While you might think of Texas as the place for a good steak, you’ll find your taste pallet has a lot more to experience in Dallas. Quality seafood is a mashup of quite a few factors, but unique recipes and iconic cooking methods make Texas a great place to sit down for a meal —even the non-beef kind.
Dallas city offers a hearty American food mentality, and once that’s mixed with some local flare, the result is a dish that’s both filling and uniquely delicious. Whether you are a local or a tourist, take refuge from the hot Texan sun and treat yourself to savory tastes.
Here are the top seven seafood places that’ll make it memorable.
Dallas Fish Market
Located in Downtown Texas, this gem of a restaurant is the award-winning chief of the seafood industry. Dallas Fish Market prides itself in serving the freshest seafood in the market, from their crunchy shrimp sushi roll for lunch to their flat iron steak for dinner.
The restaurant is great for parties and celebrations, as well as dinner dates and nights out with friends and family. The classy ambience, free sushi nights on Wednesdays and Fridays, lovely staff, and great food really makes this place worth visiting.
Twitter: @dallasfishmkt
TJ’s Seafood Market
Located in Highland Park, TJ’s Seafood Market has been voted Dallas’ “Best Seafood Restaurant,” and there’s a reason why. On each plate, be it appetizers, entrees, or main course dishes, you’ll get an artfully crafted meal, showcasing the attention to detail and care the restaurant places on the food you eat there. This comfy little restaurant is also a market, so you can stop by and buy your own fish to prepare anytime!
Twitter: @TJsFreshSeafood
Fish City Grill
Fish City Grill is worth going to just for their infamous oyster nachos. You can head over to their Preston & Royal or Frankford & Tollway locations in Dallas to enjoy their food. They have many events and specials all throughout the year you can take advantage of, such as Mother’s Day, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. Of course, with great food comes a great deal of customers, so the wait time is just a tiny downside, but it will have been worth it to get a bite of their Lump Crab Cake.
Twitter: @FishCityGrill
Daddy Jack’s
Head on over to Greenville Avenue if you want some good lobster. Daddy Jack’s gives off true Texan vibes once you’re inside their cozy building. Apart from their highly rated Lobster Fra Diavlo, Their Monday through Wednesday special of two lobsters for only $30 dollars and a large variety of wines will keep you going back again and again. Seafood fans won’t want to miss out on dining here.
Twitter: @DaddyJacksFW
Flying Fish
Good for relaxing on a Saturday with friends, The Flying Fish is a humble diner with a very classic feel to it. The square patterns on the tablecloth and simple, southern décor will make you feel right at home if you’re a local, and if you’re a tourist, it will truly give you that Dallas experience. The fun-looking wall of framed pictures is also a really nice touch that gives the place a fun personality. The crispy fried fish is a go-to dish for regulars, but their real prize comes in their fried shrimp.
Twitter: @FF_Preston
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20 Feet Seafood Joint
Simple, yet satisfying, 20 Feet Seafood Joint, located in Peavy Road, focuses more on taste than on style or large menus. This modest seafood joint is no greasy diner. On the contrary, it is one of Dallas’s most beloved seafood restaurants! The lobster rolls are to die for, and the casual atmosphere is what people remember fondly after visiting. It is a BYOB (bring your own beer) so you can enjoy whatever beverage you want as you snack on their fish —try out these Delicious New Takes on the Classic Margarita.
Shell Shack
Spacious and lively, this restaurant in Uptown Dallas is great for large parties of people. The family-friendly atmosphere is a plus if you’re going in with a lot of kids; the noise level is pretty average and the place is usually filled with people, so no need to worry about the little ones disturbing the peace, as everyone is either paying attention to the TV or to their large party. The serving size at Shell Shack is usually very big and the groups of people surrounding the TV are a very welcoming sight to those who enjoy dining with big crowds. The food here is considered the best Cajun-style seafood around, so if that’s what you’re craving, this place is a good fit.
Twitter: @ShellShackBigD
With a tummy full of the best seafood, there is no way you will want to walk around the city. So instead, hop on a segway and check out all the sites of Dallas!