2025 South Beach Seafood Festival: News, Schedule, Events, Top Chefs & Oceanfront Culinary Fun
- wgclients01
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
The 13th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival is set to return to the shores of Miami Beach from Wednesday, October 22 through Saturday, October 25, 2025, delivering four days of top-tier seafood, signature cocktails, and vibrant entertainment. Recognized as one of the nation's premier culinary events, the festival officially kicks off stone crab season while spotlighting the finest seafood creations from South Florida's most acclaimed chefs and restaurants.
Presented by GOYA Foods and hosted in partnership with Breakthru Beverage Florida, the 2025 festival continues to expand its offerings with the launch of an all-new event series, “Experience Miami Beach.” This exclusive two-night culinary experience opens the festival on Wednesday and Thursday evenings with multi-course, wine- and spirit-paired dinners at some of Miami’s most sought-after dining establishments, including Carbone, Mimi Chinese, Rao’s, Pubbelly, and Catch Miami Beach. Each dinner is curated by local culinary talent and features premium wine and spirits brands, including selections from Tequila Herradura and Jack Daniel’s.
On Friday, October 24, the energy amps up with the return of the Tequila Herradura VIP Chef Showdown, where 20 chefs face off in 10 head-to-head seafood battles. This spirited competition, held at Lummus Park, allows attendees to sample and vote for their favorite dishes in categories such as crab, ceviche, shrimp, and surf n' turf. With live DJ performances and the high-stakes GOYA Culinary Pavilion stage, the evening promises entertainment as bold as the flavors.
The weekend culminates on Saturday, October 25 with the flagship event, the Seafood Slam, a full-day beachfront celebration featuring unlimited tastings from over 40 local restaurants. Guests will explore seafood tasting zones and vote for their favorite bites, while enjoying live entertainment at the Jack Daniel’s Live Music Stage, dancing at the Pacifico Beach Club, and engaging with interactive sponsor activations. Participating restaurants include American Social, Pubbelly Sushi, Paya, Catch, Zaytinya, and more.
Beyond the indulgence, the festival also supports the CI Foundation’s EAT SMART program, which provides nutritional education and meals to local students in Miami-Dade County.
Previously recognized by USA Today, Forbes, and the Travel Channel for its excellence, the South Beach Seafood Festival remains a can’t-miss event for culinary travelers and seafood lovers alike. Tickets for individual events, as well as weekend packages including hotel accommodations, are now available at sobeseafoodfest.com.