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

1. Steamhouse Lounge

8.8
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.

TJTJ: The Crab Stuffed Shrimp is really delicious. Definitely worth getting for an appetizer (6 come in a bowl).

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

2. 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.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Thanks to this spot, there's a solid place to go for a carefully curated oyster selection so fresh you'd think you lived on the water. Pair them with a crisp glass of craft beer. Read more.

ATL_HunterATL_Hunter: They have a fantastic oyster menu - the Tatamagouche are wonderful!. Try them! If you don't have a reservation, they have full service at the bar. The bartenders are friendly and attentive.

Fontaine's Oyster House is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Atlanta.

3. Fontaine's Oyster House

8.1
1026 N Highland Ave NE (at Virginia Ave.), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Virginia Highland · 87 tips and reviews

Carl R.Carl Roberts: This place should be on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives. It's the best seafood and oysters you'll find in the city with the most relaxed and casual atmosphere! Come as you are and don't miss the awesome

Mike L.Mike Lee: Fresh oysters, great beer... What else do you need?

Bill R.Bill Roa: Food is excellent. Oysters and scallops are the best.

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

4. 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!

Angela S.Angela Schmook: Lobster mac, goat cheese, crispy beef, sea bass, pineapple fried rice

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

5. Chops Lobster Bar

9.0
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.

Josee M.Josee Moua: Truffle fries and Lobster mac & cheese :) Chicken vesuvio is to die for!

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!

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

6. Nuevo Laredo Cantina

8.9
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

Rhonda B.Rhonda Burnam: The lobster tacos are the best

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!

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

7. Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Shrimp, crab cakes, oysters, crab legs, clams, scallops, mussels, catfish and po'boys are all fresh and tasty. Read more.

Just S.Just Sayin’: The oyster Rockefeller and mussels are must tries. Rat ties were very good too!

Birthday C.Birthday Characters: Had raw oysters from this place and they were very fresh, tasty and delightful! Would like to revisit and try other menu items soon!

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

8. Atlanta Fish Market

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

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The lobster roll, one of CL's 100 Best Dishes, features meat tossed in a not-so-secret recipe of homemade mayo, cayenne pepper, and lemon stuffed into a toasty, buttered brioche bun. Read more.

David S.David Sanders: Oysters Rockerfeller was awesome! Truly enjoyed the Seafood Newburg and the grilled. swordfish !

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

9. 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.

Aria Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Atlanta.

10. Aria Restaurant

8.6
490 E Paces Ferry Rd NE (at Maple St), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Buckhead Village · 48 tips and reviews

Alison P.Alison Press: Great lobster salad, with large xgunks and served over warm potato and greed purée. Heavenly!

Jamie D.Jamie Dickey: Must have - the warm lobster cocktail!

Intown Expert, Jennifer Kjellgren & AssociatesIntown Expert, Jennifer Kjellgren & Associates: By far one of the best meals I've had in ATL. Local, fresh ingredients prepared to absolute perfection. The Vidalia onion soup, lobster cocktail, Blue Ridge trout, and sorbet -Perfection on a plate.

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Atlanta.

11. The Capital Grille

8.6
255 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Buckhead Village · 33 tips and reviews

Greg C.Greg Cohen: If you can get here for restaurant week definitely make it happen: clam chowder and steak are the best combo. Also recommend getting the lobster mac + cheese.

Jay F.Jay Foust: Try the The Delmonico - This steak will melt in your mouth. The Lobster and Crab cakes and Lobster Bisque are great!!

Tatiana M.Tatiana McGaughy: Amazing!!! Service, scenery, steak all incredible!! Not one compliant! Perfect for date night!

C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Atlanta.

12. C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar

8.4
3240 Cobb Pkwy SE (at Paces Mill Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

G J.G J: Try the C & S Oysters - Lemon, garlic, breadcrumbs

AngieAngie: Great oysters - fresh and delicious. The sea bass melted in your mouth - cooked perfectly.

G J.G J: Try the Manhattan Clam Chowder - Sooo good!

Seven Lamps is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Atlanta.

13. Seven Lamps

8.2
3400 Around Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Lenox · 72 tips and reviews

Lizzie B.Lizzie Boaz: Lobster roll is to die for, and a steal at $11. We also loved the cottage fries - great seasoning.

Lu S.Lu Sp: Best lobster bun in Atlanta

Julia C.Julia C.: Everything is amazing - cocktails, service, cheese plate, oysters, swordfish, shrimp, grits, all of it.

BeetleCat is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Atlanta.

14. BeetleCat

7.7
299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Inman Park · 45 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Ford Fry's BeetleCat brings high-end seafoods to the Big Peach. Pair one of their classic wines with fresh oysters. They also have late night specials on the weekends. Read more.

Raghav G.Raghav Gulati: Great food. Phenomenal raw seafood and meats with a variety of perfectly toasted bread. Highly recommend crudo, beef tartar, and the lobster roll (not traditional).

Tom A.Tom Alan: Must try lobster roll best in town!

Octopus Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Atlanta.

15. Octopus Bar

8.2
560 Gresham Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · East Atlanta Village · 44 tips and reviews

David V.David Vasquez: Oysters, ramen, lobster roll and the cocktails are all amazing. Love this place!

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Uni is a favorite, used to top oysters & also in one of the most outrageous dishes of the decade: a house-made ribbon-like pasta tossed with globs of the stuff, bringing out its pink oceanic funk. Read more.

Tasting TableTasting Table: A menu loaded with intriguing small plates and heavy Asian influences--a few creative takes on sashimi, a can't-miss lobster roll with lobster tomalley mayo, and salt-and-pepper crispy shrimp. Read more.