Atlanta has plenty of restaurants that attract foodies seeking a great meal, gracious service, and interesting locations. You'll find just about any type of cuisine here, and if you're craving fresh seafood, don't let the city's landlocked status hold you back. Our real estate agents recommend the following restaurants for fresh seafood you're sure to love.

Seafood Restaurants to Visit Around Atlanta

Atlanta Fish Market

Address: 265 Pharr Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Look for a 90-foot-tall copper fish sculpture in front and a wide veranda with rocking chairs, and you'll know you're at Atlanta Fish Market in Buckhead. It boasts the Southeast's widest selection of fresh fish and seafood, so you're sure to find plenty of dishes you want to try. Fresh seafood is flown in every day, so expect a menu that changes to accommodate the latest offerings. The following dishes are some customer favorites:

• Whole Maine Lobster, steamed and cracked
• Alaskan King Crab Legs
• Maine Sea Scallops
• Jumbo Florida Shrimp
• Georgia Mountain Trout with toasted almonds

Ray's in the City

Address: 240 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30303

An Atlanta institution for over 20 years, Ray's in the City is known for its elegant setting, seafood flown in daily from the Atlantic and Pacific, and hand-cut steaks. If you're craving oysters, head to the restaurant's bar between 4-6 p.m. on weekdays for martinis and half-off fresh-shucked oysters. Restaurant favorites include Horseradish-Crusted Black Grouper, Seared Diver Scallop Risotto, and the Hot Seafood Platter for four to six guests. It's loaded with New Orleans "bbq" shrimp, crispy calamari, jumbo lump crab cakes, and crispy lobster bites.

The Optimist

Address: 914 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318

The Optimist aims to recreate the atmosphere of your favorite coastal spots and bring a seaside fish camp experience to Atlanta. Comfortable and bright on the inside, with additional seating outside, the restaurant serves dishes made with high-quality, sustainable seafood, including the peel-and-eat Georgia shrimp, which, according to GQ Cities, "... may be the tastiest crustaceans you'll ever put in your mouth." Try any of the following can't-miss dishes on your visit:

• Whole Roasted Lobster
• Duckfat Poached Swordfish
• Blackened Redfish
• Crispy Haddock
• NC Flounder

The Steamhouse Lounge

Address: 1051 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309

The Steamhouse Lounge was a popular Buckhead restaurant for 20 years before moving to Midtown in 2008. Don't expect many changes, since the fresh seafood and signature dishes remain the same, but they're now served in a laid-back two-story location with wrap-around outdoor deck seating and rooftop dining. The restaurant's Lobster Bisque is award-winning, and its Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Grilled Garlic Parmesan Oysters, Frogmore Skillet, Georgia Mountain Trout, and New Orleans Po'Boy made with oysters, shrimp, or catfish are all winners.

BeetleCat

Address: 299 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Offering seafood fresh from the sea and other items fresh from farms, BeetleCat encourages diners to order several plates and share dishes with others at your table. Customers crave the Snapper or Tuna Crudo as well as the Monkfish and Spicy Lobster Knuckles. Lobster Rolls, Spicy Shrimp Noodles, and Moqueca Stew with shrimp and fish are also standouts. When it's nice outside, head to the upstairs patio to bask in the afternoon sun, or, if you'd like to sit in the shade, sit on the downstairs patio.

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