A Fish Called Avalon

There are few better ways to take in South Beach than al fresco dining along its main drag, Ocean Drive. That's exactly what you get at this restaurant, where candlelit outdoor seating makes for great people watching and upscale seafood dishes are crowd-pleasers.

Order: Orzo seafood paella. A spin on the traditional dish made with lobster, shrimp, scallops, and saffron-roasted tomato broth, this variety uses orzo instead of rice, which helps keep the dish from drying out.