13 Best Seafood Restaurants near Temple

“Came for our anniversary dinner and loved it! The food was so good, was especially blown away by the spinach pakora. Service was great too. The menu is vast, especially if you are vegetarian. We will be back to try more soon!Vegetarian options: So many vegetarian choices! Love when are lots of meat free choices.“

“This was a great and unexpected experience. Wow, the food was great and the staff was super accommodating. Very friendly and helpful to a group of 9 with out a reservation. Apps, steaks and sides were just the best... if you are in Temple it is a must visit. $$$“

“The counter help was rude. Initially walked off when we walked up. Someone else came to help and was helping and kind But rudly pushed her out of way verbally. Embarrassing for her and us. He needs more service training. Or put in back. Right back out the door. Just reopened....and I may never go back because of service. Give me better service. I may return. We had made it our Monday night stop. Unfortunately we may choice another restaurant.“

“We've been here twice and each time has been great! We were just looking for a place to eat one day and Sam's came up and we decided to go. I was pleasantly surprised by the big menu they had. Food was great both times we have been. Will come back anytime for lunch or dinner!“

“After the Cajun Grille closed recently, the family and I were desperately craving some Cajun flavor. Used Google Map search to find an alternative for our fix. As this was the first time I've ordered from Krab Kingz, I didn't know what to expect.Wow!! These folks know how to make even fried shrimp super flavorful! My son and wife got their fried baskets of shrimp and fish, and I picked out a boiled shrimp, sausage and potato plate. ALL of it was delicious! Hush puppies were a little too salty for my liking, but I was just so freakin' happy that I found a great new (to us) spot for great seafood!“

“I won't eat shrimp boil from anywhere else! They have a perfect portion for the lunch special and the taste is always on point! The only thing I miss is them opening the bag for you lol but it's okay to get messy anyways! The don't seem too busy and the young lady that works in the front is always nice and recommended dishes when we didn't know what to order.“

“Just got home from trying out this place for the 1st time. We always pass by it & it's one of those " We have to try it". It was calm not many people and just chill for a Sunday evening. Service was fast & very good. My husband & I been to a few places for Siete Mares & never had it this good. I had a Shrimp Cocktail with a Modelo Michi. My husband is the type of man who will not take food home. We are here to eat so eat but today he made an exception because the food was so delicious. He knew that he would regret it if he left it. We also got chicken nuggets & fries for our grandson. We will be coming here soon with my in laws.“

“Thanks for hanging in there and can't wait to do it again.“

“If you’re looking for live crawfish, look no further than Crawfish Express. Bringing “The Best of The Best” to Central Texas, I’m never disappointed. Thank you Crawfish Express for providing quality Crawfish at an affordable price!!!“

“A luxurious interior graces the eyes, soft piano music can be heard in the background, and the Italian food is some of the best I've had within a 50 mile radius of this part of Texas.Our waitress Brianna was also super attentive and gave us both great suggestions to try.“

“If I could leave more than 5 stars I would. There’s a wonderful nostalgic vibe to this restaurant that just comes naturally. The food is 10/10 everytime we have come here. My favorite is the tortellini alla panna. The service is great as well. I love this place.“

“The food was ok. However, what made it pleasantly was the service. Thank you, Matty or Marty. Apologies if I am mispronouncing the name. Steak was perfectly cooked but lacked in taste (which I admit is my personal preference). You probably would find it ok, good, or great even. The fact it was cooked how it was ordered says lots of the Chef. Mashed potatoes have a southern grand Ma taste to it, so good there. Broccoli was tasty (could use less butter, for those of us who are health nuts, pretty sure if I would have asked, they would have accommodated it). But the Chili, whoa nelly ?. First, it is not like the chili most people are used to. In fact, it is more like ground beef with onions and beef. I was waiting for my taco shells or tortillas, lol ?. But, the taste, at least for me, I loved it. My wife, who had not ordered it, ended up getting a cup of it. Is a good restaurant to give yourselves a break, a night in town relaxing and not having to think of cooking.Parking: You have to drive to the parking lot behind the restaurant and you will find plenty. If you stay on top, it could get difficult. So, drive behind and park by the river, and enter through the back or walk up the stairs of the Plaza, and then decide if you want to eat there or any of the other options there.“

“As long as you know what to expect you're fine. Yes the food is very good and plenty of it. The seafood on our fried seafood platter (catfish, shrimp, oysters) was impeccable. Not fried into oblivion and just as importantly not undercooked. It came out piping hot. The fries were cooked through but not browned like they should've been. The garlic mashed potatoes were meh. The cole slaw was warm. It had a nice bright lemony flavor that paired well with the richness of the seafood but should've been cold. The hush puppies are *fabulous*. This is the only place in my 68 years (and my daughter who is 39) that we not only eat them, but would request more if we weren't so full from the abundance of seafood. Will we go back? Yes! We've been here before. When we want seafood, we know we'll get good seafood (and those hushpuppies). We don't go for the sides that come with it but do wish they were better - it was because of the sides that my Food rating is a 4 and not a 5. Now then....what to expect atmosphere-wise: If you go during rush (Friday and Saturday night - which we did) it's going to take a while to get seated (an hour), and a while to get a wait-person and get your food (45 minutes after we sat down at our table). My Service rating of 3 was because of this. All of the staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating though - it's just that they're understaffed. Going when it's not peak time may solve that. And (still talking about peak time) it is going to be noisy. Expect to use your lungs conversing with those you're with. So these times are when you want the typical party atmosphere. For a more relaxed (and quiet) time for enjoying the view and having a conversation while you eat, just pick another time. They do have a bar to enjoy alcoholic or non alcoholic concoctions. Along with inside dining, they have a lovely glass-enclosed dining area that provides a panoramic view overlooking the beautiful blue Belton Lake, and also have outside dining on a deck with the same view.“