Order the best Seafood near Highland Park, MI

Best Seafood Restaurants Nearby in Highland Park

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

4.3
(5k+)
• Seafood Restaurant • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 12.0 mi • 57 min
Farther away (+$1.49 fee)
"O: THE KING BOIL Three pieces of king crab: (2 claws, 1 reg.), 1 lobster tail precut, and shrimp! When I requested shrimp with heads (over the phone prior to ordering), they happily obliged! Plenty of potato and corn, too. Finally, the tolerance for "spicy" is for those who can handle between a tobasco hot sauce to milder jalapeño spice levels; I recommend the special Hook and Real as a spicy sauce to start, yum!"
"This was by far one of the worst seafood boils I've had from hook and reel! The crab cluster was so small and was overcooked I barely got any meat out of it. The corn was very undercooked I couldn't even eat it. The seasoning and potatoes and eggs were good but everything else was not. I was very bummed because it was not worth $40 "
Mini Boil
Half pound of seafood to get your feet wet includes corn (30) and 2 potatoes (232). don't forget to pick your sauce, spiciness and add on the extras
$24.51
Small Catch
Three pieces.
$47
Large Catch
A delicious, seafood lover’s delight our shrimp basket features plump, juicy shrimp, fried to crispy perfection. accompanied by crispy fries and a side of tartar sauce, this dish offers a satisfying combination of flavors and textures. perfect for a casual meal or a seafood feast
$62.76
Snow Much Crab - LTO
A delicious seafood treat with a rich, savory twist our crabmeat roll features tender, sweet crabmeat, delicately seasoned, and served on a soft, toasted roll. topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and a light dressing, this roll offers a perfect balance of creamy crab and fresh, crisp vegetables. a flavorful and satisfying choice for crab lovers
$36.56
Red Lobster

Red Lobster

4.2
(7k+)
• Seafood • Family Meals
$0 delivery fee • 6.8 mi • 61 min
"A true 5-star meal!!! Lots of coconut shrimp, rice, and cole slaw. I love their pina colada sauce, but never enough for all the shrimp. Since I couldn't leave a message with my order, I called and asked for 2 extra sauces which they included. My order arrived quickly and hot."
"This was definitely not worth the money. Lobster was very good, shrimp had tails, two of mussels were not open, scallops very tiny and tasteless. Pasta was just average. Very disappointed as was to be a special treat. Think i would learn, this place is just not what it used to be, so sad. "
Snow Crab Legs (1/2 pound)
Served with lemon and melted butter. 380 Cal
$18.14
Half Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits®
All entrées come with two warm, house-made Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Not enough? Order extra here. 970 Cal
$5.52
Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo
Spicy chicken in our house-made creamy garlic Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini. 1190 Cal
$24
Create Your Own Ultimate Feast®
Choose 2 Premium and 2 Classic selections. Served with your choice of two sides. 960 Cal - 2100 Cal
$56.22
A1 fresh fish and chicken

A1 fresh fish and chicken

4.5
(300+)
• Chicken • Fish
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 33 min
"I found a new fish and chicken spot.I got the fried salmon and shrimp,nd it was really good not a lot of breading on the shrimp and the salmon fried moist and delicious.Bon appetit!!!"
" 22) 2 Pcs Fish Pcs Wing Dings 5 Large Shrimp did not disappoint! The catfish was so good! Evrything had the perfect crisp and flavor! Im mad I haven't tried this long ago! Will defintely return! I smashed the shrimp before the pic lol"
Jumbo Shrimp
Add Fries & Drink for an additional charge.
$15.18
Catfish
5 pcs with bread , hot sauce n tarter on the side
$19.54
French Fries
Crispy, golden seasoned French fries available in small or large portions.
$4.73
Whole Wings
Perfectly deep fried wings. Taste so good keeps you coming back for more . Try with lemon pepper or regular. Flavored sauce extra (Honey BBQ, , Honey Garlic , Garlic Parm or Buffalo)
$20.57
Phorks Grill

Phorks Grill

4.4
(80+)
• Seafood • Crab
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 53 min
"The Steak Fries were incredible, fresh, hot, crispy, and slightly seasoned, bonus they put a ton of ketchup in the bag. The grilled Caesar Chicken Wrap was also just as tasty, perfect amount of filling and grilled,was a tasty treat. The wraps come with fries so dint order on the side unless you enjoy extra. The seasoned egg was different, was good just not what I expected, it was a cold egg with melted butter and I think dried parsley. Everything was good, for my first time trying this restaurant and I would recommend them. "
"the fried shrimp are just ok. the shrimp are large but the batter wasn't crisp and lacked seasoning. the pasta was a large serving but it was Super salty. if it wasn't $75 I would have thrown it away. I rinsed the seasoning off the seafood and added milk to make it edible. I wouldn't recommend. I didn't spend over $120 to recook my food."
Caesar Chicken Wrap
Deep fried or grilled juicy chicken breast with lettuce Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese with steak fries.
$16.39
Seafood Loaded Potatoes
Red skins seared in garlic butter to a golden brown topped with mozzarella cheese, shrimp, lobster, fresh snow crab, broccoli, house cheese sauce, sour cream, green onion and four tiger shrimp, and a half of lobster tail. on top
$31.77
Seafood Quesadilla
A jumbo size tortilla stuffed with peppers onions house sauce lobster, crab, shrimp cheese toasted on a think spread of garlic butter served with a side of pico de gallo ,sour cream and mild salsa
$24.94
8 Piece Wing Dings & Fries
8 coney island wing dings served golden hot steak fries, coleslaw, and buttered roll **please specify a sauce and if want wings tossed in the sauce or on the side ** garlic parm buffalo hot honey sweet chili
$15.82
Yoshi Hibachi Grille

Yoshi Hibachi Grille

4.2
(8k+)
• Japanese • Hibachi
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 37 min
"The chicken and garlic butter is really good, but the amount of sauce for the ratio of chicken is off. Even with ordering an extra sauce (which is overpriced), it's still not enough for the portion of food. They need to consider making the sauce containers bigger. The spicy teriyaki and Asian Hennessy sauce mixed together is wonderful. "
"This is a joke. Looks like they used canned mushrooms and they only gave me four broccoli florets in a full meal. The chicken fried rice is okay, but could have had more vegetables."
Hibachi Chicken Mini
Tender chicken pieces served with your choice of white rice, veggie fried rice, chicken fried rice, shrimp fried rice, no rice, or yakisoba noodles. Includes broccoli and mushrooms.
$18.82
Hibachi Chicken Full
Tender chicken pieces served with your choice of white rice, veggie fried rice, chicken fried rice, shrimp fried rice, or yakisoba noodles, accompanied by broccoli and sautéed onions.
$25.56
Chicken Fried Rice
Poultry.
$8.82
Hibachi Steak Mini
2 rolls in 1 order
$25.3
The Red Sea Restaurant

The Red Sea Restaurant

4.1
(300+)
• Seafood boil • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 46 min
$5 off on $19+
"1/2 pound hits the spot everytime for me. I love how thick the sauce is and the flavor is everything "
"I love they add the so everything isn't so messy. They included silverware and gloves as well. I order the hottest version and I love spicy food but this ... way too hot. Hot to the point you can barely taste the food. But it was still good. The crabs were my favorite they are big and flavorful and tasted so fresh . I was so stuffed and didn't finish the whole thing. Will definitely be ordering again but mild spice."
Snow Crab Legs
THIS IS OUR ONE PERSON MEAL DEAL YOU GET( ONE SIDE OF RICE AND 1 POUND OF SHRIMP & CORN & POTATOES )ALL IN ONE PAGE READY FOR YOU .
$31.18
Snow Crab, Headless Shrimp
THIS IS OUR SPEACIAL 3 in 1 BOILING BAG DEAL YOU GET ( 1 LOBSTER TAIL & 2 snow crab CLUSTERS & 15 PC SHRIMP ) PLUS 2 CORN AND 2 POTATOES 2Eggs ALL IN ONE BAG READY FOR YOU .
$39.54
Shrimp meal deal
French cut with Cajun seasoning
$31.62
Rice
1 lb of king crab legs with a sauce choice of yours
$6
The new Conant street grill

The new Conant street grill

4.3
(1k+)
• Sandwich • Salmon
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 49 min
"First time ordering and I was not disappointed at all. The smothered steak was delicious. The steak was not overcooked it was easy to chew, the gravy was seasoned and it went well the mash potatoes. The chicken pastas omg. I ordered Cajun so it came with those Cajun spices. Well seasoned nice and creamy. The portion size is fitting, two ppl can eat from it and be full. The chicken was cooked fine not over cooked. The pasta was not overcooked as well. I love a place that seasons their food and this place did just that. The corned beef quesadilla wow what a treat. That is a great idea so shout out to whoever thought of. Corned beef was not dry. Again the portions sizes are huge. The corned beef was slightly salty to me but that just my taste buds. Nice and cheesy the bread was very soft the only thing I would say it needs is maybe some kind of sauce on the side to maybe dip it in but nevertheless it was good. I enjoyed the flavors of each dish they did a good job. Go head Conant Street grill y'all did yo thang 100!!"
"I ordered the Shrimp Pasta and it did not disappoint! Look at this photo, it was a good as it looks! Good amount of shrimp and perfect amount of sauce, not too saucy and not dry. Packed with flavor these chefs know how to cook. My 3rd time ordering from this place, a bit pricey but the portion sizes and quality of food makes it worth it. Fresh ingredients!A++"
Salmon Filet
Side of grilled steak bites with peppers topped with our delicious zip sauce.
$28.23
Lamb Chops
Our Chicken Pasta Is Made With Rigatoni Noodles Creamy Pasta Sauce topped with Shredded American Cheese, Parmesan and Grilled Peppers. You May Add additional Meat for an Upcharge.
$29.65
Chicken Pasta
Corned beef on a grilled onion roll with Swiss and American cheese, served with seasoned fries. Breads May be substituted with additional charges.
$25
Sunrise fish and chicken

Sunrise fish and chicken

3.5
(400+)
• Chicken Tenders • Shrimp
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 34 min
20% off, up to $10
"quite literally the BEST Seafood Boil i have ever had corn was juicy and flavorful the portion size was well worth the money the shrimp was great! the blue Medium Kool-Aid was so good!!! 10/10 recommend will definitely be ordering again"
"Catfish and chicken was outstanding. Fries were good, but ice cold. I ordered pound cake, but got carrot cake. I was not disappointed. It was excellent! Although I didn't get a notification or option on the substitution, I would order from here again. It's a good value for the money."
3 Whole Wings & 3pc Fish
Savor three crispy whole wings paired with three pieces of golden fish, served alongside a generous portion of fries.
$14.07
Large Kool-Aid
Bright, fruity beverage available in various flavors including red, purple, yellow, and brown.
$4.38
Create Your Own Boil
A mix of shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs served with corn on the cob and red potatoes.
$38.29
Large Spaghetti
A large -size spaghetti meal features a generous portion of cooked spaghetti noodles, bathed in a rich and flavorful sauce. the sauce can include ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, onions, herbs, and perhaps ground meat for added protein. this hearty dish is perfect for sharing, bringing loved ones together around a delicious and satisfying dining experience.
$8.68
Pier 39

Pier 39

3.5
(10+)
• American • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 34 min
"FISH WAS OUTSTANDING!!! HOT, SEASONED & CRISPY FRIED TO PERFECTION!!!😋 THIS IS MY 1ST REVIEW EVER, ANYWHERE!!! ITS. THAT. GOOD.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟"
"Absolutely awful. Tiny greasy cid portions. Expensive third of corn cob. Very very bad."
Shrimp Boat Basket
Crispy jumbo shrimp working hard with a sidepiece to keep you satisfied. But extra sides are waiting to join in. Can you take it to the next level?
$33.46
Pier 39 Legendary Fish®
Our golden-crisp fish fillets with Corktown Golden Potatoes, fresh lemon wedge, tartar sauce, and rustic wheat bread.
$30.89
Harbortown Chicken Wings
Tender chicken always juicy, but sometimes, another chick catches your eye. Plus your sidepiece—What’s it gonna be?
$25.99
Chicken Fried Lobster Tail
One fried tail or two? Crispy, golden, and oh-so-irresistible. Go ahead, double up and treat yourself to the full experience—you know you want to.
$70.91
Gratiot Fish and Seafood

Gratiot Fish and Seafood

4.1
(2k+)
• Chicken • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 37 min
"Try the combination first and what a bargain. The fish (whiting fried hard)was wonderful. Shrimp l ate a like pop corn even though they are a good size . OK the Chicken wings were terrifically wonderful. Just fantastic. I am so have a new favorite restaurant. Please do yourself a favor and try it for yourself v😋"
"I was delighted with my order and although I gave 4 out of 5 🌟. That was due to NOT having the cocktail sauce I requested for my Fish, Chicken & Shrimp (Combo-1) ALTHOUGH IT IS DELICIOUS as well as T Clams were delicious. "
Catfish
Two pieces fish (whiting, catfish, perch, tilapia, bass, swai), three whole wings, five large shri12.99mp with fries.
$16.64
Fish, Chicken & Shrimp (Combo-1)
Three pieces fish (tilapia, catfish, whiting, perch, bass, swai),ten large shrimp with fries.
$17.63
Okra
Three pieces fish (tilapia, catfish, whiting, perch, bass, swai), 15 large shrimp with fries.
$5.14
Fish & Shrimp (Combo-28)
Three pieces fish (tilapia, catfish, whiting, ocean perch, swai), four whole wings or three pieces tenders with fries.
$17.05
Louisiana Creole Gumbo

Louisiana Creole Gumbo

4.2
(2k+)
• Fried Chicken • Takeout
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 35 min
"This is a hidden gem. Amazing flavors in everything we ordered. This is now on our list of must haves. Red beans and rice were to die for. Even the green beans were stellar. On time and hot when it arrived. 5 Stars!!"
"LCG never fails to serve up hearty, fresh, delicious portions of Creole cuisine! This is my go-to spot for stick-to -your-ribs comfort-food. Prices are reasonable and the staff is always friendly. Keep up the good work, y'all! "
Gumbo Supreme
With Cajun beef sausage, chopped chicken breast, and steamed shrimp. A broth-based dish of tomato, okra, celery, onion, and gumbo seasoning blend. Served over white or brown rice and includes two cornbread muffins.
$16.39
Red Beans & Sausage
With ground beef and Cajun beef sausage. Joe Stafford's original slow-cooked red beans with onions, ground beef, and spice blend. Served over white or brown rice and includes two cornbread muffins.
$14.54
Seafood Gumbo
With steamed shrimp, oysters, and real crab meat. A broth-based dish of tomato, okra, celery, onion, and gumbo seasoning blend. Served over white or brown rice and includes two cornbread muffins.
$16.26
Classic Jambalaya
A spicy rice dish of sauteed onion, peppers, and stewed tomato with Cajun beef sausage and chopped chicken breast. Served with two cornbread muffins.
$13.38
Straight Drop Catering

Straight Drop Catering

3.9
(100+)
• American • Catering
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 49 min
"excellent food. seasoned perfectly. fish and chicken were not overcooked. we will be ordering from them again"
"The flavor was eh, the shrimp were overcooked and there were only a couple of potato cubes, as if red potatoes aren't already small. The store called and said they would have to charge me extra for an item I didn't order."
Catfish bite dinner
Chef Zee's homemade Catfish bites tossed with chef Zee homemade fish batter. Deep fried & seasoned to perfection.
$24.05
Wing ding dinner
Chicken wing dings with two sides and a choice of BBQ, Buffalo, or Garlic Parm sauce.
$15.8
Whole wing dinner
4 whole wings seasoned to perfection tossed in chef Zees handmade house batter...Includes two sides of your choice
$18
Lamb chop dinner
Marinated Lamb chops seasoned to perfection,severd and marinated in chef Zee's secret homemade zip sauce.Includes 2 sides of your choice.
$30.56
Crab House

Crab House

4.0
(5k+)
• Crab • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 7.4 mi • 39 min
"So, left a rating before on something I didnt like. Let me tell you you tho, the smoked chicken wings, ox tails, and turkey necks are all PERFECTION! Sides are meh, but the meats alone deserve a 5 STAR!"
"Delicious.the plate is gone. Ordered the bbq rib tip BBQ Rib Tip Dinner and the Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo. The portions were nice sizes and everything was seasoned to perfection."
All the Way Alfredo (Crab, Chicken, & Shrimp)
Signature alfredo sauce served over your choice of fettuccine or garlic potato and a piece of garlic toast. Onions, Mushroom, and green peppers are also served as an additional upgrade.
$28.5
Smoked Wing Dinner (6 Pcs)
Signature alfredo sauce served over your choice of fettuccine or garlic potato and a piece of garlic toast, grilled onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
$18.09
Chicken Alfredo
Served with garlic potatoes, corn on the cob, and a boiled egg. Can upgrade either potatoes and/or corn, boiled egg is not included in upgrade.
$22.85
BBQ Rib Tip Dinner
5 Delicious BBQ smoked wings!
$14.84
Krispy Krunchy Chicken

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

4.0
(300+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 24 min
$5 off on $19+
"Excellent! Chicken was piping hot and fresh out the fryer; perfectly seasoned. The mac and cheese was great as well a fresh batch. 10/10"
"Gave me old, hard,dry chicken that had a weird chemical like taste. Ordered a large red beans and rice and they gave me a small this tasted fine though. Used the hot sauce to try and hide the taste of the chicken but the "hot sauce" wasn't flavorful and it wasn't even hot. My mouth didn't tingle at all and it smells like heavy vinegar. Would NOT order again."
Wedges
One type of fry does not satisfy all. That's why we offer three different types of fries: Regular fries, potato wedge fries, and waffle fries.
$5.58
Fries
Your body does a lot for you - the least you could do is feed it something it'll really enjoy. That's where our 2, 3, or 4 piece Chicken Meals come into the mix. With a choice of dark meat, white meat, or a combination of both plus a honey butter biscuit, you'll be fueled up and ready to rock it - whatever it is.
$5.01
Cajun tender (4 Pcs)
Your body does a lot for you - the least you could do is feed it something it'll really enjoy. That's where our 2, 3, or 4 piece Chicken Meals come into the mix. With a choice of dark meat, white meat, or a combination of both plus a honey butter biscuit, you'll be fueled up and ready to rock it - whatever it is.
$10.95
Chicken (4 Pieces)
Mondays are better with Red Beans and Rice. In fact, every day is better with our creamy Southern-style red beans and rice. Made to make your mouth water, our red beans and rice can give your grandma a run for her money.In case you are wondering, red beans and rice is a traditional Monday night dinner in New Orleans.
$12.12
Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse

3.7
(18k+)
• Steak • American
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 46 min
"The Bloomin’ Shrimp are plump, sweet and savory, kissed with warm spices. The Triple-Layer Carrot Cake, though raisin-less, is moist, tender crumbed and has a terrific mildly sweet cream cheese frosting."
"The steak was skimpy only 2 pieces & over cooked. I'm glad I asked for medium-well because if I asked for well done, it would have been burned. The shrimp was seasoned well, but there wasn't not enough sauce."
Bloomin' Fried Shrimp
Seasoned and grilled chicken breast with our signature BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of two freshly made sides.
$16.87
Kookaburra Wings®
Chicken wings tossed in our secret spices served with our Blue Cheese dressing and celery. Choose mild, medium, or hot.
$17.88
Outback Center-Cut Sirloin*
Center-cut for tenderness. Lean, hearty and full of flavor. Seasoned and seared. Served with two freshly made sides.
$22.94
Queensland Chicken & Shrimp Pasta
Grilled chicken and shrimp over fettuccine tossed in a bold Alfredo sauce.
$25.17
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

3.8
(12k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 30 min
$5 off on $25+
"Best food 10/10!!! I highly recommend this place to everyone. Good drinks, the drink that I highly recommend trying is the (Brisk Dragon Paradise Sparkling Iced Tea) Or the MTN DEW® Baja Blast® drink or freeze which is also MTN DEW® Baja Blast® but is a slushie. "
"My Chicken Quesadilla was so thin a waste of $8 no cheese little chicken 90% pita "
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.3
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (510 cal.)
$7.35
Nachos BellGrande®
Warm-and-crispy tortilla chips with seasoned beef, refried beans, diced tomatoes, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, and reduced-fat sour cream. (730 cal.)
$8.21
Nacho Cheese Doritos® Locos Tacos Supreme®
A crunchy taco shell seasoned with Nacho Cheese Doritos® flavor filled with seasoned beef, reduced-fat sour cream, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese. (190 cal.)
$4.29
The Original Redford Fish Seafood Market

The Original Redford Fish Seafood Market

4.5
(400+)
• American • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 44 min
Farther away (+$0.49 fee)
"The best cod around, seasoned batter"
"the fish and fries were under cooked and really greasy. I order from here all the time but this time was very poor quality. very disappointed"
3pc Catfish dinner
Your choice of 4 jumbo shrimp, 5 whole wings or half pound fish.
$17.32
French Fries
Tilapia or catfish nuggets, or swai or whiting.
$5.21
8 Whole Wings, 10 Jumbo Fried Shrimp with 1 Lb. of Fish
Fresh shrimp dipped in the best Russel mix flower and battered to perfection.
$33.71
1/4 Lb. (5) Jumbo Shrimp Only
Served with 3 pieces of catfish steak, fries, coleslaw and a choice of bread.
$9.01

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