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Top TripAdvisor Picks: Best Seafood Platters from Real Reviews

Nothing beats a lavish seafood platter brimming with crispy fried shrimp, tender catfish, soft-shell crabs, hush puppies, okra, French fries, and more. We've curated standout TripAdvisor reviews to guide you to the most delicious spots. Let's dive in!

"Always good"

Steamboat Bills on the Lake - Reviewed by Suzybee51 on June 30, 2016
"We had another family outing and everyone ordered everything different. Seafood platters, boiled crawfish and shrimp dinners. (...) I never mind taking guests because the food and service is always good and the very consistent."

"Tasty Fried Seafood"

Seafood Palace – Reviewed by travelingfifites on August 12, 2016.
"Stopped in for lunch and ordered the small catfish (2 fillets) and shrimp (3) with fried okra ($9.95). The seafood tasted very fresh and was cooked perfectly. (...) I will definitely eat here again the next time I'm traveling through Lake Charles."

"First visit"

Pat’s of Henderson – Reviewed by hotmama36 on June 18, 2016
"What a nice surprise. Had reservations because many of the dishes were fried. The catfish was the most tender and delicious I have ever had. (...) Great food, great price and very attentive wait staff!!! Two thumbs up!"

"Delicious!!!"

Leonard’s Food Quarters - Reviewed by cvetteadk1 on February 28, 2015
"I normally get fish and shrimp, fried. Hubby gets the seafood platter, which comes with a baked potato. The potato is smothered in a crawfish gravy, I have not tried but by the look on hubby's face, it can tell it's good."

"AMAZING!"

Blue Dog Café - Reviewed by Mirandashae85 on July 1, 2016
"The shrimp platter was shared between my husband and I - it came with Shrimp gumbo, salad, shrimp etouffee, fried shrimp, grilled shrimp, stuffed shrimp, shrimp au gratin, corn maque choux, and French fries. Everything was good (...) Everything was seasoned wonderfully. I didn't even have to add salt or pepper."

"Great"

Otis & Henry's Bar & Grill - Reviewed by Betty B Hitchcock on May 10, 2016
"We eat here every time we go to the Isle of Capri casino. The staff makes an effort to remember your name and is very courteous. We love the steaks and the seafood platter. I highly recommend you try them."

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