There’s no better crowd-pleasing fare like fresh seafood. And there is an abundance of it locally caught and perfectly prepared in the Sunshine State! Whether you’re craving fish ‘n’ chips, or just a big piece of grilled mahi mahi, you can find a seafood restaurant in Florida to suit your needs.
We want to help hungry travelers by sharing our favorite seafood restaurants in Florida. All of these are fantastic and a must-try! Congrats to our award winners!
Must-Try Seafood Restaurants in Florida
The Fish House Restaurant & Seafood | Key Largo
The Fish House has some of the best seafood in the Keys – hands down! You will want to check out their fried seafood, shrimp and scallops key lime, broiled seafood combo, special fish preparations, snow crab and so much more! The menu is filled with amazingly fresh locally caught seafood. Yum!
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Landry’s Seafood House | Orlando
The seafood here is prepared with love to perfection. They have an impressive menu including grilled oysters, almond crusted mahi mahi and New Orleans crawfish bread that is unique and delicious! The atmosphere is laid back and welcoming and the service is fantastic!
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Walt’s Restaurant & Tiki Bar | Sarasota
Walt’s has some of the finest seafood and service. They have been a local favorite since 1918! They are the only fish market and restaurant in Sarasota offering the freshest local fish, crabs and other seafood. The grouper reuben, lobster bites and chowder are all top notch!
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Lee & Rick’s Oyster Bar | Orlando
The oysters here are incredible! They are super fresh and shucked right in front of you. It doesn’t get much better than that! So order a dozen or a whole bucket. Yum! The menu also includes lots of delicious steamed, fried and fileted seafood. This low key spot is a guaranteed great local experience. Make sure to add it to your list!
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Shells Seafood | Tampa
Shells is everything you would want in a seafood restaurant – great service, only the freshest seafood and a relaxed atmosphere. The blackened Mahi Mahi is a standout on the menu. This restaurant is one of the original “Florida Seafood Joints.” They are definitely worth checking out! You will want to visit again and again.
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Florida’s Seafood Bar & Grill | Cocoa Beach
This family owned and operated restaurant is a popular local and tourist favorite in Cocoa Beach. They have a family-friendly atmosphere and great food! The fish tacos, shrimp platters, burgers – everything is crave worthy and delicious!
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Captain Jim’s | Miami
This hidden gem has an incredible menu filled with yummy seafood like a whole grilled snapper, fried shrimp and so much more. It is cozy inside and has a great selection of local favorites. They claim to have some of the freshest fish in town and we would have to agree!
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Big Fin Seafood Kitchen | Orlando
Big Fin has a beautiful dining room and great seafood. They strive to have their menu feature “Boat to Table” fish and seafood. Only offering quality and local ingredients whenever possible.
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