Casablanca Seafood Bar and Grill: Casual Waterfront Dining

We're usually looking for waterfront restaurants considering that Miami's weather is absolutely great. Casablanca Seafood Bar and Grill has been around for more than 20 years and is known for always serving the freshest seafood possible. It originally was a seafood market and then they opened up a small casual restaurant overlooking the Miami River with an amazing view of the skyline at night. Some people even choose to come by boat.

Just recently we showed our bloggers how to get a $50 gift certificate to this restaurant for only $4. Even though we've dined here several times, we wanted to go ahead and use our gift certificate.

Every table is always served a small portion of smoked fish dip with chips to start off. Compliments of the restaurant. We love to order their ceviche. It's citrus juices are absolutely great especially with the mariquita chips they serve to along with it.

The menu features a long list of favorites including calamari, conch fritters and crab cakes. We've tried them all and you won't go wrong with any of them.

The entrees that we choose over and over again are the Seabass and Red Snapper. Foodies have the option of having the fish blackened, grilled or pan seared. Our personal favorite is pan seared with some lemon butter sauce. You can select different sauces for the fish, but they will always be served in separate containers. Their mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries are absolutely phenomenal.

There really isn't anything that we wouldn't recommend at Casablanca. Their service has always been outstanding which always makes dinner even more pleasant.

After ordering a bottle of wine and ordering our favorite dishes along with coffee after dinner, we received the bill and used our $50 gift certificate. An excellent meal ended up costing $82 including tip. It doesn't get any better than this. Whether you have the opportunity of using a gift certificate or not visit Casablanca Seafood Bar and Grill for a casual but delicious lunch/dinner.

Casablanca Seafood Bar and Grill
400 Northwest North River Drive
Miami, FL 33128-1628
(305) 371-4107

CVI.CHE 105: Peruvian Dining in Downtown

Savor the most traditional and delicious peruvian food in town in a modern restaurant that guarantees guests a great ambiance...come to CVI.CHE 105 in Downtown Miami.

Yes, CVI.CHE is a play on word for "ceviche," an extremely popular seafood dish in Central and South America.

CVI.CHE 105 has one of the largest selections of raw fish marinated in citrus juices and other special sauces. Every creation gives foodies a taste of the very best of Peru.

We, of course, ordered a Corvina Ceviche that our waitress recommended and then went on to order one of my favorite dishes in the menu, Lomo Saltado, tender pieces of steak, tomatoes, yellow peppers, and onions sauteed with soy sauce and later mixed with French Fries. This is a typical peruvian dish with great flavor and very well made at CVI.CHE 105. It is served with white rice and you'll have more than enough food to perhaps take some home.

The inside is impeccable and very trendy. It's a good idea to go in a semi-large group considering that the portions are large.

If you're looking for a restaurant that's different and serves food that you typically don't eat, dine at CVI.CHE 105. It will be a great cultural experience.

CVI.CHE 105
105 N.E. 3rd Ave. Miami, FL 33132
305.577.3454