A Fish Called Avalon

About the Business

Specialties

For more than 33 years, A Fish Called Avalon has set the standard for culinary excellence, celebrated for its award-winning cuisine, impeccable service and the freshest seafood delivered daily. Located in the heart of the historic Art Deco District on South Beach, A Fish Called Avalon has consistently ranked among the Top 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in South Florida. The restaurant is widely renowned for its innovative menu creations, artistically crafted for the past ten years under the direction of Executive Chef Kal Abdalla. There are many must-haves on the menu: Grilled Spanish Octopus, Bang Bang Shrimp, Spicy Bigeye Tuna Tartare - and these are just the appetizers. The Macadamia Crusted Snapper and the Orzo Seafood Paella are popular favorites, but if you are a carnivore, the Filet Mignon with a Green Peppercorn Cognac Sauce is served with Leek Potato Mash and Grilled Asparagus is to die for and one of several mouth-watering non-seafood offerings. But be sure to leave room for dessert; Chef Kal's Pecan Crusted Key Lime Pie bested 470 entries to win 1st Place at the American Pie Council's National Pie Championships and lives up to its accolades. Outdoor patio dining is quintessential South Beach, with warm ocean breezes and live music from a Latin-Caribbean duo. Join us to savor, experience, and celebrate 33 years of excellence!

History

Established in 1989.

With over 31 years of service, A Fish Called Avalon is located in the heart of The Art Deco District on Ocean Drive, and has hosted A-list clientele including Harrison Ford, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Guy Ritchie, Norway's King Harald V, and acclaimed chef David Bouley. The hotel and restaurant are noted as South Beach's landmark sites, serving as the backdrop for many films and photo shoots including the 1983 epic crime drama Scarface, episodes of the 1980s series Miami Vice, the 1999 Sidney Pollack film Random Hearts, and more recently the 2007 comedy Old Dogs with John Travolta and Robin Williams. The 1955 Buick convertible parked in front of the restaurant stands as one of the most photographed cars in America.

Meet the Manager

Business owner information

Giorgio R.

Manager

With more than ten years' experience in the hospitality industry, Giorgio is already receiving rave reviews from our guests. Born and raised in Italy, Giorgio moved to Miami in 2010, where he then received a degree in Hospitality Administration and Tourism Management from Miami Dade College. Prior to joining A Fish Called Avalon, he worked at some of Miami's premier restaurants, developing a deep understanding for the industry and the culture that makes each establishment unique and successful. Giorgio prides himself on understanding consumer needs, curating meaningful relationships, and offering the best choices possible for customers and will work to build on his stellar reputation all with the key goal of helping accelerate business. Stop by and say hello to Giorgio - In English, Spanish or Italian!