Seafood in Miami

295 NW 82nd Ave. Doral

786-458-8240

Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Seafood, Best Of, Sponsor

Benny's Mofongo (BEHN-eez moh-FOHN-goh) (n.): A delicious Puerto Rican dish made of deep-fried plantains mashed together with garlic and pork rinds in a mortar with a pestle. (Also see: ¡Ay, m'ija, qué rico!) The rest of the menu at this Doral spot is a Puerto Rican nostalgia trip, just like our tía abuela from Loiza used to make it, but the mofongo is porkily sublime, earning the place a visit from Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives a few years ago. Served in a small mortar (or a large one for sharing with the rest of the table) with a side of chicken consommé (or caldo), mofongo comes plain or topped with fried pork, shrimp, chicken, steak, or lobster, for the truly indulgent. The mortars are cast with some sort of spell that leaves them incapable of emptying, no matter how much you fanatically shovel into your empanada-hole, but you won't mind taking your abundant leftovers with you while singing "La Borinqueña" the entire ride home.

2 articles

Tutto's Mare

2525 SW 3rd Ave. Downtown/Overtown

305-858-2525

Italian, Seafood, Sponsor

3030 Ocean

3030 Holiday Dr. Fort Lauderdale

954-765-3030

Seafood, New American, Recommended

One of the region's best-beloved culinary talents, 3030 Ocean executive chef Paula DaSilva is known for her farm-to-fork philosophy and ceaseless commitment to sourcing the finest local ingredients. A native of Brazil, DaSilva possesses a passion for cooking that was ignited as a child, when she learned all aspects of the kitchen at her parents' Brazilian restaurants. A graduate with a culinary arts degree from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, DaSilva began her career at 3030 Ocean, where she honed her skills and secured a reputation as one of the region's rising culinary stars. A turn on Gordan Ramsay's reality cooking show, Hell's Kitchen, garnered the savvy young chef national attention for her talent, dedication, and coolness under fire. Now DaSilva returns to where it all began, at the helm of 3030 Ocean, bringing with her a diverse, acclaimed culinary vitae and her signature soulful cooking style.

8 articles

94th Aero Squadron Restaurant

1395 NW 57th Ave. Westchester/West Miami

305-264-2143

Buffet, International, Seafood, Music Venues

94th Aero Squadron Restaurant is a wartime-themed restaurant nestled between Miami International Airport and the Dolphin Expressway. There are hand-painted signs and an Army jeep stand outdoors, while guns and war propaganda posters line the walls inside. Diners can watch the airplanes come and go while listening to the control tower through headphones placed at each table. The rest of the décor is very traditional, with linen-covered round tables dotting the restaurant. The food is good but a tad pricey. The signature beer cheese soup ($3.99), served with toasted Parmesan, is recommended. Also of note is the aviation salmon ($19.99), a char-broiled fillet finished with a lemon-thyme cream sauce, fresh mushrooms, spinach, asparagus, and spring onions. Another option is the Sunday brunch buffet ($25.95), which offers made-to-order pastas, omelets, and a carving station. 94th is ideal for families and airplane enthusiasts.

23 articles

Ahu Mar

1300 S. Miami Ave. Brickell

305-239-1330

Seafood

Alabama Jack's

58000 Card Sound Rd., Key Largo Florida Keys

305-248-8741

Bar Food, Sandwiches, Seafood, Best Of, DrinkHere

Is it the first stop on your way to the Keys or your last stop on the way home? That's for you to decide. Either way, Alabama Jack's is an institution. It's on a lonely stretch of Card Sound Road — the alternative to U.S. 1 that tourists en route to the Keys hardly ever use. When you reach the sign that says, "This Place Sucks! I Wouldn't Come Back!" you know you've arrived. This dive bar is a favorite with bikers, boaters, and anyone who enjoys a few cold ones and a plate of hot conch fritters. It's not pretty (though the views are). It's not fancy, but it is a piece of old Florida Keys life that's being replaced by strip malls and chain hotels.

4 articles

AltaMare

1233 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach South Beach

305-532-3061

International, Mediterranean, Seafood, Menu

The new AltaMare is bigger, busier, and better than the old Alta Mar, which itself was no slouch. The classically elegant dining room is also better-looking. Chef Simon Stojanovic honed his craft under the tutelage of Michael Schwartz, and the influence is obvious: The daily-changing menu is more a Mediterranean mash than that of his mentor, but it showcases similar sustainable sourcing such as local organic produce, free-range and organic meats, and line-caught seafood. The chef also baits the hook with the restless worm of intelligent creativity. Whether it be sweet, papaya-colored cara cara oranges brightening crunchy palm heart shavings, chive snippets, and sprinkles of sea salt over a pink/white quiltwork carpaccio of local sheepshead fish, or yellow jack fish plunked atop a broth-based ragout of cipollini onion and artichoke, or Fudge Farms boneless pork chop wrapped in crisped, cured fatback, the flavors are fresh, vibrant, delicious. An Italy-centric wine list showcases more than 200 bottles. Desserts, such as a deconstructed tiramisu, are excellent as well. The old Alta Mar wasn't broken, but owner Claudio Giordano somehow fixed it.

16 articles

Antica Mare

7999 NE Bayshore Ct. Miami Shores/Biscayne Park

305-398-1001

Italian, Seafood

This Shorecrest stunner blends the tastes of Tuscany with unbeatable views of Biscayne Bay. Located at 7999 NE Bayshore Ct., Antica Mare is the sister restaurant of Marco Betti's award-winning Antica Posta in Buckhead, Atlanta, and delivers the same authenticity of its much older sister. Dive into a delicate array of pastas, risottos, fish, vegetables, meats, and ingredients, which are imported from Italy. The gnocchi ragù Toscano, which costs $16 as an appetizer and $22 as an entrée, is a must. And if homemade gnocchi with traditional Tuscan meat sauce doesn't fill you, indulge in the richness of Antica Mare's semifreddo ($8).

4 articles

Area 31

270 Biscayne Blvd. Way Downtown/Overtown

305-424-5234

Seafood, New American, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu

The restaurant takes its name and gathers much of its menu from Fishing Area 31, an ecologically productive swath of the Atlantic Ocean that encompasses the coastal waters of Florida, Central America, and northern South America. As with any good fishing spot, Area 31 is far removed from the hustle and bustle of civilization, tucked away on the 16th floor of downtown Miami's Epic Hotel. The terrace is enchanting, but the pristine seafood preparations are the real reason to head here fast. Whether choosing from a half-dozen daily wood-grilled catches or more complicated dishes such as salt-crusted dorade, you'll find the results stunningly fresh and delicious. Other worthy hauls include butternut risotto with kale, pine nuts, and Parmesan shavings, as well as the ceviche, gravlax, and carpaccio. The wine list, cocktails, and service are also impressive. The next time you seek a great seafood dinner, there's no need to go fishing for options — just cast your line with Area 31.

59 articles

Aromas del Peru

1930 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Cora Gables Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-476-5885

Peruvian, South American, Seafood, Menu

Aromas del Perú

5757 SW Eighth St. Westchester/West Miami

786-347-0506

Peruvian, South American, Seafood, Menu

Craving some great ceviche? Then stop by Aromas del Perú. This rustic 43-seat restaurant in Kendall has several varieties: fish, octopus, shrimp, and mixed. The original fish ceviche is expertly prepared, particularly the spicy version. Chicharrón de pescado is also excellent: lightly battered corvina, perfectly crisp on the outside and delicately moist on the inside, served with lime-seasoned onion sauce. If you prefer chicken, try the aji de gallina, shredded chicken covered in a creamy sauce and served with potato and rice. Aromas also has several beef dishes, including Peruvian favorite lomo saltado. If you're lucky, they'll have suspiro de lúcuma available when you pass by. This exquisite dessert combines tropical lúcuma fruit with condensed milk for a rich, very sweet treat.

Aromas del Perú

13823 N. Kendall Dr. West Kendall

305-408-5554

Peruvian, Seafood, Recommended

Craving great ceviche? Stop by Aromas del Perú. This rustic 43-seat restaurant in Kendall has several varieties: fish, octopus, shrimp, and mixed. The original fish ceviche is expertly prepared, particularly the spicy version. Chicharrón de pescado is also excellent: lightly battered corvina, perfectly crisp on the outside and delicately moist on the inside, served with lime-seasoned onion sauce. If you prefer chicken, try the ají de gallina, shredded chicken covered in a creamy sauce and served with potato and rice. Aromas also offers several beef dishes, including the Peruvian favorite lomo saltado.

1 article

Artisan Beach House

10295 Collins Ave. Surfside/Bal Harbour

305-455-5460

Fusion, Seafood, Best Of

What's better than breakfast, lunch, or dinner presented by none other than former Hell's Kitchen contestant, and one of the region’s foremost culinary darlings, Paula DaSilva? Artisan Beach House reunites DaSilva with nightlife concept creator and restaurateur Seth Greenberg, who first teamed up with the chef at the now-defunct 1500 Degrees at the Eden Roc. From the open-air patio or bright, beach-themed dining room, you can see boats passing through the edge of the inlet leading out to the Atlantic Ocean. The view also comes with a choice of dishes inspired by DaSilva's travels and 20-plus years of culinary experience. That means you can find everything from her Italian riff on baked farm eggs -- toast with salted, cured fish roe-topped eggs -- to the very French, country-style duck pate she plates with bacon, grain mustard, and house pickled vegetables.

4 articles

Avra Miami

17885 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach Surfside/Bal Harbour

786-807-7555

Greek, Seafood

Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant

7200 SW Eighth St. Westchester/West Miami

305-264-1448

Seafood, Caribbean, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Not really a Caribbean restaurant, this family-style operation is, however, a good spot for fresh standard seafood dishes with Cuban nuances. Don't miss the escabeche, a chilled extravaganza of lightly breaded and fried pickled kingfish smothered with a tart onion-and-pepper-studded marinade. Nothing is frozen here, and seasonal catches are priced by the pound. Bahama's is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Read our full review of Bahama's Fish Market and Restaurant.

3 articles

Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant

13389 SW 42nd St. West Dade

305-225-4932

Seafood, Best Of, Menu

Not really a Caribbean restaurant, this family-style operation is, however, a good spot for fresh standard seafood dishes with Cuban nuances. Don't miss the escabeche, a chilled extravaganza of lightly breaded and fried pickled kingfish smothered with a tart onion-and-pepper-studded marinade. Nothing is frozen here and seasonal catches are priced by the pound. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

1 article

Barracuda Taphouse & Grill

3035 Fuller St. Coconut Grove

305-918-9013

Bar Food, Seafood, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Slideshow, DrinkHere

Barracuda is more than your average neighborhood bar and grill. This pink-hued bar, located on a side street in Coconut Grove, has been around since 1995. The interior is decorated in what could be described as "frat house on the sea" — plenty of UM signs compete with shark jaws and the ubiquitous international currency stapled to every free spot around the bar. What really separates Barracuda from the pack, though, is its extensive beer list — about 60 rotating beers and ciders guarantee that you and your mates will never want for variety. Pair a few brews with some wings or fish dip, feed a few bucks into the jukebox, and you've got the makings of a perfect weekend afternoon slipping into evening.

14 articles

Bayshore Club Bar & Grill

3391 Pan American Dr. Coconut Grove

305-209-1200

Modern American, Seafood, Best Of, DrinkHere

It's not that the site has a ton of history beneath its barstools, including serving as the base for Pan American World Airways' flying boats (AKA Clipper planes). It's not that the decor brings to mind the golden age of burgeoning global travel. It's not because you can watch boats being brought from dry storage to the water and vice versa — a fascinating process that goes on all day. It's not even the terrific sunsets you can view over the bay with a drink in your hand. It's that all of these things together make Bayshore Club our favorite place to toast one other as the salt breeze adds a tinge of our maritime surroundings that were here before we arrived and will endure long after we're gone.

3 articles

Beachcraft

2395 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Mid/North Beach

305-604-6700

Mediterranean, Modern American, Seafood, Recommended, Menu, Slideshow

It seemed inevitable Tom Colicchio would open a place in Miami. He’s been eyeing the city since David Bouley’s Evolution vacated the Ritz-Carlton South Beach in 2007. But there was little hint the smooth-domed chef whose face is a fixture everywhere from television to Capitol Hill would take on a project as large as the 1 Hotel South Beach. The hotel's eco-friendly obsession jibed with Colicchio's longstanding culinary sensibility, which revolves around sustainably raised produce and proteins. Here, he asked Michelle Bernstein and Michael Schwartz to set him up with local purveyors. Some dishes fade from memory not due to any fault but because of their almost ascetic simplicity. Occasionally there are moments when you have to remind yourself that sourcing factors into the high cost. Nevertheless, an organic vegetable plate is one that should be on every table. The raw bar breaks from the usual with a pair of razor clams served side-by-side heaped with sliced meat. The Atlantic variety used here, also called Jackknife clams, are at once sweet and savory. Pastas have become a fast signature and mostly revolve around semolina varieties extruded daily. The simplest is toothsome garganelli twists tossed with thick shreds of braised rabbit that are reminiscent of a winter stew, with elegant carrot spheres, bitter greens, and crushed pistachios for an earthy crunch.Read our full review.

19 articles

Benny's Seafood

2500 SW 107th Ave. Central Dade

305-227-1232

Puerto Rican, Seafood, Recommended, Menu

Although Benny's bills itself as a seafood establishment, land and sea are equally represented on the menu. Besides, this pleasant storefront luncheonette is really known for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Appetizers include fried blood sausage, and green banana ceviche stocked with chicken gizzards. More gringo-friendly starters feature a variety of meat, poultry, and seafood fillings fried in empanada-dough (empanadilla) or yuca-dough (alcapurria), or tucked within a masa of yautía and green plantains steamed tamale-style in banana leaf (pastel). Everyone at Benny's seems to order the mofongo. You can have the fried-plantain specialty straight up or choose from an entire page of meat, poultry, and shellfish toppings. Most popular is the one piled with thick chunks of terrifically juicy fried pork. Lobster, shrimp, and snapper come breaded and fried, or sautéed in garlic and butter, or awash in a pimiento-sweetened, slightly spicy, tomato-creole sauce. Seafood dinners, with choice of two sides, range in price from $17.95 to $22.95 (Benny's is a bargain). Try chilled maví, a strange iced brew made from tree bark, or the Puerto Rican rendition of eggnog (coquito). Mostly, though, try Benny's for distinctive island cuisine from someplace other than Cuba.

3 articles

Big Fish

55 SW Miami Ave. Brickell

305-373-1770

Italian, Seafood, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

The famed restaurant has changed hands again. Food that formerly could be considered sort of Spanish is now sort of Italian. The emphasis, however, is still on seafood; only two appetizers, one pasta, and one entrée are nonfish dishes. Prices also are higher, with starters running from $7.50 to $12, pastas and rice $13 to $19, and entrées $18.50 to $27.50. These prices are deceptive, as most single items feed two. But just like before, the true attraction is Big Fish's setting -- spectacular, in a raffish way. With the neon-accented Metrorail glowing off to the left, the lights of downtown Miami just across the river, a drawbridge to the right, and all sorts of river traffic (freighters, fishing boats, luxury yachts, hungry pelicans) directly in their faces, diners get a fascinating instant-camera visual insight into Miami's dual nature: tropical beach-party playground and working shipping/fishing port.

10 articles

Billy's Stone Crab

400 N. Ocean Dr. Hollywood

954-923-2300

Seafood

1 article

Black Point Ocean Grill

24775 Galloway Rd. Homestead/Florida City

305-258-3918

Seafood, Best Of

Black Point Ocean Grill has an exquisite waterfront view thanks to its locale in the mangrove-lush paradise of Black Point Marina. But that's only a fraction of its charm. At night, it's packed with a gray-haired, fishing-theme-T-shirt-clad crowd that likes to get down to a live band playing on the restaurant's open, wooden, tiki-motif deck. During the day, the vibe is laid-back - the perfect spot to swig a few frosty brews or eat some quality grub after a Sunday-afternoon bike ride. Popular items include smoked fish dip, which comes with a side of jalapeños and homemade tortilla chips ($9); the crunchy grouper sandwich ($9.50); blackened dolphin served with beans, rice, and signature cilantro-avocado cream ($16); and the half-pound Angus beef Black Point burger: the chef's burger du jour, whose toppings - and price - are a mystery. But there's no secret behind a certain stench that blows through this open eatery every now and again: It's the massive county garbage dump, Mount Trashmore. This happens seldom, though, and if you knock back a few beers, it's not even noticeable.

3 articles

Blue Collar

6789 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Shores/Biscayne Park

305-756-0366

American, Seafood, Sandwiches, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow, Essentials

Now in classed-up digs across Biscayne Boulevard from the original site, Danny Serfer's Blue Collar still takes its cues from the classic American diner. The MiMo District stalwart offers daily specials and elevated comfort foods. Start with a gutsy New Orleans-style dish of shrimp and grits with bacon and Worcestershire-based barbecue sauce, or Hanukkah latkes (served year-round). Don’t miss the veggie plate, shich allows you to build your own customized entrée. Order a thermos of Panther coffee and a cheeseburger or the pasta of the day and make yourself as comfy as you’d be in your mom’s kitchen. Pro tip: Serfer's also the chef behind another of our faves, Mignonette, an oyster bar and all-around seafood gem just north of downtown.

113 articles

Boater's Grill

1200 S. Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne

305-361-0080

Seafood, Best Of, Menu

One of two concessions inside Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Boater's Grill overlooks the tranquil No Name Harbor and offers views of downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay. It also offers some really fresh seafoods, including several paellas (including lobster and shrimp asopado for $26.95 and classic seafood paella for $28.95), lobster, and ceviche (fish or shrimp), all with a slight Latin accent owing to sides such as fried plantains and beans and rice. The standout at this eatery on a dock, however, is the whole fried snapper (choose from red, yellow, cubera, or hog) â?? all caught locally and bigger than your arm (roughly 2 3/4 pounds to 3 1/4 pounds for $36.95). Also available are pastas, burgers, and desserts such as flan and key lime pie. You'll have to pay the park entrance fee ($5) during the day, but after sunset you'll have to pay only the reasonable prices for fresh, delicious seafood.

2 articles

Boatyard

1555 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale

954-525-7400

American, Seafood, Best Of

1 article

Bonefish Grill

12520 SW 120th St., Kendall South Dade

786-293-5713

American, Seafood, Best Of, Menu

The best of our national upscale-casual dining chains offer comfortable, attractively designed dining rooms; fresh, flavorful cuisine; cheery service; and family-friendly prices. That's Bonefish Grill in a clam shell. The Kendall branch grills up fish and does it well -- ahi tuna, grouper, mahi-mahi, and so forth. One bone to pick with Bonefish is that there are no bones to pick -- the fish all come as fillets. Chicken Marsala satisfied with its deep mushroom-and-prosciutto-flecked wine sauce, as does a rib eye rubbed with piquant chili paste, but we'd nonetheless recommend sticking to the fish. Appetizers are mostly under $10, and nearly every main course is less than $20. Dinners come with a small garnish of sautéed squash strips and tomatoes, and choice of softly textured garlic-mashed potatoes, deliciously cheesy potatoes au gratin, lukewarm "herbed jasmine rice," or a steamed medley of vegetables. For a mere $2.80 you can add a house or caesar salad, or a generous cup of velvety lump-crab-and-corn chowder. For dessert try a luscious key lime pie with graham cracker/roasted pecan crust, pale custard, and dollop of freshly whipped cream. Attractive prices are the bait to lure you into Bonefish. The catch is a very good meal.

5 articles

Bonefish Grill

14218 SW 8th St. West Dade

305-487-6430

American, Seafood, Best Of, Menu

The best of our national upscale-casual dining chains offer comfortable, attractively designed dining rooms; fresh, flavorful cuisine; cheery service; and family-friendly prices. That's Bonefish Grill in a clam shell. The Kendall branch grills up fish and does it well -- ahi tuna, grouper, mahi-mahi, and so forth. One bone to pick with Bonefish is that there are no bones to pick -- the fish all come as fillets. Chicken Marsala satisfied with its deep mushroom-and-prosciutto-flecked wine sauce, as does a rib eye rubbed with piquant chili paste, but we'd nonetheless recommend sticking to the fish. Appetizers are mostly under $10, and nearly every main course is less than $20. Dinners come with a small garnish of sautéed squash strips and tomatoes, and choice of softly textured garlic-mashed potatoes, deliciously cheesy potatoes au gratin, lukewarm "herbed jasmine rice," or a steamed medley of vegetables. For a mere $2.80 you can add a house or caesar salad, or a generous cup of velvety lump-crab-and-corn chowder. For dessert try a luscious key lime pie with graham cracker/roasted pecan crust, pale custard, and dollop of freshly whipped cream. Attractive prices are the bait to lure you into Bonefish. The catch is a very good meal.

3 articles

Bungalow by the Sea

3925 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Mid/North Beach

305-538-3373

Pizza, American, Seafood

1 article

Café Roval

5808 NE Fourth Ct. Miami Shores/Biscayne Park

786-953-7850

Mediterranean, Seafood, Critics' Pick, Menu, Slideshow

Café Roval is a feather in the cap of Mark Soyka's long and storied career. It began with the now-iconic News Cafe on Ocean Drive and culminates with the conversion of Morningside's coral-rock pump house into the intimate restaurant the Israeli-born restaurateur says will be his last. Beyond the dining room accented with dark wood and bronze furniture illuminated by sweeping metal chandeliers awaits a garden patio that's part Zen retreat and part urban oasis. A weathered bronze Buddha statue sits atop a dribbling waterfall that empties into a rock-ringed pond. Stone pathways snake among towering palm trees. At the far side of the enclosure, a few bistro tables are shaded by the maroon umbrellas that once stood outside the Van Dyke Cafe. Yet Soyka's food here is strikingly similar to the comforts he has long provided the neighborhood at his namesake only a couple hundred yards away. The pricey deboned yellow snapper comes with charred cherry tomatoes that accent the juicy flesh. The paste of garlic, paprika, lemon, and thyme used to season the fish unfortunately prevents any crisping of its skin, but the aromatic runoff does double duty in seasoning supple coins of confit Yukon Gold potatoes. An $18 quarter-chicken is just as well executed, though the price does sting a bit for such a small portion. At least the kitchen has the good sense to send out dark meat, which is gently braised in a Dominican-style sofrito of charred red onion, cilantro, garlic, parsley, and tomato. This yields crackly skin that's ingeniously drizzled with honey. Soyka says Roval is his most ambitious project, yet his ability to offer simple, familiar fare in comfortable surroundings still shines through. Read our full review of Café Roval.

6 articles

Calypso's Seafood Grill

1 Seagate Blvd., Key Largo Florida Keys

305-451-0600

Seafood, Recommended, Menu

If dining were any more laid-back at this open-air restaurant fronting Pilot House Marina in Key Largo, it would be comatose, but in a good way. No hassles, no pretensions. No reservations, credit cards, or desserts either. But that doesn't matter to the hordes of hungry diners who pack the place during season. Most popular dishes are fresh tuna tacos made with center loin, sushi quality yellowfin, or any of the chef's nightly fish specialties which include his famous hogfish renditions. Besides, you gotta love a place whose motto is: "Yes, we know the music is loud and the food is spicy. That's the way we like it!"

Capt Crab's Take-Away

4775 NW 183rd St. Miami Gardens

305-620-4333

Fast Food, Seafood, Best Of

Capt. Crab's Take-Away is not a Long John Silver's wannabe. Rather, it's what Long John Silver's wants to be: a place that serves fresh, affordable, and delicious seafood piping-hot from a drive-thru window. Fish sandwiches come grilled or fried, and the battered conch fritters are large and divine. But the most heavenly dish at this modest joint is truly the crab, which comes chopped up and soaking in a bucket filled with a garlicky broth, weighing in at a pound, and costing you less than an Alexander Hamilton. Need more incentive? Capt. Crab's sells beer by the bottle and key lime pie on the fly.

2 articles

Captain Jim's Seafood Market & Restaurant

12950 W. Dixie Highway North Miami

305-892-2812

Seafood, Market, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow, Essentials

David Garcia (La Camaronera Seafood Joint) now owns this iconic North Miami seafood spot, which dates back to the 1990s. This heir to Miami seafood royalty kept the menu mostly unchanged, allowing Captain Jim's to do what it does best: serve the freshest fish possible. Favorites include stone crab claws (in season) and a beautiful take on conch salad with meaty hunks of the mollusk tossed in a spicy tomato marinade and cubed red and green peppers. Fresh yellowtail snapper and hogfish can be ordered grilled, blackened, or fried. Regulars go for the "Captain's Combo" — the catch of the day served with one side.

7 articles

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