14 Best Seafood Restaurants in Coral Gables

“The bar team, Miguel & Yasmanny are the perfect team.“

“Sunset, Salt, and Swagger: Dining at NOMA Beach at Redfish
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CORAL GABLES, FL - Golden hour in Coral Gables does its best work at NOMA Beach at Redfish, where the bay turns to liquid bronze and the rooftop draws a good-looking crowd nursing tall-stemmed spritzes. Set inside Matheson Hammock Park—the only true waterfront dining address in the Gables—this modern, coastal-Italian outpost feels purpose-built for date nights, proposals, and the kind of unbothered weeknight that slides into a second bottle. The setting is the flex: a coral-stone landmark, palm-ringed beach, and a rooftop patio with wide-open views of Biscayne Bay.
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Linen, leather sandals, a whisper of salt, and a soundtrack that gets warmer as the sun drops. Staff skew friendly and on-the-ball— regulars call out attentive service and event pros who run the rooftop like a private club—though, like many Miami hot tickets, peak hours can stretch patience.
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Chef-owner Donatella Arpaia steers the menu toward glossy Mediterranean comfort with seafood first in line. Start with the Hanging Board — prosciutto di Parma, Marcona almonds, fig jam, cheeses and honey—hung tableside like jewelry; it’s theater and appetite-builder in one. The fritto misto (semolina-crusted calamari and shrimp with avocado aioli) is a crisply addictive second act. Prices are Miami-prime but transparent: $42 for that board, $40 for the fritto, $35 for Donatella’s award-winning meatballs, and salads spanning $25–$37.
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Those meatballs are a house signature, swaddled in slow-braised ragù—comfort food dressed for a night out. On the lighter side, the Stone Fruit Caprese layers grilled peaches and burrata with basil and prosciutto, a sun-kissed detour that eats like a South Florida postcard. For mains, branzino with lemon-caper butter and gigante beans is the clean, confident order; pasta traditionalists go for rigatoni tossed in a broken-meatball ragù.
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Cocktails are where the rooftop gets chatty. The program leans seasonal and agave-curious, with a deep bench of tequilas and mezcals, while the bar keeps crowd-pleasers in rotation—Aperol spritz at sundown, a cucumber-gin number when the humidity bites, and a notably silky espresso martini when the night asks for punctuation.
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As for damage: the experience at $31–$50 per person before tax and tip; Miami’s tourism board lists it at “$$$ ($31–$45).” Given the postcard real estate and the coastal-Italian polish, that’s in line with the neighborhood — and mercifully south of sticker shock for a special-occasion table.
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Housekeeping for the planners: reservations are wise, the rooftop hosts recurring happenings (think winemaker dinners and themed evenings), Sunset Wednesday–Friday Happy Hour on the outdoor bar is a savvy play for oysters and cocktails with that cinematic sky.
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The verdict? NOMA Beach at Redfish is Miami distilled: spectacular water, dressed-up comfort food, and a bar that understands the assignment. Come for the posture, stay for the plates—especially that branzino, the fritto, and the meatballs—and embrace the occasional Miami hiccup as the cost of admission to a front-row seat on Biscayne Bay. It's salt-sprayed, sun-dappled, a touch high-maintenance, and unapologetically fun.“

“The food and atmosphere were amazing. This place is a must in the Coral Gables area!“

“BUE.....NAAAAA....SOOOOOO🥰🥰😋😋😋“

“Love love love“

“Pata Gorda never disappoints since they opened up. I always bring family and friends over. We made a reservation for 2 at 3pm and our server was amazing, so courteous, and gave us great suggestions for appetizers and desserts. I always come back to where I was happy so I will be definitely coming back to La Pata Gorda!“

“Absolutely best in Coral Gables food is amazing Fifi and all the servers are so inviting wonderful wonderful place to dine and enjoy. Can’t wait to come back on our next trip south.“

“Mi buena excelente comida“

“We went to seasons 52 as a group of three friends who regularly lunch on a monthly basis. The hostess, Ellen was so hospitable and welcoming, and led us to a wonderful and comfortable seating area and ensured that we were attended to quickly. Our server, whose name I now don't recall was attentive throughout and provided excellent service.“

“Muy buen lugar la pasamos muy bien.“

“La mejor comida y atención. Excelente ambiente para disfrutar, bailar y cantar. Me encanta que tiene una gran variedad de platos, como peruano, hondureño e italiano.🤤🤤🤩🤩 recomendado 100%“

“Our server Omar was excellent!! Very pleasant and personable!! We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and our 31st wedding anniversary and Omar made sure the evening went smoothly. The food was excellent as well. Thank you for making our special night, special!“

“Gabriel and Jen were a fantastic team. Friendly and humorous . Food was delicious as usual and prepared exactly as ordered. We were there for a birthday celebration and the cute confetti on the table was a nice touch not to mention the special dessert. We look forward to our next visit!“

“Lo que más amé fue el postre del pudín de pan, súper delicioso 😋“