Top Five Seafood Restaurants in the Tri-Cities Area

The Tri-Cities area of Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol, Tennessee, is home to plenty of great restaurants, including some incredible seafood options. Whether you’re craving crab or in the mood for shrimp, the next time you’re planning a meal out, make sure you check out one of these top seafood restaurants in the Tri-Cities.

Harbor House Seafood and Steaks

Locally owned and operated in Johnson City, Harbor House Seafood and Steaks offers an impressive variety of domestic seafood options. Open for lunch and dinner, you can start the meal with a bowl of the clam chowder or the shrimp cocktail. For the main meal, the ultimate crab cakes come with your choice of one or two cakes, the stuffed flounder comes packed with delicious pieces of crab meat, and the Harbor House Special includes Alaskan whitefish, oysters, deviled crab, butterfly shrimp, sea scallops, and clam strips.

Riverfront Seafood Company

Located right on the shores of the South Fork Holston River in Kingsport, Riverfront Seafood Restaurant offers great waterfront views to go along with its seafood meals. When you stop by for lunch or dinner, consider the Riverfront Combo Platter, which comes with Alaskan white fish and popcorn shrimp, or the North Atlantic salmon, which is grilled with your choice of seasoning. If you’re interested in dining at home, be sure to check out the fresh seafood market for options you can cook yourself.

Surf N Brew Oyster Bar

With locations in Johnson City and Kingsport, it’s easy to find a Surf N Brew Oyster Bar when you’re looking for a fun place to enjoy seafood. With around 24 craft beers and ciders from local breweries on hand, you’re sure to find an excellent drink to go along with your meal. If you’re not sure what to get, the steam pots are always a popular option. The Duo Brew Bucket includes 12 steamed oysters, a half-pound of shrimp, half-pound of snow crab legs, two pieces of corn, hush puppies, and coleslaw.

Greene’s Fresh Seafood

Head to Greene’s Fresh Seafood in Bristol for a nice selection of seafood options for lunch and dinner. In the afternoon, the blackened tuna sandwich and crab cake sandwich are popular options. If you’re stopping by for dinner and bringing your appetite, the Seaside Sampler Platter comes with fresh whitefish, jumbo shrimp, scallops, oysters, and deviled crab. Don’t forget to finish the meal with a slice of the Key lime pie or New York-style cheesecake.

The Fisherman’s Dock

The Fisherman’s Dock in Kingsport serves up quality seafood in a warm and friendly environment. Stop by for lunch or dinner and you can start with the oyster stew or New England clam chowder. Popular seafood dishes include the broiled sea scallops, flounder fillet with jumbo shrimp, crab cake, and crispy clam strips. Be sure to check out the daily lunch and dinner specials as well.

No matter what type of seafood you’re in the mood for, you’re sure to find it when you dine at one of these top seafood restaurants in the Tri-Cities.

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