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The Oceanaire Seafood Room

900 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
305-372-8862
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When Joe’s Stone Crab premiered on South Beach in 1913, it was the first classic American seafood house in the Miami area. Ninety-four years later, with the opening of the Oceanaire Seafood Room in Mary Brickell Village, we finally have our second. With its elegantly sweeping curves, polished wood finishes, horseshoe-shape booths, and big band tunes billowing through the air, the warmly illuminated, 290-seat Oceanaire exudes the sophistication and glamour of a Thirties luxury cruise liner. Guests are treated accordingly, meaning first-class service all the way. A long, winding counter seamlessly segues from an oyster bar to a wine and liquor bar. The former flaunts ten daily mollusks divvied into west coast and east; $2.95 each. The latter spotlights old-time cocktails like Singapore Slings, Harvey Wallbangers, and Side Cars. Ceviche, clam chowder, shrimp cocktail, and sassy salads are all prepared with aplomb, but Oceanaire sails on the strength of its twice-daily (for lunch and dinner) changing menu of fish. Some fifteen to twenty species are highlighted; some from local waters (cobia, pompano, swordfish), the rest flown in from all over the globe: Scottish salmon, Mediterranean daurade, Bahamian snapper, Carolina striped bass. All are fresh as ocean air, and served either grilled or broiled (with olive oil and sea salt), or done up with preconceived sauces and garnishes (like a knockout crab-crusted Costa Rican mahi-mahi in creamy lobster sauce). Sides and desserts are steak house-style -- big, rich, meant to be shared among many. Be certain to make reservations, as every chair and stool gets occupied by 7:30 p.m., and earlier on weekends. That’s the thing about classic American seafood houses. Everybody loves them.
  • Cuisine(s): Seafood
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (lunch); Sun-Wed 5 – 10 p.m.; Thurs-Sat 5 - 11 p.m.(dinner)
  • Price: $$$$
  • Serving: Lunch, Dinner
  • Alcohol: Full bar
  • Reservations: Highly Recommended, Recommended on Weekends
  • Parking: Garage, Meters, Valet
  • Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
  • Attire: Casual
  • Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Smoking, Vegetarian Friendly
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