Raleigh-Durham/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 16, 2020
Raleigh's top 3 seafood markets to visit nowPhoto: Transfer Co. Food Hall/Yelp

Wondering where to find the best seafood markets near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top seafood markets in Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for seafood markets.

Looking to check out the latest trending spots? Now's a good time, since consumer spending at food and beverage shops tends to rise in January in the Raleigh area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that also helps small businesses find free advertising online. Total affected businesses at Raleigh-area food and beverage shops last year rose by 28% in January over the month before.

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1. Transfer Co. Food Hall

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First on the list is theĀ Transfer Co. Food Hall. Located at 500 E. Davie St., the food court, seafood market and bar is the highest-rated seafood market in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 85 reviews on Yelp.

2. Saltwater Seafood & Fry Shack

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Next up is theĀ Saltwater Seafood & Fry Shack, situated at 4 Fenton St. With four stars out of 63 reviews on Yelp, the seafood market, which offers seafood and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls, located at 4121 Main at North Hills St., Suite #100, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the seafood market, which offers seafood, soups and more, four stars out of 81 reviews.


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