A Fish Called Avalon

What is better than having amazing seafood at south beach? After Covid, so many restaurants food and service quality deteriorated so quickly, it’s almost a gamble to do even expensive restaurants. We walked in here with the same suspicion. Only ordered a cold soup and oyster to do a test before dumping $200 here. Beyond expectations, the Gazpacho, a well-known cold Spanish soup made from raw, blended vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, and garlic, often with olive oil and vinegar, was so perfectly made and presented. The fresh scallops and shrimp inside was the perfect addition. We are determined to order more food from them. The branzino (Brazilian sea bass) was more than amazing. Look at the pictures. Then they also had specials - crab stuffed lobster. I had to get the it for the sake of crabs. Nothing was deeply fried, no flour crust, no cheap stuff, just pure enjoyment of every bite. They change their menu from time to time, what new surprises could we have next time? 🌹🌹🌹 P.S. the view, is beautiful. The weather, couldn’t be better. The outdoor seating, is as nice as indoor upscale seating. And their live music is classic and pleasant! Not some noisy cheap night club music.

I cannot adequately describe how great our experience was at A Fish Called Avalon. From the moment you walk up, to being seated, to ordering, you are wrapped in excellent and professional care. The food and drinks were spectacular. The music sublime, and added to a lovely evening. Don't miss this place - the location alone is worth a stop for a wonderful dinner out.

Amazing experience! Amazing food and amazing service! Live music, the singer was great. All service was with personal attention. Pricey, but I’d say worth. Great location of course on the ocean drive!

It's slightly more fancy, so put on nice close but not fancy. My husband loves sea food, and I kind of do. So he chose here for today. The experience was amazing helpful staff always looking at how to help and keep your area clean. Since this place is higher on a price tag, we didn't get any appetizers, unfortunately. My husband got the snapper, and I got the citrus chicken. Both are super flavorful and filling. If you love seafood, this is a place for you. But if you like chicken you will like that as well. I don't eat yams, but they were very delicious along with the green beans and chicken with a drizzled sauce. The snapper was very light with a raspberry sauce and some type of rossoto. Either way, it's super delicious. Just know there's a pretty penny for this food.

We sat at the bar for Happy Hour and dinner. Vagos was our bartender and he was amazing! He made wonderful recommendations and the cocktails he prepared were on point. Despite being busy making drinks for the restaurant he was very attentive. He really made our last day in Miami unforgettable!

A different but much appreciated ambience! Love the live music and the food is great! Compared to some of the other restaurants on the strip the menu is smaller but it’s absolutely worth it as every dish was superb. It’s not one of our regular places to come when we visit.

Everything about this restaurant is 5-star. The atmosphere is old-money fabulous, the wait staff is amazing and the food is fantastic. The grouper might have been the best I ever tasted, and the award-winning key lime pie is not to be missed! Sit outside at the dinner hour for the best people watching and soak up the South Beach vibe.

Loved it. The staff was great and the fix was delicious. I had the shrimp scampi and loved it. Not traditional Italian style which was fine because the flavor combinations were of the chart. Mussels rocked too. Staff was totally accommodating at every level.

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

Camilo at the front desk is amazing! Super friendly and knowledgeable about the hotel and the surrounding area.

Their orzo paella is one of the best seafood dishes I've ever eaten and I think about it all the time. May have ruined all other paella for me to be honest. The fish was fresh and so delicately cooked and each piece of orzo melted in your mouth along with the that decadent sauce. It was so filling and yet light at the same time. My husband and I had a lovely meal there and everything from their cocktails to dessert was delicious. It's been a little bit so I think their menu has changed but we also loved the dessert - a bananas foster type of dish. So good! Great service and loved the ambiance - was the perfect setting for a romantic date night.

So I have to say that this is probably my fave seafood restaurant in the US!! Big statement but have eaten here twice in Miami and the food is absolutely outstanding,great service,nice atmosphere. Right in the heart of the Art deco district and part of the famous Avalon hotel I miss this food. Their octopus was the best I have eaten and have had it in many different countries and still this was the best. My family from the UK all enjoyed their dishes thoroughly when we went on a cruise out of Miami. Great cocktails and good value for money. We took an Uber here so can't comment on parking Go you won't regret it if you like seafood!

We don't venture out to South Beach often but going to A Fish Called Avalon was 100% worth it. Everything from the food, service and ambiance was impeccable. We made Friday night reservations through OpenTable but probably would have been OK had we just walked in. The weather was nice and cool so we opted for a table outside. Our server Amy took great care of us. She rattled off the specials like a pro but my bf and I had pretty much decided on what we wanted. Food came out fast. We got the mussels to start - they were garlicky and light, probably the best I've ever had. For entrees we got the crusted grouper and shrimp scampi, both SO good. And we had to finish off with a slice of their famous pecan crusted key lime pie. Splendid but we were so full we struggled to finish it. The drinks were also very good - I started with a glass of rose and later their Miami cocktail and my bf had the Boomshine (both strong and spicy). Service was great. Amy checked up on us often and we appreciated that they kept our water glasses full. There was a live singer/guitarist for that added to the romantic ambiance. And parking was surprisingly easy with a garage about a block away. To finish off, the manager sent us an email today following up on our visit :) Coming here was a treat and a great start to the weekend!

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!

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!!!!

Great service. Great food. Great environment. Do I need to say more. ? no. The whole experience was excellent amongst a collection just mediocre restaurants. Go here. !!! In Miami- this is a place to get reservations

Outstanding. First of all - Happy happy hour is the best. We usually have happy hour and last night for the MB Ocean Drive holiday light show we had dinner outside after happy hour. We got a a bottle of prosecco for $25 at happy hour. Dinner outside was outstanding. The service was more than attentive and nice. Our server was Marvin. My parents were in town for the holidays so it was great. We can't wait to go back. Agem at the bar was exceptional. Highly recommend. The only place other than the betsy and the local house on ocean drive!

We got to town about quarter after nine in the evening after travelling all day. We checked in to the Avalon Hotel, and went to the restaurant. We ate on the porch. There was live music. The temperature was 75 to 80 with a nice breeze. Everything we ordered was wonderful. For drinks we had a mohito, an ocean view, and a glass of zinfandel. Appetizers were scallops and clam chowder. Our main meals were the ahi tuna and the branzino. Desert was the beautiful creme brulee. Wait staff were super helpful and all of the food was pretty to look at and delicious. Sitting on the porch we enjoyed all of the night life walking and rolling by in their cars.

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.

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.

We love this place. Besides the entertaining guitar player and flutist the food is very good. We ate here 2 times while in Miami. The service is great and the atmosphere pleasant. The first time I got the macadamia encrusted snapper and tonight I got the shrimp scampi. We always lead with the bang bang shrimp because we love it . It never disappoints Decided to try the cheesecake. It's not like NY cheesecake. It's much lighter. The berry sauce around it was perfect.

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

I came here on a Wednesday night to enjoy happy hour and I was pleasantly surprised. The capellini on happy hour ($15) was delicious and the drinks were reasonably priced. I also tried their award winning key-lime pie, which was also delicious. All the food and drinks are prepared with a lot of care and came out quickly. The service was FANTASTIC and the whole restaurant is very clean! The staff works well together. I will definitely be returning.

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!!

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.

Been to about 6 restaurants this was the Best customer experience I had. Thanks Amy we appreciate you. Kris

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.

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!

If you want the perfect Miami vibes meal, come here. It's located right along the beach, here's a vintage car out front so you can't miss it. Our server and everyone that came up to our table were extremely friendly, attentive, and helpful. Just because the hummus is complimentary, doesn't mean you should ignore it. It was light but slightly creamy at the same time. Don't skip it! We got Copps Island oysters which were beautifully presented, sweet, and not briny at all. The orzo paella was huge a packed to the brim with an assortment of seafood. This was probably my favorite dish we had. The grilled octopus is a must in Miami. Everywhere I saw it on the menu, I had to have it. It never fails me.

We were walking by when a happy diner recommended eating here. Wow the food was amazing. Fresh and cooked perfectly. Scallops seared perfectly and hubby loved his grouper. Drinks delicious and had to try key lime pie. Great! Server knew everything we asked. Outside at 8:00 pm on Friday with music topped off our visit

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.

This is a landmark restaurant on Ocean Drive, and I made reservations for dinner...and upon arrival, we decided to dine on their patio. First of all, the place featured live music...and they were awesome! I think it might have been a trio (I couldn't see from where I was seated), playing some mix of jazzy tunes, with a definitive Miami flair (some Cuban/Hispanic influence?). In short, the vibe was amazing...and right on point for their snazzy patio scene. Secondly, the service was exceptional. Our waiter was so friendly and polished...and seamless all throughout. In fact, he was so amazing, we thought he might be the owner of the restaurant. Now the food... OMG!! Their complimentary bread was SO good (loved the dip!), and so was the Clam Chowder Soup. For the entree, my husband went with the Branzino Whole Fish Special and I went with their Salad Special, which came with all types of Seafood...and both were STELLAR!! I can honestly say that this was possibly THE best salad I've ever had in my life. Priced at over 40 bucks it was possibly the most expensive salad as well...but surprisingly, it was worth it! We also tried their award winning Key Lime Pie...and well, we now know why. I don't even like Key Lime pies, but I still loved it! I loved the Cocktail drink as well...think it was called "1941" (or some year like that?). It was sweet, but light and refreshing at the same time. Truly, EVERYTHING was SO good! We both loved it...and despite the lofty pricing, we felt that it was all worth it.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 +

Everything about the restaurant is top drawer but the key lime pie is what continues to call my name.

My favorite place to eat in Miami Beach. After having eaten here 5-6 times I'm guessing it's now a tradition for me. From the service to the ambience to the food you can't go wrong with this special spot. I have eaten here on romantic dates and family gatherings. And most importantly they accommodate me as a vegan and of course anyone else with dietary restrictions. My review contains pictures of other folks in our party's meals. I didn't get pictures of everything I ate because I get distracted at times and hungry. Relax, enjoy and let them take care of you. The next time I'm in town, I will be back again. Thank you AFCA.

Miami Spice 2022: what a well-rounded meal. we were the only ones at the restaurant for the better part of an hour at 6pm on a Thursday- but this is not a reflection of the food! We had such a magical experience, specifically with the bang bang shrimp and the branzino. The shrimp was jumbo, non-breaded, and came swimming in a delicious, slightly sweet, creamy, curry sauce. The branzino was perfectly cooked and came with grape tomatoes and white jasmine rice that served as a great complement to the dish. The "award winning key lime pie" was not too tart, and was made with a pecan pie crust that was tasty. At around 7, a violinist came to treat us with some soft, live music on the front porch. I will definitely return to this restaurant! Highly recommend: bang bang shrimp

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

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!

Amazing restaurant! The food is top notch ! The bread was good ! The lobster was really good ! I really liked the bang bang shrimp :) Noella was sweet and great service!

Great spot right on the South Beach strip. We had a work event there on a Wednesday night and the vibe was great. There were 20 of us and they had appetizers inside the bar area with champagne. We then moved to a long table outside and had a four course meal that was delicious! We were serenaded all night by a terrific crooner and musicians. They played all the favorites including New York New York and What A Wonderful World.

Wow! Wow! Wow! The bartenders at my hotel said this place was amazing. They were not wrong! FCA was one of the nicest restaurants I have eaten at: Server incredible, assistant server left nothing sitting on our table & glasses full, the courses were beautiful & tasty and the outdoor ambiance perfection!

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.

I came here couple days ago with my friends and our bartender Ecem (I hope I got her name right) was amazing!! She was very attentive and informative about the drinks and food we got. She made our experience very pleasant! She's the sweetest and we're definitely coming back!

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.

Went for a solo dinner on a Saturday night. Ernest met me at check in and immediately knew who I was, assuming based on the single person reservation during that time. I appreciated being welcomed and acknowledged by name. Aimee was my server for the night. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and provided great recommendations. I had salad, macadamia nut crusted snapper and the seasonal apple bake for dessert. All the food was tasty and I finished each plate. I will be back next time I'm in town!

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

This place, overall, is good - good food, good service, great location. I think why this place is so highly rated is due to the location. It's at the heart of the busy Miami Beach street. Great people watching. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Food is good. Lots of fish options. Everything was tasty. Service was quick - apps, drinks and food came out quickly. Overall, it was good. I'm just indifferent. Would I come back here? Probably not. It just felt kind of like a tourist trap and a little pricey. Nothing was GREAT. It was all just good enough, with the extra good location. Again, felt kind of touristy. I preferred other nights, where we went off the beaten path a bit.

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.

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!!

Walking by and decided to stop in for dinner...wow! Some of the best food I've had in a long time. This restaurant is attached to the Avalon hotel on Ocean Dr along with an endless line of sidewalk cafes...but that's where the similarities end...this was a legit white table cloth dining experience with spectacular seafood We started out with an excellent beet&Apple salad and Crab cake...Both very high quality and expertly plated. As you would hope in a place like this....no fillers in the crab cake...delicious! Our entrées were outstanding...the shrimp scampi was an interesting twist with a deconstructed look and basmati rice instead of pasta...very very good! The stand out was the macadamia encrusted snapper with spinach risotto..wow...Best dish I've eaten all year! Top it off with an excellent key lime pie and a jazz duo playing in the background and it was a memorable dining experience

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

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

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.