Fifi's on the Beach Seafood Restaurant

Been coming here for years. Great service, amazing seafood! Amazing tuna tartar and the catch of the day (usually the red snapper) never disappoints. They will even slice it for you fresh - try the Thai miso! A must visit when in Miami.

The food is very good beyond question and the service is even better, why then only 4 stars. We split two dishes, a appetizer, a main course, a glass of wine, and one desert and the total cost was $182.00 or $91.00 per person. I can not justify this with the amount of food and for two people they added a 20% tip, unexpected. I know this place is exclusive; but even so this is a bit much. You should be aware that they add a service charge if you use a credit card. I sure it is posted somewhere and in addition to the added 20% tip, they suggest an additional tip from 15 to 20 percent, no indication that anything was added previously.

My husband invited me to this restaurant for a date night. At first I was hesitant bc I thought it would be a typical Miami Beach restaurant but Wow to my surprise the food was amazing! I enjoyed the tuna tartare and grilled octopus! The flavors were a Peruvian Caribbean fusion! I will definitely be coming back soon! Highly recommend.

We are visiting from northern Minnesota. The food and the service were amazing! Our server Milton was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend if you are looking for delicious seafood! 10/10! Will be returning! The prices are reasonable and filling!

The seafood was very good and fresh. Our waiter, a lady, was very good and attentive, at least at the beginning; a little less at the end, but good. The place is pricey, which is fine and obvious from the menu. What is not transparent is the bill as it is purposefully made to scam tourists or people who do not pay attention. Most Miami places add a standard automatic 18% gratuity and then put an option for ADDITIONAL gratuity, usually at 3%, 5%, 7%. This is understood and clear in all restaurants and bars. In this place they bury the 18% automatic gratuity in a second page bill and do not call it gratuity but a fee, then they add a credit card fee (relatively steep), and then, in the general bill for the customers, they put a SUGGESTED (note: not called additional but SUGGESTED) tip at 15%, 20%, 25%, as intimating that this is not an additional one but the basic and only tip. If you do not pay attention and you like the food and tip 25% (as we almost did) this is calculated on the total bill that includes the "service" charge and the credit card charge, that, in our case, would have amounted to a staggering 60%+ on the bill... This is deceiving, very low class and cheap for a place that makes its name from high quality cuisine. Transparency is the key, NOBODY is afraid of tipping 25-30%, but EVERYONE is turned off by cheap tricks to get an extra few bucks. To top this, when we asked clarifications to a young waiter (a little boy, not our nice lady waiter) he was arrogant, rude and talking over us as he had a stake on this. In summary, you might have good and fresh seafood and a great cook, but this does not make it up for lack of transparency and low class. Never again

Walking down the side walk on a sunny day I came across this elegant stylish restaurant. From the door to my table the service was exceptional. With a great collections of wines to complement my meal, the experience was one to truly remember. I recommend this restaurant for all seafood lovers.

This restaurant is very funny. You walk in and sit down and they say it is Japanese fusion, but it is hard to see where the Japanese and fusion parts are. The staff are also kinda tripping over themselves to start, but once they get their footing, they provide great service and it feels like they are on top of your every whim. When you walk in and look around at the fresh fish put into the ice bar and the demonstration they give you of the fresh fish and crab on the menu in front of your face, it becomes clear very quickly that this place is serious about fresh sea food. At least they give that impression. I had two medium stone crab claws, a tiger shrimp and the surf&turf platter. I found the stone crab to be not particularly a stand out. The single cooked tiger shrimp however, was amazing. It was served with butter and lemon. It was fun and I recommend getting at least one to try. I also recommend the surf and turf. A tasted salted, well cooked steak with garlic shimp, mashed potatoes etc. It feels hard to go wrong. The surf and turf for the price is what pulled me in and this restaurant did not disappoint. You will not walk out with a small bill (and watch out for that service gratuity), but at least you should come out with a fun sea food experience!

The staff was very welcoming and friendly. They have a great food presentation and information in regards to specials or great recommendations. Get the ceviche if you can so delicious. Our server was very friendly and accommodating.

Best fresh snapper and our server Milton outstanding. Appetizers great and delicious fresh oysters. The flan as good as any

We had dinner here tonight. We had the Chilean bass with vegetables and the salmon grilled. Sashimi for an appetizer and passion fruit mouse for desert. We were definitely delighted with the gentleness of flavors that were delicately blended so you tasted the food and still were delighted with the way the flavors blended together. Every bite delighted the senses. We enjoyed the food very much and would highly recommend this restaurant and this chef's amazing knowledge of both fish and the spices he used to complement the food. The service was attentive but very comfortable and did not rush us. We would highly recommend this place.

Fresh and delicious fish. The good: the grilled Chilean sea bass was delicious and decent sized portion, the fish fillet was also really fresh, the mash potatoes and the French fries were also great. The mediocre: the shrimp was decent, but wasn't expecting it to come in a cup, it looks like a small soup. Summary: great place for fresh fish at a reasonable price. Will definitely order from them again.

We had a very enjoyable dinner in this cozy restaurant. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. Our server Cindi provided exceptional service. There was an extensive fresh seafood selection to choose from and well as wine list. We shared Coconut shrimp with a house made dipping sauce which was very good. My husband had the Seafood Paella for One. It was loaded with shrimp, scallops, calamari, muscles and two lobster tails served over seasoned rice, it was an excellent choice. I had the Filet Mignon accompanied by rice and beans, cooked to perfection it was delicious. We were too stuffed for it but they also had several dessert offerings. I would definitely recommend trying. Reasonably priced, generous portions and good food.

Wanted seafood so Fifi was the place... Was seated right away first off the service here was awesome my waitress explained everything and made sure everything was ok the whole time the ambiance is nice corner seating so I seen everything drinks was good and the Chilean Seabass was good the pasta was great and they had the biggest shrimp I ever had 1 of my favorite places hands down next time I'm in Miami I'm definitely coming back here...

Ordered from Fifi's after checking in late to my hotel. Best money I ever spent on delivery food. Outstanding!

One of the best meals we've had and definitely the best seafood we've had in south Florida. Highly recommend. Met owner, met chef and had a great meal

My husband and I are shopping for a restaurant to host our son's rehearsal dinner the night before his wedding. We are looking on Miami Beach so that it can be close to the wedding venue (lots of guests will be from out of town and staying at nearby hotels). After visiting more than a half a dozen places, we have a top candidate. Fifi's is a mom and pop eatery with fresh everything. Of course, seafood is its marquee item. The place is relatively small; it fits about 50 inside plus sidewalk seating. The decor is simple and clean, but the food is what stands out. We got a good taste of the food served here. The fish ceviche is the best we have ever had (and we eat ceviche often and have had it in Spain). The fish was tender, nicely seasoned, and the lime sauce was pucker-up sour, just the way we like it. Our adult daughter, who joined us for dinner, usually does not like ceviche but loved this one. The tuna taco was a recommendation that turned out to be a big hit, especially because the ponzu, sweet chili, cilantro sauce was the perfect pairing for the melt-in-your-mouth tuna. (The restaurant features a lot of items with an Asian-fusion flair.) The arugula salad was tasty, with its praline pecans and balsamic dressing. But we preferred the Caesar salad with its homemade dressing and bits of mango. The lobster bisque was good with lots of lobster floating in the cup. But because of my milk allergy, I could only have a few sips. The seafood soup featured lobster, squid, and not sure what else because the broth was so delicious I quickly drained the bowl. Our main entree, seafood paella (with lobster, shrimp, mussels, calamari, fish, and peppers) reminded us of the one we had in Spain. For dessert, we chose to try the passion fruit mousse and the flan. The latter is very rich and very sweet and very good. My husband and I preferred the mousse because we adore the tart passion fruit. Prices here, for the quality of food and the superb service you get (thanks Amado for a great experience!), are well worth it. We can't wait to go back and try more on the menu, especially the fresh catch of the day and that marvelous-looking chocolate volcano dessert that we eyed on the table across from us.

Ambiance is cafe style with flourishes of pretension. Salad was very nice but can't fathom the glazed pralines. Sea bass was braised with vegetables. Vegetables were overcooked with buttery sauce and too much salt. The sea bass unfortunately suffered from being oversalted. Didn't eat the veggies and tried to eat the sea bass. Dessert was a specialty flan and vanilla ice cream both were too sweet. Big disappointment but then the concierge was hesitant.

Food was amazing. No liquor but a great wine selection. The truffle scallops appy was my favorite

Excellent food, prompt friendly service and good food Had the lobster ravioli special delicious Had my 92 year mother-in-law with me who is wheelchair bound and they were very accommodating

Awesome place, awesome people. Shout out to my server Victor on New Years Eve. Lobster Ravioli so good.

Fifi's is another restaurant in North Beach that has taken me far too long to finally try out. My bf and I had Valentine's Day 2022 dinner here. Reservations would definitely be recommended for a busy holiday/date night. We sat at their small bar, which I quite enjoyed. The decor is super white and feels a bit outdated. White walls, white tablecloths-kind of what made a restaurant "fancy" in the 90s-00s. I would recommend a decor update and adding a little burst of color to make the space feel more modern. For a seafood-forward restaurant, the prices aren't that bad and the portions are very generous and delicious. The Florida Lobster tail is such a unique, scrumptious preparation. You must try it! The kusshi oysters were fantastic. So meaty and briny. Service was very good. Everyone was very friendly and attentive. 20% gratuity automatically included.

This is the place to go for fresh seafood! I had the truffle scallops and langostino. The service is good and the wait staff is attentive. The presentation of the food is great for photos! Overall, I always have a good experience eating at Fifis but the interior & lighting of the restaurant could use some updating.

Such an excellent plate of Delicious Delicacies to make anyone come back again and again!! Definitely a must which I highly recommend!! You won't be disappointed! Make sure to ask for Amado to ensure the very best service is town!!

The chicken was surprisingly good, and so were the mashed potatoes and veggies. The place was clean and nice, and reasonably priced as well. No complaints

Food was good. Service was good. Nice ambiance. Local seafood place in Miami Beach serving up fresh seafood and Asian fusion.

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect way to celebrate our 25th anniversary than at Fifi's on the Beach Restaurant. The customer service was outstanding, thanks to our wonderful waitress Cindy. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the warm and welcoming owners, Luisa and her husband. The food was absolutely divine, from the appetizers to the entrees. This hidden gem is definitely worth the hour-long drive from our home in North Miami for future date nights. Cheers to Fifi's on the Beach for making our anniversary unforgettable!

The service and the outstanding ! Whole fried fish is perfection. It's consistently great seafood.

Hostess and service staff are excellent. High quality fresh seafood specials and menu items. Sides (veggies and starches) all well prepared. As an extra the presentation of the seafood specials is a nice touch.

Loved the paella here! I would go back and get it again along with the side of Cuban vegetarian black beans. My husband had the grilled seafood platter that was the same thing as paella but without the rice. After tasting mine he wished he had ordered the paella. We also shared the arugula salad that was fresh and tasty, didn't care for the over sugared candied walnuts hard enough to break a tooth LOL. THE STAFF was very nice and helpful which is deserving of the 5 stars!

Last time I came here was over 7 years ago. I was invited by the owner and on my trip this week we decided to come back and have lunch yesterday ! unfortunately all our food isnt pictured but let me tell you all! Oysters nice and cold! Fresh! Scallops and soft shelled crabs hot and perfectly cooked!! The catch of the day were a great recommendation! The flan was meat to be shared but he ate it al!! Our coffees were the perfect if you're on the beach stop by for a delicious meal!!

I had an outstanding meal at Fifi's! Stone crab to start and the fresh catch of the day. I love seafood and have high expectations here in Miami and lunch was on point. It seems like everybody but me sleeps in here so it wasn't crowded for lunch at noon and the service was attentive and exceptional. I'm looking forward to coming back.

Food max service was excellent. All very fresh. The waitress did a great job explaining the specials.

Ok--- let me start by saying. This is what makes Miami a beautiful experience if you understand it. This is truly a MUST dine if in this area. Lois was our server and he was AMAZING. His knowledge, attention to detail, kindness, and overall vibe makes me want to like the place before I ever taste a thing. Then I do... let me tell you. One of the best meals of 2023, by far and I'm blessed to eat out a bit. The stone crab, a special langoustine started the meal, with a nice Chardonnay... then we had the Hog Snapper, Fried with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. And all I can say is WOW from start to finish. Finished off with a key lime dessert. My compliments to the owners, the management and the staff that made me and my daughters birthday a night that was memorable and worth repeating anytime I am in Miami. Absolutely Superb!!! Whatever you pay Lois it isn't enough.

Really good fresh seafood. We opted for the seafood platter for two. It was very good but a bit of sticker shock when the check came! They said for two but easily could have fed four. Having second's tomorrow night. If you are a fan of tostones I have never had better. We had the fish grilled and it was delicious. Scallops were fantastic, but we hardly touched the lobster or langastino that's for tomorrow. As I mentioned could have fed four. We'll be back!

Fifi's-4.0 stars You never know where one might find a "hidden gem." In this case, I was headed up to dine at Fifi's seafood. As I purposely keep my self in the dark when it comes to places I am not familiar with in order to give an unfettered food review, I didn't know what to expect when I got there, but the dingy little area it was located did not inspire a feeling of optimism on my part, nor that of my discerning taste buds. Especially, being next to an IHOP. I was taken aback upon entering as the interior is not only charming but clean, brightly lit and exuded a sense of Miami Art Deco. It was done with decorum and came off, as quite suave. The staff was very attentive and friendly despite some previous reviews. Vast amount of tables indoors and a few outdoors (for those COVID-19 obsessed) Taking a seat and perusing the menu handed to me, my interest was peaked even further upon seeing the selections. Traditional Seafood! With an extensive menu of crabs, clams, lobsters, shrimp, mussels, etc. It certainly caused my mouth to begin to water just a tad. Making up my mind, I placed my menu down and from across the room a server moved like lightning and lasered in on me to take my order. I was duly impressed by her awareness. She was nice, personable, knowledgeable. We placed our order and waited not so patiently. At this point I was extremely hungry, I dove right into the scallops with truffle Sauce. Wow. Was this delicious! We also had the tuna tartare which was even better. Fresh, tasty, with freshly prepared chips ( although, I had to ask for new chips since the 1st one seemed old and hard not crunchy) My wife experienced the fruti di mare which was amazing. I had the chef's selection of PRAWNS in butter sauce with rice and black beans The tail was sweet, succulent, steamed correctly and tasted very fresh. The moment came. Turning my attention toward the dessert, I prepared myself for the last taste test of the night. We had the freshly home made lava cake with ice cream which my son devoured it in seconds (which in kids language was a 200/10). Sadly, I did not experience it only through the eyes and facial expression of my son which was worth it. I did try their own Leche flan which was good albeit not the best I have ever had. I say if you're in the area check this place out it will not disappoint!

The restaurant is nice but we were seated at the back table near the bathrooms which wasn't so nice. Our waiter seemed to not want to service us, as it took a very long time for us to put in orders for both wine and dinner. We had to ask for things such as water several times. As for the food, it was delicious!! The creamy scallops were a bit salty, but it was my favorite!! Pricey for the service we received. Gratuity included.

Had a great dining experience. Very close to the beach, friendly staff, good food. I really enjoyed my shrimp and yellow rice! The sweet plantains were fantastic as well! I definitely enjoyed the outdoor dining experience. The staff were accommodating and friendly and the food was good as well. Can't ask for much more

I really, really enjoyed the grill seafood. It was so fresh and they actually seasoned the food. Chef's kiss. The only downside was the drinks. Wanted a sangria but the one they made tasted like just plain white wine with fruits and it wasn't fresh cut fruits. Like the fruits you get from a packaged fruit cocktail. I love a good sangria so yeah, I was disappointed. The food made up for it though. Can't wait to go back.

This place is absolutely a gem!! Their food was b o m b... we sat and ate outside; table for three and very different tastebuds you can say... my man and I ordered the fried rice apart of our meal to take to our room because it was that yummy!! Definitely a great choice we made to try

Upon arrival to this restaurant , we had high hopes given the packed indoor and outdoor seating ...but were less than impressed with the food . Firstly they don't serve cocktails ,only wine and beer. They also do a strange display of their specials tableside which just seems tacky. We ordered a lot of food starting with the tuna ceviche, fried calamari, and 2 dozen oysters. The tuna ceviche was the best part, it was fresh and delicious. The fried calamari was bland , and the oysters were not even completely shucked. They also didn't have any mignonette sauce or vinegar which I thought was pretty standard for an order of oysters. For food we had the NY strip, linguini with shrimp and garlic, and the gorgonzola and pear ravioli. The gorgonzola ravioli was so sweet it was inedible, not to mention it did not compliment the filet its served with at all. I don't know if its because we're use to NY dining , but all of the entrees were sub par. This place is way WAY overpriced for the quality of the food, and I would not return for another visit .

Excellent cuisine and service. My husband and I were on vacation ate here twice because the food and environment were excellent. Must try!

The food was exceptional and the service was outstanding. Strongly recommend this restaurant. My only regret is that it's not in Fort Myers. When I'm next in Miami, no matter where I am staying, I will go back there.

Don't order the steak. We did and it came out raw so asked for it to be cooked more and they brought it back fairly quickly and around the edges was cooked more but inside was still raw. Waiter did not offer to discount it on our bill but we barely ate it. Waiter wa not that great- forgot to bring our drinks and we had to ask for them. I normally like it there but this was not a great experience.

Service was great and the food was amazing. They were not busy at all at 6pm on a Wednesday. People are surely missing out. Highly recommend if you are wanting seafood

Came to eat here as I met the owner on a flight down to Miami and he assured me that this was one of the best seafood restaurants in Miami. He didn't lie! The food was amazing we tried several different dishes, we had the sea bass, lobster ravioli, lamb chops, salmon. And it was all good. There was a proposal that happened while we are there which was nice. The only reason I took a star is because they only have wine/champagne no full bar. Other than that go here enjoy it's amazing food and people.

Great experience once again, Victor is a great server and a top notch professional. The soup was amazing now I feel like champion once again.

Scallops were amazing and service was great too. Definitely recommend. I will definitely come back if I am in Miami Beach again

Always so good. Yellow rice with shrimp is my go to. Costumer service is very good as well.

I cannot believe that I have lived down the block from Fifi's for over 5 years and today was the first time I ate here! A friend was in from out of town, so we had a delightful Spice lunch. The restaurant is much larger on the inside that it looks. We opted to sit inside because it's September in Miami! The inside wasn't even that refrigerated! Their Spice menu is great, with 4 options each for starters and mains. Bonus - they offered the Spice menu without our having to ask. 2 of us had the ceviche; one had the lobster bisque. The ceviches were tangy and fresh; the lobster bisque had nice chunks of lobster floating in it. For mains, we went with the catch of the day; side of veg, jalea, and lobster ravioli. The catch was hogfish. I didn't sample, but my friend loved it. The jalea was perfectly fried and not at all greasy. The lobster ravioli was a little gummy but garnished with plenty of fresh lobster. Dessert was mousse (or "mouse" on the menu, hehe!) - chocolate and passionfruit. They also offer flan but I have a gigantic aversion to flan, so that was a no-go. The chocolate mousse was bittersweet and the passionfruit had a nice tartness. Service was great even though they auto-tip. I thought that the regular menu is a bit pricey and there is an off-putting fish aroma coming from their iced fish display when you walk in, but all in all, it was a thoroughly enjoyable meal. Fifi's is a great part of the North Beach neighborhood!

I felt very Happy to have chosen lunch at Fifi's yesterday. The place is very clean, the service is excellent and the food is to die for. We tried a seafood platter suggested and had a delicious passion fruit dessert. You will not regret the money spent at this restaurant!

The food was amazing. It was the chefs recommendation platter. Louis, our server, made the night extra special!

It was a. It's little set up but we went towards the end of the evening. Service was less than average and by that I mean long wait to just get water. It took forever for us to order. The Food was not hot and the shrimp was over cooked. I think I would try them again just not towards the end of the evening. We also was sat in the back by the restrooms ( seemed like an overflow table ) . The views of the storage and people brushing against me wasn't ideal at all.

Who would have thought there was an addition to the list of tastiest seafood in Miami Beach ! This is exactly what I thought when I made my way over to Fifi's for lunch . The atmosphere was great and the staff was warm and inviting . I had a mimosa to start and let me tell you, not only is it delicious......they are strong lol. Not bad if you ask me . I started off with fifi's shrimp tempura in creamy spicy sauce. The sauce wasn't too spicy but added a nice flavoring to the perfectly tempura shrimp . Next was the delicious Crawfish / Langostino grilled with garlic butter and olive oil. The crawfish was so fresh and the butter and olive oil dipping was incredible! This is a must order....I'm still thinking about it. Next on the list of my afternoon eats was the tuna ceviche (served with crunchy tortilla chips ) , lobster and tuna tacos (you will want to order more ) and finally caramel Flan and passion fruit mousse for dessert . I came hungry and left completely satisfied. If you're in Miami Beach and you're looking for someplace new with outdoor seating , stop by fifi's . They'll take great care of you and your stomach !

This is an unusual hidden gem! Great food, lovely service, and nice atmosphere! We went here after our hotel suggested them and we were delighted with the freshness and creativity!

This place remains one of Miami Beach's best hidden gems, perfect location, right next to the beach, and the food was very delicious, great date spot can't wait to come back again

Really underwhelming restaurant. Food took a while. Service was meh. I ordered the surf and turf, which came with a New York Strip and some shrimp scampi. This was $38 and way overpriced. They had cut their steak, then cooked it and served it, like it was fajitas? Very confusing. That makes no sense for a good steak. The shrimp was overcooked as well. Had the oysters as an app. These were tiny and had bits of the shell in each bite. Terrible and overpriced. Also had the softshell crab as an app. Very over cooked and overpriced. Would not come back.

I came to Miami for a short vacation and since this city is by the water, I decided that I want to try their oysters. I couldn't find any Miami, Florida oysters that are straight from the water in the restaurants. I came here and today the only oyster they have is the Kumamoto at $4.00 each, pricey. I ordered one, the meat is the size of a nickel. They added lemon juice and cocktail sauce for me. Usually I eat fresh oysters raw with nothing to get the real taste of it So this took this opportunity away from me. The bill came out to be $4.36 after tax. I gave them $5.51, expecting to get $1.15 back in change. But they didn't give me my change. This means they charged me approximately 30% tips. Did their service earn them the 30% tip? No. They robbed me. Did I say anything? No, because it's just a dollar. But they did earn themselves a bad reputation of dishonesty. l probably would've left a dollar tip anyway but at least let me choose. This restaurant gives me no choice! I would've rate it a one star but they have a fish tank inside and in the fish tank there is Dory! I almost cried in happy tears when I saw her. It's the real fish Dory. This earns them an extra star. If I come back it would be to see Dory, but most likely I won't come back.