South Beach Seafood Festival

10/28/2026

10/24/2026

Congratulations to the Palace Bar Restaurant | Miami Beach Drag Brunch & Shows team for taking home the title of Best of the Fest presented by Baptist Health! 🏆 You all did an incredible job and should be proud of yourselves for creating 2 winning dishes, Caribbean Curry Crab & Mahi Encocado!

Thank you to everyone who participated and voted for your favorite dishes at the Seafood Slam. All the votes were tallied and it was a close race between the competitors.

Be sure to visit Palace Bar Restaurant | Miami Beach Drag Brunch & Shows to enjoy a delicious menu created by the champs!

What a week it has been! From seven chefs coming together for Made in Miami, to An Evening in Miami Beach at Rao’s and Macchialina, the battles at the VIP Tequila Herradura Chef Showdown, and a sunny day on the sand at the Seafood Slam, the 14th annual presented by GoyaFoods was one for the books.

Thank you to every chef, partner, sponsor, and seafoodie who made it so special. 🦀☀️

And as always, we are grateful for the support of all our sponsors and of course, Experience Miami Beach. We’ll sea you next year in October! 🌴🎉

10/24/2026

This year’s VIP Tequila Herradura Chef Showdown , presented by was a night we will never forget! Our host, the one and only Miriam Tapia, crushed it, while each chef brought their best to the battle stage,! Congratulations to all our participating chefs and bartenders tonight. This is always an incredible showcase of SOUTH FLORIDA’S TALENT!👏👨‍🍳

🥁 Our 2026 battle champions are:
🏆 Battle Tuna - Chef Jorge Saavedra from Bistro Collins Loews Miami Beach Hotel (Official)
🏆 Battle Seafood Pasta - Chef Andres Garcia Billy G Catering
🏆 Battle Ceviche - Chef Jose M Hermosa De La Puente
🏆 Battle Burger - Chef Sam “Jerome” Diedrick Hole In The Wall
🏆 Battle Salmon - Chef Jorge Negron JW Marriott Miami Turnberry
🏆 Battle Grouper Sandwich - Chef Anner Castillo
🏆 Battle Taco - Chef Sharon Fernandez Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
🏆 Battle Surf N Turf - Chef Aldo Espinosa El Toro Loco Steakhouse
🏆 Battle Shrimp - Chef Daniel Marin Zaytinya

Tequila Herradura Showdown Champion: Will Thompson The Dead Flamingo
Pacifico B**r Cocktail Showdown: Emely Saavedra American Social Bar & Kitchen

Thank you to our hosting sponsors Halperns' Steak & Seafood, for helping us provide all the proteins for tonight’s ultimate night of competition and Dalcampo🌄 for the produce support throughout.

Shout out to our incredible judges who joined us and shared their knowledge: Chef Donatella Arpaia, Jose Mendin, Cesar Zapata, Eddie Dominguez of City National Bank of Florida, Justin Timineri, Fernando Desa, .thyme, and Sara Liss 🦀

Get some sleep, Seafoodies, because TOMORROW is our main event, the SEAFOOD SLAM! We’ll sea you on the sands at 13th and Ocean Drive tomorrow, 10/24.
Gates open at 1pm! Don’t be late! 🦀☀️🍽

10/23/2026

Night 2 at the South Beach Seafood Festival was one for the books!

An Evening in Miami Beach, presented by GoyaFoods, brought incredible flavors and creativity to two standout restaurants, where our chefs delivered an elevated dining experience from the first bite to the last.
Here’s a look at the culinary journey our guests enjoyed:

🦞 Rao’s Miami Beach, presented by Glenfiddichwhisky, wowed guests with Rao’s classics like baked clams, a seafood salad with lobster and crab, shrimp and scallop pappardelle, Rao’s traditional meatballs, shrimp scampi, and a cowboy-cut prime ribeye, finishing with Rao’s famous cheesecake, cannoli, and tiramisu. Each course was paired with Glenfiddich expressions ranging from 15 to 30 years old 🥃

🍝 , presented by Jack Daniel's, where Chef Michael Pirolo served up a rustic Italian feast that kept getting better and better! Guests enjoyed grilled octopus skewers, bluefin tuna crudo with Italian chili crisp, a hearty Cacciucco alla Livornese loaded with fresh seafood, and Spaghetti alla Peperonata, with fior di latte gelato and zabaione to finish. Each course was paired with carefully curated Jack Daniel’s Bonded cocktails, ending with a pour of the Sinatra Blend, to top off the night 🍷

From curated menus to thoughtful pairings, it was a night that truly celebrated Miami Beach’s culinary spirit, enjoyed with a refreshing glass of Whitehaven W**e Co. Ltd available throughout the dinners. 🔥

Cheers to an amazing Day 2 as we Experience Miami Beach . The best is still to come! 🦀🎉

10/22/2026

Behind the bar, before the battle. 🥃🔥

We’re spending today with Tequila Herradura with Global Ambassador Will Brooks Will Brooks and the bartenders who’ll be going head-to-head tomorrow night for the Herradura Showdown. Prep, practice, and a little bit of pressure. Stick around, we’re taking you behind the scenes all day.

Herradura Bartender Showdown is just one day away at the Chef Showdown.

40 tickets left. Fri 10.23 at 7pm.
Entrance: 13th and Ocean Drive.



10/22/2026

Made in Miami was one to remember! And WOW, these chefs did not disappoint! 🌴

Seven of Miami’s most beloved chefs came together at P**c Yea for a family-style dinner, presented by Tequila Herradura and GoyaFoods, and it was a true night with the 305. Cocktail pairings were curated by Ani Meinhold of P**c Yea alongside Will Brooks, Global Brand Ambassador for Tequila Herradura, celebrating the all new launch of Tequila Herradura Directo de Alambique

The evening kicked off with passed canapés, Chef Eduardo Lara’s Oysters al Pastor and Chef Jose Mendin’s Italian Nigiri, paired with The Dirty Tini and a welcome glass of w**e from Whitehaven.

The first course brought Chef Michael Beltran’s Head Cheese Pastelito with foie torchon and Chef Mendin’s Wagyu Tartare, paired with Tequila en Bandera.

For the second course, Chef Lara served a Key Lime Shrimp Aguachile alongside Chef Eileen Andrade’s Braised Oxtail Tacos, paired with the Jade Goddess featuring Herradura Directo de Alambique.

The entrée featured our host Chef Cesar Zapata’s Grilled Florida Fish with green curry and cashew chili crunch, and Chef Fernando Desa’s Espresso-Rubbed Wagyu NY Strip with truffle yuca mousseline, paired with the Slim Shady made with Herradura Ultra.

Chef Max Santiago of Meat Market Boca closed things out with Guava con Queso Donuts and a trio of dipping sauces, paired with a Chamomile Latte made with chamomile-infused Herradura Ultra.

But as promised, the night didn’t end with dessert… the chefs traded their knives for microphones for a chef karaoke after party! 🎤 👀

A heartfelt thank you to every chef, our partners Tequila Herradura, Goya Foods, Blacklane, Politis Steak & Seafood, and Whitehaven W**es and to everyone who came hungry, stayed late, and sang along. We can’t wait to do it all again! 🦀 🎉

10/20/2026

1 DAY AWAY! 🦞

Tomorrow's the day! South Beach Seafood Festival is almost here, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! 🌴🎉

🎟️ Tickets and more info at the link in bio or sobeseafoodfest.com.

With the support of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority , brought to you by and presented by 🌊

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

2 DAYS AWAY! 🦀

Miami Beach, we're almost ready! Just 2 days until we're back for another unforgettable year, brought to you by and presented by ! 🌊

🎟️ Tickets and more info at the link in bio or sobeseafoodfest.com.

With the support of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority

10/19/2026

A taste of Bermuda is coming to South Beach! 🌴🥃

Catch Goslings at their cocktail wall during Chef Showdown on Friday, October 23, and Seafood Slam on Saturday, October 24, serving up drinks featuring their signature Black Seal Rum.

Cheers to good rum, fresh seafood, and a weekend on the sand! Grab your tickets at the link in bio. 🦪

21+ | Please enjoy responsibly.

10/18/2026

3 DAYS AWAY! 🎉

The countdown is on! Just 3 days until we kick off four days of incredible food, drinks, and fun in Miami Beach! 🦞🌴

🎟️ Tickets and more info at the link in bio or sobeseafoodfest.com.

With the support of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority , brought to you by and presented by ! 🌊

10/16/2026

Florida-made heat is coming back to the sand. 🌶️

returns to South Beach Seafood Festival for Friday's Chef Showdown and Saturday's Seafood Slam, bringing bold local flavor to the weekend.

At Chef Showdown, grab a bottle and add some heat to your Battle Taco tasting, then stop by their table at Seafood Slam to try more of their sauce lineup!

🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/4hcvsI4

10/15/2026

Take a sweet trip to Italy at Chef Showdown on Friday, October 23, and Seafood Slam on Saturday, October 24. 🇮🇹🍹

Stop by the experience for Tia Maria espresso martinis, Amaretto Sours, Disaronno Spritzes, and local gelato, all served from an Italian-inspired beachside lounge.

Plus, Disaronno is bringing a taste of Italy to Battle Seafood Pasta at Chef Showdown, featuring the Disaronno Spritz as the battle's signature cocktail pairing!

Save room for this one and grab your tickets: https://bit.ly/4hcvsI4 🍨

21+ | Please enjoy responsibly.

10/15/2026

Introducing our 2026 Bartender Showdown finalists! 🍹🔥

The Bartender Showdown returns to CHEF SHOWDOWN on Friday, October 23, with five standout bartenders going head-to-head for the title.

🔹 Will Thompson,
🔹 Roger Moreno,
🔹 Joshua Lopez, .mia
🔹 Nicole Morris,
🔹 Natasha Boseja,

Throughout the night inside experience, they'll shake, stir, and pour their custom cocktails, waiting for your vote to help the top two make it to the main stage live final round.

Only one will come out on top. Who’s got your vote?

10/14/2026

New to Seafood Slam this year, catch featuring Chef Diego Rivera and on the MAIN DEMO STAGE for a live Bluefin Tuna Carving on Saturday, October 24.

Watch Chef Diego break down a whole Bluefin tuna live from 2–2:30 PM, then head right over to the IKIGAI x Seabox tent for fresh tuna sampling after the demo, plus sake tastings throughout the afternoon.

🎟️ Don’t miss one of Seafood Slam’s newest experiences. Grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4hcvsI4