The Best Seafood Restaurants in Miami, Florida

Are you looking for the best seafood in the Miami Florida area? The Florida area has some of the best tasting seafood restaurants that the country has to offer. While some Miami restaurants specialize in steaks and poultry, others excel and "show off" their expertise when it comes to preparing seafood the right way. Below I have listed the best seafood restaurants in Miami Florida.

Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish: Looking for the "flair" of Miami? Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish has to be in the top 10 when it comes to preparing seafood the correct way. As soon as you step through the door you get the full taste of what Garcia's really has to offer. When stepping in you will not only notice all of the rich history of photos and Cuban art, but also the diverse blend of people. You will have your choice of inside or outside dining. The outside tables are right by the river, if you want a table reserved, either call in advance or get their early. Having trouble finding parking? Don't worry! Garcia's has free valet parking for everyone. While Garcia's is a seafood restaurant, it doesn't stop there; they also have a seafood market where you can purchase your own fresh seafood to prepare. Everything on the menu at Garcia's is $25 and under a plate, for some of the freshest seafood, this is a great deal. You can order oysters, fried calamari, grilled shrimp and lobster just for starters. Once seated, they will serve you their house crab dip with saltine crackers which has to be some of the best in the world. Most $20 combo plates will come with your choice of seafood and two sides. Sides such as yellow rice with chicken, fries, Cole slaw and parsley potatoes will surely fill u up. If that's not enough to fill your stomach for the night, branch out and try one of their tasty desserts like key lime pie and the mango berry cheesecake, which is out of control tasty!

Location: 398 NW North River Dr., Miami Fl Phone: 305-375-0765 Hours: 9am-10pm

Grillfish: Are you ready for a seafood extravaganza? Grillfish meets all expectations when it comes to great service and food. Grillfish is not your average around the way seafood restaurant, it's seafood at it's finest with a touch of class. While this restaurant doesn't really have a dress code, its best to wear a nice pair slacks and shirt or a skirt for women due to the type of crowd that shows up at this place. Boasted as "One of South Beach's Finest", Grillfish offers shrimp scampi, calamari and the highly talked about spicy oysters all for $30 all for $30. One common theme about most of the food at Grillfish is garlic, if you're not a fan of garlic you may want to stray away from Grillfish. Other seafood dishes such as grilled snapper, seared sea bass, grilled swordfish and New England clam chowder take your seafood experience to an all time high. Do yourself a favor and sample some of everything! Looking to get tipsy? If the answer is yes, check out the full bar that Grillfish has to offer which serves some of the best mojitos in all of Miami Florida. You will get your food in a timely matter thanks to their super fast and experienced staff.

Location: 1444 Collins Ave, Miami FL Phone: 305-538-9908 Hours: 11:30am-10pm

Bonefish Grill: Welcome to the chain of Bonefish Grill! The atmosphere of Bonefish Grill is a pleasant one. Not only is this a great place for a date, its low lit scenery really sets the mood for any kind of event your having. The menu of Bonefish Grill is very similar to that of McCormick's & Schmicks. First things first, let's talk about the great food they have to offer. If you haven't tried the "Bang Bang" shrimp, you're really, really missing out on possibly one of the best seafood experiences of your life. The shrimp is both creamy and spicy to fully satisfy all the senses of you palate. Other tasty items on the menu are bacon wrapped scallops, salmon with mango salsa and their super fresh tilapia with fiery mango sauce. As soon as you're sat down, the staff of Bonefish Grill will lace you with their freshly baked hot bread, which is lightly drizzled with olive oil.

All of their meals on the menu can be purchased for $25 and under so order up everything if you want!

Location: 12520 SW 120^th st. Miami FL Phone: 786-293-5713 Hours: 10am-11pm