Raleigh-Durham/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 01, 2020
4 top spots for seafood in RaleighPhoto: The Cortez/Yelp

Craving seafood?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top seafood sources in Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

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1. The Cortez

photo: ricardo q./yelp

First on the list is The Cortez. Located at 413 Glenwood Ave. in Glenwood South, the cocktail bar, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated seafood spot in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 230 reviews on Yelp.

2. St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar

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Next up is Central's St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar, situated at 223 S. Wilmington St. With 4.5 stars out of 161 reviews on Yelp, the New American and Cajun/Creole spot, offering seafood and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. J. Alexander's Restaurant

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J. Alexander's Restaurant, located at 4600 Crabtree Valley Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the steakhouse and New American spot, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 284 reviews.

4. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Raleigh

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A location of the chain Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Raleigh, a steakhouse and wine bar that offers seafood and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 238 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4325 Glenwood Ave., Suite 5004 to see for yourself.


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