
Worth the Drive: Asian Food in South Florida
Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

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620 restaurants across 87 neighborhoods and 150 cuisines. Nobody pays to appear here, and nobody pays to rank.
Brickell after work, Wynwood on a Saturday, Coral Gables when it matters. Each area eats differently.
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Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

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Whole Mediterranean Fish, Milos Special
Costas Spiliadis's South of Fifth Greek seafood restaurant, known for pristine whole Mediterranean fish displayed on ice, simply prepared seafood, and an extensive Greek wine program.
Mon-Thu and Sun 12:00 PM-3:00 PM and 5:30 PM-11:00 PM; Fri 12:00 PM-3:00 PM and 5:30 PM-12:00 AM; Sat 12:00 PM-12:00 AM

Stone Crab Claws, Key Lime Pie
Miami Beach institution established in 1913, famous for chilled stone crab claws with mustard sauce, classic sides, fried chicken, and Key lime pie.
Summer: Closed Mon-Tue; Lunch Fri-Sun 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; bar opens Fri-Sun 11:00 AM and Wed-Thu 4:30 PM

Oysters, Lobster Roll
Michelin Recommended; longtime Brickell seafood bistro known for fresh oysters and classic seafood fare, from Chef David Bracha; opened 2003.
Mon-Thu 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12-10:30pm; Sun 12-9pm

Whole Charcoal-Grilled Octopus, Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
Family-owned Miami Lakes restaurant combining Latin and Cuban roots with steaks, seafood, wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, cocktails, and live music.
Mon-Sun 11:30 AM-11:00 PM
Macadamia-Crusted Snapper, Bang Bang Shrimp
Longtime Ocean Drive seafood spot inside the Avalon Hotel known for tropical-inflected fish dishes, a raw bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Art Deco strip.
Mon-Wed 5:00-10:30 PM; Thu-Sun 5:00-11:00 PM. Happy hour daily 3:00-7:00 PM.

Whole Grilled Fish, Grilled Meats
David Myers' pan-Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar on the 25th floor of Brickell Arch Hotel, with French Riviera, Balearic, Italian, Levantine, and Greek influences and Biscayne Bay views.
Daily breakfast 7:00 AM-10:30 AM, lunch 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, and dinner 5:30 PM-10:30 PM; weekday happy hour 5:00 PM-8:00 PM

Wood-Fired Seafood, House-Made Pasta
Wood-fired Italian restaurant at Dua Miami, combining seasonal ingredients, house-made pasta, seafood, and oven-fired specialties in indoor and outdoor dining spaces.
Daily breakfast 6:00 AM-11:00 AM; lunch 11:00 AM-1:00 PM; closed 1:00 PM-4:00 PM; happy hour 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; dinner 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Renovation menu; selection varies
Sixteenth-floor seafood restaurant and outdoor lounge at Kimpton EPIC with Biscayne Bay and Miami River views; indoor dining is temporarily closed for renovation while limited outdoor service continues.
Indoor restaurant temporarily closed for renovation; outdoor social hour Mon-Fri 5:00 PM-8:00 PM and Sat-Sun 6:00 PM-8:00 PM; confirm other meal service

Whole Fish, Grilled Octopus
Upscale Greek seafood restaurant at The Estates at Acqualina, inspired by Greek coastal tavernas and centered on pristine fish selected from a market-style ice display.
Sun-Wed 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Thu-Sat 5:00 PM-11:00 PM

Pan-Seared Salmon, Mar y Tierra
Oceanfront restaurant at Solé Miami offering globally inspired California-spice cuisine, sustainably sourced seafood, cocktails, and indoor or outdoor Atlantic views.
Breakfast daily 8:00 AM-11:00 AM; Lunch daily 11:30 AM-4:30 PM; Dinner daily 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; In-room dining daily 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
Pad Thai, Earth Wind & Fire III
Longtime Kendall Thai restaurant serving curries, noodles, seafood, stir-fries, and vegetarian choices for lunch, dinner, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Wed 11:30 AM-2:50 PM and 4:30 PM-10:15 PM; Thu about 11:30 AM-10:30 PM; Fri 11:30 AM-2:50 PM and 4:30 PM-10:20 PM; Sat about 1:00 PM-10:20 PM; Sun about 1:00 PM-9:50 PM

Whole Fried Snapper, Tom Yum Seafood
Long-running Bird Road restaurant serving Thai curries, noodles, seafood, sushi, and whole-fish specialties for lunch and dinner.
Mon-Sat lunch 11:30 AM-2:45 PM; Sun lunch 12:00 PM-2:45 PM; Sun-Thu dinner 5:00 PM-9:45 PM; Fri-Sat dinner 5:00 PM-10:45 PM
Grouper Sandwich, Cajun Fresh Catch
Waterfront American restaurant and bar on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, centered on seafood, raw-bar dishes, tropical cocktails, weekend brunch, and sunset views.
Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-9:00 PM; Fri 11:30 AM-12:00 AM; Sat 10:00 AM-12:00 AM; Sun 10:00 AM-10:00 PM; Happy hour Mon-Fri 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Spicy Hamachi Tostada, Australian Wagyu Dragon Roll
Casual sushi and seafood restaurant at CORE Link at Douglas, serving tostadas, nigiri, hand rolls, bowls, and ceviches for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Thu 11:15 AM-9:30 PM; Fri 11:15 AM-10:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-9:30 PM
Ceviche Clásico, Lomo Saltado
The Downtown Miami flagship of chef Juan Chipoco's Peruvian restaurant group, known for creative ceviches, seafood, and lively dining rooms.
Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Fri 11:30 AM-10:30 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM

Ultimate Sauce Seafood Boil, Coconut Curry Seafood Rice
Chef Yu Bi's casual Brickell seafood restaurant for customizable crab, crawfish, shrimp, and shellfish boils tossed in signature sauces, plus wok dishes and weekday all-you-can-eat service.
Daily 12:30 PM-10:30 PM; official website sections conflict with a 12:00 PM-10:00 PM schedule, so confirm directly

Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi
High-energy South of Fifth seafood, sushi, and steak restaurant from Catch Hospitality Group, with a Tokyo Toyosu Market sushi program, tableside Japanese Wagyu, and an open-air rooftop terrace.
Dinner Sun-Wed 5:30 PM-10:00 PM, Thu 5:30 PM-10:30 PM, Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-11:30 PM; Sunday brunch 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; Sunset Hour daily 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Tradicional Ceviche, Lomo Saltado
Industrial-chic Peruvian gastropub in downtown Miami Springs serving ceviches, seafood, tapas, poke, cocktails, and shareable dishes in a relaxed indoor-outdoor setting.
Sun-Thu 12:00 PM-8:50 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-9:50 PM
Fried Fish, Griot
Longtime Little Haiti quick-service institution serving Haitian and Caribbean seafood, griot, oxtail, conch, rice, plantains, and made-to-order Creole dishes.
Mon-Wed 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Thu-Sat 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Sun closed

Aguachile de Camarones, Mini Txuleburger
Oceanfront beach bar at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach by José Andrés Group, serving coastal seafood, casual bites, and inspired cocktails with direct beach access.
Mon-Thu and Sun 11:00 AM-8:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-10:00 PM

Remedio Casero Ceviche, Jalea del Mar
A playful Kendall ceviche bar from chef-owner Carlos Brescia, pairing traditional Peruvian dishes with medical-themed names and more than 20 ceviche preparations.
Sun-Thu 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11:00 PM

Roast Duck, Cantonese Seafood
A long-running Cantonese restaurant on the Hollywood side of the Davie-Hollywood border, known for seafood, roast meats and late evening service.
Mon-Wed 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Thu closed; Fri-Sun 12:00 PM-11:00 PM
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Stone Crab Claws, Whole Yellowtail Snapper
A family-run Miami River institution combining a working fish market with a casual upstairs seafood restaurant and waterfront deck.
Sun-Thu 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-10:00 PM

Key West White Fish Ceviche, Crispy Salmon
Bayfront restaurant at Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay serving Florida seafood, American and internationally influenced dishes, and citrus-forward cocktails from breakfast through dinner.
Sun-Thu breakfast 7:00 AM-11:00 AM, lunch 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, bar bites 2:30 PM-5:00 PM, dinner 5:00 PM-10:00 PM, bar 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat same food service, bar until 12:00 AM
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