Bahamas Fish Market & Restaurant

The market and dining room sit together on Southwest 8th Street.

About Bahamas Fish Market & Restaurant

Bahamas Fish Market & Restaurant sits on SW 8th Street in Miami and serves Cuban seafood in a bare-bones setting. The room is casual and cosy. Counter service keeps the pace direct, and the on-site market gives the kitchen its own fresh catch to work from.

Lunch and dinner both run through the week. The menu leans into seafood and Cuban comfort food, with fish soup, fried fish, oysters, fish sandwich, arroz con mariscos, lobster, fish croquetas, fried snapper, and conch fritters among the dishes tied to the place. Coffee, beer, wine, and alcohol are part of the service, along with dessert, small plates, quick bites, and healthy options. Dine-in, takeaway, and on-site services are available.

The dining room works for solo meals, groups, tourists, and families. High chairs and a kids' menu support younger diners. Reservations are accepted. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Free street parking and a free parking lot are available.

Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Gender-neutral toilets are also on site. Fast service and local specialty service round out the visit, with table service and seating available for guests who stay in. Orders move from counter to table, and the meal can unfold at a quick pace without a long wait.

Fresh fish displayed at a market counter.

Market beside the table

Bahamas Fish Market & Restaurant is a bare-bones Cuban seafood restaurant, and the onsite market is part of what defines the visit. Guests pick their own fresh catch, then the meal moves from market counter to dining room. The setup keeps the food choice close to the source.

That format changes the pace of ordering. Instead of starting with a long list of fixed plates, the first decision happens at the market. From there, the kitchen turns the selection into the meal. The result is a visit shaped by what is available that day and by what the diner wants to bring to the table.

The market-to-table idea fits the restaurant’s Cuban seafood identity. It gives the place a direct, practical rhythm. The focus stays on the catch, the counter, and the handoff into service.

From the Menu

Seafood leads here, with the market shaping what reaches the table.

Gallery

The space is casual, cosy, and built for easy meals.

Opening Hours

Lunch and dinner hours run through the week.

Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM

Pick your catch, then sit down to eat.

Arriving on Southwest 8th

The restaurant sits at 7200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33144, United States. That puts it on a major Miami street with a clear address for drivers and rideshares.

Parking is straightforward. Free of charge street parking is available, and there is also a free parking lot. The car park is wheelchair-accessible, and the entrance, seating, and toilet are all wheelchair-accessible too. Those details matter before the meal even starts, because they shape how easily a guest can get from the car to the table.

The access setup supports a wide range of visits without adding extra steps at the door. A guest can arrive, park, enter, and settle in with the same location in mind from start to finish.

Seafood counter beside a restaurant entrance.

Hours and payment

The restaurant offers on-site services, dine-in, and takeaway. That gives guests a choice between sitting down for the meal or carrying it out. Fast service is part of the setup, so the visit can stay brief when needed.

The room is casual and cosy, with a family friendly setting that also works for groups and tourists. Reservations are accepted. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Those choices keep the transaction simple at the end of the meal.

Hours run Monday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 11 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. The schedule gives lunch and dinner a steady place in the week.

Good to Know

Parking, access, and payment details are set out clearly.

Planning your visit: Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted, so guests can book ahead before arriving for lunch or dinner.
Parking: Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Drivers can use the free parking lot or look for free street parking near the restaurant, then walk in for a seated meal.
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet The accessible parking space sits close to the entrance, which helps guests move from car to table with fewer steps.
Payment: Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Guests can pay at the register with a card or a contactless device after ordering and eating.
Children: Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu Families can ask for a high chair and choose from the kids' menu when they sit down for lunch or dinner.
Who comes here: Family friendly · Groups · Tourists The dining room handles family visits, group meals, and tourists stopping in for seafood.
Atmosphere: Casual · Cosy The room feels casual and cosy, with seating that suits a short meal or a longer table visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions cover the market setup, access, and visit basics.

What are the opening hours?

The restaurant opens at 11 AM every day. It closes at 9 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, then stays open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Guests can plan a lunch stop, an early dinner, or a later weekend meal around those hours.

Can a table be booked ahead of time?

Reservations are accepted. Guests can set up a table before they arrive, which helps for dinner plans or a larger group meal. That gives a clear arrival plan instead of waiting for an open table.

What payment methods are accepted?

Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can pay at the end of the meal without needing a separate payment step. A phone, card, or contactless device works at checkout.

Is parking available nearby?

Free parking lot and free of charge street parking are both available. Drivers can choose off-street parking or look for curbside space near the restaurant. That makes arrival simple for a lunch stop or a longer dinner.

Is the restaurant set up for wheelchair access?

Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are all available. Guests can plan for a visit that stays accessible from arrival through the meal. The same access carries through the parking area, the dining room, and the restroom.

What can families expect?

High chairs and a kids' menu are available, and the restaurant is good for kids. Families can sit down for lunch or dinner without needing to piece together separate arrangements for younger children. The meal works for a table that includes adults and children.