19 Best Seafood Restaurants in Alexandria

“Great seafood-hot and fresh“

“If you’re anywhere near this place in Louisiana and don’t stop, you’re doing it wrong. The crawfish and crab legs were unreal—perfectly seasoned, messy in the best way, and the kind of food that makes you completely abandon dignity and just go all in. Every bite had that bold, authentic flavor you hope for but rarely actually get. You can tell immediately this isn’t just food—it’s pride, tradition, and people who know exactly what they’re doing. And then there’s the gumbo. I got a gallon to go, which felt slightly excessive at the time… until it wasn’t. That gumbo made the trip all the way back to DC and somehow tasted just as incredible—maybe even better. It was a full-on hit. Rich, hearty, perfectly balanced—honestly the kind of gumbo you think about days later. But what really makes this place special is the people. Sera and Pops are absolute gems. The kind of folks who make you feel like you’ve been coming there for years, even if it’s your first visit. Warm, genuine, and clearly pouring their heart into everything they do—it shows in every dish and every interaction. This isn’t just a meal—it’s an experience. And it’s one I’ll be talking about (and craving) for a long time.“

“Food so good. Been eating there for years. My family eats there. Very delicious and I definitely recommend. Some of the best chicken and shrimp fried rice. Everything just very good. Guarantee you would go back. Service and timing is great. Always cooked when you order so everything is fresh and hot.

Parking: It’s not a large parking lot but no one is there long so there is enough room for everyone that comes.“

“great food great service even better bread pudding!!!! highly recommend 10/10“

“I can NOT SAY ENOUGH WONDERFUL THINGS about the Mother’s Day buffet. My family enjoyed the phenomenal Easter buffet and looked forward to the Mother’s Day; let me say, we were impressed once again. So many wonderful things I could not sample everything but here are my favorites 1. The eggs Benedict … this delicious golden yolk cascaded down, mingling with the silky thyme hollandaise to infuse into the soft English muffin…. Absolute delish!!! 2. The shrimp and grits …. Perfectly cooked spicy shrimp with Gouda grits was a testimony to why southern Louisiana cuisine reigns supreme …. And the Monica sauce elevates it to elegance while still your tummy is pampered with down home comfort. 3. The fried fish! This is a chef’s secret because it was not traditional fried fish. Whatever the secret, it delivered scrumptiousness in every crispy tender bite! Oh and don’t forget the homemade tartar sauce! 4. …… and the perfectly cooked Prime Rib! with the amazing horseradish sauce to complement … definitely a show stopper 5. The ambiance…. The service as always great …..Which seems to be part of the family atmosphere….. and the soft jazz …..taking it from just dining with family to Mother’s Day memories“

“Love their crawfish good and Clean“

“Thank you, Corinthia, for taking time to educate this Pennsylvania boy on the art of. What a great dinner!“

“Got the Philly, it's delicious. I can't wait to try some of the other items on the menu. Prices are insane, and the portions are huge. Keep it up! Nice folks running this place!“

“If you go, give your tip directly to your server in cash and tell them it's not a tip, but a gift. Koal's pays their employees weak pay and acts like they're doing them a favor. Multiple employees over the years have told me Koal's keeps the tips we pay for the servers to have saying that the employees can have them if they want to make $2 an hour. Love the food there, but I won't support them after finding this out.“

“Always a great experience“

“Ate there today! Food was great service was wonderful and everyone was so friendly.“

“Absolutely one of our very favorite places to go. Not just for the amazing food (really one of only a handful of places that I can actually find something to eat that doesn't set my Crohn's off) but let me just tell you, the staff are some of the kindest and most hardworking that I've seen in a long time. I genuinely feel like when we are dining there that they actually care about what and how we are doing. We went yesterday for a late lunch and hands down one of the best experiences there. We've gone there so much that we have a usual order and the gentleman remembered exactly what we ordered the last time we there (we were honestly a little blown away). We just love this place so much. Highly Highly recommend. Doesn't matter what time or what day, we've always 1000% of the time have always gotten our orders correct, done in a timely fashion, and most importantly ALWAYS with a smile and kind words.“

“Would like to compliment Scott Laliberte for going above and beyond to return a lost item to my friend…he went out of his way several times to locate the item and then shipped it to her without accepting reimbursement…thank you Scott…also thank you for a wonderful night for me and my friends in the private dining room…“

“they have some of the best sausage! the food is great. 10/10 will definitely be back 🥰🥰“

“I used to be a huge fan of Rosie Jo's. But now after eating their Cajun Nachos, I'm a full blown air conditioner! Best nachos I've ever had. Great portion size. Really balanced flavors. I'm very happy with my lunch today ❤“

“My fish was fabulous. However I can't say the same for my husband's oysters. It was chopped up oysters in a breading, sort of like a hushpuppy with bits of oysters mixed in. Definitely not what he was expecting for fried oysters. We will go back to this restaurant, but opt for something other than oysters. He loved the Salisbury steak the previous time we went.“

“I was craving crab claws when we stopped by here for lunch. They were pretty good but not the best I've ever had, they serve them in a plastic bag but they have heated and I feel like it makes the crab claws too damp (when the show should be crispy so you can get the meat out of there easily in my opinion), because I could not get the meat out of them; however the flavor of the claws were good it was like a Cajun flavor, and I did feel like the price was a little much since I didn't get a good full tummy out of it.“

“Chicken and Sausage gumbo is a must try!!! Debarge's is truly Cenal's Hidden Gem. If you are a series Jalapeños Lover as I am, don't drive off without having batteries jalapeños slices. There is just something about them peppers that polish off every meal at Debarge's. While your there take notice of the amazing friendly staff, Eden or Wyatt will truly remind you what good customer service is suppose to be like. 🙌🏼🙌🏼“

“My family and I came through the drive-thru and was greeted with the most delightful, energetic voice!!! A new voice at that!! I was excited to see who this lady was! I pulled up and seen the biggest smile on her face and when opening the window she was on point start to finish! I asked her name and how to spell it because she 100% deserves this review. Mrs. Geanne has the best attitude, she was AMAZING!!! I have never experienced this type of customer service anywhere the way Mrs. Geanne did for us. I think Alexandria should have a Geanne in all food places, she will have you planning the next visit. Not only was her attitude the best, but she also set the time to make sure our order was correct can we have everything needed in our bag. The food was hot and smells so good, my mother had to start eating in the vehicle. Thanks to you Mrs. Geanne we will definitely be back and will let everybody know if they want great service and somewhere to feel welcomed,Go to Captain D's!! Thank you for all you did!!“