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Best Dallas/Fort Worth Seafood Restaurants


Nothing is more disappointing than going to an oceanfront restaurant, only to discover that the bland fish you're eating was frozen between being caught and being served to you. The best seafood is fresh, and prepared in such a way as to accent the natural flavors of the sea without overwhelming them. Presented in alphabetical order, here are the top seafood restaurants in Dallas/Fort Worth.

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Abacus Global
16/20
Dining Room at Abacus, Dallas, TX 4511 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75205
214-559-3111 | Menu
A sleek, well-mellowed monument to the contemporary global cuisine of Kent Rathbun. More...

Al Biernat's Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Al Biernat 4217 Oak Lawn Ave.
Dallas, TX 75219
214-219-2201 | Menu
The influential and the famous flock to Al's brewing bar scene and the salient steaks and seafood. More...

Aw Shucks Seafood
Quick Bite
3601 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214-821-9449 | Menu
Inspired by seaside dives everywhere, Aw Shuck's is famous for its fresh seafood and huge outdoor patio where crowds gather to feast on the cuisine and frosty beer. More...

Cafe on the Green American
14/20
Dining Room at Cafe on the Green, Irving, TX Four Seasons Resort & Club, Dallas at Las Colinas
4150 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75038
972-717-2420 | Menu
The Asian-inspired décor creates a sleek, sophisticated setting in which to be pampered by the work of chef Katie Natale. More...

Cafe Pacific Seafood
14/20
Highland Park
24 Highland Park Village
Dallas, TX 75205
214-526-1170 | Menu
An elegant, upscale seafood haven where the meats are noteworthy as well. More...

Chamberlain's Fish Market Grill Seafood
14/20
4525 Belt Line Rd.
Addison, TX 75001
972-503-3474 | Menu
Chef Richard Chamberlain baits and hooks you with his seafood specialties. More...

Dallas Fish Market Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Dallas Fish Market, Dallas, TX 1501 Main St.
Dallas, TX 75201
214-744-3474 | Menu
Some of the freshest seafood from the east and west coasts converge in the heart of downtown. More...

J&J's Oyster Bar Seafood
13/20
612 N. University Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76114
817-335-2756 | Menu
Super-casual spot serves some of the best fresh oysters, shrimp and crawfish around, plus cold beer for the breezy patio. More...

The Oceanaire Seafood Room Seafood
13/20
The Westin Galleria Dallas
13340 Dallas Pkwy.
Dallas, TX 75240
972-759-2277 | Menu
Ten-ounce filets of fish, two-pound lobsters, dozens of oysters from around the world: Oceanaire is about quantity and quality. More...

Pappadeaux Cajun
11/20
1304 Copeland Rd.
Arlington, TX 76011
817-543-0545 | Menu
Lively seafood chain provides New Orleans Bourbon Street aura and giant portions of genuine Creole cuisine. More...

Truluck's Steakhouse
12/20
2401 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75201
214-220-2401 | Menu
Stone crab claws are the star of the show, but there are plenty of other prime choices at this seafood and steak spot. More...


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