To try the Gulf’s freshest seafood

The Muscat is a seafood lover's paradise. The Seafood Trail guide details where to enjoy fresh Gulf seafood. Some sites are renowned and well-known, while others are quirky and hidden gems. Shrimp, grouper, snapper, red drum (redfish), black drum, mahi-mahi, sea bass, sheepshead, triple tail, and crabs are among the popular Gulf seafood options available locally and fresh in most US Gulf Coast locales. Seafood foods that are popular in specific places are listed below. Oysters and crawfish, for example, are found in northern Gulf waters, but stone crabs, hogfish, and spiny lobster are found in southern Gulf waters.

While grilled meats, hummus, and flatbreads are common on restaurant menus, Muscat is predominantly a seafood destination. The kingfish curry is the standout dish. Fresh fish chunks cooked in a coconut, turmeric, ginger, and garlic broth. At the Blue Marlin restaurant on the marina, dine on the catch of the day while admiring the swaying boats. Platters piled high with grilled tuna, prawns, kingfish, and a massive lobster will satisfy even the most famished travelers.