If you're craving fresh seafood, there's no better place to find exactly what you want than an establishment dedicated to serving up the best fishy fare. No matter if you live along the coast, near a large body of water, or in a landlocked state, you can find high quality, delicious seafood at the drop of a hat, from creamy clam chowder and jumbo crab cakes to flavorful cedar planked salmon or Southern-inspired shrimp and grits.
According to a list compiled by Cheapism, the "best seafood restaurant" in all of Ohio is Pier W. This Cleveland-area eatery was praised for its fresh fare from the coast. Popular dishes at this beloved restaurant, per Yelp, include the lobster bisque, crab cakes, crab stuffed shrimp, clam chowder and braised short ribs, to name a few. As one reviewer writes: "The food is still outstanding and for the price, exemplary!"
Pier W is located at 12700 Lake Avenue in Lakewood.
Here's what the site had to say about the best seafood spot in the entire state:
"Lakeside dining, oysters, and a slew of fresh fish (fried, roasted, and pan-seared, oh my!) are why you've come to Pier W. Soak up those Erie views."
Check out the full list at Cheapism to read up on the best seafood restaurants in the country. For a meal that's more land than sea, you can see our previous coverage of the Ohio restaurant that serves the "best burger" in the state.