The second story of South Beach Bar and Grille on Newport Avenue, famous for its fish tacos and ocean views, opened its renovated second-story addition Oct. 16. The main reason for the addition was to better accommodate customers, offering them more seating and space, said manager John Belmont. Wide, dark-green carpeted stairs guide patrons to the top of the restaurant where the ocean views only get better from the padded bar stools. Six televisions line the walls. The same full menu of food and drinks are available throughout the cash-only restaurant. The second-story bathrooms have a modern, hotel-feel to them. South Beach has been in business for over 17 years and the second-story addition has been in the works for six of those. South Beach is located at 5059 Newport Ave., Suite 104. — Debbie Hatch