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The River Seafood & Oyster Bar
Cuisine: American, New American
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
A hip oyster joint that features a top-notch raw bar, innovative main dishes, small plates and an extensive wine list, the River Seafood & Oyster Bar has been a mainstay among Brickell area... Read More
A hip oyster joint that features a top-notch raw bar, innovative main dishes, small plates and an extensive wine list, the River Seafood & Oyster Bar has been a mainstay among Brickell area professionals since it opened in 2003. Executive chef David Bracha, a longtime favorite who ran the Fishbone Grill (same location) for years before, has been cooking in Miami since the 1980s and truly understands the ever-changing vibe of the city. For The River, he sources a combo of local and exotic--Florida snapper and Spanish sardines, for example--and puts them together with global touches (his whole Florida snapper prepared Chinese style is outrageous) that make the dishes his own. Until they become yours, that is.
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Address:
650 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
305-530-1915
Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 11:30am-10:30pm
- Fri: 11:30am-Midnight
- Sat: 5:30pm-Midnight
Website:
therivermiami.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Priscilla Blossom
Miami Local Expert
- Seafood: "If you don't feel like a big meal, it's never a bad choice to take a seat at the bar, snacking on oysters and sipping on cold, white wine--part of a constantly-changing menu."
- Best for Seafood Because: The River is the perfect place for a business meeting, a light happy hour, or a dreamy dinner date. Good seafood, good vibes.