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Casablanca Seafood Bar and Grill, Miami |
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Sylvonna Beech
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 eaturing the freshest seafood on the beach, Casablanca Seafood Bar and Grill is the it-spot for seafood lovers. Their family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation are what sets this restaurant apart from other seafood joints. For example, their recipe for kingfish escabeche includes vinegar, pepper strips, onions, olives, and chilies.
 The restaurant is in between casual and upscale. The décor and white linen tablecloths suggest frou-frou, but the plastic tubs of fish dip and crackers served at the beginning of meals will have your tablecloth off-white by the end of your meal.
Appetizers run from $8- $11, entrees from $12- $36, and weekday lunch specials from $9.95 and up. On a warm, romantic night, be sure to crack those lobster claws outside on the terrace. Some honorable menu mentions are the grouper-fillet, covered in a butter sauce and sprinkled with toasted almonds, or the rice, which is spicy, flavorful, and deep orange in color.
Finish off your meal with key lime pie, mango cheesecake, or flan- the perfect dessert for quenching that sugar craving. If you want the freshest seafood available, then there's no other option besides Casablanca.
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AT A GLANCE
Casablanca Seafood Bar and Grill
400 NW North River Dr., Miami, FL
305-371-4107
Seafood
Little Havana
Venue:
Resaurant
Hours:
Hours: Sun. to Thu.: 11:00a.m.-10:00p.m Fri. to Sat.: 11:00a.m.-11:00p.m.
Price Range:
$$$ (Within Reach)
Payment:
All
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THE BUZZ
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3 Reader Reviews | THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAD BEEN TO CASABLANCA'S RESTAURANT. I NORMALLY JUST GO IN TO THE FISHMARKET . I AM A HUGE SEAFOOD LOVER.AND I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE . ATMOSPHERE WAS NICE I CHOSE TO SIT OUTSIDE ON THE PATIO BY THE RIVER. PRICE WHERE VERY REASONABLE. I LOVED THE LIVE MUSIC .
1. BETSY FRANKLIN's Review :: August 20, 2008 BETSY FRANKLIN's Rating: 4 Stars |
I drove quite a distance because I was lured by a TV commercial & some internet reviews. The restaurant is located very near overtown Miami. This is a dangerous place to get lost in! The fact that the restaurant is situated on the Miami river is not as romantic as it sounds. If you choose to sit outside be prepared to inhale much deisel fumes. The atmosphere was festive and loud, so if you are looking to have a quiet romantic dinner, look elsewhere. As for the food it is overpriced. I had the "famous" seafood platter and it wasn't very special. The freindly service was primarily geared towards increasing your bill total. Will I ever venture out here again? Never.
2. Anonymous's Review :: August 09, 2008 |
I drove quite a distance because I was lured by a TV commercial & some internet reviews. The restaurant is located very near overtown Miami. This is a dangerous place to get lost in! The fact that the restaurant is situated on the Miami river is not as romantic as it sounds. If you choose to sit outside be prepared to inhale much deisel fumes. The atmosphere was festive and loud, so if you are looking to have a quiet romantic dinner, look elsewhere. As for the food it is overpriced. I had the "famous" seafood platter and it wasn't very special. The freindly service was primarily geared towards increasing your bill total. Will I ever venture out here again? Never.
3. A. Carr's Review :: August 09, 2008 A. Carr's Rating: 2 Stars |
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400 NW North River Dr., Miami, FL
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