Restaurants | South Beach Seafood Festival

2026 Participating Restaurants

South Florida’s top seafood restaurants have been selected to participate in the ultimate seafood showcase where the best restaurants are competing for the title of BEST OF THE FEST for ONE day only during this all-inclusive day, plus some exciting surprises in store with options for premium upgraded Stone Crab Lounge, with special pricing on the freshest of stone crabs of the season.

Where else can you enjoy five-star cuisine from Florida’s most sought after Chefs and eateries in one day? South Beach Seafood Festival restaurants are carefully selected to ensure guests are immersed in the best culinary experience possible!

Experience the ultimate seafood extravaganza at the all-new Seafood Slam, a new take on the festival day that will be a highlight of the weekend of the 12th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival. Dive into a world of culinary delights as guests indulge in an all NEW all-inclusive experience that will become the NEW Saturday Festival Day, taking what you LOVE about the annual South Beach Seafood Festival, Festival Day, and granting you access to the ultimate all new Best of the Best festival.

From succulent shellfish to savory fish dishes, the Seafood Slam promises a feast for the senses, showcasing the finest seafood creations from South Florida’s leading top restaurants. While Friday night’s Chef Showdown celebrates the ultimate chef competition LIVE, Saturday’s festival is about finding the BEST OF THE BEST seafood restaurant throughout South Florida.

At the Seafood Slam, Best of the Best Fest, not only will guests enjoy a delectable array of seafood delights, paired with all your favorite enjoyments that the South Beach Seafood Festival day annually entailed, but YOU, the guests, will become part of the excitement and the competition among the participating restaurants. It’s a quest to find the best of the best dish at the festival, where talented restaurant teams together will showcase their culinary expertise and creativity providing 2-3 menu items to indulge and try to garner YOUR vote. Join us for a thrilling culinary day to continue our tradition of everyone’s favorite Chef competition night on Friday night and be part of the excitement as we get ready to savor the flavors of the ocean in style on Saturday afternoon in Lummus Park in Miami Beach at this always entertaining, live music, dj filled day of fun paired with an unforgettable gastronomic celebration.

2024 will see ONE Ticket type and it’s ALL VIP! GET READY! Because we want YOU to Indulge and vote on your Seafood Slam, Best of the Best Fest dish, and make Saturday a day all about SOUTH FLORIDA’s BEST SEAFOOD from YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTEURS!

Additionally, there are some signature chefs joining us to create culinary demonstrations just for you inside the Milam’s Markets Culinary Showcase Kitchen so enjoy a little education while you’re out there plus national brands showcasing their perfect sampling dishes AND DJ/Dance parties and more to top off the day.

You can also visit our Facebook page @sobeseafoodfest for new restaurant announcements.