42 Best Seafood Restaurants near Red Oak

“I was in Dallas on business, staying at the Westin a few blocks away. It was my last night, I was tired, had an early flight in the morning, and just wanted a quick meal to take back to the room. A quick search showed this fried catfish spot nearby… so yeah, say less. I walked in expecting a basic neighborhood carry-out, but instead was greeted with some of the best service I’ve had in a while which was totally unexpected. It wasn’t fancy, but it was clean, comfortable, and had good music playing. It was a good vibe so decided to eat in at the bar. I didn’t catch her name but the bartender was so nice and kindly walked me through the menu. I ordered a glass of wine and the 2-piece fillet basket. Good Lord, that fish was HOT and delicious! And when I say “fillet,” I mean a full piece of fish not broken up little scraps. Two big pieces were definitely more than enough, but it was so good I ate every bite. I’ll definitely be back on my next trip and will be telling my Dallas office this is the spot! Thanks for the great experience and wishing you all the best in your new location!“

“I just returned from New Orleans and had a poboy at the famous Domilise's and I have to say the shrimp poboy I had today from Te'Jun's was just as good and to me maybe better. Such great flavor. I normally get lobster tails here, but think shrimp poboy is new favorite.“

“Stopped by for some lunch here and we were blown away. Friendly and fast service, great quality food for an affordable price. Some of the best carne asada I’ve ever had. We’ll definitely be back for t“

“Hidden Gem!

From the moment Abuelo greeted and seated us, our experience was truly five-star. Authenticity like this is rare—both in the service and the food. The restaurant was spotless, the service was exceptional, and the prices were more than reasonable. Most importantly, the food was absolutely amazing!

I’ve driven past this place for nearly ten years, and I’m so glad I finally stopped in. As someone from Colorado who really appreciates authentic Mexican cuisine, I can honestly say this spot exceeded all expectations.“

“i am a foreigner to this spot and KI had the best service i’ve ever received ! she’s so bright in spirit and attentive to her customers ! i specifically will request her everytime and refuse to it down if she is not here ! Love her to death !she made the experience worth while and the food was amazing too lol“

“Hands down the best Gumbo I’ve ever had! The gentleman that took our order was so sweet!“

“This location is my favorite. I just love everything about FISH CITY Grill. Shout out to Kasey and Mike two great managers who will make sure your experience is everything. Now make sure you try some Gumbo, fried green tomatoes, shrimp or catfish po’boy . Weekly specials are listed on the chalk board. I recently had the crab cake BLT.“

“La Calle Doce is a gem! We went for Friday lunch and loved everything—the cozy, beautifully maintained old house, peaceful vibe, and excellent service. I had the lunch special with fish soup and a ceviche tostada, and my husband had the salmon salad. Both were incredible, and the spicy ranch waters were a fun bonus. Some of the best food I’ve had in Dallas—can’t wait to go back!“

“I enjoy their customer service and their variety of different foods!“

“Delicious 😋 I love Dan's whole catfish...“

“amazing gem with a super friendly staff and exceptional food. Seafood was surprisingly fresh and priced well! great atmosphere inside and out! Stick to the fresh fish, ceviche and salads! we were extremely pleased with the snapper, scallops, Octopus and tuna ceviche (wow). Not salty at all, very clean ingredients“

“My family and I stopped by Royal Fried Seafood and Grill when we were in Cedar Hill for a family reunion. The service was 10/10 and the food was absolutely amazing. My 7 year old son absolutely said this was the best food we had the entire trip, and though we’re foodies, my husband and I agreed! We’re already craving it again now that we’re back in Kansas! If we ever find ourselves back in the area, this WILL be on our list of stops! A true gem!“

“The manager is the great!!!! Love this place!!“

“This place was very nice and clean, the staff was very nice, The food was amazing. Out of most restaurants in this area, I would say this is definitely one of the cleaner ones! I went here with my family for dinner, and I recommend it to other families as well!“

“pull up in get u a basket of your khoice“

“As a Chicago sweetheart, finding good fish in Texas is serious business and JJ Fish & Chicken absolutely delivered. The steaked catfish took me straight back home. Perfectly seasoned, tender, flavorful, and not overcooked like so many places get wrong.

What impressed me most was that authentic Chicago-style fish spot feel & da real mildsauce, the kind of place where the food speaks for itself. If you grew up on Chicago fish joints, you already know the standard is high. This is the first place in Texas that genuinely gave me that same comfort-food experience.

Definitely worth the drive if you’ve been craving real Chicago-style catfish in Texas. I’ll be back.“

“Stopped by The Pelican House for some Louisiana Cajun flavor and it did not disappoint! I ordered the grilled seafood platter,super flavorful and cooked just right. You can really taste the seasoning in every bite. I also tried the peach cobbler, and it was spot on. Perfect balance of breading and peachesn not too heavy, not too sweet. Shoutout to Louis, the owner, for the great conversation and sharing some helpful advice about opening a restaurant. That personal touch made the experience even better. Definitely coming back!“

“First time trying the food, it was amazing. Very well prepared, and I love the fact that it was real catfish. I will certainly order again.“

“My first time going it was so good please go try them out“

“Delicious! I stopped by to pick up some food on my way home and was trying somewhere new. Man! Am I glad I did. As a business owner, service is one the things that helps places stand out for good or bad. And I have to say, the service I received here was one of the best. Highly recommended!“

“The hostess at the door was rude..service was just ok ,but slow...the only saving grace is surprisingly the food was very good..almost turned around and left after the rude lady with an attitude before she sat us..And ordered a couple bottle beers barely drinkable..not where close to cold..“

“Awesome staff & great food!!!“

“This place is a hidden gem! The food and the vibe is absolutely delightful. The prices are good too. If you are anywhere near Desoto, Texas. Check out this place!“

“This food was so good, that I tasted it and closed the box. I was so scared that I would forget people were in there with me. So I waited till I left, and ate it like a wild animal. I got dirty like a 2 year old. Feel asleep and dreamed about this food. All I can say is thanks you and finally“

“Please stop giving this place negative reviews. I read so many negative reviews about this place. The food was hot, fresh, seasoned and cooked to order and on time!!! I am a first generation Texan who grew up on Louisiana fried catfish and this is the closest to Louisiana fried catfish you are going to get in Dallas. I read the menu online before I came in, so please make sure to look at the menu ahead before you arrive. There is no menu displayed on the outside wall, but you may get a peep of the menu from the counter when you order. This is not a specialized order place. It’s simple catfish steaks catfish fillets, pickles peppers and fries. Rules are not overwhelming. This place is rolling if you are picky and nitpick this is not the place for you. Mr. Blue told me what time to be back to pick up my order and as soon as I walked through the door they called my number, I waited 15 minutes. He’s senior in age been running this place for a lifetime you can tell. Be polite know what you want place your order be back on time and you will see this is really great catfish. I asked for no seasoning on my fries and In one of my baskets, I got seasoning no big deal somebody I was with loved this seasoning. Nothing to complain about. Place is cash only and they close at seven. I hope you enjoy just as much as I did. Also there is no TIP JAR if you feel like he doesn’t need your money he’s doesn’t. I drove from Richardson and my food was still hot when we got home. Enjoy!!!“

“Soul Circles Pizza Kitchen this was a great spot in Duncanville. Pizza was amazing, crust was really good.“

“Very good very fast our server Ty was great“

“The Friday Crab Boil Bag.“

“They never disappoint with their fish and they have the best Cole slaw and desserts.“

“The service and food was amazing! Laura, our waitress, helped me with suggestions for dinner and drinks and went up and above. She even brought my daughter some beads not knowing we were here for her birthday shopping. We will definitely be back and sitting in Laura's section again!“

“Tried a new place today!! BBQ WINGS were on point they are amazing if your in Desoto stop by and see them you won't be disappointed🐔“

“This is a beautiful family owned restaurant. The vibes are so soulful and relaxing you’ll for get your at a restaurant and not at home. The FOOD baby !!! I will definitely be back coming from West tx this was the home cooking I missed .GET THE CANDY 🍠 YAMS !!! 10/10“

“The food n service is excellent. It was my first time and the young lady was pleasant with her service . The catfish is my new love here 😍“

“love food here.The chicken wings are always cooked to perfection and the fish is always excellent.“

“My favorite spot in town. Its always clean in there. The food is always hot and fresh. And at a price you can't argue with. I love the different varieties of food you can get like sausage on a stick, fried pickles, gizzards and okra im telling you they have alot to choose from. Keep it up yall are the best chicken spot I know.“

“You can definitely tell that what comes out of that kitchen is a labor of love!!! HUGE pieces of catfish! EVERYTHING WAS HOT AND FRESH!!! Being FROM Louisiana, this is the food that I was raised on! If you are in DFW, and you are looking for some good food, make the drive.....you WON'T regret it!!!“

“The fish was GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD and they cook everything when you order. They're very polite and punctual plus the food was fresh.“

“First time visiting this restaurant. Nice atmosphere. Nice family environment. While we were there we were in the presence of a 56th birthday celebration and a graduation. Nice group. We had the shrimp basket and the 12 piece wing (lemon pepper). Food arrived hot and seasoned perfectly. Family really enjoyed our meal.“

“My 1st lunch here, "spicy fish & shrimp basket" was off the chain, I will be back tomorrow.. & the next day😋“

“My shrimp order was good, but the lady behind had called in an order of tails. When she got there to pick them up she was told they were out of tails. I felt so bad for her because my wife eats them & loves them when they are fried extra crispy. Some one dropped the ball when they took her order#SoSad.“

“great food and service is fast“

“The management team was great working with me and my party. There were 20+ people in our party and the staff did a great job meeting our needs on the day of my gathering in July 2025. The food was delicious, the music and vibe was on point. i visited this spot over a year ago and didn't have a good experience with food or service but my recent visit reflected a totally different experience as mentioned above. I will definitely visit again and hopefully its cooler so that we. an enjoy their patio area.“