50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Youngsville

“Got 3 lbs to go in the drive thru last night. They were great. The drive thru wait staff was a little confusing though. They said to get something crawfish to go thru the drive thru I had to order other food as well and go inside. This defeats the purpose of drive thru crawfish window. Went inside and they told me the crawfish had to only be through the drive thru. Ended up having to get something so went with a burger as well, which was very good. But confusing on what drive thru crawfish to go is in south Louisiana. Crawfish were perfectly boiled. May even get them again before the season ends.“

“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!“

“🔥 What an awesome foodie experience! On a tip from John Weatherall and Gerald Gruenig, I made my first stop at Corner Seafood & Wings in Youngsville, LA — and WOW 🤯

I ordered the Asian Cajun wings with shrimp fried rice, and let me tell you… those wings were unreal! 🌶️🔥 Perfectly crispy, packed with bold Cajun flavor, and that spice stayed with me long after I finished — in the best way possible 😋 The shrimp fried rice was spot-on too — loaded, flavorful, and cooked just right.

Couldn’t resist a second plate — grilled shrimp with fried rice — and those shrimp were cooked to absolute perfection 🍤👌

Those wings have officially made it into my Top 3 favorites of all time — sorry to one of my local spots, but they just got bumped! 😂 I’ll definitely be back to work my way through every wing flavor they’ve got!

Don't sleep on this ... Go give it a try!“

“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 😊“

“Amazing food and service!“

“Food was okay, not great and I had the highly recommended tuna tacos. Service was slow, even though they only had about 4 tables occupied. Several employees hanging out at the bar, clearly not worried about customers. Overall if you go for more bar than grill, you'd probably be satisfied.“

“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!“

“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.“

“It was my and my daughters first time eating here. This food was phenomenal and the service even better than that. Miranda was awesome. The seafood gumbo is her grandmothers recipe. . . And grandma knows what she is doing! We will be 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.“

“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 .,,“

“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!!!!“

“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.“

“best crawfish I ever had in my life 10 out of 10!!“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Crabs and shrimp with phenomenal not over spiced just perfect to enjoy. We’ll be back soon.“

“I had some of the best boiled crawfish I’ve had in a very long time today from coastal fire and ice. Seasoned and boiled perfectly. your business is my new favorite spot. Thank you.“

“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!“

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

“Was a great place to eat from. The flavor crawfish was pretty different than most places answered all questions that I asked very friendly people was packed so I think that may be put into effect of the crawfish not being completely clean, but I don’t know because I never cooked crawfish for that much people, always had time to really clean my crawfish until my water clear . I would recommend someone or anyone eating here price is very reasonable. You would love it. Good job !!!!

Ps I did a video but I can’t post it ???? this place was great!!!“

“🤤🤤🤤🤤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.“

“So good great rotisserie chicken, burgers, grits, fries, and shrimp. Every thing is so good!!!“

“Not only the best. boiled crayfish in the world. The atmosphere and people serving you are the best.“

“Hands down best crawfish ever!“

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

“Great service and delicious seafood 🦞 🍤“

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

“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!“

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

“Dungeons crabs were great“

“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!!“

“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!“

“No doubt, these are the best carne asada tacos in town. The meat is grilled perfectly, and the tortillas are soft but sturdy. You can really taste the quality ingredients.“

“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“

“Everything in my plate was 100% delicious 😋 Amazing and friend workers!!! Plate was full!!!“

“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!!!“

“I been using Dwight’s for years on the catering side. My party guest are always pleased, just as much as I am.“

“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. ❣️“

“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!“

“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.“

“Best potato salad ever. Gumbo too.“

“My family and I stopped here for supper and we were very impressed with the food! Being cajun this place was spot on with the atmosphere and food. The service was also 5 stars. Check out their seasoning also! Very good and we will be eating there often!“

“Abby, our waitress was the absolute best!! It was our first trip, definitely won’t be the last. The food was sooo good and kept us full. If you go there you won’t be disappointed. There’s something for everyone, even picky eaters like me. I’d 100 percent ask for Abby, and made our trip, our meal, and my birthday!! Thanks again Abby for constantly checking on us throughout the meal even though you had many other tables, you made us feel like your only customers!“