By Contributing Writer
Miami dining
Known for its beautiful waters and
beaches,
Miami is also a thriving area for delectable restaurants. The Florida waters offer fresh seafood just waiting to be served at the local seafood restaurants. From elegant dining spots to family-oriented, kid-friendly restaurants, Miami seafood establishments have meals to satisfy hungry appetites as well as unique decors and relaxing atmospheres.
Don Camarous
Don Camarous Seafood Grill Restaurant is a kid-friendly, family-style restaurant that offers indoor and outdoor dining. The walls are covered with pictures of local fishermen and celebrities showing off their catches. Some of the catches served are fried squid, fried fish roe, oysters, cod fritters and fried shrimp. This restaurant offers weekly food specials, has WI-FI services, an express fish market and catering service.
Don Camarous Seafood Grill Restaurant
501 NW 37th Ave.
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 642-6767
doncamaronrestaurant.com/
Casa Juancho
Casa Juancho is a seafood restaurant offering fresh seafood from South Florida and Spain. The decor is red tile floors, brick, pottery and fabrics to create the feel of dining in Spain. Some seafood choices are gilthead sea bream, Dover sole, northern black cod, red snapper, fresh salmon, shrimp, lobster and clams. The menus also has USDA Prime steak, chicken and ham entrees, and appetizers. Casa Juancho has over 450 wines--with some rare Spanish wines on the list. This restaurant takes reservations and has a mailing list for updates on specials.
Casa Jauancho
2436 SW 8th St.
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 642-2452
casajuancho.com/index.cfm
The River Seafood
The River Seafood & Oyster Bar offers an upscale yet casual dining experience in Miami. The oyster bar is an elegant, sleek, mahogany round bar with a trough filled with ice and fresh raw oysters. The kitchen is enclosed in glass so guests can see the directions and workings of Chef David Bracha. Some of the popular dishes include pepita-crusted mahi mahi, orange-glazed escolar and grilled Mediterranean-spiced lamb chops. This restaurant has a daily happy hour, hosts private parties, and accepts reservations.
The River Seafood & Oyster Bar
650 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 530-1915
therivermiami.com/index2.php
Calamari Italian Seafood
Calamari Italian Seafood is a restaurant with a warm, home-like feel. The wait staff is attentive to the needs of the guests and the inside decor gives a feel of old-world Spain. Some of the dishes served are linguini calamari, linguini with clams, scampi di scampi and farfalle al salmone. The menu also offers chicken, spaghetti and pork entrees. Calamari has a private garden terrace for romantic dining, showers or family reunions.
Calamari Italian Seafood
3540 Main Hwy
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 441-0219
home.calamarirestaurant.com/
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