Best seafood
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You say, “I love Atlanta Fish Market, the menu is really simple and really relies on the freshest fish.”
3) Spondivits Seafood & Steaks
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1) C & S Seafood and Oyster Bar
Dining critic Meridith Ford Goldman says, “For a landlocked city like Atlanta, a classic fish house is a refreshing change from the usual steak-and-sushi gig, and C & S proves its mettle when it comes to making simple preparations — broiled or chargrilled fish, elegant but simply prepared with sides of roasted fingerling potatoes and haricot verts — into big, bold plates of beauty.”
2) Kyma
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329 comments Add your comment
mel
October 5th, 2009
12:37 pm
Six Feet Under, Memorial Drive location has the BEST seafood. It reminds me of a low key Florida fish house!
Elle
October 5th, 2009
12:55 pm
Enter your comments here Legals Seafood is the best. Growing up in Massachusetts spoils you with wonderful choices from the ocean. Here in Atlanta, you can only get clams with bellies at Legals, and the steamed little necks with a 2 lb. steamed sweet Lobster, is heaven. It reminds me of home.
Terri
October 5th, 2009
2:01 pm
Six feet under has slipped! Service has slipped! Drinks have slipped! I heard there was one near Roswell?
Sara
October 5th, 2009
2:16 pm
Fontaine’s
name deleted
October 5th, 2009
2:19 pm
Pappadueax’s is by far the best seafood joint in the A. Yeah so what its a franchise before you MOM & POP lovers come in here bashing. But really food does suck in Atlanta. I don’t care for SIX FEET under because they do not season the food. Not heavy seasoning but please add flavor to the cuisine.
An honorable mention also goes out to BAY BREEZE on Veteran’s Memorial in Mableton. Great!! Its more of country fried seafood.
Russell
October 5th, 2009
2:27 pm
Enter your comments here Marietta Fish Market Great Food & Plenty Of It You Will Not Leave Hungry
jg
October 5th, 2009
2:59 pm
I agree with Elle – anyone from Boston knows the only way to eat a fried clam is with the belly!! I say Legal Seafood
whodean
October 5th, 2009
4:27 pm
Atlanta Fish Market, an old stand by but always have fresh options available.
EJR
October 5th, 2009
4:30 pm
Legal Seafood and Atlanta Fish Market.
Razor
October 5th, 2009
4:30 pm
@whodean. + 1 Atlanta Fish market.
Rose M Lee
October 5th, 2009
4:32 pm
The best place here compared to N.O. cajun style seafood here is Gumbeaux in Douglasville, the wait maybe long but MAN……..the wait is so worth it and it’s not expensive. Depeaux located in downtown Decatur is good also. They have a drink there called hurricane and it goes from level 1 to 5, it’s really go.
mary barnett
October 5th, 2009
4:36 pm
Atlanta Fish Market…always good
Tyler Pike
October 5th, 2009
4:40 pm
My dad makes Shrimp-B-Q that is glorious. His vinegar based Cajun Seafood Sauce just compliments the hours spent preparing the meat and shrimp to perfection. Now while technically his dish is ‘Shrimp-B-Q’, he likes to call it ‘Butt-down-B-Q’. Reason being is that once you eat some of it, you’ll sit your butt down and you ain’t movin the rest of the afternoon.
Seamus
October 5th, 2009
4:41 pm
Six Feet Under – 11th Street (betweenHowell Mill and Northside Drive)
SteamHouse Lounge – 1051 West Peachtree Street ($10 crablegs on Mondays)
Amber
October 5th, 2009
4:46 pm
Alfredos on Cheshire Bridge Road…Yes, it’s Italian and it has the best seafood.
FLOTOWN JACK
October 5th, 2009
4:47 pm
Enter your comments here
Atlanta Fish Market, although oprtion size is slipping.
Kyma-incredible seafood in a surreally great atomosphere
GA Girl
October 5th, 2009
4:48 pm
Steamhouse on 11th and West Peachtree has caught my attention. Especially on Wednesdays – $5 for a dozen of oysters. The crab legs are also delicious.
Egger
October 5th, 2009
4:49 pm
Legal Seafoods is fantastic but for a quaint, neighborhood experience Wahoo in Decatur is the best. Great shrimp and grits, scallops piccata and of course, Wahoo!
Jesse
October 5th, 2009
4:50 pm
Alfredos on Cheshire Bridge Road.
spence
October 5th, 2009
4:52 pm
Anybody remember Herren’s?
Bill
October 5th, 2009
4:55 pm
Well, I know now for certain that R & M is the best sandwich in Atlanta if their only competition is on those lists. What a joke.
J
October 5th, 2009
4:59 pm
Pappadeaux
SMH
October 5th, 2009
4:59 pm
Fontaines in Va-Highlands
MOm
October 5th, 2009
5:04 pm
My house. I make terrific Sauteed Red Snapper with homemade tartar sauce. Yummy!
George
October 5th, 2009
5:04 pm
I like the filet of fish at McDonalds.
Sara
October 5th, 2009
5:07 pm
What is the definition of “seafood” here…to buy, I would go with Star Provisions–their seafood is always excellent! For yummy, Southern seafood-Six Feet Under. For sushi (that is seafood too)!, MF (Midtown).
snb
October 5th, 2009
5:10 pm
Nathalie’s Fish House in Decatur
Lynn
October 5th, 2009
5:11 pm
Legal Seafood is not all that great. Skipjacks in Boston beats Legal Seafood any day (and the chowder is the best I’ve had anywhere in years). I miss the old Apple Grove Inn in Medina, NY – best fish fry (if anyone remembers them!) anywhere. People came from miles around on Friday nights. Here in Atlanta, sadly I haven’t really found a good seafood – Atlanta Seafood is probably the best, but it’s not like being up in MA, NY, RI, etc.
2 name deleted
October 5th, 2009
5:12 pm
TO [name deleted]…. ARE YOU SURE YOU DON’T WANT TO ADD BAHAMA BREEZE IN THERE?
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CB
October 5th, 2009
5:25 pm
Atlantic Seafood on Mansell has outstanding seafood.
Debbie
October 5th, 2009
5:27 pm
Kyma – overall (the grilled octopus is wonderful). The mussels at La Grotta are worth the trip alone, ditto the seafood risotto at Sotto Sotto.
ginn
October 5th, 2009
5:32 pm
Enter your comments here
Pappadeaux’s, I love that place. Got to try Atl fish Market and Legal’s too.
Phillip
October 5th, 2009
5:33 pm
Upscale – Fish Market
Down an Dirty – Spondivits
Chip
October 5th, 2009
5:34 pm
Six Feet Under though getting raw oysters standing at the oyster bar up front are amazing. I know these are restaurants but if your cooking seafood at home, Your DeKalb Farmers Market has some of the best seafood in town.
hrh
October 5th, 2009
5:46 pm
It’s a tie for me. Legal Seafood downtown and Oceanaire Seafood in Midtown.
Seamus
October 5th, 2009
5:48 pm
@ Mom
Can I dine at your house tonight?
kkk
October 5th, 2009
6:04 pm
Food 101 Roswell Rd has the best Sea Bass in town
mark
October 5th, 2009
6:15 pm
C&S Seafood on Northside Pkwy at the Chattahoochee near Vinings is expensive but worth it. It has the feel of a small NYC seafood restaurant, similar to what you would find in the heart of Manhattan – excellent, fresh fish.
Kyma is excellent as well. The seafood at Oceannaire is good, but the restaurant itself is too cold, too cavernous and too expensive. And the patrons are definitely there to see and be seen – more interested in impressing themselves rather than caring about the food.
SonnyAtl
October 5th, 2009
6:16 pm
Go Try Marietta Seafood Market, Its Pretty New, So You Might Not Have Heard About It. Its The Same People That Own The Marietta Diner On Cobb Pky. You Will Not Be Dissapointed. And If You Like Fried Ask The Owner Gus About The Gypsy Platter. It’s The Best In Atl.
DD
October 5th, 2009
6:24 pm
1. Papadeaux’s
2. Sea Breeze in Douglasville/Bay Breeze in Mableton
Bub
October 5th, 2009
6:31 pm
The Red Snapper on Cheshire Bridge
Hungery
October 5th, 2009
6:35 pm
I do feel sorry for everyone who has not been to the Oster Cafe in Kennesaw, I’ve been to most of the above mentioned establishments several times because they were more conviently located at the time, but after sampling Oster Cafe they are a let down.
OYSTERS RULE !!!
Jack
October 5th, 2009
6:39 pm
Marietta Seafood,,,, Great food,,,great portions,,,, great price,,,,,,Owned by the same group that owns Marietta Diner,,so quality is beyond question,,,,, LOVE IT
gw
October 5th, 2009
7:57 pm
Gotta go with Papadeaux. Great food, great service, reasonable prices.
atlgator
October 5th, 2009
8:00 pm
Amazing you let someone using the name”name deleted” post comments. Oh well, guess the AJC is juust going along with the trashiness of the rest of
U.S. society. It’s Legal..almlost forgot.
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Bobby Earl
October 5th, 2009
8:58 pm
Enter your comments here
Bumble Bee Sardines, on a saltine cracker.
pisces
October 5th, 2009
9:14 pm
Good seafood, reasonable prices and good service…Nathalies Fish house in Decatur.
Next notch up in all categories…Wahoo in Decatur.
Top of the line…Atlanta Fish Market.
Legal Seafood is overrated and not at all like its Boston parent.
cp
October 6th, 2009
4:38 am
Love, love, love Atlantic Seafood! It’s like Fish Market, but with good service. The dining room is starting to look a bit shoddy, but the food is still delicious.
George
October 6th, 2009
5:02 am
Quality, Service, Dollar… The Palm Restuarant. Hands down… Best Lobster in the City, Then Legal Seafood….In the ole days it was “The Crab Basket” in Stone Mountain. Best Blue Crabs in town…All you can eat for one price…”Valleys Steakhouse” also was great on the southside, near the airport. they had 2 for 1 lobsters..
easybrezey
October 6th, 2009
5:24 am
Atlanta Fish Market hands down. For quick and dirty Fish Supreme.
Stan
October 6th, 2009
5:26 am
Enter your comments here
Anyone who puts barbeque on seafood needs professional help
Vonnerae
October 6th, 2009
5:39 am
remember the good ole’ days at the Crab House in Midtown!
Leroy The Magnificent
October 6th, 2009
5:51 am
Spondivits – order a dozen oysters, cold beer and 3 shots tequila. You will be happy till them dam oysters kill you like that lady died there 2 years ago
Nanette
October 6th, 2009
6:13 am
Marietta Fish Market….hands down, none better. Fresh Seafood, Chef Specials, Great Service, Great Atmosphere. The fresh baked bread with cream cheese is awesome. No matter what you order you can’t go wrong.
Becky
October 6th, 2009
6:21 am
I still miss Shells (in Sandy Springs). Some raw oysters, a big plate of cold boiled shrimp, an ice-cold beer and playing Bimini Hook…just fabulous.
David
October 6th, 2009
6:46 am
Definitely not Six Feet Under. I agree with the above person that said the food and service had slipped. Last time I was there the staff was more interested in chatting up each other than helping anyone.
Alfredo’s does have an excellent sea bass.
Fontaines and atlanta fish company
October 6th, 2009
6:52 am
Enter your comments here
NothinbutFish
October 6th, 2009
6:57 am
I bring my son-in-law down from the Cape for the winter to do mine. He owns Baxters in Hyannis and after 4 generations they know how to do it right! I have been trying to get him to open one in ATL but thus far no go……
Big Daddy
October 6th, 2009
6:59 am
To me Legal Seafood is one step above Red Lobster. Of the chain restaurants McCormick & Schmidts is much better. For stand alone business where you would take the family, the Atlanta Fish Market is the best. For the great evening out Kyma’s is the place to go. If I had to only pick one, it would be the Atlanta Fish Market. And, [name deleted], if the food sucks in Atlanta, why don’t you leave. You are taking up the space and air of someone who wants to be here.
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Filet-O-Fish
October 6th, 2009
7:07 am
Nominating chain restaurant – Check!
Making fun of nominating chain restaurant – Check!
Nominating ‘Up North’ restaurant because nothing is good in Atlanta – Check!
Nominating ‘my momma’s home-made something or other’ – Check!
I believe all we’re missing is making fun of an ‘Outside The Perimeter’ choice and we’re done!
From south Cobb Co
October 6th, 2009
7:10 am
Bay Breeze in Mableton is great, service is fast and food is fresh.
Anonymous
October 6th, 2009
7:14 am
1) Sushi – MF Sushibar in Midtown
2) Dover Sole – Chops/Lobster Bar in Buckhead
3) Fried Lobster Tail – Pano’s & Paul’s (also available @ Chops/Lobster Bar)
4) General – Atlanta Fish Market in Buckhead
5) General – Oceanaire in Midtown
DecaturNative
October 6th, 2009
7:15 am
If you just want to eat seafood get a good drink….Spondivits….If you’re after a little more Atlanta Fish Market will always pass the test!
Kev
October 6th, 2009
7:16 am
Atlanta Highway Seafood Market in Gainesville is some of the best seafood I’ve ever had. Good price too.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/atlanta-seafood-market-gainesville
M. Poster
October 6th, 2009
7:23 am
Long John Silver’s two piece fried fish with tartar sauce is nummy, nummy in my tummy.
Pat
October 6th, 2009
7:25 am
For the best cajun seafood, there’s a little restaurant in a strip mall/ gas station near Gwinnett Place Mall. The owners have a shrimp boat in Louisiana and that’s where I go when crawfish is in season. Awesome, and it’s the closest I’ll get to Louisiana cooking if I can’t have my mom’s. Other than that, ATL is lacking in seafood.
Joan
October 6th, 2009
7:27 am
I say Legal Seafoods
Clappdb
October 6th, 2009
7:28 am
Dantanna’s Buckhead has the freshest, most creative and best seafood!
Large Mouth Bass
October 6th, 2009
7:31 am
Captin D’s and Red Lobster.
Sheba
October 6th, 2009
7:31 am
for the price you cannot beat Captain D’s
Fred
October 6th, 2009
7:34 am
Oyster Barn in Lilburn and Fisherman’s Catch on 78 in Stone Mountain/Snellville. Nothing fancy at either one but good eating!
Scott in Marietta
October 6th, 2009
7:37 am
Take my word for it – Marietta Fish Market is HORRENDOUS. Some of the worst seafood I’ve ever eaten. Go at your own peril.
My favorites – Atlanta Fish Market, Kyma, Hashiguchi, MF and MF Buckhead, Ray’s on the River, New Paradise, Canoe (please reopen soon!), Bacchanalia, Aria, others that don’t immediately come to my sleepy mind
Che`
October 6th, 2009
7:38 am
I’ve been living in Metro ATL since 2002 (from Gwinnett, now in Douglas County) and been to many seafood restaurants. I must say that Gumbeaux in Douglasville and Atlantic Fish Market in Alpharetta are the best in the area….my opinion
angela
October 6th, 2009
7:45 am
No where here in Georgia! I am from Louisiana and I have not found any place here in Georgia that even comes close to the way we cook our seafood. We just stay home and cook it outdoors on our burner!
boil crabs,corn, turkey necks, fried fish, shrimp and a cold budweiser to wash it down!
KC
October 6th, 2009
7:46 am
Kyma and the Atlanta Fish Market!!!
J.R.
October 6th, 2009
7:51 am
#1 The Oceanaire Seafood Room in midtown.
#2 Ray’s on the River.
jammin
October 6th, 2009
7:52 am
The Last Catch in Jasper, GA Amazing Oysters Rockefeller. The fish is awesome and the best gulf coast shrimp I’ve ever had. The owners Kim and Jim are Charelston natives and have truely brought the coast to the mountains. Definately worth a roadtrip! They have a website http://www.lastcatchseafood.com.
GS
October 6th, 2009
7:52 am
The Crab Shack on Tybee Island. Why stay in Atlanta?
Bitter EX democrackkk
October 6th, 2009
7:54 am
it used to be a known fact that the Colonnade on Cheshire Bridge had the best fried shrimp in town, but Ive not been there in a while…
kaye
October 6th, 2009
7:56 am
Supreme Fish throughout Metro Atlanta.
Reign
October 6th, 2009
7:57 am
I’ve been in Atlanta for 15 years and I don’t find very many places to eat great food. I’m actually disappointed because I thought there would be good food all over Atlanta, for some reason. I love seafood and I guess I’d have to say the Fish Market in Buckhead is the best! I haven’t been there in years though, but when I use to go, it was awesome! I do like Spondivitis
AJ
October 6th, 2009
8:01 am
Becky, Thanks for the SHELLS reminder in Sandy Springs. Great Food!!
Most of you folks are laughable. You go sit down somewhere with white tablecloths and pay $25 for a piece of fish?!? HA HA!!
Seafood is best eaten in your shorts and flip-flops with good friends!!
Lou
October 6th, 2009
8:02 am
Atlanta Seafood and Aquanox both have great seafood. Anyone else been to Aquanox in Buckhead on Peachtree?
Sammich
October 6th, 2009
8:02 am
For fried seafood, I have to agree with Hungery on the Oyster Cafe…but I liked it better before the old hole-in-the-wall location burned down. It was called Oyster King back then and the food seemed just a little tastier and the beer a little colder. I’m also a big fan of the Kennebunkport chowder at Spondivits on Virginia Ave near the airport.
mm
October 6th, 2009
8:03 am
How could ANYONE say Spondivits? That place is the nastiest restaurant I have ever been in, not to mention they killed that lady with their oysters. And then the health dept. came in an gave them a score so low they had to shut down in the middle of service!! So nasty!
Terri
October 6th, 2009
8:05 am
I love reading these comments
LT
October 6th, 2009
8:06 am
@ Filet-O-Fish – LOL!
1)Atlantic Seafood for pricier fare
2)Pappadeaux for enormous portions of really good seafood
Sorry, but don’t really get the obsession w/ The Atlanta Fish Market. Been there once, likely will never return. So-so food & service, IMHO.
N-GA
October 6th, 2009
8:06 am
Legal Seafood is really, really great terrific. Their whole-bellied fried clams ROCK!
On the casual side, the Steamhouse Lounge combines atmosphere, COLD beer and fresh oysters without breaking the bank.
zach
October 6th, 2009
8:06 am
C and S oyster bar in the vinings , off the chain
Lou
October 6th, 2009
8:06 am
EEk!!!!!!!!!
Lou
October 6th, 2009
8:06 am
Enter your comments here
Bill
October 6th, 2009
8:10 am
Enter your comments he OCEANAIRE on Peachtree is the best retaurant in town….Don’t miss it
seafood in gainesville
October 6th, 2009
8:11 am
Kev.. I have to agree with you the Atlanta Highway Seafood Market in Gainesville is the best. It is a cheap eat! I love the soft shell crab. Where else can you buy a 30 pound box of oysters for $30. Also they have great red beans and rice!
Tube Steak Shapiro
October 6th, 2009
8:11 am
STATS has the greatest seafood ever. We fly it in fresh daily.
JRG
October 6th, 2009
8:12 am
RAYS ON THE RIVER, BIG FISH(ATLANTIC FISH MARKET), SIX FEET UNDER, AND LEGAL SEAFOOD IN THAT ORDER.
Tyler Pike
October 6th, 2009
8:20 am
Hey Stan, you said anyone who ‘puts barbecue on seafood needs professional help’. Well I just told daddy what you said and he wants you to come join us this weekend to try it out. You can come to us or we can bring the grill to you, just let us know big talker. Its gonna be a vinegar based smackdown!
lol
October 6th, 2009
8:20 am
Atlantic Seafood Company
kay
October 6th, 2009
8:21 am
Bay Breeze in Mableton and for all those who says the food sucks in Atlanta, planes are leaving Hartsfield-Jackson every minute. Also, to those people who says their house, if you don’t give out your address don’t comment
C.R.
October 6th, 2009
8:22 am
Chequers Seafood…Freshest seafood I’ve tasted since moving here.
sondra tolson
October 6th, 2009
8:23 am
Enter your comments here i mave to say if i couldn’t fix my own,then atlanta fish market is about it. i haven’t found a place to be really excited about.
hey [name deleted]
October 6th, 2009
8:29 am
Hey “[name deleted]“. I think you left out Long John Silver. You know nothing about seafood.
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Rick
October 6th, 2009
8:30 am
Long John Silvers on PIB. Man dat food is da bomb.
heather
October 6th, 2009
8:38 am
Atlantic Seafood Company has never let us down, the food is always top notch and the service is outstanding. The only complaint is that the main dining room is a little loud, but we just request a table off to the side so we can hear each other. As former Floridians with access to fresh seafood on every corner, I still have to say that Atlantic Seafood is one of my all time top restaurants.
S.L
October 6th, 2009
8:38 am
McKinnon’s Louisiane has been the most reliable seafood restaurant in the city since the 70’s – hands down. If you are interested in fresh seafood that is perfectly prepared – this is the place to go.
Don’t expect any of the normal buckhead flash – this place still looks like a high end supper club from the 70’s, but the food and service are exceptional.
Seafood Connoisseur
October 6th, 2009
8:40 am
Oceanaire and then Atlanta Fish Market.. I’m from NY, I would visit City Island, nothing but good seafood restaurants on both sides of the Island.. If you ever visit, go to City Island.
Thomas SENOR
October 6th, 2009
8:41 am
Capt. D’s is a great little seafood place. I also love Papi’s…It’s close to your house too!Enter your comments here
Dee
October 6th, 2009
8:44 am
Nostalgia Tasty Seafood and More in Riverdale
They have the best garlic crabs
SusieQue
October 6th, 2009
8:44 am
Oceanaire and C&S
simon
October 6th, 2009
8:45 am
Shells restaurant closed down. It was a chain out of Fl that went out of business…filed for bankruptcy.
Why Leave Decatur?
October 6th, 2009
8:45 am
Although not primarily a “fish house”, Feast in Decatur always features seafood on its menu and every time I ordered the special of the day, it was perfectly cooked and seasoned and just wonderful. You can’t beat it anywhere in the Decatur area. Now, if you want to drive to Buckhead and have a lot of dollars to spend, the Atlanta Fish Market is, of course, a great place to eat.
JLC
October 6th, 2009
8:48 am
I can’t beleive that no one has mentioned Bonefish. I know it’s a chain, but for the money it is tough to beat the quality. Nice selection of fish done just about anyway you like it with great sauces…and of course the Bang Bang Shrimp for appetizer.
SMH
October 6th, 2009
8:49 am
I forgot about Nathalies Fish House in Decatur. Made to order oyster stew. YUMMY!
Chel
October 6th, 2009
8:53 am
I agree with Elle. I’m from Atlanta and have been dying for a top-notch seafood spot – LEGAL SEAFOOD is it! Their lump crab cakes are the best I’ve ever had – hardly no breadcrumbs. They also have a chef’s woodfire grill entree with 3 types of grilled fish, grilled scallops and shrimp that is the bomb! I never like scallops before eating there.
The Oceanaire (next door to where Visions used to be) is also very good.
Aquanox is good but prices are overrated for the size of the meal. Enjoy!
Dekaturkingz
October 6th, 2009
8:58 am
For Good Take Out Try Southern Seafood On Lawrenceville Hwy. Good Food!!!
Steve Burton
October 6th, 2009
9:01 am
Joe’s Crabshack. Good eats!
cordelia
October 6th, 2009
9:01 am
Atlanta Fish Market is tops. Reminising, I think of the Crab House and The Boston Sea Party.
Some of you don't get out much...
October 6th, 2009
9:01 am
Pano & Pauls is closed
Colonnade is closed
Just Groovy
October 6th, 2009
9:05 am
Legal Sea Foods Hands down!!!
Arthur
October 6th, 2009
9:05 am
Enter your comments hereThe Fish Market on Canton Road in Marietta is the bomb.
The food is excellent, they give large portions and the prices are reasonable.
Check them out, and you won’t be sorry.
Seafood Connoisseur
October 6th, 2009
9:06 am
Make your own.. Publix has crab legs on sale, $4.99 LBS..
Julia
October 6th, 2009
9:07 am
C&S Seafood-by far is the best seafood place in the Atlanta area. It is a bit on the pricey side but it is certainly worth it. Excellent food and wonderful service. My boyfriend and I have eaten there numerous times in the last few years and have never had a bad experience.
ihorizon
October 6th, 2009
9:09 am
How about Boneheads at Atlantic Station….It really is good seafood tacos and wished there are more of them near me….and yes, I was thinking the same thing JLC, why are people not mentioning Bonefish Grill? I ate there once and had a Bang Bang Shrimp which is good, but for the money, I’d stick with Red Lobster or Captain D’s.
AlG
October 6th, 2009
9:09 am
For the best seafood here in the ATK, go to your nearest Super H Mart, buy any of their fish, and cook it at home. Their fish is the best. I’m by no means a professional chef, but when I start with high quality fresh fish I get better results than almost any local restaurant!
GAPeach
October 6th, 2009
9:11 am
Filet-of-Fish, So true and so funny! My vote is for chili crab at Straits, Atlantic Seafood for fresh fish, Pappadeux for sometimes cheap and tasty oysters on the half-shell. Legal Seafood is a poor chain in my opinion. Have eaten there several times in Boston and am never impressed. Won’t be going there in Atlanta.
glenn
October 6th, 2009
9:13 am
sotto sotto has good seafood dishes and a great whole fish special. the bachannalia crab cakes are very good.
MF sushi bar in both locations is great
i have been to many other non-seafood places with good seafood dishes , but none of the so-called seafood restaurants seem to be any good
Haze Gray
October 6th, 2009
9:15 am
I second Chequer’s Seafood and the Crab Shack on Tybee. Great places!
Kev
October 6th, 2009
9:19 am
“Colonnade is closed”
No it’s not.
LS
October 6th, 2009
9:21 am
Bay Breeze in Mableton and the sister restaurant Sea Breeze in Douglasville
Cfood lover
October 6th, 2009
9:22 am
Spondivits – just remember to eat oysters during months that have an “R”
Cynthia Scott
October 6th, 2009
9:22 am
Southside Seafood Company on Forest Parkway in Morrow, GA is absolutely fabulous. They have fresh fish they will cook for you right there. Pappadueax’s and Sea Breeze in Douglasville did not really impress me although I know many love them because you get large portions. Great fish fry takes a variety of good fresh fish and fresh oil to fry it in. Also for grilled or baked fish you need good recipes. Not being from Atlanta or the southeast I find the food is an acquired taste. But if you are look carefully there are great places to eat.
Truth
October 6th, 2009
9:26 am
To kay: I absolutely!!!!!! agree with you. For those who don’t like Atlanta or think there is anything good to eat here, pleeeeeeaaaassssseeeee leave!!!! (especially you, angela)–duh, you are the ones who are moving here in groves!! I could care less about your “mama” or her cooking. My vote is Bay Breeze in Mableton!!
dkbp73
October 6th, 2009
9:29 am
I’m an Atlanta native who loves this city dearly. I’ve been to Boston, New York, and New Orleans many times, and I’ve lived in Florida. Sadly, no seafood restaurant here comes anywhere close to what you can get in the cities mentioned and in FLA. Your best bet is to go to Harry’s/Whole Foods, get what’s fresh, and cook it at home.
Otis Leroys
October 6th, 2009
9:32 am
McCormick & Schmidt’s has very good seafood, but like all places that make and sell this delicious food, this food has got to a point where a second mortgage is needed just to go out to dinner. Forget about the Captain D’s, Long John Silvers, and the other fast food joints who sell seafood because this is the “bottom of the barrel” seafood which the regular restaurants wouldn’t touch with a barge pole.
The best seafood is on the coastlines of any state that has an ocean along side of it.
Lindsay
October 6th, 2009
9:33 am
H market on ga 85 in riverdale has some of the freshest seafood that i have ever had. You can buy whole fish and have them cut it to your discretion and they also have fresh fish that you can pick out and they will kill it and cut it for you. They have any and every type of seafood that you would ever imagine, from carp to conch. Try it they also have any and every type of oriental vegetable that you would want.
Denise
October 6th, 2009
9:37 am
@Angela – yes, nothing can beat good old Louisiana seafood. I was distraught when I ate some boiled crawfish at Pappadeaux. No Zatarin’s crab boil! I’d never heard of Old Bay until I moved here and I’m still biased against using it for boiling seafood. LOL!
I will say that I enjoy Copeland’s and Pappadeaux…Copeland’s for many entrees not just seafood and Pappadeaux for great seafood even when you have to wait an hour just to get a table.
spider
October 6th, 2009
9:38 am
Paul’s Oyster Bar in Coosa (west of Rome). Great food, fresh and you can byob or bring a cooler full of beer!!
Nick Nunziata
October 6th, 2009
9:41 am
Norman’s Landing, Suwanee.
Edgewood Adam
October 6th, 2009
9:42 am
Papadeux!! What a joke. If you like Papadeux you are pretty much saying i am very overweight and enjoy cream sauces. Six feet under Grant Park.
LAH
October 6th, 2009
9:44 am
Oceanaire in Midtown, hands down. The crab legs will bring tears to your eyes – fresh from Dutch Harbor – no butter even needed!
LTaylor
October 6th, 2009
9:45 am
Being a Nawlins girl but new to the A I haven’t tried many places however 6ft under 11th & Northside dr has absolutely stolen my heart. Seafood is not meant to be overly seasoned & this place never disappoints esp with the rooftop view. Pappadeaux’s is the worst… & Steamhouse lounge is official
Marc
October 6th, 2009
9:46 am
Are you serious!?!? It’s ironic that you mentioned “food in Atlanta sucks” and “Bay Breeze” in the same sentence. Other than than, its Oceanaire or Legal Seafood HANDS DOWN!! Chequers and AFM are a close second…
Other Becky
October 6th, 2009
9:46 am
@LS, both places that you listed are great..I live in Douglasville and have yet to try Gumbeaux..That’s because my nephew had his wedding reception at there other location and the food was pretty bad..Of course that location is now closed, so it may have just been there..
I know this place isn’t in GA, but if you live on the west side, it’s well worth the drive..Butler’s Mill in Ala..It’s an all you can eat seafood buffet…They are only open on Fri. Sat and Sun. and you have to get there early..
I have been to Pappadeaux and they are great..Looking forward to trying some of the other places that people are mentioning….
Harald
October 6th, 2009
9:48 am
Oceanaire is good…so is Six Feet Under.
Why do rednecks always insist on adding the possessive case to any restaurant/place name??? (ex. Pappadeaux’s) Can they just not get away from the mental picture that any restaurant must be “someone’s place”?…I like that ol’ Pappadeaux’s place…he serves some good dang-blang shimps and all…that ol’ Pappadeaux feller cain’t be beat!)
Eric
October 6th, 2009
9:49 am
Best fried oysters and fried shrimp are at Colonnade and Mary Mac’s.
A
October 6th, 2009
9:51 am
Atlantic Seafood Company.
Get real
October 6th, 2009
9:56 am
Are you people crazy…there is no “good” seafood in this slop house of Atlanta…only in New England will you fine “quality” seafood. I’m not sure what kind of seafood is down here.
Stan..I agree if you put barbeque on seafood you should seek and commit yourself to a nut house.
Rachel
October 6th, 2009
9:57 am
The mixed seafood grill at McKendricks is amazing!
I said
October 6th, 2009
9:58 am
Filet-O-Fish keeping it real – Check!
Ginnhy
October 6th, 2009
10:01 am
I miss the Crab House, but I have to say Steamhouse Lounge is the best! And kind to your wallet…
hillbert
October 6th, 2009
10:02 am
Baltimore Seafood in Castleberry Hill – carry out only, but absolutely delish!! Super fresh, affordable, and an assortment of southern sides to accompany.
Six Ft Under (Grant Park location) is good too.
Kevin
October 6th, 2009
10:03 am
BLUE WILLOW INN! I know that the AJC has had it ranked #1 as far as ’southern style buffets’ in Georgia before, but on Friday and Saturday nights it is all you can eat seafood in addition to the other great food. My wife LIVES for the (on average) once a month trip to get down on the crab legs! I never even like crab legs myself until I tried them there- they’re great, to the point there really is no need for the butter. If that is your SPECIFIC favorite seafood dish, it’s worth the drive.
trouble funk
October 6th, 2009
10:04 am
Chesapeake Bay Seafood House
Tommy
October 6th, 2009
10:04 am
I think the crab soup at Jimmy’s fishouse is outstanding. I’d also give strong consideration to Lilly’s Lobster Bisque at Maisy’s Cafe on Ivy Road. Top Shelf!
whodean
October 6th, 2009
10:05 am
In addition to Atlanta Fish Market we enjoy Wahoo Grill in Decatur, great little place. Shrimp and Grits to die for too. Oceanaire is good but seemingly expensive for what you get.
Other Becky
October 6th, 2009
10:06 am
@get real and others…The title doesn’t ask for the best seafood in Boston or NY..If you don’t like the seafood here, either leave or open up a great little seafood place so that us dumb country bumpkins can know just what great seaffod is…
If anyone needs directions to the airport or a donation to pay for a one way ticket out of here, I’m sure that us southern redneck hillbillies can take care of that for you..
Meg
October 6th, 2009
10:09 am
Harry & Sons on North Highland Ave. Yumi Yumi sushi rolls…that’s seafood!
Jay
October 6th, 2009
10:16 am
Atlanta Fish Market for a straight-up seafood variety….Henry’s in Acworth has the best cajun seafood dishes around.
AJ
October 6th, 2009
10:18 am
Down and dirty…Washington Seafood. Fresh seafood that you can buy raw and take home or have cooked right there. Cajun crab legs are awesome!
sgrbby
October 6th, 2009
10:19 am
Enter your comments here
Remember Suga Baby’s Seafood in Decatur….Best crablegs!
Jessica
October 6th, 2009
10:22 am
Atlantic Seafood on Mansell Rd.
Carmel J
October 6th, 2009
10:24 am
1. Spondivitis
2. BayBreeze
Ann
October 6th, 2009
10:25 am
I have always loved the food at Atlanta Fish Market. It is very fresh seafood and the service is good too. Sometimes, the crowd in there is very touristy though…
Ishmael
October 6th, 2009
10:26 am
We used to stay at the Ansley Hotel when we visited Atlanta. Dinner at Herrens Restaurant on Luckie Street was always a highlight of our visit. Herrens had wonderful seafood. I’ll have to see if Herrens is still open next time I come to Atlanta.
Karen
October 6th, 2009
10:27 am
I must admit living on the “Southside” sucks….but Southside Seafood in Forest Park totally ROCKS!! For great, fresh seafood and great prices, you need to try it!
Fire Frank Wren
October 6th, 2009
10:28 am
Ray’s! It doesn’t matter if it’s On the River or In the City!
Fire Frank Wren
October 6th, 2009
10:28 am
And Oceanaire ain’t half bad, either.
MrsLOL
October 6th, 2009
10:30 am
The Red Snapper on Cheshire Bridge Rd. It looks like a little “hole in the wall,” but the food and dining area will blow you away!!! Pappadeaux is high on the list
bryan
October 6th, 2009
10:31 am
Oyster Cafe or as some know it the old school “Oyster King” in Kennesaw is still the best shrimp; also AJ’s in Marietta in Kroger shopping center on Roswell Rd. (across from Wildwing cafe) is extremely good
Diana
October 6th, 2009
10:31 am
Steamhouse Lounge really is amazing. They have the best lobster roll i think that i have ever had. They also have this awesome steampot with oysters, clams, shrimp, snow crab legs, mussles, potatoes, and corn on the cob. Sooooo delicious and a great meal for 2! =) Let’s not forget about there oysterfest they have every year. Always a great turnout.
Shai
October 6th, 2009
10:38 am
The Oyster Barn in Lilburn has good Crablegs and the Fishersmen Catach in Snellville is alls good. To get dressed up for seafood I had to Chops, Roy’s use to have the best Betterfish for sushi its a new spot in the Norcross Forum
carrie
October 6th, 2009
10:39 am
Ray’s on the River
Six Feet Under
Jay Jay
October 6th, 2009
10:39 am
Spondivits on Virginia Ave. is the best…
Jon Heisman
October 6th, 2009
10:44 am
Piccadilly’s all-you-can-eat fried fish buffet.
If I want to splurge, Red Lobster, but I mostly go for the cheese biscuits.
Stephanie Haggerty
October 6th, 2009
10:44 am
Pappadeux, Kyma, and for the neighborhood seen Fishmonger.
Blue Crabs
October 6th, 2009
10:47 am
Being from Maryland, I’m VERY hard-pressed to find good seafood here, One of the things we really miss after living here for 10 years. I’m going to be watching this blog and checking out some of these suggestions. I really do hope to find a place to rest in for good seafood away from home
thanks for this blog!
A GA GATOR
October 6th, 2009
10:50 am
Third Coast Grill in Buford is the best real seafood I have had in this area. Very fresh seafood. Oddly enough, none of it comes from nearby Lake Lanier.
Marsha
October 6th, 2009
10:50 am
Ray’s on the River is the bomb! Also like Spondivits when down near the airport. What was that about McDonald’s Fish Filet? Someone’s taste is all in their mouth.
Cynet
October 6th, 2009
10:51 am
BAY BREEZE in Mableton, (Veterans Memorial hwy) hands down! The food is inexpensive and you can eat on it for two days. This is my first choice, try it, you will love it.
Stiffback
October 6th, 2009
10:52 am
Rays on the River, for the ritzy of mind, Gumbeaux for those whose can eat like a bear, lots of food, and McCormick & Schmidts is always grand.
But for the best fried ish. I have yet to find anyone to beat The Supreme Fish on Camp creek Parkway. I’ve never had a bad piece of fried tipalia yet. Second goes to Six Feet Under. Was not impress with Atl Fish Market in Buckhead. Coeplands in Buckhead is good too, esp. the Sunday brunch.
Tom
October 6th, 2009
10:53 am
Rays on the River, Atlanta Fish Market
shon
October 6th, 2009
10:53 am
Southside seafood is the best………
damethebutcher
October 6th, 2009
10:57 am
I think Long John Silvers
Seamus
October 6th, 2009
11:02 am
Forgot to mention SeaBreeze in Douglasville (Sister to BayBreeze in Mableton).. Really reminds me of the Original Captain Benjamins in Myrtle Beach. They have the most original Southern cooked seafood in this area…
LizB301
October 6th, 2009
11:04 am
Crawfish Shack Seafood on Buford Hwy is amazing and inexpensive!
Ruth
October 6th, 2009
11:07 am
Ray’s in the City served me the best seafood I’ve eaten in Atlanta. However, I’d like to say something obnoxious to Tyler Pike to see if I can get an invite to the vinegar-based smackdown! Sounds waaaay yummy! And if I’m really craving seafood, I’m headed for Tybee Island, like GS. After reading all these reviews, I’ve got to try this Six Feet Under place…
PR
October 6th, 2009
11:07 am
Kyma has the best fish in town, and has some really good seafood appetizers/tapas. Honorable mentions to Atlanta Fish Market and Oceanairre
ALEX
October 6th, 2009
11:09 am
FISHMONGERS RULES IN SANDY SPRINGS
Love Seafood
October 6th, 2009
11:09 am
Red Lobster folks, there is one on every corner.
Max
October 6th, 2009
11:09 am
Enter your comments here Pappadeaux, Legal Seafood, C&S Oyster House,
Seth
October 6th, 2009
11:12 am
Oceanaire is the best in Atlanta. It’s not cheap, but good seafood should not be cheap when you don’t live near the ocean.
Jimmy Jim
October 6th, 2009
11:14 am
sorta worried about “butt down bbq – cause after you eat it you won’t be moving all afternoon” —- kinda try to avoid food that gives you major G.I. problems… not sure if I would advertise that my shrimp makes people have to keep there butt down the rest of the day..
Dani
October 6th, 2009
11:18 am
I am with George that posted yesterday… MCDonald’s fish filet sandwich is the bomb:):)….Aside from that Pappadeaux AND Atlantic Seafood!!
SG
October 6th, 2009
11:20 am
KYMA
Always a great meal.
KB
October 6th, 2009
11:23 am
Enter your comments here
The best my hubby & I have found up here in the Gainesville area is Atlanta Hwy. Seafood Market & Cafe in Gainesville, GA. Grouper, red snapper, shrimp, oysters, and all things seafood. Small portions always look like not quite enough, but end up being just the right amt. I do think the side items should increase in portion size some. It’s not fancy, a little hole in the wall place, but good.
ODawg2002
October 6th, 2009
11:23 am
Henry’s Louisiana Grill in Acworth and Chequers Seafood on Hammond Drive by Perimeter Mall. There is nothing exciting about Atlanta Fish Market.
flotown jack
October 6th, 2009
11:24 am
Recently in the sandwich voting, I saw some “RIP’s(e.g. Kool Korners, a personal favorite). So, here, I give an RIP to a place I loved for years, Jim White’s. Yes, it was mostly fried stuff, but goodness! There was a reason for the constant, large crowds. Can anyone tell me why it closed?
Elvis
October 6th, 2009
11:25 am
SteamHouse at the corner of 11th and West Peachtree….Monday’s $10 for a 1 1/4 pound of snow crablegs….Wednesday’s, $5 for a dozen oysters and $1 beers….can’t beat it! Lobster Bisque, the best in the country, and the Oyster Rockefeller, well, let’s just say you should try it. Like the sign says, “Best little dump in Midtown”
MO
October 6th, 2009
11:31 am
Enter your rAYS
HCL3
October 6th, 2009
11:34 am
1) Chops Lobster Bar
2) Oceanaire
3) Atlanta Fish Market
4) Six Feet Under
5) Crawfish Shack Seafood
Paddy
October 6th, 2009
11:35 am
Legal Seafood!!!
And anywhere that serves that wonderful square fried fish sandwich. I have never caught a square fish but they must be out there somewhere. Maybe I am using the wrong bait. Think I will try my luck with McRib pieces soaked in rotten cheese.
ocbmom58
October 6th, 2009
11:36 am
I agree with the Crab shack on Tybee, it is just a 3 hour drive!!!
jd
October 6th, 2009
11:37 am
Red Lobster! LOL.
G19
October 6th, 2009
11:41 am
Mystic CT, The Sea Swirl is the ticket for clams, w/ bellies or w/o bellies, and everything else on the menu!
Bhorsoft
October 6th, 2009
11:42 am
For fried seafood, Fish Head Grille in Acworth on Main Street. Used to be Charlie’s Oyster House until he got busted. Food is pretty much the same as it has been, but the joint has been cleaned-up a bit. Better than the other “Oyster House” on 41 in Acworth. If you’re not in a fish mood, the chicken wings are the best.
Oh, the Crab Shack in Tybee is a dump with overpriced, substandard seafood. There are much better seafood places in the Savannah/Tybee area to get seafood.
Paddy
October 6th, 2009
11:42 am
John Heisman….the catagory was seafood. The “all you can eat” at the cafeteria is catfish. WOW!!!
GaNative
October 6th, 2009
11:45 am
KOCHI SUSHI & HIBACHI On Lawrenceville Hwy & LaVista Rd in Tucker. The Hibachi Styled Mixed Veggies, with Noodles, Rice, Shrimp and Scallops are the best. And you get to see the cook fix it. Very Reasonable Priced too.
Michele
October 6th, 2009
11:45 am
I was at Pappasitos last night…the grilled shrimp was to die for. I guess that goes with Pappadeux.
GaNative
October 6th, 2009
11:49 am
McKinnon’s Louisiana in Buckhead was very good. We had a wedding rehearsal dinner there and everyone just loved the food.
Gulf coast seafood lover
October 6th, 2009
12:01 pm
C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar in Vinings. Better than the Atlanta Fish Market by far!
Sarah
October 6th, 2009
12:13 pm
Nathalie’s Fish house-Decatur!
rwk
October 6th, 2009
12:19 pm
McMenemy’s Restaurant in Brockton, Mass.! Get the lobstah roll, it rocks!
Atlien
October 6th, 2009
12:23 pm
Kyma by far has the best seafood in the city. The fish is fresh when you walk in and flown in daily. You get to pick the way it is prepared and they bring it to your table whole and cut it right there. Havent found anything else that even comes close. It is expensive but well worth the money. When I just want some good fish without the flair of Kyma I usually go to Atlanta Fish Market. I dont make it OTP too much so havent tried many restaurants out there, traffic is just a nightmare to get there for dinner.
Tara
October 6th, 2009
12:28 pm
AQUAKNOX- im from californina…reminds me of home,.. i think all atlantans should try it
DixieChic
October 6th, 2009
12:30 pm
Hey Reign – and all the rest of you from somewhere else where it’s ALWAYS better – GO HOME. I’ll be glad to book you on Delta and get you home by dinnertime.
BubbaRich
October 6th, 2009
12:37 pm
I highly recomment Boudreaux’ in downtown Duluth. Very, very delicious, and made by people who buy their seafood in Louisiana every week and know what they’re doing with it.
dave
October 6th, 2009
12:40 pm
McDonald’s double Filet O Fish-wich…of course!!
blugrape
October 6th, 2009
12:41 pm
I’d have to say Legal, although I haven’t been to the one in Atlanta (Baltimore Inner Harbor). I’d have to say Pappadeauxs for price, portion, and environment (nice spot to hit after work on Fridays…almost like a meet-n-greet!).
I’ve been to the Atlanta Fish Market…it was OK, but not the greatest.
For the best seafood, pick any restaurant on City Island…
ziza
October 6th, 2009
12:49 pm
spondivits, oceanaire, red snapper all get my vote in that order. i have been to atlanta fish market many times and have never been impressed with it. 6 feet under used to be a go-to place but i really don’t care for it anymore. was not impressed with legal seafood here though i love it in boston. i have heard from several people that c&s is good but haven’t been yet. and yeah honorable mention to bankhead fish. tastiest fish ever! true!
PC
October 6th, 2009
1:01 pm
Aquaknox is my favorite. The best!
Meredith
October 6th, 2009
1:06 pm
Pappadeaux’s, hands down!
Drew
October 6th, 2009
1:18 pm
Baltimore Crab and Seafood in Castleberry Hill gets my vote. When I relocated here from my hometown of Baltimore, MD, i searched high and low for some true, authentic seafood. I found it when i stumbled across this place!
St. Mt. Gal
October 6th, 2009
1:18 pm
Fisherman’s Catch on Hwy 78. Great, fresh food but not expensive. Love it!
m
October 6th, 2009
1:21 pm
I like Pappaduex,but it was more for the way the dishes were prepped moreso than just the fish itself. Atlanta Fish and Chequers din’t impress me. Six Feet Under Fell Off…….Legal Seafood was Ok, I make better grilled salmnon,fried snapper and stuffed flounder than most of these places.
People saying folks should leave Atlanta are copping out. Why shouldn’t we bring higher standards to Atlanta so that you guys can actually experience Great seafood instead of just o.k overpriced, not really as fresh as advertised fish? I mean I’ve been to the Northeast for GREAT fresh seafood, NewOrleans(won’t even discuss how delish) and the West Coast for fresh seafood. Atlanta being landlocked is the main reason you will never find that quality out here no matter how much you are charged.
Grandpa_Jack
October 6th, 2009
1:27 pm
Let’s head south for some Southern Food, not northern grub !! The Buccaneer Club in Crescent(near Darien) right on the Sapelo River and Sound. Totally fresh seafood, large portions, reasonable prices, Southern ambiance !
Keep It Real
October 6th, 2009
2:11 pm
BAY BREEZE IN MABELTON
spider
October 6th, 2009
2:29 pm
Grandpa-Jack is on the money! Buccaneer Club is great…
Locally, Paul’s Oyster Bar outside of Rome…You can bring your own booze!!!!!
Stephanie
October 6th, 2009
2:35 pm
i have to vote for Spondivits (atl & cumming locations!) and steamhouse lounge midtown.
Melissa's Mom
October 6th, 2009
2:46 pm
Not a seafood house, but I went to Terra Torrior (probably not how you spell that, heck, I can’t even pronounce it) last Friday night and had the best sea bass I’ve ever eaten. What a lovely place, too. The patio is perfect.
I used to love Stringer’s Fish Camp on Shallowford Road until it became so dirty I couldn’t stand it, then they went out of business.
I used to work at the Fish Market, so I know how wonderful the food is there. It’s very fresh and delicious, especially the fried lobster.
Speaking of lobster, you can’t beat the price of Kroger! They will steam it for you, so you can take it home and watch Dancing With the Stars while you gobble it up. Yummy!
FLOTOWN JACK
October 6th, 2009
2:50 pm
No one knows what happened to Jim White’s? Tempo fugit.
Ant
October 6th, 2009
3:03 pm
Oceanair on Peachtree is the best upscale seafood…
Mrs. Paul
October 6th, 2009
3:15 pm
Anything from the Gorton’s fisherman! Fish sticks with ketchup – yummmmmmmmmm!
smitr
October 6th, 2009
3:37 pm
My vote is for Pappadeux.
Maniac
October 6th, 2009
4:53 pm
Voting for the best seafood in Atlanta is like picking the best place to get grits in Boston.
Elle
October 6th, 2009
5:20 pm
Pacific Rim has the best sea bass I’ve tasted!
wayne
October 6th, 2009
5:36 pm
OYSTER CAFE (originally named Oyster King) in Kennesaw has the best fired shrimp and oysters ANYWHERE. We have out of town friends living on the Texas coast, and also in the Florida panhandle; both always request a trip to the Oyster Cafe when they visit here. I’ve visited most of the others mentioned here – not even close.
Tenaciousblonde
October 6th, 2009
5:59 pm
Oceanaire Seafood Room … wonderful!
mg
October 6th, 2009
5:59 pm
Marietta Seafood. Bring your largest mouth.
Monster sizes, large selection, great quality, priced right.
jla
October 6th, 2009
6:01 pm
Enter your comments here
C & S Seafood and Oyster Bar – Vinings -Go often…never been disappointed. Great food and service.
Kyma – Love the Sunday mezi menu….Best grilled octapus on the planet!!!
GW
October 6th, 2009
6:10 pm
Oceanaire – hands down….
RaginCajun
October 6th, 2009
6:17 pm
I’m from Lake Charles, LA and I absolutely adore seafood. If your looking for good authentic cajun food, I recommend Henry’s Louisiana Grill in Acworth if you can make it out that way. Also, Boudreaux’s Cajun Kitchen in Duluth is very good. If that doesn’t work, I make a mean seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee or jambalaya. I’ll even through in some boudin if you ask nice.
eric
October 6th, 2009
6:20 pm
I really like Goldfish at Peremiter Mall
BG
October 6th, 2009
6:20 pm
BAY BREEZE in Mabelton has great seafood at great prices…there is a new BAY BREEZE opening up on Canton Hwy up the street from the new MARIETTA SEAFOOD MARKET…Tried them both and BAY BREEZE wins hands down.
Val
October 6th, 2009
6:27 pm
I will never understand why people complained about the seafood in Atlanta. However, you knew that Atlanta was not near an OCEAN when you MOVED HERE!!!
BG
October 6th, 2009
6:32 pm
To RaginCajun, I’m also from Lake Charles, LA. Welcome to ATL. How do I get some of that boudin, I miss that so much…the kind at wal-mart dont cut it.
rawretta
October 6th, 2009
6:42 pm
Enter your comments here The best seafoood spot in Atlanta is BAYBREEZE u have to check it out
pops
October 6th, 2009
6:45 pm
New kid in town with the BEST seafood…Marietta Fish Market in Marietta. Sorry bout that the rest of you restuarants
BoBo
October 6th, 2009
6:56 pm
Enter your comments here
Spondivits is the best by far, not fancy just good!!!!
Michelle
October 6th, 2009
7:03 pm
Atlanta Fish Market-the best seafood in Atlanta. As fresh as it gets in the ATL! The chilean sea bass will melt in your mouth!
Bill Culpepper
October 6th, 2009
7:11 pm
RESPONDING TO SPENCE: DO I REMEMBER ‘HERREN’S’..I grew up on their astounding food.Oh my how I do miss ‘Herren’s’..and what about ‘Leb’s’ Delicatessen? Oh my , what wonderful memories!!
Vickie
October 6th, 2009
7:12 pm
Aqua Blue in Roswell. All their seafood is fresh and well prepared. Atmosphere is also excellent.
emwood5
October 6th, 2009
7:49 pm
Goin’ Coastal in Canton! Intimate and locally owned. Fantastic service, original menu, interesting wines and very reasonably priced for what you get. Get there early for the best specials.
maliks mom
October 6th, 2009
8:50 pm
I have several favorites. They are (in no particular order) Nostalgia, Gumbeaux’s in Douglasville and Spondivits.
Roberta Williams
October 6th, 2009
9:07 pm
Ray’s on the River – Inside I 285. The best Seafood!
GeorgiaBetty
October 6th, 2009
9:13 pm
Atlanta Fish Market, then Marietta Fish Market
Sarah
October 6th, 2009
9:13 pm
C&S Oyster Bar by far! Fantastic variety of oysters on a daily basis, and the best Sea Bass!
C
October 6th, 2009
9:24 pm
Publix
Captain D’s
Long John Silvers
ummm how far we from the atlantic again?
Bosox
October 6th, 2009
9:39 pm
I’ve lived here 3 years and haven’t found one restaurant even close to an average place in Boston. Most of the seafood here is frozen and brought in on trucks, instead of fresh and it tastes very average. Boston’s got tons of places better than these “high rated” atlanta places. I may move back soon–too many rednecks down here.
stew
October 6th, 2009
10:04 pm
My wife and a cupple of co-workers got food poisioning at Legal Seafood about 9 months ago. She will never go back.
Young Jeezy
October 6th, 2009
10:05 pm
Red Lobster!!!
iron_eagle
October 6th, 2009
10:14 pm
merckelsons–
spondivits
and being from reading ma– legal seafood is my fav here in georgia…
that said it certainly isnt better then clams in seabrook or lobster in essex … my first fight with my dad was over a lobster is essex *LOL*
hey maniac you can get grits in boston they may not know how to cook em exactly right but they try– just make sure they try not to sneak you cream of wheat instead *LOL*
satch
October 6th, 2009
10:23 pm
this to all the rednecks and others who say folks can leave atlanta.i took your advice been in seattle for a year don,t miss your traffic,don,t miss the rampant rednecks,don,t miss reading about rappers in the sunday newspaper.don,t miss the confederate flag.150 miles in either direction i got vancouver ,canada and portland oregon vs birmingham and greenville sc.don,t have white folks getting scared when i come in the store or their business,which has not happened once in 14 months here.yeah it rains here but 1 sunny 75 degree day here is worth 20 warm days there.stuff to do besides mall, church, niteclub.i,m glad i took your advice.plus i can date who i want here
Chelsea
October 7th, 2009
10:06 am
I love Atlanta Fish Market, the menu is really simple and really relies on the freshest fish, the sushi menu is a hidden gem for sure, and I love that they have a market in the back that you can buy fish from to make your own seafood dishes at home. The guys behind the counter can always recommend what’s best!
JSB
October 7th, 2009
10:51 am
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The best seafood is in Roswell at DA CAJUN KITCHEN! The owner is from New Orleans and knows what he is doing. Esp. with the Fried Shrimp po-boys it is on the right BREAD! Have to try it and the beignets too.
jennifer
October 7th, 2009
11:16 am
Wahoo is tops in my book. The atmosphere is charming, the menu inventive. Also excellent are Atlanta Fish Market and Legal Sea Foods. Six Feet Under is just a gimmick – the seafood equivalent of a Moe’s. The food is greasy and mediocre.
Kristi
October 7th, 2009
12:17 pm
Atlanta Fish Market by far!
reservoirDAWG
October 7th, 2009
3:11 pm
Go back to Boston BoSox. We don’t like you.
Toren Anderson
October 7th, 2009
8:13 pm
Enter your comments here C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar in Vinings is the most fabulous seafood restaurant in Atlanta and their steaks are amazing too. Freshest fish and shellfish, great lobster specials now and we love it. It’s our favorite restaurant in Atlanta.
RJH
October 7th, 2009
8:43 pm
I cannot believe no one caught that ELLE called her childhood/hometown favorite LEGALS more than once!
And to the poster(s)that keeps calling out McCormick & Schmidts … please admit you really never went there if you can’t get then name right!
bdubya
October 7th, 2009
9:19 pm
Oceanaire
Bill
October 7th, 2009
10:08 pm
Fried: Colonnade’s Catfish
Grilled: Ray’s on the River
Sushi: NoriNori
Smoked: Mrs Peter’s in Rio, FL!
brad
October 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
Steamhouse in Midtown
Nigel
October 7th, 2009
10:47 pm
Spondivits…. Best buckets in town.
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October 8th, 2009
8:07 am
Spondivits #1 in East Point near the Airport
JET
October 8th, 2009
11:04 am
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Dined at McCormicks & Schmicks on Ashford Dunwoody last weekend and it was the best lobster we’ve had in Atlanta area.
Football Ken
October 8th, 2009
1:44 pm
Baltimore Seafood cafe on Peter street. Best kept secret in ATL.
Carlton
October 8th, 2009
1:52 pm
I can’t believe there are people dumb enough out there to not delete the “Enter your comments here” line…
Curtis
October 8th, 2009
2:19 pm
This isn’t even discussion. I grew up on the coast and have had the best, freshest seafood know to mankind. I’ve been to all the above mentioned and…
BAY BREEZE of Mableton is the only REAL seafood spot in Atlanta metro. All the rest are frozen delights.
Fo Sho
October 8th, 2009
2:20 pm
Atlanta Fish Market definitely!
RedTornado
October 8th, 2009
2:22 pm
Simpatico and willy raes in downtown marietta square; get the fish cooked in the parchment paper
Anne
October 8th, 2009
2:37 pm
Bordeaux’s in the town of Duluth, Ga., The fresh fish is brought in daily and the Grouper that I had was very good. Very small place but they plan to expand.
John
October 8th, 2009
2:41 pm
Marietta fish Market is greek death…that place is SO TACKY
jc
October 8th, 2009
2:44 pm
Pearl on Peters St. Best Crab legs and they have Maryland Blue Crabs. Quaint but delicious.
Jeff
October 8th, 2009
3:04 pm
Have tried them all. Hands down- Legal Seafood
Jerry
October 8th, 2009
3:07 pm
I am not from Atlanta, but does anyone remember the Boston Sea Party on Roswell Road? It closed a number of years ago. They had an excellent seafood buffet nightly (main lobster, crab legs, baked scallops, shrimp, etc.).
C Jean
October 8th, 2009
3:17 pm
The best seafood in Atlanta is……………………..The Red Snapper on Cheshire Bridge Road. DELICIOUS!!!!
kel
October 8th, 2009
3:18 pm
SPONDIVITS off Virginia Ave by Hartsfield definately has the best seafood anywhere in this city….
mrs douglasville
October 8th, 2009
3:19 pm
Spondivits…hands down. Nothing like the Combo bucket…shrimp, lobster and crab legs
Ayanna Cummings
October 8th, 2009
3:24 pm
Oceanaire – they receive shipments daily of seafood from Hawaii.
MC
October 8th, 2009
3:46 pm
Atlanta Fish Market!
used to live in Boston
October 8th, 2009
7:11 pm
1. Legal
2. C&S
For the person that said Legal wasn’t as good as Skipjacks, please open up a Skipjacks in GA and I’ll be right there with you!
Peter Griffin
October 9th, 2009
9:25 am
C&S Oyster Bar in Vinings!!
TheRooster
October 9th, 2009
9:26 am
I’d have to say Goin’ Coastal in downtown Canton. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere.
JM
October 9th, 2009
10:12 am
LOVE Six Feet Under – both locations – and Ray’s in the City
Judy G.
October 9th, 2009
10:21 am
THE best seafood is in Jasper, GA at The Last Catch!
teedub
October 9th, 2009
10:23 am
Canoe – Seafood is delivered whole, filleted in house. Everything is always fresh, in season, and prepared perfectly. There is no freezer there (except a tiny one for ice cream), so you know the seafood is fresh
Shane
October 9th, 2009
10:25 am
You can’t beat the Boiled Bass at Shane’s Rib Shack….If you thought our BBQ sucked, this stuff is really bad.
Sid Levine
October 9th, 2009
10:25 am
Chequers up by Perimeter and Oceanaire in Midtown are running neck & neck for the top spot in my book.
Ernest T Bass
October 9th, 2009
10:44 am
No where in Atlanta blows my skirt up.
1. B&J’s Steak and seafood in Darien
2. Uncle Bubba’s on Tybee. Best smoked oysters ever!
Trudy J
October 9th, 2009
10:46 am
Marietta Fish Market! The food is always excellent and worth the drive from anywhere in Atlanta. Great food at an affordable price.
Wow, Just Wow
October 9th, 2009
10:47 am
Oceanaire
Lynne
October 9th, 2009
10:49 am
Six Feet Under – either location.
Jim
October 9th, 2009
10:49 am
Chequers is the best considering quality and price.
A Red Lobster on every corner? Not one close to Sandy Springs.
Tybee Island in 3 hours? Gosh that is 250+ miles.
Ceylon
October 9th, 2009
10:58 am
The new picture that is posted today of the seafood, what restaurants is that for. That looks good, I’m from Savannah, GA so I really haven’t found any seafood to die for here in Atlanta, and I LOVE seafood
Ilene
October 9th, 2009
11:06 am
Easy one: There are three– Legal Seafood (I’ve dreamed of having one here for years!), Atlanta Fish Market and Chequers (those biscuits make it wonderful)
Markie
October 9th, 2009
11:19 am
What Happens to the Boston Sea Party in Roswell? Is it still Opening? That place had some Great Seafood!!!!!!!
AW in ATL
October 9th, 2009
11:47 am
Oceannaire has the best customer service of any restaurant I have ever been to, but if you want the best seafood, I would suggest Atlanta Fish Market and Legal Seafood.
Sam
October 9th, 2009
11:48 am
Six Feet Under wins with its incredible seafood and fabulous atmosphere
Melody
October 9th, 2009
11:50 am
Six Feet Under
Tammy
October 9th, 2009
11:51 am
BIG TUNA. in Decatur.near Glenwood memorial
TDiddy
October 9th, 2009
11:57 am
My list would have to be in this order;
1) Oceanaire – Fresh seafood is always the best
2) Legal Seafood – Lobster 2nd to none
3) McCormick & Schmidt – Large selection different dishes
4) Pappadeaux – Different takes on creole classics
5) Spondivits – Buckets of joy
Honorable mention would be Atlanta Fish Market, best I ever had in Atlanta the Old Boston Seafood party in Roswell & Fontaines VA Highlands
SAMI,
October 9th, 2009
12:04 pm
6 FEET UNDER IS THE WORRST PLACE FOR SEAFOOD IN THE CITY… KIMA IS THE BEST THEN C&S SEAFOOD.. ENJOY IT.
Katie
October 9th, 2009
12:17 pm
Rays in the City/ Rays on the River!
best calamari in town! and thir lobster and scallops are to DIE for! great soups and salads as well…outstanding wine list!
Ryan
October 9th, 2009
12:56 pm
Georgia Shrimp Company in Peachtree City. Just moved to Peachtree city and now we do not have to go to Atlanta to get great seafood, right in our own backyard.
Kevin
October 9th, 2009
1:21 pm
The grouper at Pasta Vino is my favorite dish in Atlanta.
I ate at Legal Sea Food and agree with the Red Lobster comparison!
Kyma and Atlanta Fish Company are always dependable.
sg
October 9th, 2009
1:44 pm
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BVD
October 9th, 2009
1:50 pm
I am the second generation who has patronized the SouthSide Seafood Company in Lake City. THE BEST seafood on the southside of Atlanta. The best vaulue for your dollar. When I have big get-togethers at my home, I get my oysters, Maine lobster salad and shrimp platters from Southside. Oh yea, dont forget to get you a homemade Peach Pie. Better than the Varsity!
H.B.
October 9th, 2009
1:58 pm
For cajun seafood, Henry’s Louisiana Grill in Acworth – hands down the best.
Bob
October 9th, 2009
2:00 pm
Legal Seafood. Fish Market is too noisy and everything in Papa Deux is fried or has tons of salt on it.
E
October 9th, 2009
2:41 pm
C & S Seafood & Oyster Bar is tremendous. Probably the best in Atlanta. I have had good meals at Atlanta Fish Market and Oceanaire but hate the atmosphere in both. Too big, too loud and too full of themselves.
For casual and fried Six Feet Under (Grant Park location) and Pappadeaux have been good though I haven’t been to either in about 2 years.
Cricket
October 9th, 2009
2:48 pm
Best seafood is at my house! A true creole queen from Louisiana I can cook it all!!!!!!!!!!
Annette
October 9th, 2009
3:38 pm
Six Feet Under. AWESOME shrimp and catfish tacos!
Timewarp Ted
October 9th, 2009
3:39 pm
The Hungry Fisherman in Marietta is teh best in the metro area.
Captain Morgan
October 9th, 2009
4:04 pm
Captain Ds on Ponce—excellent fried fish!
C&S
October 9th, 2009
5:18 pm
C & S Seafood & Oyster Bar – 3240 Cobb Parkway – Atlanta, GA 30339
The Tea Lady
October 9th, 2009
5:48 pm
Marietta Fish Market on Canton Hwy.
SPEAK-So-EASILY
October 11th, 2009
10:32 am
i gotta say mcDonalds, that fish filet is something else!!!!
Gumbo Junkie
October 11th, 2009
6:02 pm
OMG, BIG TUNA Seafood in Decatur is hands-down the BEST seafood place outside of the joints in my hometown of Boston, MA!! I mean, it’s like a whole in the wall place with AMAZING gumbo, fried fish, steamed crablegs, blue crabs, crawfish, jumbo shrimp, etc!! I truly love it!!
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