Explore the delightful flavors of Colombian seafood on South Beach.
By Jamie Knee
South Beach is famous for its electric energy, and it is also home to some of the city’s most flavorful cuisine, including standout Colombian seafood on South Beach. During Swim Week, we slipped into La Ventana, a lively Colombian favorite that locals praise for its generous plates, warm hospitality, and unforgettable coastal flavors. At 7 pm, the restaurant was buzzing with excitement. Indeed, if you haven’t tried Colombian seafood on South Beach yet, now is the time!
We were seated right away by the friendly host, he arranged our table so we had more room. Our waitress Jennifer came over and offered suggestions, and although the restaurant is known for its meat and chicken dishes, we wanted to stick with our Swim Week Beachy theme and opted for her seafood recommendations. I was so impressed by their seafood and fish selection, as I wouldn’t normally expect this from a Colombian restaurant in South Beach! We started with the shrimp ceviche which was not only fresh, but the shrimp was more like the size of prawns. The citrus sauce was delicious and the shrimp was prepared to perfection.
Then we had the whole fish dinner and seafood stew, both of which featured Colombian seafood on South Beach. They were equally delicious, and the stew had large chunks of clams, muscles and seafood throughout. This is why seafood lovers flock for Colombian seafood on South Beach.
Of course, we couldn’t end our visit without trying some of their dessert and we split a delicious golden flan, drizzled in chocolate syrup… Yum Yum Yum!!
Oh, and I can’t even forget the drinks… we had spicy margaritas served in fun colourful skull mugs, and just to top it off I tried their delicious fruity strawberry daiquiri, which tasted like it had fresh strawberries in it!
All in all, this little mom and pop style restaurant surprised me in the best way. The staff was warm, smiling, and genuinely attentive, which made the entire experience feel relaxed and welcoming. If you are craving Colombian seafood on South Beach, La Ventana should be at the top of your list. By the time we left at 8:30 pm, the restaurant was completely packed, buzzing with happy diners. Next time you are in Miami Beach, skip the tourist traps and head here instead. Buen provecho!
