The Best in DFW

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SEAFOOD

Despite the stereotypes, eating in Texas is not just about beef.

Seafood restaurants flourish locally in myriad styles and pricing tiers. Affordable oyster bars typically offer that Gulf Coast specialty as well as fried fish and shellfish, bowl-size shrimp cocktails and, in season, crawfish. At the opposite end of the spectrum, fine-dining seafood destinations distinguish themselves by offering prized and unusual delicacies and preparing them with respectful restraint.

After eating their way through the breadth of options, our critics chose eight restaurants diverse not only in approach but also in age. Three have been in operation since the '70s, and two opened in the last year.

About the Best in DFW series

The Best in DFW series presents critics' picks and asks readers to chime in with their favorites on the blog.

This biweekly feature focuses first on the area's best restaurants in various dining categories.

When you see this symbol on GuideLive.com, you'll know that location is a critics' pick.

Selections are based on recent reviews and dining experiences by Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Bill Addison and other regular reviewers, including Kim Harwell, Michael Hiller, Kim Pierce and Lawson Taitte.

This series will be expanded later to other high-interest areas.

How we choose

Selections are based on recent reviews and dining experiences by Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Bill Addison and other regular reviewers, including Kim Harwell, Michael Hiller, Kim Pierce and Lawson Taitte.

When you see this symbol in on GuideLive.com, you'll know that location is a critics' pick. Critics' picks are presented alphabetically, without ranking. For more details on our price key and star ratings, check GuideLive.com's Restaurant Frequently Asked Questions. To join in and view other dining features, check the Restaurants page at GuideLive.com.