I can honestly say that this was a wonderful experience. We could not decide on what we wanted, so we walked along Ocean Drive, and this place stood out at us. I am a seafood lover. My boyfriend does not eat much seafood, but he was okay eating here. -Wonderful service -Great ambiance -Delicious Drinks -My dish with the Grouper was delicious -The spinach risotto is to die for. I ended up eating out of his plate. -Great music read more

Fantastic food and service. A beautiful spot. Highly recommend. A table outside - feel the energy of ocean drive.

Delicious seafood (particularly the orzo paella) with an intimate people watching view of South Beach activities with live music and engaged service. read more

Great experience here. Soup of the day was great as was the octopus (very tender). The paella with orzo was excellent. And the key lime pie sublime. Casual atmosphere. Attentive service read more

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Ask to sit in Noella's section. She's amazing. Sit one level up from the street unless you enjoy mixing it up with the locals. See pic of our table, which was perfect. We ate 6 meals in 4 days in Miami that cost us more than $250 and we don't order bottles of wine. Some places sit you next to people in swimsuits while others get something wrong, like lighting, spacing, colors, even the chairs. This was the only place that felt like $250. The place is beautiful. Escargot, 10/10. Shrimp Scampi, Crab-Crusted Grouper, 10/10. She ordered an Avalon Mule and it was perfect. I had a dirty and dry martini that was also perfect. read more

A Fish Called Avalon - White tablecloths, great colors. - Seafood Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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After researching where to eat in Miami Beach, we chose A Fish Called Avalon and absolutely loved it. We were seated on their front patio one level up from the street which gave us an opportunity to people watch from afar as well as listen to some light, live jazz. Everything was first class from the service to the food. We loved our salad, and the sesame seared ahi tuna was beautifully presented and delicious. read more

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We had a fantastic time for a milestone birthday party here. The live music was great and the service from Alejandro was also great. The food was good. Maybe not totally 5 star but as a combination with the service and ambiance, I can't help but give it a 5 star. I had the whole Bra sono for main course which was ok but again not the best I had but as a whole it was a great experience. read more

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Loved this place and everything about it! They had a Scallop special that was incredible! Beautiful location, amazing live music, wonderful service, and delicious food! read more

Group of 5 brought here. Easy reservation on OpenTable. Food was enjoyed by each person. I liked the tuna tartare and bang bang shrimp (although it was more like curry shrimp with raitha). Sake and tarragon lobster tails were good. Steak eaters said they enjoyed as well. read more

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Very nice, clean professional atmosphere. Really high-end South Beach service and food. Our server was on point. The food was excellent. The grouper was a little bit overcooked but still delicious. The oysters were good not great. The cocktail was very good. The scallops were a real winner those sea scallops flavor With the onions and the sauce they have in there with it was out of this world. read more

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Went on a trip to South Beach Miami, decided to celebrate at A Fish called Avalon. We were surrounded by the sound of a musician playing a guitar and singing. We ordered dinner & Drinks I had the Macadamia-crusted Snapper w/ Spinach Risotto, my wife ordered the Free Range Citrus Chicken w/ Sweet Potato Mashed Potatoes. The service was top notch to say the least. We were celebrating so we decided on the Award Winning Key Lime Pie, it was phenomenal! I know now how it got its name. The staff & musician made a memory we'll never forget! We will return!!! Thanks to the staff for making such a wonderful experience!!!! read more

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I recently took a trip to Miami from Tampa. While searching for dinner options on Yelp I came across "A fish called Avalon" I love seafood and noticed they had a lot of sea food options. I made a reservation (I recommend you do too) because when I arrived (on a Friday evening) it was a full (packed) house! That always speaks volumes to me about a restaurant/business. I was kindly greeted by the host and lovely live music then seated promptly. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. From the moment I walked in, the service was impeccable/top tier! Avalon is also a hotel but the restaurant is on the first floor. Prime location on Ocean drive with lots of people watching to do. Didn't do much of that myself because I was busy delightfully enjoying my meal and champagne. Our table shared the octopus and ahi tuna to start. I had the crab and herb crusted grouper as my main entree. They also have vegan/vegetarian options. Giorgio took absolute care of us and was SO attentive to our needs! To end our delicious meal we tried the award winning key lime pie and cheesecake as well I had an espresso with my sweets. Ambiance was so lively and the restaurant decor/aesthetic is beautiful. What an absolute treat to come here! Thank you AFCA! / Avalon! See you again soon! :) Highly highly recommend staying at the Avalon Hotel and of course eating a delicious meal here as well. They are only open for dinner btw! read more

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It was a great place. The food is plentiful and delicious, and the service is wonderful. Its location is good; you can rent a bike, stop by there, eat your food, and continue your journey. I recommend this place to my friend. read more

The Bang Bang Shrimp!!!!!! I could SERIOUSLY eat this every day! The Macadamia nut Snapper was incredible!! Came with the most insane Spinach Risotto. And the Leek Potato Mash is a MUST HAVE! And of course, have to end the night with Key Lime Pie! Perfect in every way! The friendliest staff! The manager Giorgio was always around making sure everyone was comfortable and happy- such a nice touch, such a nice guy! Our waters were never empty, which I love. Our server, Alejandro was the sweetest, most genuine guy- always smiling- always around and checking on us. Didn't take a lot of pictures because we were seriously having such a great time. Sitting outside, people watching, chatted with the tables around us. It was a great experience. 10 out of 10 recommend!! read more

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Another trip to Miami and happy to say that our experience here was as good as our first time. Once again, we enjoyed dining outside on their patio. There are two outdoor options, one at the street level, another upper patio and of course the inside dining rooms. Our preference is the upper patio as you still have the great views of South Beach, but are not quite as close to the pedestrians walking back and forth on this very busy stretch of road. We found the food to be excellent and service very good and cordial. Cocktails were perfectly mixed. Macadamia crusted snapper was delicious, as was the tuna. Everybody in our dinner party was happy with appetizers, dinners and desserts. It would be hard for me to recommend any dish over another as they were all enjoyed and some have unique flavor combinations. For example, the Bang Bang shrimp was deliciously flavored with Turmeric, curry and a yogurt sauce, very different from any other we've had. Bottom line is that all the fish was fresh and delicious. You will be pleasantly surprised to find such a great restaurant in this very touristy section of the beach that seems to have more fast/casual dining catering to an off the beach crowd. Not here, make a reservation and prepare to enjoy a wonderful evening. read more

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Food was fresh and amazing! Best seafood in Miami Beach. Service was on point. Highly recommend!

Finally, a restaurant that lives up to the hype and reviews !! This restaurant on South Beach that serves food that is well seasoned & tastes exceptional as if a skilled chef ‍cooked it. Butterfly Whole Fish w green beans was delicious . The Bang Bang shrimp in curry sauce was phenomenal. Our waiter was Charles, pretty dry personality but he did well , making suggestions that were great. The ambience is perfect, low light, classy and nice soft music . This is now my favorite in South Beach. I definitely will return. read more

We researched this restaurant while in our hotel and the reviews mentioned Noella's first class service and the freshness of the seafood, it did not disappoint! Noella is a first class host, very attentive and knows the menu very well. We had the octopus, the mussels, the bang bang shrimp and the scampi for main dish. Everything was PHENOMENAL!! Of course my wife had to have dessert and ordered the apple tart with ice cream which she also loved! We had a live guitar player who was very good and added to the already nice SOBE ambiance. All in all, we will be back, this restaurant is 5 stars + read more

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

The food was delicious. We had the Red Snapper and the Grouper with Crabmeat and we topped off our meal with the restaurant award winning Pecan Crusted Key Lime Pie! It was Delicious! Our server Marvin was fantastic! A sophisticated beach like setting on Ocean Blvd on Miami Beach read more

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We came for a nice family dinner after a long work day for me in the area. The place was full but I had a reservation and we were promptly given an outside table on the front "porch" looking out at Ocean Drive and the beach beyond. It was a good spot for people watching, which means we could see couples of every gender combination strolling in love and, sadly, the occasional homeless person wandering by. For dinner we had salads, branzino, and mussels. Everything was perfect; fresh and delicate in flavor. Service was outstanding. Portion sizes were reasonable but not overly generous and prices were high but competitive for the area. read more

Wow I had no idea there were good restaurants on oven drive! Patio vibes with live music and south beach flavor- makes for a lovely evening. Everything was very tasty! Octopus Salad Crab crusted grouper Mushroom soup Asparagus Key lime pie- omg! This was beyond amazing!' I would come back just for this pie and to think I almost said no thx! Even if you are full- get a piece. read more

Very good food, excellent service, nice atmosphere. I was here years ago and came back this time, and enjoyed the food again. Great to see it made it through the pandemic! read more

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We had a beautiful outside table but had to switch tables three times due until a heavy rain, almost like a storm made us move indoors. Everyone was very accommodating and our server, Aimee, was super understanding and at the same time very professional. There was live music outside , but due to the rain, the musician had to stop playing. I believe the live music is daily. After all, this restaurant is located right on Ocean drive, the heart of SoBe. We had grilled octopus with watercress vinaigrette and scallops with charred leeks appetizers. Absolutely delicious ! For main course we had the vegetarian capellini with roasted garlic, heirloom tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella. Linguini was served instead of capellini and it was a little overcooked. I do like my pasta dente. Our second entree was the crab & herbs crusted grouper with fava beans, served in a bed of wilted spinach. It was perfect ! For sure we will be back since the seafood was so fresh and tasteful. The service was impeccable. P.S. we parked on the street on Washington St and just walked over 2 blocks, but there is a garage close by as well. read more

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Ambience for dinner - 5/5 - live music sets a romantic mood perfect for a night out on South Beach Food - 1/5 - Orzo "Paella" was extremely underwhelming and was so watery that it should be considered soup. Tuna "Tartare" was just large chunks of tuna with Poke sauce - see pictures Service - 5/5 - quick and efficient Go for the ambience, greatly reduce your expectations for high quality food. read more

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Our hotel host recommended this place so we got a reservation for 7:30 on a Thursday and was it packed! We were seated immediately outside and it was very nice. We were able to people watch over a bottle of bubbly and with great service. We didn't order much because we weren't expecting this place to be good since we heard that anywhere on ocean drive is a tourist trap. So we ordered the grilled fish of the day which was branzino and half dozen oysters and oh my gosh was it so good! Everything on the plate of the branzino was amazing! The fish was so tender and flavorful and a decent size and the rice was actually so so good. The green beans are just green beans but still good. The oysters were a bit dry for our liking but it wasn't fishy! This place really exceeded our expectations so we were looking to eat there again for lunch the next day but they unfortunately only open for dinner. read more

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If you visit Miami and don't have dinner in here, you basically will miss a opportunity to fill yourself with bunch of joys . Nice live music , great food and service is up to mark read more

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Great setting and the service was on point! The cocktails were top notch and perfectly balanced. We ordered the paella for two which was proportioned perfectly for the intended purpose. I'll say that I rarely eat seafood of this type (or at all) so for me to say this you know it was good. For dessert it was key lime pie, which was also very good. I would definitely go back next time I'm in town without hesitation. read more

I stumbled across a hotel restaurant in the heart of south beach on Ocean Dr and after reading the menu deciding to waltz in and sit at the bar for a late dinner. The place is cute nothing fancy but certainly a vibe especially if you enjoy watching people walk up and down ocean drive, you see all the action especially if you choose outdoor seating. The staff was kind and quickly seat you. The bartender took my order and I had some of the best seafood!! The salad was perfect with the lemon vingerette, and the lobster tails with mashed potato's and green beans were phenomenal!! Everything was so tasty I cannot wait to go back to Miami as this is certainly a new fav of mine!! read more

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Nice setting in South Miami Beach if you can sit outside, weather permitting, it's lovely .service was excellent. We split a chop salad which was very good and we had the fish entrées prepared nicely. I recommend this restaurant. read more

Very strongly on the pricier end of dinner spots in the south beach area. The location is great right next to the park and even has live music out on the patio. An emphasis on seafood options and a select amount of craft cocktails. The waitstaff is attentive but also not entertaining and a little on the upsell end. Good for a date night or smaller group read more

Went to Avalon for a company dinner and everything was superb from the food, the atmosphere, to the service. My dishes (caesar salad, salmon, and key lime pie) were all top-notch and beyond delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be returning. read more

LOVE this place! Came here about 5 years ago and we absolutely needed to come back while in town. We started with the seafood tower for two, which was delicious and plentiful. Then, like last time, we opted for the paella which is probably some of the best I've ever had! The presentation is also dynamite! Our server was SO sweet, we absolutely adored her. She went above and beyond throughout the time we were there. read more

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Love, love, love lobster tails and I had them here with raw oysters and several other delicious items .... But the key lime pie was the best I've ever had in my whole life and I'm 62 so it's darn good pie... service was great booze was great... the whole thing was great just go read more

A Fish Called Avalon has been one of my favorite Miami Beach spots ever since finding it 15 years ago, and it's still doing the job. The Macadamia Crusted Snapper with a raspberry beurre blanc and Spinach Risotto side was excellent, one of the best fish dishes I've had since... ever. The vibe, ambience, view: this is quintessential South Beach, sitting in the neon glow of the art deco Avalon hotel signage, watching the parade of people and cars steps away, feel the ocean breeze, enjoy the live music. It's in the middle of it all, but still is a calm experience and fantastic food. Hadn't been here in five years, and it was good to be back! read more

Very good seafood in what is decidedly a very touristy area. I had the tuna tartare (delicious with an interesting spicy twist), clam chowder (very solid), and quite possibly the beat seafood risotto I have ever had. It was absolutely loaded with big chunks of seafood. There was possibly more seafood them there was risotto. Two negatives that cost them a star. 1. Service was a touch slow. 2. The shell fish in the seafood risotto had some sand in it. Overall. Fantastic. Worth coming back for sure. read more

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Marvin provided excellent service and recommendations. Great live music! Excellent seaside ambience. Wonderful food. Absolute repeat visit. read more

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Food was awesome . Everyone was super nice. Great experience went for a birthday dinner read more

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Sooooo good We loved sitting out in the early evening and just people watching on the busy street. Not cheap, but nothing in this area is. I had the redfish 3 course meal with a great salad and key lime pie! Perfection! read more

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With all the average food on Miami Beach, I know I will get an outstanding meal at the Fish Called Avalon. I go several times a year, and getting a bad meal is impossible. The ambiance is terrific, and lots of great people watching. Can't say enough about the service. The server makes sure the customer is happy. read more

Great service and food was delicious!! I had the macadamian crusted snapper and my husband got the lobster tails. Had raspberry sorbet for dessert. Did not disappoint read more