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13 Standout Seafood Restaurants in Dallas

Where to find fresh oysters, succulent shrimp, brilliant branzino, and more

by Courtney E. Smith and Daniel Rockey Updated
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by Courtney E. Smith and Daniel Rockey Updated

Being landlocked doesn’t mean settling for subpar seafood. Whether it’s batter-fried, steamed in Old Bay and butter, or broiled with fresh herbs, let this map be a guide to the finest seafood dishes in Dallas, ranging from flown in to market each day to budget-friendly fish baskets and oysters on the half shell.

With restaurants flying fish in and sourcing seafood from the world’s finest waters, feast on the fruits of the sea at these essential Dallas seafood restaurants.

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Uchiko Plano

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The newly opened Uchiko in Legacy West adds a little something more to the mix — in addition to sushi galore in an array of presentations, it offers oysters with a shiso mignonette and shiro creme fraiche, a stunning hearth roasted lobster with tom kha, grilled scallops, and a whole branzino with a very Uchiko-style presentation and accoutrement.

7801 Windrose Avenue, Plano, Texas 75024
(214) 855-5454
(214) 855-5454

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The Oceanaire Seafood Room

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A solid date night option for seafood enthusiasts, the Oceanaire serves up seafood classics in a swanky section. Favorites like shrimp cocktail, crabcakes, and seafood towers are all on the menu, along with whole steamed lobster that’s worth the splurge every time.

13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 759-2277
(972) 759-2277

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TJ's Seafood Market & Grill - Preston Royal

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TJ’s keeps the menu fresh while serving up its classics. The shrimp cocktail and smoked salmon board are a must, and the menu of light entrees means that there’s plenty of room to splurge on quality oysters, grilled shrimp tacos, or caviar service for those particularly fancy occasions. And, for those who keep asking: this is the home of the city’s best lobster roll.

6025 Royal Ln #110, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 691-2369
(214) 691-2369

Rex's Seafood and Market

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Enjoyed Rex’s at the Farmer’s Market but want more of a “sit down and stay awhile” vibe? Beau Bellamy opened a second outpost in the Park Cities that’s worth a visit. The trademark seafood counter is also there, and diners can pick up an order of everything the restaurant has on special and then some.

6713 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 758-0566
(214) 758-0566

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Montlake Cut

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Restaurateur Nick Badovinus brings a taste of Seattle to this swanky seafood spot, which lures diners with top-quality oysters, excellent crudos, and dishes including the Nick-Coise, the chef’s take on a nicoise salad with tuna.

8220 Westchester Dr b, Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 739-8220
(214) 739-8220

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Dive Coastal Cuisine

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Dive Coastal is the easy choice for fast food that’s also local, organic, and as healthy as possible. Find elevated takes on casual dining, from seared ahi tuna wraps to a jumbo lump crab BLT.

3404 Rankin St, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 891-1700
(214) 891-1700

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Big Shucks

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This place and it’s various locations are all about serving up seafood in a casual ambiance — and the family behind the brand have been going at it since 1983. It’s hard to beat them for fried seafood options, although the grilled and boiled menus run deep too. There are also constantly new seasonal specials worth dropping in to try.

6232 E Mockingbird Ln (btw Alderson St & Norris St), Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 887-6353
(214) 887-6353

Cafe Pacific

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Cafe Pacific is one of the go-to seafood and steak houses in Highland Park. The wood-paneled walls checkered floor lend the space an old-school elegance. The menu, likewise, has all the classic seafood standards one would expect with several nods to Texas cuisine.

24 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 526-1170
(214) 526-1170

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Hook Line & Sinker

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With an eclectic interior that’s reminiscent of the bayou, Hook Line & Sinker is the spot for crispy fried fish and shellfish. Order a few baskets of shrimp, catfish, and oysters to enjoy with plenty of beer and a crowd of friends.

3103 Lemmon Ave E, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 965-0707
(214) 965-0707

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S & D Oyster Company

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Have a Boston or NYC-style oyster experience with Gulf seafood right here in Dallas: just dip into the exposed brick space of S&D Oyster Company in Downtown. Oysters on the half shell in a 130-year-old building gives that old-world feeling of the East Coast, while the extensive menu of New Orleans-style dishes transport diners into a Gulf state of mind.

2701 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 880-0111
(214) 880-0111

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Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab

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One of Houston’s favorite seafood spots opened an outpost in Uptown, giving the neighborhood the perfect spot for a dress-up seafood dining experience. Focused on sustainable crabbing and with a commitment to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, the Truluck team also specifies where its fish comes from on the menu. 

2401 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 220-2401
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Crown Block

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Yes, it’s a steakhouse but it gives equal billing to its seafood program, both raw and cooked, and with good reason. This is one of the best raw bar experiences in the city. Whether its the Truffle Tuna Cones (an adorable, sharable appetizer), the mussels and wagyu sausage, or the seafood tower (a classic fine dining dish) every bit of the seafood here is fantastic. One could easily skip the steak entirely and make a meal of seafood for a grand evening.

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 321-3149
(214) 321-3149

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Restaurant Beatrice

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This Oak Cliff spot introduce a Gulf seafood program that finds it partnered with a distributor to create a more sustainable seafood offering. There’s frequently something from that program on the daily specials that won’t disappoint.

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(469) 962-2173
(469) 962-2173

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Uchiko Plano

7801 Windrose Avenue, Plano, Texas 75024

The newly opened Uchiko in Legacy West adds a little something more to the mix — in addition to sushi galore in an array of presentations, it offers oysters with a shiso mignonette and shiro creme fraiche, a stunning hearth roasted lobster with tom kha, grilled scallops, and a whole branzino with a very Uchiko-style presentation and accoutrement.

7801 Windrose Avenue, Plano, Texas 75024
(214) 855-5454
(214) 855-5454

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240

A solid date night option for seafood enthusiasts, the Oceanaire serves up seafood classics in a swanky section. Favorites like shrimp cocktail, crabcakes, and seafood towers are all on the menu, along with whole steamed lobster that’s worth the splurge every time.

13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 759-2277
(972) 759-2277

TJ's Seafood Market & Grill - Preston Royal

6025 Royal Ln #110, Dallas, TX 75230

TJ’s keeps the menu fresh while serving up its classics. The shrimp cocktail and smoked salmon board are a must, and the menu of light entrees means that there’s plenty of room to splurge on quality oysters, grilled shrimp tacos, or caviar service for those particularly fancy occasions. And, for those who keep asking: this is the home of the city’s best lobster roll.

6025 Royal Ln #110, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 691-2369
(214) 691-2369

Rex's Seafood and Market

6713 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225

Enjoyed Rex’s at the Farmer’s Market but want more of a “sit down and stay awhile” vibe? Beau Bellamy opened a second outpost in the Park Cities that’s worth a visit. The trademark seafood counter is also there, and diners can pick up an order of everything the restaurant has on special and then some.

6713 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 758-0566
(214) 758-0566

Montlake Cut

8220 Westchester Dr b, Dallas, TX 75225

Restaurateur Nick Badovinus brings a taste of Seattle to this swanky seafood spot, which lures diners with top-quality oysters, excellent crudos, and dishes including the Nick-Coise, the chef’s take on a nicoise salad with tuna.

8220 Westchester Dr b, Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 739-8220
(214) 739-8220

Dive Coastal Cuisine

3404 Rankin St, Dallas, TX 75205

Dive Coastal is the easy choice for fast food that’s also local, organic, and as healthy as possible. Find elevated takes on casual dining, from seared ahi tuna wraps to a jumbo lump crab BLT.

3404 Rankin St, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 891-1700
(214) 891-1700

Big Shucks

6232 E Mockingbird Ln (btw Alderson St & Norris St), Dallas, TX 75214

This place and it’s various locations are all about serving up seafood in a casual ambiance — and the family behind the brand have been going at it since 1983. It’s hard to beat them for fried seafood options, although the grilled and boiled menus run deep too. There are also constantly new seasonal specials worth dropping in to try.

6232 E Mockingbird Ln (btw Alderson St & Norris St), Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 887-6353
(214) 887-6353

Cafe Pacific

24 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205

Cafe Pacific is one of the go-to seafood and steak houses in Highland Park. The wood-paneled walls checkered floor lend the space an old-school elegance. The menu, likewise, has all the classic seafood standards one would expect with several nods to Texas cuisine.

24 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 526-1170
(214) 526-1170

Hook Line & Sinker

3103 Lemmon Ave E, Dallas, TX 75204

With an eclectic interior that’s reminiscent of the bayou, Hook Line & Sinker is the spot for crispy fried fish and shellfish. Order a few baskets of shrimp, catfish, and oysters to enjoy with plenty of beer and a crowd of friends.

3103 Lemmon Ave E, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 965-0707
(214) 965-0707

S & D Oyster Company

2701 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204

Have a Boston or NYC-style oyster experience with Gulf seafood right here in Dallas: just dip into the exposed brick space of S&D Oyster Company in Downtown. Oysters on the half shell in a 130-year-old building gives that old-world feeling of the East Coast, while the extensive menu of New Orleans-style dishes transport diners into a Gulf state of mind.

2701 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 880-0111
(214) 880-0111

Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab

2401 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

One of Houston’s favorite seafood spots opened an outpost in Uptown, giving the neighborhood the perfect spot for a dress-up seafood dining experience. Focused on sustainable crabbing and with a commitment to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, the Truluck team also specifies where its fish comes from on the menu. 

2401 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 220-2401
(214) 220-2401

Crown Block

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207

Yes, it’s a steakhouse but it gives equal billing to its seafood program, both raw and cooked, and with good reason. This is one of the best raw bar experiences in the city. Whether its the Truffle Tuna Cones (an adorable, sharable appetizer), the mussels and wagyu sausage, or the seafood tower (a classic fine dining dish) every bit of the seafood here is fantastic. One could easily skip the steak entirely and make a meal of seafood for a grand evening.

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 321-3149
(214) 321-3149

Restaurant Beatrice

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

This Oak Cliff spot introduce a Gulf seafood program that finds it partnered with a distributor to create a more sustainable seafood offering. There’s frequently something from that program on the daily specials that won’t disappoint.

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(469) 962-2173
(469) 962-2173

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