During the hot, humid months of summer, does anything taste quite so good as a light seafood meal? Whether your style is a lobster roll or deep-fried breaded shrimp, we’ve got some superb options right here in Missouri.
- Peacemaker Crab & Lobster Co. - St. Louis
The Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co./Facebook With James Beard award-nominee Kevin Nashan at the helm, it’s no wonder this is some of the best seafood in the state.
The Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co./Facebook The East Coast-themed eatery offers crab rolls, oysters, shrimp and more. Don’t miss its signature dish, the lobster roll. Address: 1831 Sidney St, St. Louis, MO 63104
- Pierpont’s at Union Station – Kansas City
Pierponts At Union Station/Facebook This upscale seafood establishment offers a posh setting and the freshest seafood around.
Pierponts At Union Station/Facebook Show up early for your reservation to enjoy a drink at the iconic 30-foot tall mahogany bar. Address: Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
- Saffron Bistro – Cape Girardeau
Saffron Bistro/Facebook Specializing in Pan-Asian cuisine, this gem offers everything from crispy fried calamari and spicy Thai-style shrimp to sushi and green curry poached salmon.
Saffron Bistro/Facebook There are plenty of non-seafood items on the menu, too, so feel free to bring along the seafood-averse! Address: 1610 N Kingshighway St #101, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- Crabby’s Seafood Bar & Grill – Joplin
Charlie G/Yelp This seafood bar and grill offers an enticing mixture of American classics, like Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip and Seafood Chowder, and more exotic fare, such as Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and Spicy Thai Shrimp.
Crabby’s Seafood Bar & Grill/Facebook Can you say yum? Address: 815 W 7th St., Joplin, MO 64801
- Lu Lu Seafood and Dim Sum – St. Louis
Alan L/Yelp Any time is a good time to go to Lu Lu for Chinese seafood. Don’t miss the expertly prepared dim sum - you’ll want to try multiple varieties!
Bakchun K/Yelp The dumplings are served from metal carts that make their rounds around the restaurant. They’ve also got a food truck so you can catch their food on the go! Address: 8224 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132
- White River Fish House - Branson
Irene L/Yelp This is not only one of the best seafood restaurants in Branson, but supposedly one of the best overall.
Missy/Flickr Owned by Bass Pro Shops, here you’ll find everything from Smoked Wahoo Dip and New England Clam Chowder to Maple Glazed Salmon and Coconut Shrimp. Address: Branson Landing, 5 Bass Pro Drive, Branson, MO 65616
- Jazz Kitchen – Columbia
Paul Y/Yelp Jazz Kitchen offers seafood with a serious Cajun/Creole kick.
Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen/Facebook Enjoy live music in a casual, fun setting while you nosh on Gulf oysters, boiled crawdads and more. Address: 217 N Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203
- Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar – Kansas City
Jax Fish House Kansas City/Facebook This upscale spot serves up fresh, delicious seafood. Try the Mornay Baked or Buffalo Fried Oyster, followed by the Blue Crab Cocktail and Pan Seared Scallops.
Jax Fish House Kansas City/Facebook It’s hard to choose when there are so many great options! Bonus: it’s committed to serving sustainable seafood. Address: 4814 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
- Ocean Zen – Springfield
Ocean Zen/Facebook When the craving for sushi hits, head to Ocean Zen in Springfield.
Ocean Zen/Facebook Besides an extensive selection of rolls, diners can also partake in lemon butter garlic seafood, seafood paella and roasted Chilean sea bass. Address: 4117 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
- Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill – Kirksville
Colton’s Steak House & Grill/Facebook Although Colton’s is primarily a steakhouse, it also offers some killer seafood, such as Mesquite Grilled Salmon, Pan Seared Tilapia and Grilled Shrimp.
Colton’s Steak House & Grill/Facebook Is your stomach rumbling yet? Address: 1116 Country Club Dr, Kirksville, MO 63501
- Broadway Oyster Bar – St. Louis
Broadway Oyster Bar/Facebook Broadway Oyster Bar is a downtown institution, and for good reason: great Cajun seafood and oysters, jamming live music and a fun atmosphere combine to make this one dining experience you won’t forget.
Broadway Oyster Bar/Facebook Check the restaurant’s website for a schedule of live music! Address: 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
- Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood – St. Joseph
Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood & Steaks/Facebook Its location in a converted warehouse is just one thing that makes this St. Joseph eatery unique.
Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood & Steaks/Facebook Here you’ll find a wide range of Cajun seafood specialties, including crawfish bisque and gumbo. Address: 224 N 4th St, St Joseph, MO 64501
- Baxter’s Lakeside Grille – Lake Ozark
Baxter’s Lakeside Grille/Facebook Enjoy fresh, delicious seafood while gazing at one of the best lakeside views around.
Baxter’s Lakeside Grille/Facebook This is one of the best options for upscale waterfront dining on the lake. Address: 2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049
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The Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co./Facebook
With James Beard award-nominee Kevin Nashan at the helm, it’s no wonder this is some of the best seafood in the state.
The East Coast-themed eatery offers crab rolls, oysters, shrimp and more. Don’t miss its signature dish, the lobster roll. Address: 1831 Sidney St, St. Louis, MO 63104
Pierponts At Union Station/Facebook
This upscale seafood establishment offers a posh setting and the freshest seafood around.
Show up early for your reservation to enjoy a drink at the iconic 30-foot tall mahogany bar. Address: Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Saffron Bistro/Facebook
Specializing in Pan-Asian cuisine, this gem offers everything from crispy fried calamari and spicy Thai-style shrimp to sushi and green curry poached salmon.
There are plenty of non-seafood items on the menu, too, so feel free to bring along the seafood-averse! Address: 1610 N Kingshighway St #101, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Charlie G/Yelp
This seafood bar and grill offers an enticing mixture of American classics, like Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip and Seafood Chowder, and more exotic fare, such as Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and Spicy Thai Shrimp.
Crabby’s Seafood Bar & Grill/Facebook
Can you say yum? Address: 815 W 7th St., Joplin, MO 64801
Alan L/Yelp
Any time is a good time to go to Lu Lu for Chinese seafood. Don’t miss the expertly prepared dim sum - you’ll want to try multiple varieties!
Bakchun K/Yelp
The dumplings are served from metal carts that make their rounds around the restaurant. They’ve also got a food truck so you can catch their food on the go! Address: 8224 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132
Irene L/Yelp
This is not only one of the best seafood restaurants in Branson, but supposedly one of the best overall.
Missy/Flickr
Owned by Bass Pro Shops, here you’ll find everything from Smoked Wahoo Dip and New England Clam Chowder to Maple Glazed Salmon and Coconut Shrimp. Address: Branson Landing, 5 Bass Pro Drive, Branson, MO 65616
Paul Y/Yelp
Jazz Kitchen offers seafood with a serious Cajun/Creole kick.
Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen/Facebook
Enjoy live music in a casual, fun setting while you nosh on Gulf oysters, boiled crawdads and more. Address: 217 N Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203
Jax Fish House Kansas City/Facebook
This upscale spot serves up fresh, delicious seafood. Try the Mornay Baked or Buffalo Fried Oyster, followed by the Blue Crab Cocktail and Pan Seared Scallops.
It’s hard to choose when there are so many great options! Bonus: it’s committed to serving sustainable seafood. Address: 4814 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
Ocean Zen/Facebook
When the craving for sushi hits, head to Ocean Zen in Springfield.
Besides an extensive selection of rolls, diners can also partake in lemon butter garlic seafood, seafood paella and roasted Chilean sea bass. Address: 4117 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Colton’s Steak House & Grill/Facebook
Although Colton’s is primarily a steakhouse, it also offers some killer seafood, such as Mesquite Grilled Salmon, Pan Seared Tilapia and Grilled Shrimp.
Colton’s Steak House & Grill/Facebook
Is your stomach rumbling yet? Address: 1116 Country Club Dr, Kirksville, MO 63501
Broadway Oyster Bar/Facebook
Broadway Oyster Bar is a downtown institution, and for good reason: great Cajun seafood and oysters, jamming live music and a fun atmosphere combine to make this one dining experience you won’t forget.
Check the restaurant’s website for a schedule of live music! Address: 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood & Steaks/Facebook
Its location in a converted warehouse is just one thing that makes this St. Joseph eatery unique.
Here you’ll find a wide range of Cajun seafood specialties, including crawfish bisque and gumbo. Address: 224 N 4th St, St Joseph, MO 64501
Baxter’s Lakeside Grille/Facebook
Enjoy fresh, delicious seafood while gazing at one of the best lakeside views around.
This is one of the best options for upscale waterfront dining on the lake. Address: 2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049
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