Some of the best restaurants tend not to stand out. They can even seem like they are nothing special at all. It’s not until you decide to give them a try that a hidden gem might be found. Or in the case of this restaurant in Huntington, a hidden jewel.
Jewel City Seafood in Huntington got its name from old river boat captains who would give nicknames to the cities on their delivery routes, and Huntington was nicknamed Jewel City.
You can choose to eat at their restaurant or purchase their fresh seafood at market price. Or both. They have a huge variety of seafood available, including all varieties of shellfish, regular fish, and even frog legs. When you walk in, you will find a huge whiteboard of available items.
The restaurant receives product from overseas and within the United States. Selections include walleye, salmon, mahi mahi, Chilean sea bass, swordfish, catfish, shrimp, crab, oyster, and clam, to name just a few.
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The restaurant menu has many delicious varieties of food, all prepared from their market stock.
They have many appetizers, soups, salads, a raw bar, Po' Boys, tacos, sandwiches, and dinner plates. Many of their fish plates offers three choices for preparation: fried, grilled, or blackened. Aside from what on the menu, they also have regular specials that change from week to week.
For your friends who are not so interested in seafood, but still wish to go out to dinner with you, the restaurant serves non-seafood dishes as well, including filet mignon, a burger platter, and a chicken breast dinner. They also have a catering menu that serves a generous portion of foods, including drinks, sides, and desserts.
The thing that really sticks out about this seafood joint is not only the freshness of their food, but the variety and expansive pallet of tastes they offer. If you love seafood, then you will love Jewel City Seafood.
Jewel City Seafood is located 1317 4th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701. For more information, including their hours and a full menu, visit their website here.
What seafood restaurant in West Virginia do you recommend? Feel free to comment below and let us know. To learn more about the West Virginia food scene, check out these 9 restaurants you didn’t even know existed.
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