[[{“value”:”Fried seafood platters are the perfect appetizer or meal, especially when paired with a variety of delicious sides and sauces. Packed with items like fish, shrimp, calamari, oysters, and more, diners love these tasty, indulgent seafood treats. Whether you prefer Southern-style fish sides like hushpuppies or just a classic french fries, coleslaw, and tartar option, the following restaurants have fried feasts so good guests can’t get enough: Here are five chains with the best fried seafood platters, according to diners.
Ivar’s Acres of Clams
Ivar’s Acres of Clams fan-favorite Fried Northwest Platter contains rockfish, surf clam strips, jumbo prawns, Cajun salmon, and French fries. “The food is excellent – I love the clam chowder and ordered a decadent fried seafood platter with Alaska True Cod, Alaska halibut, surf clam strips, large shrimp and fries,” one diner shared. “And a lovely glass of lunchtime Chardonnay…what a treat! So fresh, so delicious. I love this place.”
The Crab Pot
The Cap’n Combination at The Crab Pot is made with delicious fried salmon, cod, shrimp, calamari, french fries and fresh corn on the cob. “Great service, delicious food. I had the Cap’n Combination. Very good and a lot of food! Left extremely full,” one diner said.
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Phillips Seafood
Phillips Seafood has a Fried Seafood Trio containing Hoopers Island crab cake, Phillips Amber Ale beer-battered haddock and crispy shrimp; served with french fries and slaw. “Food was good. Had the Fried Seafood Trio and shared the Chesapeake Crab Dip appetizer. Decent sized portions,” one fan shared.
Legal Sea Foods
Legal Sea Foods diners can opt for the Fisherman’s Platter, made with shrimp, scallops, local whitefish, calamari, and onion strings. “Far exceeded expectations,” one diner said. “Stuffed lobster tails, amazing fishermans platter, fresh and huge.”
Seafood Sam’s
Seafood Sam’s Fried Seafood Platter contains deep sea scallops, butterfly gulf shrimp, Atlantic haddock and clam strips, with the option to substitute clams strips with whole belly clams or oysters for an extra charge. “This is a great fried seafood spot! Fried fish sandwich, fish and chips, fried oyster sandwich and they lobster bisque was spot on delicious!” one fan said.
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