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Monty's Raw Bar

Name: Monty's Raw Bar
Address: 2550 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL, 33133, US
Telephone: (305) 856-3992
Price range: moderate

Seafood•Coconut Grove•moderate

Monty's Raw Bar is one of the best seafood restaurants in Miami for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Coconut Grove.

Editorial review•Feb 24, 2026

Coconut Grove has always known it's prettier than it is practical — the banyan roots, the bay light, the unhurried tempo of a neighborhood that never quite decided whether it wanted to be bohemian or bougie. Monty's Raw Bar resolves that tension by choosing neither. It plants itself at the waterfront and insists on ease. The space lives more in open air than under a ceiling, and that's the point — the water does the heavy lifting, the prices stay honest for Miami, and the whole arrangement is unapologetically built for the kind of evening where the check arrives slower than the sunset. This is a place for people who want a real occasion without the theater of one. The menu centers on seafood that earns its place in this setting. The Seafood Tower is reportedly the move that sets the tone — cold, architectural, a little theatrical in the right way, the kind of centerpiece diners say makes everyone at adjacent tables reconsider their order. The Conch Fritters are consistently described as properly Caribbean in their logic, the kind of thing Miami should do better than it usually does. The Grilled Octopus has a reputation built on patience — the kitchen is known for treating fire as a technique rather than a shortcut. The Seafood Rice Paella reads, by all accounts, as the long-game order, the dish that rewards a slower pace and a second glass of whatever you're drinking. The Ahi Tuna Tacos are a lighter opening move if you're not ready to commit to the Tower. Sit as close to the water as they'll put you — the interior reportedly loses the plot. The late side of golden hour is when the bay light flatters the room most, and a weeknight arrival around 7 keeps the pacing where it should be. The practical line: let the paella anchor the table, and give the evening room to breathe.

Sophie Laurent, Food Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.2

14,452 reviews

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Based on 14452 reviews

Best used for

date night and dinner

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Coconut Grove · 2550 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133, USA

Price

moderate

Google rating

9.2 from 14,452 reviews

Phone

(305) 856-3992

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What to order

Signature dishes at Monty's Raw Bar

Seafood Tower

4 stone crabs, 6 oysters, 6 clams, 10 peal & eat shrimp, ½ lbs snow crab cluster & seafood ceviche

Conch Fritters

Fried conch in spicy batter, cocktail & tartar

Grilled Octopus

Charred octopus served with garbanzo salad, topped with house made chimichurri

Seafood Rice Paella

Yellow rice, cooked with lobster broth, topped with calamari, fish, clams, crawfish, scallops & shrimp

Ahi Tuna Tacos

Seared & blacked tuna, fresh avocado mango salsa, topped with sweet teriyaki & chipotle mayo

Why go

What makes Monty's Raw Bar worth the move

Monty's Raw Bar looks like a good night-out option in Coconut Grove in Miami because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Seafood Tower and Conch Fritters also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 14,452 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.2 from 14,452 Google reviews

Best used for

date night and dinner

Style

Seafood in Coconut Grove

Spend

moderate

Best for

dinner date night

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.2 from 14,452 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Seafood Tower, Conch Fritters, Grilled Octopus

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9.2 from 14,452 reviews

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For now, Monty's Raw Bar holds a 9.2 rating across 14,452 Google reviews.

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Address: 2550 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133, USA
Phone: (305) 856-3992
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (14,452 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove

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What cuisine does Monty's Raw Bar serve?

Monty's Raw Bar is a Seafood restaurant located in Coconut Grove, Miami. Coconut Grove has always known it's prettier than it is practical — the banyan roots, the bay light, the unhurried tempo of a neighborhood that never quite decided whether it wanted to be bohemian or bougie.

What is Monty's Raw Bar best for?

Monty's Raw Bar is best for dinner, date night. Monty's Raw Bar looks like a good night-out option in Coconut Grove in Miami because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Seafood Tower and Conch Fritters also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 14,452 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Monty's Raw Bar?

Monty's Raw Bar is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 14,452 reviews

What should I order at Monty's Raw Bar?

Start with Seafood Tower, Conch Fritters, Grilled Octopus and Seafood Rice Paella. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Monty's Raw Bar worth visiting?

Monty's Raw Bar holds a 9.2 Google rating from 14,452 reviews. Monty's Raw Bar looks like a good night-out option in Coconut Grove in Miami because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Seafood Tower and Conch Fritters also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 14,452 Google reviews.

Where is Monty's Raw Bar located?

Monty's Raw Bar is located at 2550 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Monty's Raw Bar good for a date night?

Yes — Monty's Raw Bar is tagged for date night dining. Monty's Raw Bar looks like a good night-out option in Coconut Grove in Miami because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Seafood Tower and Conch Fritters also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 14,452 Google reviews.

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