(305) 856-3992
2550 S Bayshore Dr
Miami,
FL
33133
25.7329
-80.2326
Neighborhoods: South, Northeast Coconut Grove
What People Are Saying About Monty's Seafood Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Here, patrons leave the pretensions in the parking lot (if there's a spot), but the kids can come. They'll be happy watching the boats sail by from one of the oversized picnic tables. Also a seafood restaurant, Monty's boasts some of the freshest shrimp and stone crabs, which are available at the outdoor raw bar. It's tough not to share with the hovering pelicans that beg unashamedly for marine snacks.
07/19/09
Really good food, HORRIBLE service.
by rickybaw
We went there on a Sunday night. Maybe that was the problem. We also didn't get there til 9 pm. Either way, as someone else suggested, they ADD IN an 18% gratuity automatically. So, the wait staff makes absolutely NO effort to service you. You have to flag them down to get another beer or some more ranch dressing. The food was indeed fabulous but overpriced.
I can't stress enough how crappy the service was. Once they sat us at our pool side table, it was fifteen minutes before someone came to take our order.
Also, the men's restroom was disgusting. I'm just a good ole boy so I'm not some pretentious OCD guy. One toilet was overflowing with all sorts of excrement. The floor was flooded with about an inch of standing water all over the place. And it reeked.
Needless to say, I'll never go back.
- Pros: Great stone crab, oysters, etc.
- Cons: The service is horrendous.
08/18/08
Great Happy hour deals and specials
by southbeachqueen
They have a new "New England Clambake" special for 25$ on Wednesday nights from 6-10. You get a lobster, clams, peel and eat shrimp, potatoes, Clam chowder, and corn on the cob..its a great deal! I suggest going early because not only do they have a limited supply but the raw bar happy hour is great. the oysters on the half shell are very cheap and very fresh. The happy hour raw bar also has Peel and eat shrimp, clams, and stone crab claws. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The resident one man band is always fun to listen to.
- Pros: Fresh Raw Bar, Clambake special
- Cons: Can get hot sitting outdoors
04/22/08
Good crab cakes, nice people, would go over and over again
by DionneB52
Very nice atmosphere, very intimate, very good food and very nice staff. The live band was excellent and I danced all just about all night. Even the other customers were very nice and friendly. I love the marina that sits next to the restaurant. I would tell everyone I know to visit Monty's when in town. My boyfriend and I looking forward to dining there again in Oct. 08. Try the crab cakes, they are the best!!!!!
- Pros: outdooring experience
- Cons: very crowded on friday and saturday night.
The Details on Monty's Seafood Restaurant
When to Go:
If you only go to Monty's once a year, make sure it's between mid-October through mid-May when stone crab season takes place. You can order stone crabs outside those months, but then you're eating frozen.
Save Money:
Half-priced Happy Hour drink specials are available on weekdays from 4pm to 8pm.
The Extras:
Don't let the raw bar win a veto vote from a non-seafood lover. Monty's also has less fishy fare like pizzas and burgers available.
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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