50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Youngsville

“I’m a literal crawfish addict & and let me just say that the customer service and communication was superb at Crawfish Boss. That along with the crawfish being seasoned and juicy is enough to go back. The guy who I assume is one of the managers who helped me was great. Very friendly and honest & the young blonde girl at the window is always very friendly. Will be back!“

“We found this gem while in town for Mardi Gras! The friendly staff smiled and greeted us when we walked in and make our visit pleasant. We ordered po boys, wings, and lo mein. Everything was hot and delicious and the prices were the great! Wish I could leave 20 stars!!“

“The best!!!! Do yourself a favor and try the kung fu tuna stack and brussell sprouts. My parents eat here at least twice a week!!! Owners are great 😊“

“The place Rocks as always!! I can name a few establishments that could use a manager like Matthew! The dude cares and it shows! I hope they take care of him like he takes care of this business because he goes above and beyond!“

“Amazing food and service!“

“Great service, good drinks. Acadiana sampler was great. Boudin quesadilla was super good too. The tuna tacos were very heavily seasoned and not what you expect when you get seared tuna. Didn’t taste like tuna at all. Maybe I am being a tuna snob but it was not edible for me. Everything else was great just don’t get the tuna tacos. Will 100% be coming here again though as they menu had a ton of things that looked great.“

“Our Christmas Eve Dinner was just spectacular! Steaks cooked perfectly, shrimp with Gouda creamy grits, and Chef Holly made a vegetarian option for us and was so nice! Our server Marley was sweet, attentive and never let our drinks get empty! Wonderful service!“

“The best fried fish and crawfish“

“What an amazing place to eat, relax and chill. The food and drinks were amazing. The bartender was sweet and enjoyable. She made our experience great. Didn't catch her name but she had short bangs and wavy hair. Fun time. Can't wait to go back.“

“We have spent our special occasions here for several years. The flavor and quality have diminished in our last three visits. We have taken them off of our go to list.“

“I'm for Pennsylvania and stooped by for dinner on Tuesday night. WOW. what an experience. I had crawfish years ago but not like this... Amazing! I can't wait for my next trip!!! Thank you!!!!“

“Beautiful restaurant , fantastic food, excellent service, delicious Martinis.“

“Hands down the best oysters ever. We drove 5 1/2 hrs just to get the jacked up charbroiled oysters . Definitely worth the drive. Thanks for wowing our mouths ❤️❤️and Allen our waiter rocked. Very friendly and fast service .,,“

“Fantastic first time, great service and good was great also. Easy going atmosphere, no pressure no rush, just simply order and enjoy“

“The service was outstanding! They made my birthday one to remember! - crawfish 🔥 so easy to peel - spiced to perfection - they offer you gloves 🥰 - don't sleep on those sides 😴 they are soooo good! - BYOB saves you money and they hook you up with buckets! - BEST CRAWFISH AROUND ACADIANA HANDS DOWN!“

“First impression was a scrupulously clean environment including the restrooms. The waitress was very friendly and gave us great service. There was a good selection of choices on the menu. I ordered the hamburger and my husband had the soft shell crab poboy. We both had sweet potato fries. The food was hot and delicious. We will be returning.“

“Crawfish an Shrimp on point so good and filling. Service was amazing as well“

“Best anywhere. The owners are so nice. The people that work there are also amazing it’s a family owned business. All crawfish and shrimp are amazing. Everyone needs to go pick up some and try it for yourself. They are also for giving back with every 5 lbs of crawfish you get a punch on the card and after a couple punches you get 5 lbs free. What’s better than that. CRAWFISH FON THIS PLACE IS“

“First time trying and we enjoyed it very much. We had crabs that were full and so flavorful. Headless jumbo shrimp that peeled so easily. Crawfish were small (very early) but mighty delicious, definitely worth it. Even the potatoes and corn were cooked perfectly! We will be back!“

“Had some last night. Crabs were nice and full . They ran out of potatoes so through in some sausage for us and were nice and seasoned . Will definitely be back !“

“Been on a plate lunch tour and heard about ZZ’s from one of the foodies blogs. Went today and had smothered beef steak, corn and white beans. The steak was smothered in tons of onions which I love and you could tell the sides were fresh and cooked down properly. Awesome!!!“

“We've ordered take out several times from here. I don't think I've ever had seafood so fresh! Everything we've ordered seems like fried in fresh grease so food is crispy and tasty. If you're wanting amazing food and friendly service you need to check this place out. I promise you'll be back for more!“

“Loved it!!!! I haven’t had real seafood in a hot minute. I knew it would be good when I pulled up to the building. I smelled the spice as soon as I walked in, I ordered crawfish, snow crab legs and blue crabs. We went with the mild seasoning (I smelled the spice and my baby is NY born soooo…) anyway… the taste was amazing, very flavorful and not too spicy… Spiced enough to have your nose running but not overbearing. It was cooked to order, still hot after 30mins plus and the lady brought the pans to us (which she didn’t have to do, but I thought when she said 20mins that I’d give them 30mins before going in). Great meal!!! Would definitely go again!!! Just in town for the football tournament but I’d take another weekend drive to get some more.“

“Cody’s NEVERRRR disappoints! 🦞🖤 Hands down best crawfish in this area and the most friendly service!!“

“crawfish are huge and they season them just right. spicy or mild. they also have a rewards card. this is our favorite place“

“🤤🤤🤤🤤Best plate lunch I’ve had in a while! Supporting leauxcal small business is a hobby of mine and this one is WELL worth supporting.“

“Hands down best crawfish ever!“

“EVERYTHING... FROM SHRIMP LA LA TO THEIR STEAKS. I brought a client there the other night, he was blown away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Amazing flavor, perfect size, vegetables (may have been old) other than that the crawfish was PERFECT“

“Reddick Stevens has been doing work for Greystone for several years now. Reddick has a trustworthy, courteous and hardworking group of craftsman. They are a full service company and handle everything from interior trim work to concrete repairs. Reddick and his team respond immediately when contacted and pay amazing attention to detail, which is very rare this day and age and certainly something you can't put a price on!“

“Love y’all’s Crawfish“

“Great service and delicious seafood 🦞 🍤“

“First time customer today. Lifetime customer from now on. OUTSTANDING place! Some of the best food I’ve ever had! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!“

“Hands down the best crawfish I’ve ever had. I got the spicy & they were on point! They were huge & not one bad crawfish in my plate. We got shrimp to take home & even they were phenomenal!!“

“We’re from Canada and we’re looking for some good seafood. Our server was Regina and she was the kindest women ever! Taught us how to properly peel a crawfish! 10/10 recommend!!! Food was fantastic, true Louisiana style❤️“

“Great food, great atmosphere, great prices! The best seafood I’ve had in a very long time!“

“Awesome night of food and laughter. Damien was fantastic, thanks again!“

“Amazing food! Try the homemade lemonade !!!!“

“Went today for a late lunch. This was our first visit and definitely not our last. Our server Jessica went above and beyond to make our first experience the best we ever had. Food was amazing! The GM Lupe even came visit with us at our table. Best dining experience we have ever had!“

“My teenager sons like it,I use to go there; here and there when they were small,active,and trying to keep up with their appetite, so it was convenient and they did share a plate then,tenders and fries,or fried rice,it would be alot in one plate,huge tenders,but now their appetite is like grown men and ain't no Shareing anymore lol,I rather eat somewhere else myself when they decide to eat there!“

“Me and my mom stopped there for lunch this afternoon. The food was delicious and our waitress Kinley was outstanding“

“I had a Shredded beef and beans hot plate, phillie cheese steak empanadas, and xxx hot shrimp. All three were amazing. when I ate it I almost cried I was so thankful. It was extremely unexpected after comming in here on a whim when all the Pho shops are closed. Get that Shredded beef and bean hot plate!! I'll est here every time I'm in lafayette for work now.“

“Place is very professional and the workers are very friendly and will take care of your every needs. The food over here is phenomenally delicious and they are very fast with their food and they have very nice customer service skills. I will always pick kings as my go to for lunch. Very nice!!!“

“Charlie’s Seafood – 4.1 / 5 Stars

What Stands Out

Generous, well-seasoned portions – The Large Seafood Plate (two catfish + 10 shrimp with salad, bread & choice of fries or fried rice) comes in around $13 and consistently satisfies .

Signature egg rolls and popcorn shrimp – Egg rolls are frequently praised as “best I’ve had in the area so far” , and popcorn shrimp plates boast a 96% thumbs-up rating .

Speed & friendliness – Customers rave about fast, courteous drive-thru service and a clean, casual dining area .

Wide menu variety – From classic fried fish plates, shrimp burgers, shrimp fried rice, lo mein, to chicken tenders and burgers, they cover both seafood and Asian-inspired comfort .

Where It Can Slip

Spice inconsistency – Some orders, even when marked mild, arrive overly spicy, and seasoning can vary meal to meal .

Quality dips occasionally – A few customers cited dry chicken tenders and soggy fries or stale poboys during off-days .

Not a fine-dining setup – It's primarily take-out with limited dine-in; service can slow during peak times, and mistakes happen—though they’re usually made right .

Best Bets

Large Seafood Plate – For value and flavor.

Egg Rolls – A standout “local favorite.”

Popcorn Shrimp Plate – High thumbs-up rating and dependable crowd-pleaser.

Lo Mein – A tasty detour if you want something beyond fried sea fare.

Final Take

Charlie’s Seafood is a solid go-to for hearty, affordable gulf-style seafood with friendly service and speedy takeout. It shines brightest for value-conscious eaters craving classic fried seafood or even lo mein. Just be aware of slight inconsistencies in spice and quality during busy times.

Rating 4/ 5 — dependable, flavorful, and unbeatable for the price, but occasional seasoning swings and service hiccups prevent a.“

“Went for our lunch today while out in town and was very disappointed. We really wanted some good charbroiled oysters and got garbage instead. Our oysters were served to us luke warm and didn't look or taste "charbroiled" at all. The stuffing that came on top of mine was cold in the middle and the sauce that came with it on the side was cold as well. Ive never in my life been served cold cooked oysters! Absolutely disgusting. Won't be back. Years ago when I came everything was good but now its a big no for me. Disappointed amd dissatisfied after this lunch. O and let me not forget to mention our waitress was very unattentive and never came check on us after we received our food. So that made the experience suck too!“

“Best potato salad ever. Gumbo too.“

“From the moment I stepped inside I was enveloped in an atmosphere of pure elegance. The soft ambient lighting, tasteful décor, and hushed conversations created an intimate yet refined setting, perfect for a memorable evening. The service was impeccable—attentive yet unobtrusive, with every detail meticulously attended to. The staff’s knowledge of the menu and wine pairings was impressive, guiding us through a culinary journey that felt both personalized and indulgent. ❣️“

“We got 5 lbs boiled crawfish and a sack of live crawfish. The boiled crawfish are so good, mixed sizes, so easy to peel, and seasoned perfect!! Very friendly owners, they helped prepare our sack of crawfish to travel!! We will be back, great prices, delicious seafood, and Amazing service!!“

“Just leaving Mandez’s & it definitely did not disappoint. The burgers & service were VERY GOOD!!!! We’ll be back soon!!!“

“When I tell you miss Noel gave me a great experience at your restaurant, I mean it was fast and so professional and she actually held a conversation with me about things that suits my interests. This woman needs a raise ASAP or im not coming back lol.
She gave a me a sample of some crawfish etoufe and I fell in love so I ended up getting the crawfish two-step. It was delicious 😋“