Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Gulfport by diners

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Whether you've waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there's something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse cuisines like Japanese, Latin American, and Mediterranean to suit every palate.

Of course, certain areas of the country are known for particular delicacies. California's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, for example, makes it one of the best states for seafood. The Los Angeles area serves up everything from caviar to Santa Barbara spot prawns while San Francisco is a mecca for fish tacos, ceviche, and sushi. Further north, Seattle is legendary for its shellfish, showcased at the famed fish counter at Pike Place Market.

While Chicago may be best known as a pizza capital, many flock to the city for its king crab dishes; a bit further south and east, you have Miami and its sought-after stone crab season. Southern locales like New Orleans boast fresh crawfish from the Gulf of Mexico and the two noncontiguous states have their own signature offerings, too: Alaska is known for its pollock and salmon, while Hawai'i is known for its poke.

Dining at a seafood restaurant can be one of the most memorable parts of your trip to a new city or offer comfort food in your own hometown. To celebrate the best options near you, Stacker used insights from Yelp to compile a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Gulfport.

Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 10 reviews were considered. In an effort to highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included. Data is as of June 14, 2024.

Keep reading to discover your highest-rated local seafood restaurants for your next special meal out!

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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#25. The Dock Bar & Grill On Gulfport Lake

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#25. The Dock Bar & Grill On Gulfport Lake

- Rating: 2.8/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13247 Seaway Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood, american, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Catfish Charlie

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#24. Catfish Charlie

- Rating: 3.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11419 Canal Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Captain Al's Steak and Seafood

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#23. Captain Al's Steak and Seafood

- Rating: 3.5/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1458 Magnolia St. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, bars
- Read more on Yelp

#22. White Cap Seafood Restaurant

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#22. White Cap Seafood Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 560 Beach Drive Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Mr & Mrs Crab

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#20. Mr & Mrs Crab

- Rating: 3.6/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 9131 Hwy 49 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: cajun/creole, seafood, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Salute Italian Restaurant

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#19. Salute Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1712 15th St. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: italian, seafood, wine bars
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

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#18. Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

- Rating: 3.7/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 942 Beach Drive Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood, cajun/creole
- Read more on Yelp

#17. LiL Ray's Poboys & Seafood

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#17. LiL Ray's Poboys & Seafood

- Rating: 3.7/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Courthouse Road Ste A Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Kajun Kick

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#15. Kajun Kick

- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 14129 Dedeaux Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: chicken wings, seafood, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Woody's Roadside

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#14. Woody's Roadside

- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1121 A Cowan Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: american, bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Captain Hooks Seafood & More

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#13. Captain Hooks Seafood & More

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1519 Pass Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood, chicken wings, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Claw Daddy's

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#12. Claw Daddy's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15261 Russell Blvd. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood markets, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Blazin Cajun Seafood

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#10. Blazin Cajun Seafood

- Rating: 4.1/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2517 28th St. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood, chinese, cajun/creole
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Shaggy's Gulfport Beach

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#9. Shaggy's Gulfport Beach

- Rating: 4.2/5 (615 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1724 East Beach Blvd. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: bars, american, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Blow Fly Bar and Grill

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#8. Blow Fly Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1201 Washington Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Flamingo Landing

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#7. Flamingo Landing

- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8813 Lorraine Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood, american, burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Half Shell Oyster House

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#5. Half Shell Oyster House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (920 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2500 13th St. Ste 1 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood, southern, cajun/creole
- Read more on Yelp

#4. The Almanett Bistro

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#4. The Almanett Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: The Almanett Hotel 1514 18th Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood, soul food, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp

#3. McInnis's 12 Bone BBQ Takeout

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#3. McInnis's 12 Bone BBQ Takeout

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4301 Arkansas Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood, soul food, barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Mama's Seafood & Grill

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#2. Mama's Seafood & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13211 Dedeaux Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: seafood, american
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Rice Thai Cuisine

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#1. Rice Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 8220 Arkansas Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: thai, salad, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zeynep Guler Tuck, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 282 metros.

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