Miami Fish Market

Miami’s premier location for all things fruits de mer has to be Gold Coast icon, Miami Fish Market. Family owned and operated by powerhouse duo Paul and Fallon Gloftis, this seafood nirvana is a must try!

The stark white building stands out amongst the backstreets of Miami, drawing in hordes of seafood fans from far and wide every day of the week.

Offering up both indoor and outdoor seating, Miami Fish Market’s hot food can be enjoyed fresh from the kitchen. Bring along the whole family, even your pup too, and take a seat at one of the outdoor picnic tables to relish the catch of the day!

Just one example of the Gloftis’ passion and dedication for all things quality seafood, is the Scarlet Prawn. This incredibly rare crustacean found deep off the coast of WA, is only available at two locations in the whole of Australia right now and one of those places is the Gold Coast’s own Miami Fish Market.

You can also peruse the abundance of fresh fish on display, including whole and filleted fish. From perfectly pink Red Emperor to deep red tuna steaks, there is no shortage of incredible cuts from which you can choose.

It’s not just succulent fish that are available in abundance, the selection of mud crabs, oysters, scampi and prawns rivals the ocean itself. Whatever your seafood preference, there is truly something for everyone.

Not only are these guys a leading fresh seafood market, but they also produce absolutely delicious fish and chips as well. The fish burger with battered snapper and homemade tartare sauce all held together by a soft Burleigh Baker bun is mouth-watering. For the calamari fans, drizzle your fresh lemon wedge over the 5-piece crumbed calamari that’s as crunchy on the outside as it is tender and soft on the inside.

You can finish off your meal by personalising your sides. Customers can choose either chicken or plain salt for the flakey, potatoey, thick-cut chips that come in three sizes to perfectly complement your meal. There are also several fresh salad options including garden salad and Greek salad.

If enjoying seafood Japanese-style is more your thing, head over to the Oyster and Sashimi bar and take in the beautiful colours of the freshly sliced sashimi.

With in-house Sashimi chefs, you will never be left wanting for your sushi needs. The open plan design of Miami Fish Market even allows you to watch as the magic and precision of the slicing and dicing unfolds!

From a beautiful Sashimi Don boasting an array of sashimi on a fluffy bed of white rice, to an exotic selection of fish, octopus and more in the Mixed Sashimi, the quality of these dishes is second to none. Not only are these talented chefs whipping up dons and platters, the range of sushi rolls is also very impressive. The incredibly popular California Roll is a crowd favourite, or for the more adventurous, give the Spicy Tempura Prawn Sushi a go!

Good to know - The menu and selection of seafood is always changing and expanding! Keep an eye out for the half lobster dish hitting the Fish and Chip menu very soon!

Need to know - Miami Fish Market has more than enough parking, including an onsite carpark as well as plenty of street parking in the surrounding area.

By Abigail O’Sullivan