You think of seafood and your mind may go straight to the beach and coastal cities. But there are top-notch seafood restaurants all over Georgia.

The top 10 list on this year’s edition of “Savor Georgia” magazines features hot spots all over the state. Here’s which ones made the cut and what the writers had to say about them:

Albany Fish Company

1921 Dawson Rd, Albany

“Don’t let its unassuming exterior fool you; the fried seafood here is second to none. Try the oyster and shrimp po’ boy with hush puppies on the side.”

Atlanta Highway Seafood Market

227 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville

“Originally from Biloxi, Mississippi, owner Phoung Le incorporates Cajun/Creole flavors at this local favorite. The shrimp-loaded gumbo and assortment of po’ boys are menu highlights.”

Bubba Jax Crab Shack

1700 W Hill Ave, Valdosta

“Start with the fried green tomatoes or gator tail, then go for the crab and shrimp Lowcountry boil drenched in garlic butter and be prepared for leftovers.”

Grayson’s Steak and Seafood

91 Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd, Newnan

“The surf is just as good as the turf at this fine dining restaurant. Highlights include oysters Rockefeller, cold water lobster tails, and Chilean sea bass.”

Jonah’s Fish & Grits

109 E Jackson St, Thomasville

“Warm and welcoming, this beloved spot serves a mean crab and corn chowder. For entrées, you can’t go wrong with the Parmesan-crusted grouper or gingersnap salmon.”

Lapeer Steak & Seafood

12 N Broad St, Alpharetta

“Experienced restauranteur Louis Soon has done it again with a high-end restaurant featuring crispy whole branzino, blue crab gratin, and Georges Bank scallops with risotto.”

Locals Dockside

307 St Marys St W, St Marys

“Take in the waterfront views while munching on fried calamari, noshing on mussels in a white wine sauce, or filling up on a crab leg dinner.”

The Optimist

914 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta

“Esquire’s ‘2020 Restaurant of the Year,’ this convivial seafood spot offers wood-roasted fish with simple preparations such as salsa verde, lemon, and sea salt. Don’t miss the Maine lobster with seaweed butter.”

Saltwater Fishery

110 S Jefferson St, Dublin

“Exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and sumptuous seafood-what more could you ask for? After dinner, head to the rooftop bar for bourbon pecan pie and live music.”

Skippers’ Fish Camp

85 Screven St, Darien

“Stop by this coastal kitchen for local shrimp right off the docks, key lime garlic Parmesan oysters, buffalo gator tail, and spectacular sunsets.”

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at [email protected].