Dine by the water in Miami.
Miami, located on the southeastern Atlantic Coast in the sunshine state of Florida, is a popular vacation spot for those who love the water. With miles of stunning beaches and spectacular bay views around almost every corner, the city is also home to many waterfront restaurants. Whether you want to eat on a swanky downtown terrace or a laid-back dock on the bay, Miami offers many options for waterfront dining. Add this to my Recipe Box.
The Rusty Pelican
The Rusty Pelican is a waterfront restaurant on Miami's gorgeous Key Biscayne island and features indoor and outdoor seating with views of Biscayne Bay and the skyline of Miami. The restaurant offers a wide selection of fresh seafood, including many types of fish that are classified as "ocean friendly" on the Seafood Watch List. Other menu selections include prime beef, free range chicken and pasta. The Rusty Pelican also serves a Sunday champagne brunch with strolling musicians and more than 150 buffet items, including an omelet and pasta station. The restaurant also has a number of private rooms and ballrooms and is a popular spot for wedding receptions and other private parties.
The Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305-361-3818
therustypelican.com
Marinheiro Restaurant
Marinheiro is an upscale restaurant on the waterfront in downtown Brickell, the financial and business center of Miami. The restaurant has terraces for outdoor dining with views of the city and Biscayne Bay. The cuisine at Marinhero is contemporary Portuguese fusion. House specialties include duck magret with a wild berry sauce and tiger shrimp with spicy sea sauce. Other menu items are griddled octopus with braised lentils, red beet and asparagus risotto and codfish croquettes. Wine, cocktails and cigars are also available for an after-dinner treat.
Marinheiro Restaurant
1155 Brickell Bay Dr.
Miami, FL 33131
305-377-4442
marinheirorestaurant.com
Shuckers Bar & Grill
Shuckers Bar & Grill is a casual seafood restaurant located in the Best Western on Miami's popular 79th Street Causeway's restaurant row. This restaurant was voted best affordable waterfront dining by the Miami New Times and also won best waterfront view in the 2009 NBC locals choice awards. Shuckers has a large outdoor dining deck on Biscayne Bay, and boat dockage is available for those who wish to travel to the restaurant by water. Numerous HDTVs are also available for those who prefer to bypass the deck and watch a game. The menu features wings, homemade pasta, sandwiches, chicken, beef and seafood. A raw bar serves raw oysters and clams as well as steamed shrimp, clams and mussels. Beer, wine and liquor are also available, and Shuckers runs happy hour specials Monday through Friday.
Shuckers Bar & Grill
1819 79th Street Causeway
North Bay Village, FL 33141
305-866-1570
shuckersbarandgrill.com
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