Best of Miami: Top 20 Seafood Restaurants In Florida

[caption id="attachment_9670" align="alignnone" width="850"] Yelp/Chris P.[/caption]rn It's time for another road trip throughout Florida. This time, we're hitting up the top 20 seafood restaurants in the Sunshine State. rnSeafood is a delicacy that is enjoyed by many across the America, but the cuisine takes on a more special meaning in Florida.rnrnFrom lakes and rivers to springs and oceans, Floridians are never too far away from a body of water, and with bountiful access to one of the world's most cherished resources, you can best believe that the Sunshine State boasts some of the finest seafood in the country.rnrnSince seafood is such an important part of the Florida cuisine, nearly every city and town in this state will have at least one good seafood restaurant, and as we buckle up and embark on another road trip throughout Florida, it's time to pay a visit to the humble seafood restaurants that Floridians hold so near and dear.rnrnSo without further ado, here are the top 20 seafood restaurants that you should try out on your next sojourn through Florida.rnrn[nextpost teaser="Taste of New Orleans in Pensacola" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=2"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9653" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Mindy D.[/caption]rn 20. Cubs Crawfish -- Pensacola rnThere are not many people who will give two thoughts about West Pensacola, a place that has a strange mixture of suburban and southern rural charm.rnrnBut tucked away on the two-lane Lillian Highway is a coral blue house that is home to Cubs Crawfish, one of the best seafood restaurants on the Panhandle that has the flavor of the Gulf Coast wafting through its menu.rnrnHere within this small building, you will find the Gulf Coast specialty, the crawfish, cooked with the same flavor and love as you will find in any Gulf Coast seafood shack. Come to think of it, a shack will be the correct word for this place, but it's a shack that cooks Gulf Coast seafood like no other in Pensacola.rnrn 11125 Lillian Hwy. rn Pensacola, FL 32506 rn (850) 456-7551 rnrn[nextpost teaser="The Shanty in Fort Walton Beach" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=3"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9654" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Philip B.[/caption]rn 19. Stewby's Seafood Shanty -- Fort Walton Beach rnThis Fort Walton Beach seafood shack has Florida running through its aging frame.rnrnStewby's Seafood Shanty is a hole-in-the-wall seafood place that is small on frills, but huge when it comes to ambiance and taste. This is a shack where you order from one window, take your order from another window, sit down and enjoy the taste of Florida Gulf Coast seafood.rnrnOne of the meals that you must try is fried shrimp with okra and cheese grits. It is a meal that many give high marks to and if you have never eaten fish and grits, then this will be the place to check out the next time you're in Fort Walton Beach.rnrnStewby's has awesome seafood, and each bite you take, the more you will be reminded of just how awesome Florida seafood is.rnrn 427 Racetrack Rd.rn Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547rn (850) 586-7001 rnrn[nextpost teaser="Destin's Hidden Gem" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=4"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9655" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Emmett M.[/caption]rn 18. Dewey Destin Seafood -- Destin rnTime to travel a short distance scenic U.S. 98 to the resort town of Destin, where tucked at the end of a driveway is one of the town's best kept secrets.rnrnThat secret is Dewey Destin Seafood, in which reaching this old Florida seafood shack is half of the experience. The entrance to Dewey is a long paved driveway that will be sandwiched in between two houses. In fact, it's so hidden that you will probably pass it a few times.rnrnBut once you turn into the driveway, it will lead you out to the Choctawhatchee Bay, where Dewey has a view that you will never forget. Another thing that you won't forget at Dewey is the seafood, which is Florida Gulf Coast catch at its finest.rnrnWith so many options to choose from in Destin, this spot will be easily overlooked. But if you want authentic Florida seafood, make the trip over the bay and head to Dewey Destin Seafood.rnrn 9 Calhoun Ave.rn Destin, FL 32541rn (850) 837-2022 rnrn[nextpost teaser="Weekend at Uncle Ernie's" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=5"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9656" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Bruce K.[/caption]rn 17. Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill &amp; Brew House -- Panama City rnEverybody in Panama City knows of Uncle Ernie.rnrnHe was the guy who, in the late 1800s, built a home on St. Andrews Bay near the present-day St. Andrews Marina. To preserve the house, Isadora (Uncle Ernie) and his wife Eunice gave the home to his great niece to preserve and her mother to preserve, and they did just that, turning it into a seafood restaurant.rnrnFast forward to today and many in this town still flock to Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill Brew House to enjoy the flavorful Gulf Coast seafood, the cold brews, and the gorgeous views of St. Andrews Bay.rnrnThe seafood is the star of the show, in which patrons chow down on fish, crab legs, and other Florida seafood delicacies in an ultra relaxed setting on the water, just as how nature intended Florida seafood to be enjoyed.rnrn 1151 Bayview Ave.rn Panama City, FL 32401rn (850) 763-8427 rnrn[nextpost teaser="A Crystal River in North Tallahassee" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=6"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9657" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Deana C.[/caption]rn 16. Crystal River Seafood Restaurant -- Tallahassee rnHave you ever had low expectations for a restaurant, but as soon as you tried it you fell in love with the place?rnrnThat's Crystal River Seafood Restaurant in a nutshell.rnrnThe North Tallahassee seafood joint, which isn't far from the sound of Interstate 10's cars and 18-wheelers, is shaded from view both from God and by North Monroe Street's constant traffic. With its hole-in-the-wall look, many folks fail to give Crystal River Seafood a chance; but once people finally stop to dine here, they will find a restaurant that serves up some of the best seafood in the city.rnrnAnother great thing about Crystal River Seafood is that the prices are very reasonable, and who doesn't like to dine on great seafood while saving a few bucks.rnrn 2721 N. Monroe St.rnTallahassee, FL 32303rn(850) 383-1530 rnrn[nextpost teaser="Seafood and Casino Cruise " url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=7"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9658" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Matthew C.[/caption]rn 15. Safe Harbor Seafood Market and Restaurant -- Jacksonville rnJacksonville is really underrated when it comes to just about everything in Florida. Tourism, food, status, you name it, Jacksonville is underrated in it.rnrnAnd that's a shame because this city is on the come up, especially when it comes to food. But the best spots to chow down in the River City are in the eateries that have long occupied this city, and one of those eateries is the Safe Harbor Seafood Market and Restaurant.rnrnLocated conveniently beside the Victory Casino Cruise Port, Safe Harbor Seafood Market &amp; Restaurant's heavenly smelling seafood will be a treat for those coming to or from the cruise.rnrnThis is a hidden gem in Jacksonville's food landscape, and it's a gem that you will be happy to unearth once you're done gambling your money away.rnrn 4378 Ocean St.rn Jacksonville, FL 32233rn (904) 246-4911 rnrn[nextpost teaser="Old Florida Seafood" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=8"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9659" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Wes D.[/caption]rn 14. O'Steen's Restaurant -- St. Augustine rnSt. Augustine is one of the oldest settlements in America, and being a seaside city, you can best believe that this town has great seafood.rnrnYou will have a lot of choices to choose from, but one seafood palace that should be on the top of your list of places to eat is O'Steen's Resturant, a place that has an old Florida feel to it and treat its seafood like a state treasure.rnrnOne of those treasures is their fantastic fried shrimp, which has a burst of flavor that is hard for your taste buds to contain. Add to the mix perfectly seasoned shrimp, southern-style coleslaw, hush puppies, and vinegar pickles and cucumbers and you have yourself a meal that you won't soon forget.rnrn 205 Anastasia Blvd.rn St. Augustine, FL 32080rn (904) 829-6974 rnrn[nextpost teaser="The Seafood Market of Bay Street " url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=9"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9660" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Maher A.[/caption]rn 13. Bay Street Seafood Market &amp; Grill -- Daytona Beach rnDaytona Beach is loaded with great seafood restaurants from all price ranges.rnrnYou can get an all-expensive seafood experience at one of the beach restaurants or, if you're more on a budget, you can eat at the many great mom-and-pop seafood joints that have the ambiance and scent of old Florida.rnrnThat is what you will get at Bay Street Seafood Market &amp; Grill, a homey place where you can either order your fish and prepare it yourself or get your catch cooked for you and enjoy it with all of the comfort sides that are usually compatible with a Florida seafood cuisine.rnrnThe next time you're in Daytona Beach and is craving for some seafood, this is a place that you should explore.rnrn 141 Bay St.rn Daytona Beach, FL 32115rn (386) 255-8650 rnrn[nextpost teaser="Seafood By the Ocean" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=10"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9661" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Matt C.[/caption]rn 12. Ocean's Seafoods Beachside -- New Smyrna Beach rnThis seafood spot is just 20 minutes down the road from the sights and sounds of Daytona, which means that you will have plenty of time to try out this New Smyrna Beach institution.rnrnThat institution is Ocean's Seafoods Beachside, a restaurant that has become legendary within Volusia County's restaurant scene. With a picture-perfect setting right on the beach, Ocean's Seafoods Beachside will have you craving Florida seafood from the moment you see the building.rnrnIt's a place that you have to discover, but once you do you will be treated to fresh catch that comes right out of Volusia's coastline. The price is decent as well, and you can't go wrong with this place if you're craving seafood in one of Florida's most underrated beach towns.rnrn 601 E. 3rd Ave.rn New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169rn (386) 423-5511 rnrn[nextpost teaser="A Seafood Shack Forest Gump Would Love" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=11"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9662" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Ryan S.[/caption]rn 11. Bubba's Crab and Seafood -- Leesburg rnGreat Florida seafood isn't reserved just for the coast.rnrnInland Florida has its share of great seafood as well, and we'll start with this mom-and-pop joint in the Lake County town of Leesburg -- Bubba's Crab and Seafood.rnrnThis is the place where you come to experience the best-smoked salmon in all of Lake County according to Yelp! reviewers and that should be high on your eating list. But don't skip over the rest of the menu, which is loaded with great seafood such as trout, grouper, shrimp, crabs and more.rnrnBubba's Crab and Seafood is a homey spot in downtown Leesburg that has everything you can ask for in Florida seafood -- and then some.rnrn 1301 E. Main St.rn Leesburg, FL 34748rn (352) 787-0105 rnrn[nextpost teaser="Crabs and Crawfish in Colonialtown" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=12"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9663" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/LA Boiling Seafood and Crawfish[/caption]rn 10. LA Boiling Seafood Crab &amp; Crawfish -- Orlando rnAlthough Orlando's restaurant scene is beginning to turn a corner, Florida's family tourism mecca has always been one of the top spots in the state to get great seafood.rnrnOne of the bright spots in the City Beautiful's seafood game is LA Boiling Seafood Crab &amp; Crawfish, a Colonialtown institution that mixes Vietnamese flavor with the taste of New Orleans. Ask anyone about LA Boiling Seafood Crab &amp; Crawfish and a smile will immediately come to their faces, followed by praise of their bountiful crawfish.rnrnColonialtown is one of the best spots in Orlando to grab great seafood, and it's not a stretch to say that LA Boiling Seafood Crab &amp; Crawfish is the cream of the crop.rnrn 1242 E. Colonial Dr.rn Orlando, FL 32803rn (407) 898-7770 rnrn[nextpost teaser="A Haven for Crabs " url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=13"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9665" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Nika W.[/caption]rn 9. The Crab House International -- Winter Haven rnPolk County may seem like an unlikely place to get great Florida seafood, but in the city of Winter Haven, you will find a true gem in the Sunshine State's seafood empire.rnrnThe Crab House International is a seafood palace that doesn't disappoint anyone who walks through the door. As per their name, their specialty is crabs, and when these babies are cooked, the restaurant uses their own blend of herbs, nothing store bought.rnrnYou will find nary a soul in Winter Haven who will have a bad thing to say about this restaurant, as along with the fantastic seafood you will receive awesome customer service.rnrnThe Crab House International is an institution, and it's a place that should be at the top of your Polk County dining list.rnrn 1412 1st St. Nrn Winter Haven, FL 33881rn(863) 291-0568 rnrn[nextpost teaser="The Good Seafood on Nebraska " url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=14"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9666" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Steve E.[/caption]rn 8. Blue Sea Fish Market and Restaurant -- Tampa rnHeading over to Tampa, this is a city that seems to have a great seafood restaurant on every corner.rnrnYou can head to SoHo, Westshore, Downtown, or Brandon to grab some great seafood, but if you really want the best the Big Guava has to offer, you have to travel to infamous Nebraska Avenue.rnrnHere, you will find a true gem on a pretty rough street, the Blue Sea Fish Market and Restaurant, a place that has withstood the test of time on a challenging thoroughfare. This small hole-in-the-wall in up-and-coming Seminole Heights has some of the freshest fish in the city, which you can buy and cook yourself, or you can have the restaurant cook it for you and enjoy it there.rnrnIf you're not into seafood, there's always the equally infamous Three Coins Diner just three blocks the road (trust us, you don't want to do that).rnrn 7110 N. Nebraska Ave.rn Tampa, FL 33604rn (813) 234-5085 rnrn[nextpost teaser="Epic Seafood in the Middle of the Penisula" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=15"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9667" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Cat M.[/caption]rn 7. Mid Penisula Seafood -- St. Petersburg rnAcross the bay from Tampa in the sparkling city of St. Petersburg sits a true gem in Florida's seafood culture.rnrnIt may not look like much from the outside, but the Mid Peninsula Seafood restaurant on 49th Streets has some of the best seafood your taste buds will ever encounter. This shack cooks seafood just the way you like it, with the scampi shrimp leading the way in pure awesomeness.rnrnAnother great thing about this seafood shack is the steak fries, which are properly salted and cooked to well-done perfection. In fact, there will be little in problems that you will find at Mid Penisula Seafood, so come here, sit back, and enjoy the catch.rnrn 400 49th St. Srn St. Petersburg, FL 33707rn (727) 327-8309 rnrn[nextpost teaser="A Fish Camp to Attend in Sarasota " url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=16"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9668" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Wendy Y.[/caption]rn 6. Owens Fish Camp -- Sarasota rnNobody has to tell any seafood love that Sarasota is one of the prime spots in Florida to find great seafood.rnrnThere are plenty of awesome seafood spots scattered throughout Sarasota County, and any restaurant could have made this list. But we can only pick one (sadly), and the one that gets the nod here is Owens Fish Camp.rnrnOwens is a seafood restaurant that fits the city it resides in, a little bit upscale in its seafood but retaining its laidback Florida feel with having a huge backyard complete with a tire swing.rnrnThe seared sea scallops are truly a gem and pair it with grits, and you will get a seafood experience that you will never stop talking about. Oh, and leave room for desert as you can't leave here without trying their Bourbon Pecan Pie.rnrnLeaving here and not trying their pie is like coming to Florida and not going to the beach. That's something that just cannot be done nor justified.rnrn 516 Burns Ln.rn Sarasota, FL 34236rn (941) 951-6936 rnrn[nextpost teaser="A Taste of Cape Cod in Fort Myers " url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=17"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9669" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/ Courtney C.[/caption]rn 5. Cape Cod Fish Co. -- Fort Myers rnTechnical fact: This seafood restaurant isn't even in Fort Myers but unincorporated Lee County.rnrnNow that we have gotten that little tidbit out of the way, its time to talk a little bit about the heavenly smells and tastes wafting out of Cape Cod Fish Co., a place that has won over the hearts and minds of seafood lovers in Southwest Florida.rnrnCape Cod Fish Co. is a newbie on the Fort Myers dining scene, but from the time this place opened their doors, Cape Cod Fish Co. has turned the area's seafood culture into their personal culinary playground.rnrnWitness the classic lobster roll &amp; pimento cheese melt, two items that seem like they shouldn't be together, but goes wonderfully as a pair. That's the style that Cape Cod Fish Co. has, and hopefully, they won't lose it.rnrn 15501 Old McGregor Blvd. Ste 12rn Fort Myers, FL 33908rn (239) 313-6462 rnrn[nextpost teaser="Bimini with a Twist" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=18"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9670" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Chris P.[/caption]rn 4. Bimini Twist -- West Palm Beach rnThe title for this restaurant offers a risk-reward somewhat.rnrnOn one hand, Bimini Twist is nowhere near Bimini, situated in suburban Palm Beach County, it will take you a while to reach Bimini. But on the other hand, the "Twist" portion in this seafood/steakhouse fusion is very true.rnrnSee? Risk-reward.rnrnWhen it comes to the cuisine of Bimini Twist, it's all reward. The fish, shrimp and more are totally sublime, and when your throw in the impeccable service, you wouldn't want to go to Bimini for seafood.rnrn 8480 Okeechobee Blvd.rn West Palm Beach, FL 33411rn (561) 223-2497 rnrn[nextpost teaser="Coo Coo for Seafood" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=19"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9671" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/William S.[/caption]rn 3. Coconuts On the Beach -- Fort Lauderdale rnWhen you mention "coconuts" in Fort Lauderdale, two answers will come out.rnrnFirst, the coconut palm trees that frame this city from end to end is simply breathtaking, and, two, Coconuts on the Beach is simply an icon in this oceanside city.rnrnNo kidding, everyone who has lived here, live here now or has visited the city multiple times has eaten at Coconuts, and for good reason. Coconuts have one of the best seafood cuisines in all of Florida, and with a menu that isn't complicated, service that is very friendly, and great food, this will become your favorite seafood restaurant as well.rnrn 429 Seabreeze Blvd.rn Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316rn (954) 525-2421 rnrn[nextpost teaser="Where You Can Get the World Famous Stone Crab" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=20"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9672" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Larry C.[/caption]rn 2. Joe's Stone Crab -- Miami Beach rnEveryone in America has heard of "Joe's."rnrnWhen you're in Miami Beach and you hear the word "Joe's," you will know what they're talking about. In case you're still lost, "Joe's" is short for Joe's Stone Crab, one of the best seafood restaurants in all of America.rnrnAs per its name, Joe's Stone Crab's specialty is the stone crab, a rare type of crab found only off the South Florida coastline, and once you have tried Joe's Stone Crab, this will become your favorite place to chow on the exclusive seafood known as stone crab.rnrn 11 Washington Ave.rn Miami Beach. FL 33139rn (305) 673-0365 rnrn[nextpost teaser="The Clams of Duval Street" url="https://localpov.com/?p=9523&page=21"/]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_9673" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Yelp/Feng-Ju H.[/caption]rn 1. DJ's Clam Shack -- Key West rnIf you're a claim lover, then this Key West shack is just for you.rnrnThere are a lot of great seafood restaurants in Key West that serves up great clams, but none can touch DJ's Clam Shack on famed Duval Street. This clam shack's specialty is the belly clam, which if you asked anyone who has eaten at this famed eatery will tell the best on planet Earth.rnrnOK, maybe not planet Earth, but definitely in Florida.rnrnSo if you need some clams in your life and you're in beautiful Key West, DJ's Clam Shack is a place you should check out.rnrn 629 Duval St.rn Key West, FL 33040rn (305) 294-0102

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