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3 Best Seafood Restaurants in Madison, WI

Expert-recommended Top 3 Seafood Restaurants in Madison, Wisconsin. All of our seafood restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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TOP 3 NORTH AND SOUTH SEAFOOD & SMOKEHOUSE REVIEWS

I will keep this short and simple. Ordered firecracker shrimp and garlic smoked grilled, When I went into this place, I never expected shrimp to be that good, and I've been to the coast. Beans were smokehouse lil soupy but so good. My waitress Angela was so awesome and quick at grabbing refills, etc. Great place would recommend. 5 stars. The only recommendation I'd recommend is more comfortable seating.

It's our go-to for crab legs! And seafood + barbecue means everyone is covered. Family members who don't much like seafood have so many options to choose from. I most recently got the crab legs with broccoli and cheesy potatoes. I could have eaten a plate of just those potatoes and would have been happy. Delicious.

Absolutely delicious, you pay for what you get and it was worth every penny. I even ordered a salmon meal to go for my mother, she reheated it, and said it was amazing. It was super busy and we sat at the bar but Tim was great! Will gladly come here again.

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TOP 3 TEMPEST OYSTER BAR REVIEWS

Tempest Oyster Bar offers a truly exceptional dining experience in the heart of Madison. From the moment we walked in, the service was attentive, friendly, and professional. The atmosphere is welcoming, with just the right balance of elegance and comfort. The food was outstanding. I ordered the 8 oz tenderloin steak, and it was cooked to perfection—tender, juicy, and exactly as requested. The side dish of asparagus was equally impressive—neither dry nor overcooked, but vibrant and flavorful.

Came up for our anniversary. Loved the trout, and appetizers prior (seafood stack and oysters). Service was excellent until the end when we had another customer’s charges added to ours and we had to catch the error. Overall great food and atmosphere and we would return.

We had a wonderful dinner here with Eva taking exceptional care of us. The Crème Caramel, Conch Fritters, and my Navy Pea Coat cocktail were a particular highlight for us. We will definitely be back!! Thanks.

TOP 3 CAP'T LOUI REVIEWS

We were pleasantly surprised by, delicious inland seafood. Everything we ordered was amazing. A special shout-out to Cade, who was truly the best! He was polite, welcoming, and made us feel completely taken care of throughout our meal. We absolutely loved our experience and can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend!

You did your big one. So poised, great composure, positive disposition, you are great! Not an ounce of shown aggravation with so many people, and attentive to each individual’s needs and desires. I love it! I was skeptical, but you brought reassurance. I will return!

Visiting from California, and Kimmy was the best server. She recommended the Seafood Boil with the Capt Loui sauce. Crab legs, shrimp, noodles, potatoes, corn, and eggs…DELICIOUS!!!

TBR® Inspection Score Report

NORTH AND SOUTH SEAFOOD & SMOKEHOUSE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.5K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TEMPEST OYSTER BAR Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 3.9K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CAP'T LOUI Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Experience: 8
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.9K: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Videos: 10