Restaurant Lineup

Where the seafood comes from.

Four nights in Miami Beach. 50+ restaurants throughout the week of events. The South Beach Seafood Festival kicks off South Florida’s hospitality season by honoring the heart and soul of our culinary local talent throughout the region with restaurants from your favorite neighborhood hot spot to the best in town.

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Check out our 2026 lineup. The roster is continually updated daily — check back to see who are the lucky ones joining this culinary celebration for South Florida, or join the mailing list to be the first to know.

“Where else can you enjoy South Florida’s favorite neighborhood hot spots and local culinary talent from across the region over 4 days of events?”

South Beach Seafood Festival restaurants are carefully selected to ensure guests are immersed in the best culinary experience possible.

On the plate

What 40+ kitchens actually serve.

A few bites from last year's pavilions and battle tents.

Charred octopus on a blue corn tostada with pickled onion — Charred octopus tostada

Shrimp ceviche tostadas with avocado being plated — Shrimp ceviche

Melon and crudo bites served on small palm-leaf plates — Melon crudo bites

Made in Miami

Wednesday Dinner Series

Wed · Oct 21, 2026

Evening in Miami Beach

Thursday Dinner Series

Thurs · Oct 22, 2026

The Competition

Chef Showdown Competitors

Fri · Oct 23, 2026

Chef Cesar Espinosa

The Flagship

Seafood Slam

Sat · Oct 24, 2026

Epic Catering

America's Backyard

Camanchaca

Lunds Fisheries

Multi-X

Marks Foods

Dead Flamingo

Encore

Eastern Fish

Austalis

Tristan

St James Smoke House

Cox Seafood

Tastematic

Highliner

The Weekend

Four events. One weekend.

Explore each signature event and grab your passes.

WED · Oct 21

Made in Miami

An exclusive opening-night dinner at Phuc Yea celebrating the leading chefs at the heart of South Florida's culinary scene.

7:00 PMFrom $235

THU · Oct 22

An Evening in Miami Beach

Five-star dinners perfectly paired with wine or spirits at some of Miami Beach's most iconic dining destinations.

7:00 PMFrom $250

FRI · Oct 23

VIP Chef Showdown

18 chefs. Nine head-to-head showdowns. You're the judge. Brought to you by Tequila Herradura and presented by GOYA Foods.

7:00–11:00 PMFrom $175

SAT · Oct 24★ Flagship

Seafood Slam

South Florida's ultimate all-inclusive seafood celebration. Sample dishes from leading restaurants, enjoy complimentary beverage experiences, catch live music, and vote for the Best of the Fest.

1:00–5:00 PMFrom $160

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