When it comes to finding seafood restaurants in Tennessee, it’s reasonable to assume this landlocked state doesn’t have a great selection. However, scattered across the state, you can find excellent options for sea-faring lovers. Bayou Boys in Johnson City, Tennessee, takes the great taste of the gulf and combines it with a warm and inviting place to feel at home and share a meal.

Bayou Boys started off selling their freshly caught delicacies from a truck.
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This fish market on wheels soon becomes a food truck preparing tasty dishes on the go. But like any good company with a great product, they outgrew the food truck and moved into a brick-and-mortar building.
This hidden gem is in a strip mall off of a busy road, but if you blink you might miss it.
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If you look closely enough, you'll see the outline of the state of Louisiana behind the crayfish mascot on the sign.
Once you are inside, you'll find a warm and inviting seafood oasis.
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Just like most places in Tennessee, you will be greeted with open arms and feel at home right away. The Southern charm doesn’t just end with the great service, though.

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The seafood comes with a Southern twist, as well. Cajun is the name of the game at Bayou Boys.
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Start off with a nice platter of oysters before you dig into the rest of the menu.
Crab legs, shrimp, crayfish, you name it - there are plenty of options all across the cajun-style offerings.
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You can grab a po' boy for lunch or sit down to a fine dish of shrimp alfredo for dinner. With a large variety of fine Louisiana cuisine, you are sure to find something to fit your tastes. The restaurant even has alligator meat for something a little different.
Be sure to check out the fried options as well. Fried catfish, scallops, shrimp and more will give a satisfying crunch to your meal.
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Mixing cajun and southern hospitality Bayou Boys in Johnson City, Tennessee, have some of the best seafood in town. You don’t have to travel all the way down to the swampy depth to get some fresh Louisiana seafood. Stop on by and try it out for yourself and make sure to check out the Bayou Boys website for more information. 

Less than an hour away you can also stop by a hidden gem of a park by the river for a relaxing afternoon. 

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Bayou Boys, 1805 N Roan St Suite A-1, Johnson City, TN 37601, USA