A Fish Called Avalon
(305) 532-1727
700 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
25.7768
-80.1316
Neighborhood: Flamingo / Lummus
What People Are Saying About A Fish Called Avalon
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In Short
The seafood-oriented menu trots all over the culinary globe, from Frenchified dishes like salmon wrapped in puff pastry (surprisingly light and quite good) to Japanese-style seared/raw tuna with ponzu sauce and stir-fried veggies. Order the oysters, especially the delicate, creamy specimens from Secour Bay in Alabama. Snapper with black bean salsa and orange sauce is solid "Floribbean" cookery that's fun to eat.
User Reviews
gold1957
December 26, 2008
In general the food was excellent. There were a couple of problems. The waiter got the drink order wrong, hearing 3 traditional mojitos when we ordered 2 mango and 1 regular. Perhaps you could blame that on the street noise of a Friday night. The mussels in a tomato sauce with fennel were excellent! The mozzarella with tomatoes was OK, but the tomatoes had an icyness to them and when it was pointed out to the waiter he did....nothing. The entrees were much better. The special salmon with porcini mushrooms was perfectly done. The Mahi Mahi was beautiful. The Risotto with seafood was OK (smallish portion and the mussels in it were cold. The dessert menu was not particularly inspired, but that was fine since we were full. Location was superb for people watching, in particular a dog that kept walking by with a bucket in its mouth to collect change. Heaters were set up to keep us comfortable in the December coolness. Why anyone would want to sit inside is beyone me.
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kelly2sweet
October 27, 2008
My husband and I were delighted with this restaurant.. Fresh fish, great service,, During our stay in South Beach, we were disappointed with several of the establishments we dined at. Avalon was fantastic.. The fish tasted as if they just came fresh out of the ocean. I had a red snapper that was deliciously prepared..
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Anonymous
February 21, 2008
My girlfriend and I decided to try this place out and we just loved this place. The food was delicious, the service was fun and attentive, the music was a perfect touch. I would highly recommend the outdoor dining - you get to see all the action on sidewalk. The prices were reasonable, and the selection of wines were great.
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What To Drink:
There aren't a lot of choices for less than $40, but a real sleeper is the 1999 William Hill chardonnay. A touch of sweet citrus, well-balanced and a relative bargain.
The Extras:
Views from the beach and boardwalk make this seafood restaurant the perfect place for people watching.
Where To Sit:
There's a handsome dining room with a large bar for those who want a calmer dining experience. But for a real taste of the never-a-dull-moment Ocean Drive scene, snag a table on the outdoor patio or in the heart of the crush on the sidewalk.
Category:
Seafood, Catering, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
