Lobster Day is approaching on September 25th, and in Miami, that gives us an excuse to indulge in the delicious seafood. With our proximity to the water, there’s plenty of exquisite restaurants to choose from that will be offering their own take on inventive lobster dishes, or just execute a perfectly roasted or steamed, hearty lobster. Here’s a top picks of where to celebrate the foodie holiday and what to order:

JOE’S STONE CRAB

The South Beach institution has a decades-old reputation for serving up the best seafood in Miami—and we certainly agree. Thus, any lobster dish coming from here is guaranteed to be a hit. You can opt for the classic lobster roll which can be ordered at the restaurant or to-go from the popular Joe’s Take Away section, which comes with a side of crispy potato chips, or the Maine Lobster from the restaurant, served steamed or broiled with Lobster Ritz Cracker stuffing. If you’re in the mood for something more cheat-worthy, try the extra-cheesy Lobster Mac & Cheese.

THE PALM BAY HARBOR

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If you’re looking for food that never fails to impress, head to the Bay Harbour outpost of the famous Palm Steakhouse for some downright good grub. Celebrate Lobster Day with the classic House Specialty Lobster—tender, succulent, premium lobsters from Nova Scotia, or get the best of both worlds and create a Signature Palm Surf N Turf for some beef on the side of your juicy lobster.

LOBSTER BAR & SEA GRILLE

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You can safely guess by the name that this new Miami Beach restaurant knows how to whip up a good lobster dish. The fish is offered in a variety of versions on the lengthy menu, and we promise that each one will impress. Our personal favorite is the Chili Lobster where the whole steamed lobster is presented with a mouth-watering chili butter sauce on top that will create a uniquely delicious kick to pair with your classic lobster dish.

 THE RIVER OYSTER BAR 
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The iconic seafood eatery is a classic Brickell staple and is guaranteed to impress on any given night of the week. Lobster is one of the dishes the kitchen excels at best, and it’s offered in a number of different forms that are each equally delectable. You can even carry the celebrations over to Lobster Tuesdays, a weekly special where lobster dishes are offered at just $19. Specialties include the Lobster Toast on Zak the Baker Bread, the Steamed Whole Lobster and the Roasted Lobster.

KOMODO 

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The trendy Asian eatery is known for its creative fusion dishes and its signature Lobster Dynamite is essential to celebrate Lobster Day. A savory roll created with crunchy quinoa, scallion, and of course, lobster, the delicious concoction is sure to give you that extra kick to spice up your day.

LUKE’S LOBSTER

If you’re just seeking quick, easy and delicious lobster, then look no further than the storied Luke’s Lobster located in the Brickell City Centre. The warm crunchy roll in combination with the buttery, decadently seasoned chunks of lobster makes the perfect bite at any time of the day.