You may be wondering, what does an Argentine know about ceviche? Truthfully, lots! There is no doubt that meat is in my blood (in fact I may share some of my fave steak places soon!), but give me a taste or choice for ceviche and the ché is all but gone! Well, for the course of dinnertime at least.

Seriously though, when most people think of Miami, they think of sunny days, our beautiful beaches, and our fabulous nightlife, but under the radar comes a fantastic niche of amazing seafood….and a definite local favorite: ceviche! Certainly, great seafood in our magical city is plain common sense to most, since we are on the water and just a few miles from the gulfstream waterway that runs along the entire eastern seaboard of the US. Thanks to a heavy latin and south American population, Miami has gone beyond traditional seafood and added a mélange of ceviches that have become a local staple!

OLA is by far one of our favorite “off the beaten path” restaurants in Miami… Off the beaten path due to its nondescript location, but with Chef Douglas Rodriguez at the helm, there is no disguising this revolutionary and extraordinary Nuevo Latino heaven! Featuring the most delectable ceviches, OLA focuses on local seafood as well as traditional latin dishes with a twist. Among our favorites: the Lobster ceviche, the Hamachi Nikkei, the “Fire and Ice” made with cobia, and the “Ceviche Mixto” with octopus, shrimp, and white fish. Other must try items at OLA are the smoked marlin taco’s, their plantain crusted mahi served over oxtail stew, the pescado a lo macho with aji amarillo sauce, and the puerco asado (a 24 hour braised pork) that is scrumptious… OLA is also the only place in Miami where you can learn to make Miami’s signature items…Mojito and Ceviche classes also offered on their roof-top lounge with advance reservation for small to large groups.

Gran Inka is a local Peruvian spot that hits the mark of Peruvian cuisine, and is known for its ceviches. Having just opened their 3^rd locations in Miami (North Miami, Brickell, and Key Biscayne), Gran Inka is sure to continue expanding. Among our favorites: the Ceviche Trio with the most amazing sauce of olive oil, capers, and bell peppers, the Ceviche Trilogy featuring three flavors of the same fish – the leche de tigre, the mild yellow chili, and the rocoto chili sauces; the classic fish or seafood ceviche, and the tuna passion. Also worth trying is the Parihuela Inka, a seafood full broth style-soup with lobster tail. Get ready to enjoy very unique and flavorful cuisine!

Sushi Samba Dromo on Lincoln Road is in one of South Beach’s most popular neighborhoods, where people watching, dining al fresco, and good dining is part of the charm. Sushi Samba has long held the standard for delicious sushi in a trendy, sometimes almost club-like environment…with the added bonus of delicious ceviches and tiraditos. Their assortment of either is definitely the way to go to try the unique and refreshing flavors of the brazilian influences they add to their cuisine. My personal favorites include the Tuna and Jumbo Shrimp Ceviches and the Kanpachi Tiradito. Since SSD is a Japanese restaurant too, their signature Samba Dromo roll and the Green Envy roll are definitely worth a taste.

Besides ceviche, traditional seafood and stone crabs are still king in Miami. Our favorites include Quinn’s Restaurant, Joe’s Stone Crabs, and the casual Garcia’s along the Miami River. Ceviche though, is definitely worth trying and (as related to food, of course) a gift from above!

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OLA
1745 James Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Gran Inka
947 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131

Sushi Samba Dromo
600 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

** Reservations are always recommended! Please contact your hotel Concierge who will be happy to hear from you.

Food and Drink, Local Flavors, Miami, Seafood