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Seafood is a pretty standard cuisine in coastal states but you can find delicious seafood anywhere in the country, regardless of proximity to large bodies of water. With so many seafood restaurants to choose from, it's hard to know where to start. Fortunately, Arizona has plenty of incredible restaurants serving up tasty dishes that will make seafood lover happy.
Using reviews, awards and accolades as well as first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "best seafood restaurant" in every state, from shacks serving ultra-fresh dishes to lauded establishments with stellar cuisine.
According to the site, the top choice for all of Arizona is Ocean 44. This Scottsdale eatery is dedicated to crafting delicious meals with fresh ingredients, and the results speak for themselves. Ocean 44, which has a 4.7 star rating on Google and more than 2,000 reviews, is located at 4748 N. Goldwater Boulevard.
Here is what LoveFood had to say about this popular seafood spot:
"Thanks to the glass-walled kitchen at Ocean 44 — a contemporary seafood and steak restaurant — guests get a special peek behind the scenes. The fine dining establishment is one in a portfolio run by James Beard-nominated brothers Jeffrey and Michael Mastro. It take a modern approach with a refined selection of dishes from chef David Young, including delectable oysters caught fresh every day, wood-roasted shellfish, Alaskan crab legs, and rich, butter-poached lobster tails."
See the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more of the best seafood restaurants around the country. You can also check out our previous coverage of the Arizona eatery named the "best restaurant" in the entire state.