America has thousands of miles of coastline with ample opportunity for fresh seafood at the drop of a hat. Even for some states not bordering an ocean, there are plenty of lakes both big and small that provide great access to fresh options for any seafood lover, pescatarian and foodie alike.
Finance Buzz searched the country to find the "most beloved seafood restaurants" around the country, compiling a list of the best spot in every state with a focus on local establishments over big chains.
So which eatery was named the best seafood restaurant in all of North Carolina?
The Crab Pot
Housed in Surf City, this top-notch restaurant has a menu full of delicious seafood options like King crab, clams, shrimp, oysters, lobster, mahi mahi, scallops and more. The Crab Pot, which has a 3.8 star rating on Google with more than 1,500 reviews, is located at 508 Roland Avenue.
Here's what the site had to say about this "popular" seafood spot:
"A laidback shack, The Crab Pot is not a location to overlook when you want simple, good food. Stop in for live music, sit at newspaper-covered tables, and enjoy a steamer bucket, a crab patty melt, or a shrimp burger."
For more information about the best seafood spots in the country, visit financebuzz.com. You can also check out our previous coverage of the North Carolina eatery crowned the "most beautiful" restaurant in the state.