Best Seafood in Atlanta

Ford Fry’s West Midtown classic still sets the bar with a lively oyster bar, wood-fired fish, and a bustling room that feels like a coastal vacation. Frequently cited by Atlanta Magazine and Thrillist; a perennial Eater favorite.

Set in a historic depot, Kimball House is revered for one of the country’s great oyster programs and polished cocktails. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and praised widely by local critics for its shellfish and seasonal plates.

Part fish market, part counter-service cafe, Fishmonger earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for stellar value—don’t miss the blackened grouper sandwich and rotating crudos. Regularly highlighted by Eater and Resy for its seafood prowess.

Inman Park’s playful oysterette pairs a strong raw bar with creative seafood plates and a popular donut brunch. Lauded by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and consistently recommended by local editors.

The Steamhouse Lounge - Review - Midtown - Atlanta - The Infatuation

Every inch of available wall space at this multilevel Midtown seafood institution has bits and baubles you’d find at a flea market (old license plates, random black and white photos, large fish statues etc.). The neighborhood pub charm makes cracking a pile of crab legs all the more appealing. But before the main course, it’s essential to get the hearty lobster bisque. The creamy bisque with massive chunks of lobster outshines all other bisques in the city—in price and taste. We prefer to be outside on their massive patio or balcony where we can sip a Goombay Smash, slurp oysters, and turn strangers from nearby tables into friends. photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman - Juli Horsford

Fontaine's Oyster House - Review - Virginia-Highland - Atlanta - The Infatuation

Fontaine’s has been a seafood fixture for VaHi locals for more than two decades, so the bright red neon sign with an arrow pointing you toward the door is, for lack of better terms, pointless. This is a dive bar that happens to serve respectable seafood, so it fills a void for Atlantans who want to eat lobster mac and oysters in an uber-casual environment. There are no elaborate shellfish displays sitting on a bed of ice here. Just low lighting, dark wood paneling, and creaky booths that’ve seen better days. Their menu is a mix of a few typical bar food offerings (burgers and hot dogs) and a tidal wave of credible seafood like crab cakes and blackened salmon. - Juli Horsford

A quintessential Atlanta fish house with rooftop views over Oakland Cemetery and a menu spanning fried platters to steamed shellfish. Covered by the AJC and Rough Draft; beloved for its all-day, neighborhood feel.

Coastal Italian seafood inspired by the Amalfi Coast, with an oyster program and house-made pastas. Frequently recommended by Eater editors and popular with diners near Piedmont Park.

A BeltLine favorite channeling Gulf fish-camp energy: charbroiled oysters, fried platters, and frozen cocktails under a massive canopy. Noted by Bon Appétit and highlighted by Discover Atlanta’s BeltLine guide.

Atlanta’s cult late-night kitchen serves pristine oysters and seafood until the wee hours. Shouted out by local critics and the AJC for after-hours dining; a service-industry favorite.

Since 1979, this Southside landmark has dished towering seafood buckets, chowders, and late-night plates until 4 a.m. Featured by Explore Georgia and cherished by airport workers, travelers, and locals alike.