The Optimist is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

1. The Optimist

9.3
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews

Mel D.Mel D: The lobster rolls are the best. Chunks of lobster nestled in a soft toasted roll. I would also recommend the West Coast oysters.

TinaTina: The octopus is fantastic! Just had late night appetizers and a cocktail. Glad we came here!

Laura L.Laura Likos: Great atmosphere, great service, really great food. Loved the kale salad, the scallops and the oysters.

Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

2. Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House

8.8
437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Grant Park · 217 tips and reviews

Sam G.Sam Gisyer: The catfish po boy was really good! Went well with my Guinness! Lol!!!

Thomas Baker, Realtor C.Thomas Baker, Realtor Coldwell Banker: Catfish tacos are the best that I have ever had. Roof top dining.

Brian M.Brian Moyer: Catfish tacos and fried okra = out of this world.

Steamhouse Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

3. Steamhouse Lounge

8.7
1051 W Peachtree St NW (11th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 127 tips and reviews

Brittany J.Brittany Johnson: Get the lobster bisque!!! If you go on wednesday they have 5 dollars char grilled oysters!!! They are amazing!!!!!!

Around Town Shopper A.Around Town Shopper ATLANTA: The Lobster Bisque here isn't just the best in the city, it is the best we have ever had. Be sure to come by for $5 dozen oysters on Wednesdays.

Sasha C.Sasha Chulkova: Loves everything I got! Lobster bisque is awesome. Can't wait to visit Atlanta again and come back!

Two Urban Licks is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

4. Two Urban Licks

9.0
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Poncey-Highland · 238 tips and reviews

MelissaMelissa: Everything is amazing here. Highly recommend pimento cheese hush puppies, salmon chips and the scallops. Can't wait to come back

Sam L.Sam Lack: Salmon chips were superb, and the bread was so good! Get the Scallops or Bronzino, it was all delicious!

Shika J.Shika J: Great atmosphere and live band. Chicken & Mac n cheese is good! 👌

Atlanta Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

5. Atlanta Fish Market

8.4
265 Pharr Rd NE (at North Fulton Drive), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Garden Hills · 115 tips and reviews

Social E.Social Espionage, LLC: During Lobster season this is THE place to dine! Make sure you order a bottle of Viognier and the REAL key lime pie for dessert ; )

Denise J.Denise J.: The best crab cakes in the city! Real crab meat & no fillers!

Laura K.Laura Krulic: Great wine selection & perfectly prepared Lobster!

Kyma is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

6. Kyma

8.7
3085 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Greek Restaurant · Buckhead · 65 tips and reviews

Alyce M.Alyce Mordler: the Greek fish is terrific, Greek fries are great. terrific meal, celebrating Birthday is special!!!!

Soyul Bia K.Soyul Bia Kim: Will be your new favorite if you're in love with anything that screams seafood. Get the wood-grilled octopus!!!!

G J.G J: Try the Grilled Oysters - Olive oil, lemon, mint, coriander, chives, yum!

Hankook Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

7. Hankook Taqueria

9.1
1341 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Underwood Hills · 148 tips and reviews

Walter L.Walter Lewis: Favorite dishes: Calamari taco, Fish taco, & Sesame fries!

Kavitha S.Kavitha Sagi: Amazing. Must eat calamari, shrimp, beef and pork. Will def come back

Katie S.Katie Smith: The fries are awesome. The chicken tacos are my favorite, calamari also good!

Poor Calvin's is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

8. Poor Calvin's

9.0
510 Piedmont Ave. NE (Renaissance Pkwy. NE), Atlanta, GA
Asian Restaurant · SoNo · 79 tips and reviews

Paris B.Paris Brookins: The food is Orgasmic! Try the pineapple fried rice or the Tiger shrimp and scallops and the lobster Mac and cheese! #yum

JipstaJipsta: The lobster mac and cheese is the BEST ever! Super spicy and super tasty! Great service and tons of interesting other food options!

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Amazing southeast Asian x Southern fusion dishes! Love the lobster fried rice, fried frog legs, smoked duck curry, sea bass, and lamb chops. desserts are super rich and flavorful. The staff is amazing

South City Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

9. South City Kitchen

9.1
1144 Crescent Ave NE (at 14th Street), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 200 tips and reviews

Tawana B.Tawana Burnett: Shrimp and grits were really good. Would recommend brunch here and taking a 1st or 2nd look at the drink menu. Really great drinks to pair with your meal.

Michael W.Michael White: Fabulous duck!! Unbelievable halibut. Awesome buttery filet. Simple but perfect flat iron steak. Great cocktails. Better than Gun Show.

Colin L.Colin Lee: Excellent shrimp and grits. Get the house salad with fried chicken for a healthy choice that allows you to try the chicken

Lure is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

10. Lure

8.9
1106 Crescent Ave NE (at 12th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 68 tips and reviews

Megan C.Megan C: AJ's service was fantastic. Interesting drink options, and the scallops entree (with butternut squash, kale, and mushrooms) was amazing.

DeenaDeena: Great patio seating...very fresh sustainable seafood..

AtlantaFoodieAtlantaFoodie: Love the octopus and pork lettuce wraps!

Nuevo Laredo Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

11. Nuevo Laredo Cantina

8.8
1495 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Bolton · 136 tips and reviews

Will S.Will Shropshire: Lobster Tacos/Quesadillas are amazing. Guacamole and Queso are best i've had. And please have a Margarita

AdrianAdrian: Cadillac Crab Cakes and brisket quesadillas are amazing! Great enchiladas too. I'm originally from central California, so I've had REAL Mexican cuisine. Nuevo Laredo is the real deal!

Joseph A.Joseph Arnold: Lobster tacos are fantastic. Perfectly seasoned and tender. Order it with a Cadillac margarita!

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

12. The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill

8.4
3279 Roswell Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Buckhead · 52 tips and reviews

Carly O.Carly Orbon: Must try the buttered Maine Lobster roll!

Mac F.Mac Frampton: The best lobster bisque I have had in a long time.

BellaBella: Best lobster roll sandwich I had and amazing hush puppies.

Chops Lobster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

13. Chops Lobster Bar

8.9
70 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Buckhead · 56 tips and reviews

Nick C.Nick Carter: Lobster bisque, Kobe steak, cream spinach, corn mash, and white chocolate banana cream pie. Yum.

Courtney F.Courtney Fierro: The crab cakes are a must try!!! I don't think you can go wrong on any order. All of their food is amazing. If you get a steak try the truffle butter!

Doris P.Doris Pace: The Thai Chili Calamari is great!Crab cake is delicious!! Melts in your mouth. The Lobster is Magnificent as well as the garlic mashed potatoes!!! Our server Branham was fantastic!!!!

Canoe is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

14. Canoe

9.3
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 101 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Credendino: I'm a regular at this spot. I highly recommend the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake for your app and the Grilled Atlantic Salmon for your entree. So delish!

Reserve123.comReserve123.com: The Salmon, Venison, Spare Ribs & NY Strip are all fantastic. Wonderful wait staff!

Joe R.Joe Recomendes: Great seafood, great atmosphere. We had a business dinner here and everything was enjoyable.

Taqueria del Sol is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

15. Taqueria del Sol

8.4
1200 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Huff Road NW), Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Northwest Atlanta · 129 tips and reviews

Kristin L.Kristin Lupfer: You must order cheese dip and a margarita on the rocks. (I also recommend the fish and nutty shrimp tacos)

TrinaTrina: The fish taco is my fav in town! Simple but fresh and delicious. Also interesting specials each week!

Jared C.Jared Callais: Get the shrimp corn chowder! The tacos were really good, too. I had the Memphis & Fried Chicken tacos.