASTIC! A whole lobster- split for two, huge succulent shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, all in a cast iron pot on bed of orzo and juicy tomato broth. I enjoy seafood, but if there is any fishy taste to it, I am quickly turned off- This paella was fresh, not one bit fishy-tasting, and absolutely delicious. A perfect amount for two. We started with the bang bang shrimp, which was also delicious. I would highly recommend this place for a delicious seafood dinner! read more

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My beau and I were wandering along Ocean Drive in South Beach looking for a place to eat dinner. There are tons of options, most of them are cheesy and loud and have promotors and hawkers trying to draw you in with their "specials"... this is something we didn't expect here and were let down by the cheesiness of the Drive in a big way! We were just considering hailing an Uber and getting the heck out of South Beach, when we walked by A Fish Called Avalon. Here is a relatively quiet restaurant with classy staff and no promoters trying to draw you in. They had a two piece guitar ensemble playing live at the front of the restaurant outside, which created a welcoming ambiance on a street that was just plain noisy and chaotic! The hostess was very professional and seated us one level above street level as we requested. As soon as we sat down it was like a bubble grew around us, and the craziness of Ocean Drive seemed miles away. We settled in with a delicious mojito and while linen tablecloths in what I would call a higher-class dining experience than we expected. Our server was so awesome (sorry we didn't get his name!) but so was the Manager who stopped by our table a couple of times to make sure we were happy. We ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp and an Endive Salad to start. The Bang Bang Shrimp was out of this world, a curry-tumeric sauce which was so interesting and tasty - as soon as we bit into this dish we knew for sure we'd found the right place for dinner on a busy Friday night in Miami! The Endive Salad was topped with grated blue-cheese and for my liking it was a bit too heavy on the blue cheese side, but my beau really loved it. Then we shared the Chilean Sea Bass which was perfectly cooked and steaming when it arrived at our table - cooked in a tamari broth with dumplings - this gave the entre a lovely taste and we loved the differences in texture hitting our palate. We ordered a side of grilled asparagus as well which was just salty enough with lemon juice drizzled on top. We were so happy about our meal that we actually decided to order another mojito and stay for desert too, the award-winning pecan-crusted key lime pie! omg! It melted in our mouths. We really didn't want to leave this place! The service is excellent, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the dinner was really one of the best we've ever had. What a wonderful surprise! Pass by all the other low-classed restaurants on Ocean Drive and go straight to A Fish Called Avalon. You'll be happy you did! read more

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Quiet and excellent! Service was outstanding! If you're looking for something that is lower key than the party spots I recommend. read more

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

Best seafood on Ocean dr! Nice selection of seafood. Very big portions that are sure to satisfy any stomach. Not cheap, but not that expensive either. The staff is friendly and competent, moved us to another table when we compalined about the wind. Dined there several times and the quality seemed to be consistent every time. read more

I had their oysters, tuna tartare, seafood risotto, and lobster tails. THEY WERE ALL SO AMAZING!!! even bread & humus was delicious. oysters were my favorite though. It's not like the ordinary oysters you get elsewhere!!! Their cocktails were too strong for me, though. read more

While on South Beach I was in the mood for some upscale seafood and Avalon seemed like a good choice. The service was as good as you might expect when paying $40 for an entree. The food, however, was not. I had the Crab Crusted Grouper, which sounded amazing. Unfortunately, the crab topping and the teardrop tomatoes were the highlight to an otherwise bland meal. On the plus side, I had a few glasses of a fantastic Chilean Cabernet, the name of which escapes me at the moment. They are certainly trying to price themselves into a certain level of clientele, which works, I am sure. The food, though, simply didn't live up to the price. I'll check out another high-end seafood joint when I'm back on South Beach. read more

This was by far the best place I have eaten so far on Ocean Drive. The Orzo Seafood paella was totally worth it. My fiance and I split the dish and shared; there was definitely enough for two. We stayed at the avalon, and each time I saw the picture of the paella, I wanted to go back down and eat! The vibe is great, it's only open for dinner, so there aren't swarms of people always around. Even the bread with the garlic spread that you get while waiting for your food was amazing. I don't remember what we ordered for the appetizer... but I certainly remember how amazing the paella tasted and how fresh the seafood was there. A little pricey, but worth it!! Oh - and there was live music during dinner; not too loud, but chill and enjoyable. read more

An outstanding evening. Excellent food and service. I ordered the 16oz Ribeye, my associate had the Mahi. Both were cooked perfectly and served quickly. My only complaint, and the only reason I did not give 5 stars, is the price. It was far more expensive than expected at well over $200 for two diners and nothing out of the ordinary ordered. I would go back again, but will be watching prices next time. read more

Amazing! Best place in South Beach! Go! Enjoy! We go here every time we are in Miami! read more

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

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We love A Fish Called Avalon in South Beach. The food is fabulous. The service is excellent. We had one bad experience with having to wait for an extended period for a reserved table but the management worked very hard to make it right. Highly recommend this restaurant when you are visiting South Beach! read more

This was honestly one of the best meals and service I've had in a long time! My mom and I were visiting from California and this restaurant was recommended to us by the concierge at The Colony Hotel. Glad we heeded her recommendation! We got the fish of the day and it was so juicy and flavorful... and our server was so attentive and funny! We were blown away. Highly recommend! read more

A Fish Called Avalon is a superior restaurant in all respects. The food was well prepared with the highest quality ingredients. We found the menu to be imaginative with many interesting and delicious offerings. The wait staff was attentive, professional and offered us excellent recommendations. The decor was beautiful. The service was excellent and we will return to this restaurant any time we are in the South Beach area. read more

This is really a top notch restaurant. The atmosphere was great. Service was impeccable. This will definitely me our new date night spot. read more

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I'll just cut straight to the chase and say the food was definitely NOT worth the price tag. When every plate you have is $30+ it better taste like it's $30+. But it didn't. Everything was mediocre. Also beware that it's Florida law now that all restaurants on Miami beach auto adds 18% gratuity no matter your party size. And the valet in front of the establishments are actually hotel operated and charge $30-40 to be parked right in front and $25 for them to park for you somewhere else so...better luck just going to a parking lot/structure. I recommend the lot on 13th & Collins. Also...we made a reservation through OpenTable (asking for inside seating with a view of the street if possible) and they called us shortly after to confirm, however when we got there the place was empty and they seated us in a dark, dingy corner table NEXT TO THE KITCHEN, and the restaurant was pretty empty inside, like wtf. We had to ask to be seated somewhere closer to the center were we can at least get some light. Totally unacceptable, that we had to ask to be reseated when we made a reservation AND it's empty inside. Three people at our table ordered the special which was swordfish, and in hindsight that was probably a mistake on our part for ordering the special at a restaurant, but it was suppose to be an upscale restaurant so we expected the $30+ special to be SPECIAL not taste like leftover fish. I ordered the seafood risotto since I normally don't have risotto and it was also meh. It was flavored nicely and cooked just right but for $33 you give me literally two prices of shrimp, two mussels and two clams?! Um, never again. Everything we ordered could have been done at a restaurant in SoCal for either half the price, or for really expensive but tastes BOMB AS FUCK. The only saving grace was my cocktail (passion lemon drop, pretty damn good), and that the wait staff was on point and friendly. The female manager? Not so much since she was the one that gave us our first table, but our waiter was helpful and friendly. This place is hoity toity for no reason, try your luck at the dozens of other establishments along Ocean Dr - there were plenty of more casual establishments that served the same things but for cheaper prices. We were suckered into this so...never again. read more

Amazing! Amazing! I started with the chopped salad ( a favorite of mine, so I'm picky!) and I have to say I was very pleased. The risotto was my main course and also very, very good!! Oh and how could I almost forget the bread and dipping oils!! Outstanding! My waitress was also very nice. Next time I find myself in the area I'll definitely be going back!! read more

Overall an excellent evening with attentive service, some fantastic food and some not so fantastic We had a group of 9 sitting outside. Fortunately we had enough IPhone flashlights to read the menu. Starting with a mix of appetizers. The portions were not generous and overall the prep and flavour a were good. My favorite was the Spicy Bigeye Tuna Tartare although I as glad I was second to get the plate as after two spoonfuls, not big mind you, it was gone but for the garnish. Scallops we okay as was the mozzarella. Beef carpaccio was good I had the miso glazed sea bass excellent. Very well prepared bursting with flavour. Only complaint was th book chop was cool when it arrived suggesting it sat on the counter for some time. Always a good discriminator if the restaurant can get the main courses out, at the same time hot Abe ready to be devoured read more

I went to A Fish Called Avalon as part of a convention event, and was pleasantly surprised by both the food and the ambiance of this place. Apparently it's a four star restaurant in the middle of the South Beach party area. I had the baked escargot for my appetizer - which was superb. The escargot were fresh and light but very tasty. The pastry - fluffy and flaky. My main course - the Macadamia-Crusted Snapper - was unfortunately just shy of overdone. Still, the macadamia was a buttery addition to the delicate flavor of the snapper and added an interesting crunch. For dessert I had Key Lime Pie. I have to admit that I am not a connoisseur of KLP, but I really enjoyed it. It was very tart and not too sweet. The graham cracker crust was a bit soggy, but the filling was very good. All in all, an enjoyable meal. I would go back for more. read more

Amazing restaurant!!!!! I love to eat at different restaurants all the time and A fish called Avalon by far is the best seafood restaurant I have eaten at in South Beach. I went on Sunday and they had a gentlemen playing acoustic guitar and set the ambiance perfectly. Despite it being on Ocean Drive where most restaurants are attacking you and begging you to eat at their restaurant, this place is laid back, classy and the food is amazing. Our waiter was pleasant, courteous and attentive. Please if you are a fan of great service and seafood go to this place. I will be back again!!!! read more

Best food I have ever eaten in Miami Beach. Yes its pricey but worth every dollar. Im embarrassed bc I forgot our waiter's name, but he is Macedonian and he is super attentive and very cool. Loved this place and highly recommend it. Snapper was delicious!! read more

Decided on this restaurant based on the great reviews from my fellow yelpers. For starters, we had the calamari. It was decent. I was surprised to find that it had a heavy coating of breading. It was nothing special (sorry Georgia S!). For entrees, we ordered the organic chicken and my friend ordered the seafood paella. Both were excellent and the food was surprisingly plentiful. The paella had alot of seafood and the chicken dish had two nice sized chicken breasts (the sweet potato mash was outstanding). Be warned that if you order the paella, it can take a while to prepare. I think if I go again with someone, I might order two appetizers and one entree (to split amongst ourselves). The drinks were great too. I had the berry mojito. Drinks are pretty expensive but worth it. The ambiance was great because you can sit outside and people watch and feel the ocean breeze. The service was a little too slow for me, but I understand that's pretty much the norm in SOBE so I'm just gonna roll with it. read more

Had a vacation in Miami with my boyfriend and we are foodies so we wanted to try as many places as possible... This spot was so good we at here twice! Whenever I get back to Miami this will be one of my first stops. read more

Okay... so if you're staying nearby south beach - make this a stop....please do not try the other dinky restaurants near it (they are all a waste of time essentially). Hands down one of the top places for respectfully flavorful food. From app, entree, and dessert (drinks too) we weren't leaving here hungry, that's for sure. I have been coming down here for years, shame on me for missing this place for so long. I'll be back. Until next time! read more