Where is the best whole fish in Miami?

Based on diner recommendations, the best whole fish in Miami is at Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge. We compared 10 restaurants serving whole fish.

How much does whole fish cost in Miami?

Whole Fish prices in Miami range from $28.00 to $58.00 across 10 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Miami

Best Whole Fish in Miami

10 restaurants compared

Price range: $28.00 – $58.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Whole Fish in Miami (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 10 restaurants:

Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge, $58.00 (Downtown)
Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge, $54.00 (Downtown)
Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market — 94% recommended, $28.00 (Downtown)
Il Gabbiano — 90% recommended, $58.00 (Downtown)
Doya — 88% recommended, $42.00 (Wynwood)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 10 Restaurants Compared

Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge

Downtown·$$$$

Faroe Island Salmon

$58.00

Whole side of Atlantic salmon, roasted and finished with brown butter and herbs.

Tip: This is a showstopper dish if you're dining as a group — the presentation is elegant and it portions easily.

Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge

Downtown·$$$$

Wood-Fired Branzino

$54.00

Mediterranean branzino roasted over live fire with vegetables and lemon.

Tip: Ask your server to have the kitchen flambé it tableside — the theatrical presentation elevates the experience.

#394% recommend

Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market

Downtown·$$

Whole Fried Yellowtail Snapper

$28.00

Whole snapper fried until the exterior crisps, served with your choice of two sides.

Tip: Ask for half portions if dining alone — the fish is enormous and fresh enough to finish but not so much you're stuffed.

#490% recommend

Il Gabbiano

Downtown·$$$$

Dover Sole

$58.00

Whole Mediterranean sole, filleted tableside and finished with lemon and butter.

Tip: Request a table by the window to fully enjoy the Biscayne Bay views while dining.

#588% recommend

Doya

Wynwood·$$$

Whole Grilled Branzino

$42.00

Mediterranean branzino grilled over wood fire and finished with lemon and olive oil.

Tip: Ask for a table with a view of the wood-fired grill — watching the fish cook is part of the experience.

#686% recommend

Zeru Miami

Brickell·$$$

Branzino a la Sal (Whole Branzino in Salt Crust)

$52.00

Whole Mediterranean branzino encased in a salt crust and finished with olive oil.

Tip: Watch the server open the salt crust — it's part of the dining experience.

#785% recommend

Lira Beirut Eatery

Wynwood·$$

Whole Grilled Branzino

$43.00

Mediterranean branzino grilled whole with herbs, lemon, and olive oil.

Tip: This is a generous whole fish — order as a main and pair with one mezze app.

#885% recommend

Los Félix

Coconut Grove·$$$

Grouper en Hoja de Plátano

$44.00

Whole grouper grilled in a banana leaf with hazelnut emulsion and local Key West fish.

Tip: Ask your server how the grouper was caught — Los Félix has relationships with specific fishermen and sources from sustainable practices.

#984% recommend

Motek Gables

Coral Gables·$$

Whole Branzino

$28.00

Mediterranean sea bass grilled whole with lemon, herbs, and olive oil.

Tip: This is a beautiful plate and makes for great Instagram-worthy presentation if you're into that. More importantly, the fish is cooked to perfection.

#1082% recommend

Kaori

Brickell·$$$

Grilled Whole Fish

$45.00

Whole day-boat fish grilled with brown butter, garlic, and herbs.

Tip: Ask your server what whole fish is featured that evening — it varies by catch.