The 14 Best Seafood Restaurants In Atlanta

"It would be easy to dismiss this oyster and seafood spot as the second-rate version of The Optimist since Beetlecat is their more casual, more affordable sister restaurant. It’s mostly because the nautical-themed decor can give off a questionable cruise ship vibe. Yet there’s still a lot to love about Beetlecat’s great seafood options. For starters, the Inman Park spot’s oysters are nice and briny, the lime-drizzled ceviche tastes like the fish was caught that day, and the moqueca stew has a hearty broth and plenty of shrimp and fish bits. But the real reason we go to this seafood restaurant is for their lobster roll, served on a buttery hamburger bun with chunks of lobster meat the size of a peach. And yes, we do like their version better than Optimist's roll (gasp)." - nina reeder, juli horsford