Seafood Restaurants
Popular seafood restaurants can be found throughout the United States. Red Lobster, Captain D’s, and Long John Silvers to name just a few common household names. Red Lobster offers higher quality seafood, manly lobster and crab legs. Captain D’s and Long John Silvers are more famous for their cod that anything else. The offer quality seafood, but more on a fast food level. As good as they are, none of them made the top 10 list!
Number 10 is La Bernardin in New York opened in 1976 on a very low budget. In 1980, it had generated enough revenue to move to a bigger, fancier location. The restaurant achieved four stars in 1986. While pricey, it does offer the best seafood in all of New York. The Water Grill in California is number 9, offering an intimate atmosphere to enjoy your meal in. Devon Sea Food Grill in Pennsylvania comes in at number 8 featuring an oyster bar. The restaurant is popular because it pampers guests in addition to serving great food.
Number 7 is Nemo Restaurant in Florida has been on the top restaurant list since 1999. It offers the freshest seafood in the area, and always new recipes. The Blue Ridge Grill in Atlanta generally has a two month waiting list to get a table! At number 6, it definitely seems to be worth the wait! The number 5 spot belongs to Turner Fisheries in Boston. This restaurant has one of the best culinary teams in the world.
You will need to travel to Washington D.C. for a taste of Starfish CafÈ, number 4 on the list. This restaurant is owned by Asian’s who mix their recipes with seafood and American culture to create unique dishes. Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle is number 3. The menu changes weekly to reflect what seafood is in season. The restaurant overlooks the ocean for a great view while dining. They also feature 400 varieties of wine. Blue Sea Grille is right up there, in the number 2 spot. It is located in Maryland. Featuring wonderful seafood dishes, this restaurant is frequented by people from all over the world.
The top seafood restaurant in America is Pesce, located in Houston, Texas. This restaurant has won several prestigious awards including best restaurant, best chef, best interior design, and best staff.
Regardless of the types of seafood you enjoy eating, there are wonderful places all over the United States to try new recipes as well as old favorites. If you plan to travel, it may be worth looking into one of these top ten seafood restaurants, or other similar restaurants.
