"Costas Spiliadis's Greek seafood temple in South Beach — whole fish by weight, grilled octopus and the Milos Special, for a celebratory dinner."
About Estiatorio Milos
Estiatorio Milos is the South Beach home of chef Costas Spiliadis's Greek seafood empire, at 730 1st Street in Miami Beach, steps from the ocean. Spiliadis opened the first Milos in Montreal in 1979 and built it into a global name for pristine Mediterranean fish, and the Miami room follows the same template: whole fish flown in and displayed on ice, chosen by the guest and priced by weight. The cooking is deliberately simple, letting the quality of the catch carry the plate.
For more of the city's seafood and Mediterranean tables, compare the Aegean cooking at Mandolin Aegean Bistro, the seafood at Seaspice and the southern French menus at Boulud Sud. For the category, see our seafood guide.
The Kitchen
The heart of Milos is the fish display: whole Mediterranean species laid out on crushed ice, which guests choose by eye and which are then priced by weight and grilled with little more than olive oil, lemon and herbs. Around it sit the signatures: the Milos Special, a tower of paper-thin fried zucchini and eggplant with tzatziki and saganaki cheese; charred grilled octopus; a Greek salad of Mediterranean tomatoes; and lamb chops at around 90 dollars before tax. Whole fish push the bill high, but the daily three-course lunch comes in just under 50 dollars and is one of South Beach's better-value set meals. This is produce-driven cooking where sourcing, not technique, is the point.
The Room
The room is bright, white and airy, an upscale taverna feel scaled up for South Beach, with the fish-on-ice display as its centrepiece and a sense of polished, special-occasion dining. Service is formal and well-versed in steering guests through the catch and how it is best cooked. It sits on 1st Street in South Beach, near the ocean and the southern end of the beach. With whole-fish pricing and a serious wine list, it is built for a celebration or a business dinner; reservations are recommended, and the value lunch is the easiest entry point.
Best for Impress Clients
The pristine fish and polished room make Estiatorio Milos a strong choice to impress clients or for a celebratory anniversary dinner, while the value set lunch suits a business lunch in South Beach.
Not for
Not for a budget meal or diners who dislike seafood — this is a whole-fish-by-weight Greek seafood restaurant where the bill climbs fast and fish is the main event.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef at Estiatorio Milos Miami?
The chef-founder is Costas Spiliadis, who opened the first Milos in Montreal in 1979 and grew it into a global Greek seafood name. The Miami Beach restaurant follows his template of sourcing pristine whole Mediterranean fish and cooking it simply, letting the quality of the catch lead.
What is the Milos Special?
The Milos Special is the restaurant's signature starter: a tower of paper-thin, lightly fried zucchini and eggplant served with tzatziki and saganaki cheese. It is one of the dishes most associated with the Milos name and appears at the brand's restaurants worldwide.
How much does Estiatorio Milos Miami cost?
It sits at the top of the price range, largely because whole fish are priced by weight and add up quickly. Lamb chops run around 90 dollars, while the daily three-course lunch comes in just under 50 dollars before tax and tip, making lunch the best-value way to try the kitchen.
Where is Estiatorio Milos in Miami?
Estiatorio Milos is at 730 1st Street in South Beach, Miami Beach, near the southern end of the beach and steps from the ocean. It is open for lunch and dinner, with the value three-course lunch served in the early afternoon.
What should I order at Estiatorio Milos?
Start with the Milos Special and the grilled octopus, then choose a whole fish from the ice display to be grilled and shared, priced by weight. The Greek salad and lamb chops are also signatures, and the daily lunch set menu is the best-value option.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Estiatorio Milos
Reservations are recommended; Estiatorio Milos is on 1st Street in South Beach, and the value three-course lunch is the easiest entry point.
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Practical Information
Address730 1st Street, South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139
NeighbourhoodSouth Beach
CuisineGreek seafood
PriceWhole fish priced by weight; lamb chops ~$90; three-course lunch under $50
Dress CodeSmart-casual
SeatingBright, white dining room around a fish-on-ice display
ReservationRecommended
