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Miami Map: Big FishBig Fish Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine Seafood, Italian
Hours Mon-Thurs noon-11pm; Fri-Sat noon-midnight
Address
55 SW Miami Ave. Rd
Location Downtown
Transportation Cross the Brickell Ave. Bridge heading south and take the 1st right on SW 5th St. The road narrows under a bridge. The restaurant is just on the other side
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 305/373-1770
Prices Main courses $15-$33
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

This scenic seafood shack on the Miami River is a real catch -- if you can find it. Hard to locate but well worth the search, Big Fish's remote locale keeps many people biting. In fact, some Italian options were added to its all-seafood menu in the hopes of luring more people, and that worked, too. Big Fish has a sweeping view of the Miami skyline and some of the freshest catches around. But the spectacular setting may be the real draw, right there on the Miami River where freighters, fishing boats, dinghies, and sometimes yachts slink by to the amusement of faithful diners who no longer have to fish around for a charming, serene seafood restaurant. However, you should beware of Friday nights, when Big Fish turns into a big happy-hour scene.

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