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We Tried 16 National Seafood Chains. Here's The Best And Worst

Jul 23, 2026
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There was a time when you could only get good seafood if you lived near a coast, but that is thankfully not the case anymore. Plenty of seafood chains can be found all over the country, and many of them are quite good, even if you're in the Midwest. They may not all be as common as Red Lobster, but some of them are really worth seeking out. We've tried 16 of the most popular ones and ranked them from worst to best. Of course, it depends on what kind of fish you're looking for, but here's our ranking of 16 national seafood chains.