15 Best Seafood Restaurants in Atlanta

C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar brings a polished seafood experience to Atlanta, with a menu that gives fresh catches and oysters the spotlight. Red snapper, blackened redfish, Ora King salmon and crab-stuffed dishes are among the standouts, while chargrilled oysters add a popular happy-hour draw. The kitchen’s work is carefully finished, and the dining areas are noted for their cleanliness.

Louisiana Bistreaux Seafood Kitchen Perimeter brings a lively New Orleans spirit to Atlanta, with Cajun flavors at the center of the menu. Seafood-focused favorites include chargrilled oysters, gumbo, shrimp and grits, and grouper, alongside red beans and rice, mashed potatoes, lamb chops, and indulgent desserts such as bread pudding and chocolate cake. Generous portions make it easy to settle in for a full meal or share several dishes.

C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar brings a polished seafood focus to Brookhaven, with char-grilled and Rockefeller oysters, shrimp cocktail, snapper, seabass, and branzino among the standout choices. The kitchen leans into fresh, flavorful preparations, with thoughtful pairings and sides such as roasted potatoes, broccolini, and carrots. Comfort-food touches, cocktails, beer, coffee, and happy-hour drinks round out the menu.

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen brings a festive New Orleans–inspired atmosphere to Atlanta, with a spacious interior and an inviting courtyard for outdoor dining. The setting suits everything from a relaxed solo meal to a lively lunch or dinner, while cocktails, beer and other drinks complement the experience.

The Juicy Crab Smyrna brings Cajun seafood boils to Atlanta with a menu built around juicy combos, crab, shrimp, sausage, eggs and potatoes. Portions can be tailored with add-ons, while crispy fried baskets, Southern sides, appetizers, desserts and drinks broaden the choice beyond the signature boils.

The Juicy Crab Howell Mill brings Cajun-style seafood boils to Atlanta with signature combos served alongside crispy fried baskets and Southern sides. The menu leans into comfort food and generous, sauce-driven seafood, making it a natural fit for an informal lunch, dinner, or a lively group meal. Dine-in, takeaway, and delivery support different ways to enjoy the menu.

Mission + Market brings modern American cooking to Atlanta with California, Pacific Northwest, and Pacific Rim influences. The menu uses locally sourced ingredients in inventive dishes, supported by seasonal cocktails, a curated wine list, and a dynamic bar and lounge. Lunch, brunch, and dinner give the restaurant an unusually broad range of occasions.

Bay Breeze brings a coastal feel to Atlanta with a nautical dining setting, fresh seafood, and a family-friendly atmosphere suited to both everyday meals and celebrations. The menu spans comfort-food favorites, healthier choices, small plates, coffee, lunch, and dinner, with generous portions and options such as salmon, crab legs, catfish, whiting, popcorn shrimp, and fried platters. Takeaway is also available for a quicker meal.

Louisiana Bistreaux Seafood Kitchen Buckhead brings Cajun character to Atlanta with a lively dining room shaped by zydeco music, warm lighting, colorful floral details and, at times, live jazz. The menu leans generously into seafood, with choices such as fried shrimp, fried catfish, broiled oysters, crab cakes, Grouper Orleans, Crawfish Ravioli and cheese-stuffed boudin balls.

Atlanta Fish House and Grill brings a casual seafood focus to Atlanta, with seasoned fried fish, shrimp baskets, fish tacos, wings, hush puppies and hearty seafood platters. Family bundles make it a natural fit for sharing, while solo diners can keep things simple with a quick lunch or dinner. Outdoor seating adds a brighter alternative to the dimmer, quieter interior.

Hook Line & Schooner brings a casual coastal setting to Atlanta-area dining, with wild-caught seafood, steaks, a raw bar, craft beer, and scratch-made dressings. The atmosphere feels relaxed enough for a midday meal yet polished enough for dinner or a date night, with outdoor seating available.

Fishmonger brings a seafood-market feel to Atlanta, with fresh fish sourced from small Florida boats and cut to order. The dining room shares space with the preparation area, while an ice display gives the meal a direct connection to the day’s seafood. Its menu spans cooked fish, oysters and other raw-bar selections, with cocktails for a more leisurely visit.

Wahoo! Grill is an Atlanta-area restaurant with a warm European-influenced bistro atmosphere, an elegant interior, and a garden-surrounded dining room. The menu spans fresh seafood, Southern dishes, steak, pasta, and daily specials, making it flexible for an intimate dinner, relaxed gathering, or larger celebration.

Outdoor seating and event spaces support birthdays, weddings, and private parties, while the garden room creates a particularly memorable setting. Reservations are a smart choice for special occasions and larger groups.

Cap’t Loui in Decatur brings a hands-on Cajun seafood boil experience to the Atlanta area, with fresh seafood, signature spice blends, crab legs, shrimp, oysters, mussels, corn, and potatoes. Garlic-forward sauces and adjustable spice levels give diners room to shape the meal, though sensitive palates may want to choose a milder level.

Brown Bag Seafood Co. brings a relaxed, counter-service approach to seafood in Atlanta, with a menu built around sustainably sourced fish and customizable meals. Grain bowls, tacos, salads, lobster rolls, fish and chips, soups, housemade sides and beverages provide plenty of room to choose between a lighter lunch and a more filling dinner.