★★★★★
Great seafood spot near the airport. The fried snapper was huge and perfectly crispy, and the conch fritters were some of the best I've had in Miami. Service was friendly and quick.
Seafood Restaurants · Grapeland Heights · Miami
Catch of
the Day
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The place
Catch of the Day is an island-themed seafood restaurant and sports bar at 1050 NW 42nd Ave in the Grapeland Heights neighborhood of Miami, near Miami International Airport. The menu features raw and cooked seafood, daily fresh-catch specials, stone crab in season, oysters, ceviche, and grilled fish plates. The dining room is decorated with a tropical, Caribbean-inspired theme and includes multiple flat-screen TVs for live sports. Takeout is available and reservations are accepted for larger parties. Parking is free on-site, and the location is roughly five minutes from MIA, making it a common stop for travelers and locals alike. The restaurant holds a 4.3-star Google rating across more than 4,500 reviews.
Tucked just east of Miami International Airport in Grapeland Heights, Catch of the Day has spent years as a go-to neighborhood seafood house and island-themed sports bar. The dining room leans tropical — palm-print booths, Caribbean color palette, and a wall of TVs that pull a steady airport-adjacent crowd of locals, flight crews, and travelers waiting out a layover. It is the kind of place that feels broken-in rather than designed.
The kitchen runs a long seafood menu with both raw and cooked sides. Order from the raw bar — oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp, ceviche — or go for the daily fresh-catch boards, the fried snapper, conch fritters, garlic crab, or one of the seafood pasta plates. In season, the stone crab claws are a reason to come on their own. Sandwiches, burgers, and a few non-seafood entrées keep less adventurous diners happy.
Reservations are accepted and recommended on weekends and during stone crab season. The restaurant is fully accessible with on-site free parking, takeout is offered through the website and major delivery apps, and the full bar leans hard into rum and tropical cocktails. It's an easy five minutes from MIA terminals.
Island-themed seafood restaurant and sports bar
5 minutes from Miami International Airport
Walking distance to MIA rental-car center
Raw bar with oysters, shrimp, and ceviche
What to expect
Casual island-themed seafood spot with a sports-bar feel. Expect a long menu of raw and cooked seafood, daily fresh-catch specials, a full bar with tropical cocktails, multiple TVs for live games, and a steady mix of locals and travelers passing through near MIA. Service is friendly and unrushed; come hungry and plan on sharing.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Stopped here before my flight and ended up staying two hours. Stone crab was fresh, the cocktails were strong, and the staff treated us like regulars. Will be back next layover.
★★★★★
Long menu, fair prices, generous portions. The garlic crab legs and the ceviche mixto are must-orders. Place can get loud during games but that's part of the charm.
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Frequently asked
Does Catch of the Day take reservations?
Yes — reservations are accepted and recommended on weekends, during major sporting events, and throughout stone crab season (October through May).
Is Catch of the Day dog friendly?
The interior dining room does not allow pets, but service animals are welcome. Call ahead about any limited outdoor seating availability.
Where do I park near Catch of the Day?
Free on-site parking is available in the restaurant's own lot at 1050 NW 42nd Ave. Additional street parking is available nearby in Grapeland Heights.
What are the most popular dishes at Catch of the Day?
Top-mentioned dishes on Google include the whole fried snapper, stone crab claws, conch fritters, garlic crab legs, ceviche mixto, and the daily fresh catch.
What are Catch of the Day's hours?
Open daily at 12 PM. Closes at 10:30 PM Monday through Thursday and at midnight (12 AM) Friday through Sunday. Hours may vary on major holidays.
Does Catch of the Day offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — takeout is available by phone at (305) 446-4500 and through the official website, and delivery is offered through major third-party apps including Uber Eats and DoorDash.
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From Instagram
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