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How we rank
Great shrimp. Good company. A reason to get out.
Our Top 100 is a starting point, not the whole seafood story. There are plenty of places beyond the list worth a visit, from a neighborhood shrimp boil to a waterfront crab feast. Find a favorite, add a coastal stop, and make a day of it.
How a spot earns its place
The current Top 100 uses Google ratings and review counts from our October 2026 guide. A strong rating backed by more diners carries more weight. We keep that order separate from paid features, and new local discoveries can join the guide without pretending they already have a national rank.
We attempt to verify restaurant information each month. Ratings are a dated snapshot, not a live feed. Open the source links for the latest details and check with the restaurant before you go.
Make it your kind of trip
Search a city or ZIP, explore the coast, or find a seafood festival. Distances are approximate straight-line miles. Festival dates and status come from the guide; the organizer has the final word.
Photo sources and rights status are shown with the images. This private preview includes photos that are not cleared for public use. Coastal artwork sets the mood; it is not a photograph of a named place.