Restaurants selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised
The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) is taking aggressive action to address the deceptive marketing of farm-raised imported shrimp as U.S. wild-caught shrimp, funding cutting-edge genetic testing of shrimp served at a random selection of restaurants across the Gulf Coast and South Atlantic through SeaD Consulting. The results reveal a pervasive problem of false advertising, seafood substitution, and economic fraud, further underscoring the need for stronger laws at both the state and federal levels to prevent consumer deception.
We celebrate these restaurants found to be serving U.S. wild-caught shrimp!
SeaD Consulting’s reports use a representative sampling of restaurants. Therefore, the following should not be considered a comprehensive list of all area restaurants serving U.S. wild-caught shrimp.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
SeaD Consulting found 25 of 44 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as implied:
1. Acme Oyster House, 216 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
2. Baumhower’ Victory Grille, 2601 S McKenzie St Suite 308, Foley, AL 36535
3. Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails, 1154 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
4. Blalock Seafood & Specialty Market, 1911 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL
36542
5. Bubba’s Seafood House, 24621 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
6. Cotton’s Restaurant, 26009 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
7. Coastal Orange Beach, 25722 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
8. De Soto’s Seafood Kitchen, 138 W 1st Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
9. Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar, 26029 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL
36561
10. Duck’s Diner, 4560 Easy St, Orange Beach, AL 36561
11. Fish River Grill, 608 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535
12. Flying Harpoon, 112 Windmill Ridge Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
13. Foley Fish Company, 321 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36530
14. Fresh Seafood Market, 921 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
15. Gelato Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, 202 E Michigan Ave A, Foley, AL 36535
16. Gulf Bowl & Captain’s Choice, 2881 S Juniper St, Foley, AL 36535
17. Gulf Shores Seafood, 921 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
18. King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant, 1137 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL
36542
19. Lartigue’s Fresh & Steamed Seafood, 23043 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange
Beach, AL 36561
20. Local and Company Food+Drink, 812 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535
21. LuLu’s Gulf Shores, 200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
22. Moe’s Original BBQ, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL 36535
23. Picnic Beach Bar & Grill, 128 E 1st Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
24. Rouses Market, 1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
25. S & S Seafood Market, 1154 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida
SeaD Consulting found 2 of 44 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as implied:
- Salt Shack on the Bay – 5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
- Stillwaters Tavern – 224 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL
Savannah, Georgia
SeaD Consulting found 10 of 44 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised:
- Belford’s Seafood and Steaks, 315 West St. Julian Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Boar’s Head Grill & Tavern, 1 North Lincoln Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Coastal 15, 102 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
- Fiddler’s Crab House & Oyster Bar, 131 West River Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Love’s Seafood & Steak, 6817 Chief O.F. Love Road, Savannah, GA 31419
- The Olde Pink House, 23 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Pier 16, 1601 Inlet Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328
- Rhett, 412 Williamson Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Sea Wolf, 106 S Campbell Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328
- Wood’s Seafood, 711 GA-30, Port Wentworth, GA 31407
Alexandria, Louisiana
SeaD Consulting found 11 of 24 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised:
- Brocato’s Breakfast – 5515 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303
- Bucket’s Crawfish & Seafood – 111 Maryhill Road, Pineville, LA 71360
- Crawfish Port, Inc. – 4731 Lee St, Alexandria, LA 71302
- Crazy Cajun Pineville – 6300 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360
- Deborge’s Crawfish – 1807 Andrew Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
- Koal’s Bar-B-Que – 5803 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303
- Pit Grill Diner – 2360 N MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
- Red River Seafood & Sushi – 110 Versailles Blvd Suite F, Alexandria, LA 71303
- Rosie Jo’s – 3140 S MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301
- Rotolo’s Craft & Crust – 112 Versailles Blvd Suite A, Alexandria, LA 71303
- Swamp Daddy’s Crawfish – 55 MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
SeaD Consulting found 17 of 24 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised:
- Bistro Byronz-William Grove – 8200 Village Plaza Ct, Baton Rouge, LA
- Cork’s Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp – 5131 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA
- Crawford’s – 1980 Staring Ln, Baton Rouge, LA
- Dempsey’s – 13580 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
- Geaux Fish Market – 9958 Burbank Dr, Baton Rouge, LA
- Jubans Restaurant & Bar – 3739 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
- Mike Anderson’s Restaurant – 1031 W Lee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA
- Off the Hook – 5211 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
- Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant – 3225 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
- Phil’s Oyster Bar – 4335 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
- Po Boy Express– 4320 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Rice and Roux – 3617 Perkins Rd. #1E, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Roux 61 – 8322 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
- Sammy’s Grill – 8635 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
- Stabs Prime – 7666 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA
- The Chimes – 10870 Coursey Blvd. #4019, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Willie’s 17 – 11260 Coursey Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA
Lafayette, Louisiana
SeaD Consulting found 16 of 24 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised:
1. Bon Temps Grill – 1211 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
2. Chris’ Po-Boys – 1930 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
3. Don’s Seafood – 4309 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
4. Dwight’s Restaurant – 4800 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
5. Fat Pat’s – 626 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
6. Fezzo’s Seafood, Steakhouse & Oyster Bar – 6701 Ambassador Caffery Broussard, LA 70518
7. Half Shell Oyster House – 109 Old Camp Rd Suite 114, Lafayette, LA 70508
8. Louisiana Po’Boys – 5445 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
9. Mandez’s Seafood Bar & Grill – 110 Doucet Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
10. Olde Tyme Grocery – 218 W St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506
11. Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn – 240 Tubing Rd, Broussard, LA 70518
12. Prejean’s – 3480 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70507
13. Royal Seafood Mart – 137 Albertson Pkwy, Broussard, LA 70518
14. Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant – 900 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
15. Ton’s Drive-In: 101 W Main St, Broussard, LA 70518
16. Young’s Sports Grill: 305 E Main St, Broussard, LA 70518
Lake Charles, Louisiana
SeaD Consulting found 19 of 24 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised:
- JT’s Seafood – 2908 Lake St
- Mazen’s – 217 W College St
- Salt Revival Oyster Co – 3420 Ryan St
- Darrell’s – 119 W College St
- Golden Hooks Seafood & Chicken – 3505 Ryan St
- The Cajun Wharf – 3500 Ryan St
- Steamboat Bill’s – 1004 N Lakeshore Dr
- ESPN BET Sportsbook – 777 Ave L’Auberge
- Tad’s Louisiana Cooking – 3624 Ryan St
- Pujo Street Café – 901 Ryan St
- Nina-P’s Café – 1600 W McNeese St
- Southern Spice Restaurant & Grill – 3901 Ryan St
- Mr. Bill’s Seafood Express – 500 E McNeese St
- Buffi’s Peaux Boys – 345 Broad St
- Crying Eagle Brewery – 1165 E McNeese St
- Luna Bar & Grill – 719 Ryan St
- MacFarlane’s Celtic Pub – 417 Ann St
- Landry’s Seafood House–2550 Golden Nugget Blvd
- Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse – 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd
New Orleans, Louisiana
SeaD Consulting found 21 of 24 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised:
- Acme Oyster House – 724 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar – 7900 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124
- Boil Seafood House – 3340 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
- Bourbon House - 144 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Café Beignet – 600 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar – 509 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Deanie’s Seafood – 841 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70112
- Estrella Steak and Lobster House – 237 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar – 7400 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124
- High Hat Café – 4500 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115
- Katie’s Restaurant & Bar – 3701 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Lakeview Harbor – 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
- Luke – 333 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Melba’s PoBoys – 1525 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
- Mr. Ed’s PoBoy Shop – 620 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- New Orleans Hamburgers & Seafood Co – 817 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005
- Parkway Bakery & Tavern – 538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Pat O’Brien’s – 718 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116
- Pigeon & Whale – 4525 Freret St Ste 107, New Orleans, LA 70115
- Porgy’s Seafood Market – 236 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
- The Original Cajun Seafood - 1479 N. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116
Shreveport, Louisiana
SeaD Consulting found 10 of 24 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised:
- Chuck Wagon Crawfish, 1209 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
- Copeland’s of New Orleans, 1665 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
- The Crabby Crawfish, 8680 Youree Dr., Shreveport, LA 71115
- Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City, LA 71111
- Flying Burger and Seafood, 3127 Airline Dr., Bossier City, LA 71109
- The Noble Savage, 417 Texas St. Shreveport, LA 71106
- Oyster Bar & Grille, 855 Pierremont Rd., Suite 157, Shreveport, LA 71106
Biloxi, Mississippi
SeaD Consulting found 8 of 44 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised:
- Anthony’s Under the Oaks – 1217 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs, MS
- Bayview Café – 850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, MS
- Da Best Wings – 157 Hardy Court Shopping Ctr., Gulfport, MS
- Parrain’s Jambalaya Kitchen – 179 Reynoir St, Biloxi, MS
- Patio 44 – 124 Main St, Biloxi, MS
- Port City Café – 2561 Pass Rd Ste A, Biloxi, MS
- Rouse’s Market 88 – 2384 Pass Rd, Biloxi, MS
- Phoenicia Gourmet Restaurant – 1223 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS
Wilimington and Surrounding Areas, North Carolina
SeaD Consulting found 10 of 44 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised:
- Princess Seafood Meat Market & Kitchen, 3016 Princess Pl Dr; Wilmington, NC 28405
- Cape Fear Seafood Company, 143 Poole Rd; Belville, NC 28451
- Seaview Crab Company, 1515 Marstellar St; Wilmington, NC 28401
- Shuckin’ Shack, 127 N Front St; Wilmington, NC 28401
- Coquina Fishbar, 890 Town Center Dr; Wilmington, NC 28405
- King Neptune, 11 N Lumina Ave; Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
- Flying Oyster Machine & Bar, 530 Causeway Dr T-1; Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
- Carolina BBQ & Seafood, 1602 College Rd; Wilmington, NC 28403
- Boathouse Calabash Seafood, 6328 Oleander Dr; Wilmington, NC 28403
- Riverview Restaurant, 121 Riverfront Rd; Fort Fisher Blvd S; Kure Beach, NC 28449
Charleston, South Carolina
SeaD Consulting found 4 of 44 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised:
- Coosaw Crab Creek Shack – 8486 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29420
- Grace & Grit – 320 Wingo Way, Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
- Rappahannock Oyster Bar – 701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403
- Acme Lowcountry Kitchen – 31 J C Long Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Galveston and Kemah, Texas
SeaD Consulting found 18 of 44 sampled restaurants to be selling U.S. wild-caught shrimp as advertised:
- Benno’s Cajun Seafood – 1212 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
- Black Pearl Oyster Bar – 327 23rd St, Galveston, TX
- BLVD Seafood – 2804 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX
- Coopers Landing – 11150 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd, Galveston, TX
- Fish Company Taco – 1914 23rd St, Galveston, TX
- Gaido’s – 3828 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
- Katie’s Seafood House – 1902 Wharf Rd, Galveston, TX
- Kritikos Grill – 4908 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
- Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar – 2107 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX
- Mario’s Seawall Italian – 628 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
- Miller’s Seawall Grill – 1824 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
- Outriggers Bar and Grill – 75 Oak St Freeport, TX
- Nick’s Kitchen & Beach Bar – 3802 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
- Sunflower Bakery & Café – 512 14th St, Galveston, TX
- Shrimp N’ Stuff – 3901 Avenue O, Galveston, TX
- The Gumbo Diner – 3602 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
- The Spot – 3204 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
- Yaga’s Café – 2314 The Strand, Galveston, TX
Other Sources for U.S. Wild-Caught Shrimp
Where else can you source U.S. wild-caught shrimp? Check out these resources: