From white linen tablecloths to pick up orders, seafood dishes, no matter the restaurant type, are hot right now.  The most popular has been the seafood boils in a bag, talk about delicious. Plus, nothing beats a “fresh” catch of the day.

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Yelp said that searches for seafood restaurants have “jumped by 34% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Plus, specific cravings are on the rise, with increased searches for seafood boils (up 81%), oyster bars (up 23%), lobster bisque (up 16%), fish tacos (up 15%), and ceviche (up 10%).”

Best Seafood in Every State

You might want to save this article, because it gives you the list of Yelp’s top choices for seafood in each state. How did they arrive at their decision? They “identified businesses in the seafood category with a large concentration of reviews mentioning “seafood,” then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including geographic location and the total volume and ratings of reviews.”

I can confirm that their highlighted restaurant in Orlando, Florida, the Happy Snapper Seafood, lives up to the Yelp listing.  Trust me, the Snapper and dill potatoes are everything.

Another spot Yelp highlighted in Tennessee, Chesapeake’s in Gatlinburg, is a must-visit.

What is the Best Seafood Spot in Alabama According to Yelp?

The Depot

124 Mitcham Ave Auburn, AL 36830

“Juicy wood-fire-grilled oysters, spicy blue crab dip with Mexican chorizo, and “grilled-to-perfection” scallops headline a menu of globally inspired seafood from executive chef/co-owner Scott Simpson at this upscale seafood spot in Auburn’s Historic Train Station,” said Yelp.

Also, Yelp added that “The Depot received the James Beard Foundation’s Smart Catch Leader Award in 2017 for its commitment to serving sustainable and responsibly harvested seafood.”