Quick Summary:
- America’s best seafood restaurants can be found on coastal waters, in Midwest cities, and in the desert oasis of Arizona.
- Whether you’re looking for quaint oyster bars with friendly conversation or lively seafood restaurants with music and history, they all provide the freshest seafood fare and flavorful dishes of the various regions.
- Classic shrimp dishes, local regional favorites, and even a few tavern-style menu items can be found among these award-winning establishments.
- Expertly skilled chefs artfully prepare the finest seafood meals, and friendly welcoming staff provides the highest quality service in the country.
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167 Raw, Charleston, South Carolina
Bob’s Clam Hut, Kittery, Maine
Matunuck Oyster Bar, South Kingston, RI
Neptune Oyster, Boston, MA
Angry Crab Shack, Mesa/Phoenix, Arizona
Fiola Mare, Washington D.C.
Hogfish Bar and Grill, Key West, FL
Le Bernardin, New York, NY
Mariscos Chihuahua, Tucson, AZ
Pacific Beach Fish Shop, San Diego, CA
Pêche Seafood Grill, New Orleans, LA
Providence, Los Angeles, CA
Red Fish Grill, New Orleans, LA
Safe Harbor Seafood Market & Restaurant, Mayport, FL
Sambo’s Tavern, Leipsic, DE
Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA
Shaw’s Crab House, Chicago, IL
The Place, Guilford, CT
The Shrimp Factory, Savannah, GA
The Walrus and the Carpenter, Seattle, WA
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