Miami is widely renowned for its fresh seafood primarily due to its propinquity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. While there are an abundance of stores and eateries catering local seafood, a distinct place named FreshCo Fish Market & Grill has managed to entertain the taste buds of many people, given its heap of five-star ratings, thus securing its name on a prestigious list. Yelp, a public community-driven site, have broadcasted its Top 100 Seafood Spots 2024 list, which at number 13 features Freshco Fish Market & Grill, being the sole representative from Miami eateries. Nestled in Cortland Plaza at 12700 SW 122nd Ave in Kendall, this modest fish market and grill vaunts a successful array of five-star evaluations for its mouth-watering seafood, mastered traditional dishes like the infamous Key West conch fritters and fish dip, in conjunction with a cozy and comfortable ambiance.
The usual reviews commend the seafood quality where a recent reviewer penned on March 1, “Hit upon an overlooked treasure in Southwest Kendall. Savory seafood in the milieu of market. Top-tier service with an attentive owner who oversaw our service numerous times.” The reviewer effused in praise, “Opted for Caribbean grouper. It was served with a mango infused savory sauce. It tasted phenomenal. An equally scrumptious dish was the cream of crab bisque soup comprising chunks of fresh crab in a rich and creamy broth.” Another review indicated, “I heart the place and keep returning for the welcoming service and mouth-watering food! My companions too have become regulars. My personal favorite is the crab bisque which I order every time.”
The food at FreshCo involves revisiting the typical Florida seafood starters accompanied with South Florida twists such as “FreshCo Tostones,” Cuban-based fried plantains topped with tuna ceviche or alternate protein, and key-lime fish wings or lightly floured fried fresh snapper and mahi garnished with key lime pepper seasonings and served with hot sauce. Founded in 2003, the restaurant is no stranger to nationwide spotlight as it was also included in Eat This, Not That’s annual list, the Best Seafood Restaurant in Every State, in 2022.
FreshCo Fish Market & Grill is located at 12700 SW 122nd Ave., Ste. 113, Miami, and can be reached at 305-278-3479. Check out their website at freshcofish.com. The joint operates all seven days of the week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
