Almost every corner of Los Angeles has restaurants that serve pristine seafood, thanks in no small part to its coastal proximity and to the bountiful fish markets that supply the Southland.

Though Chicago is far from the East and West coasts, many places fly in fresh catch daily, so the city is still home to some of the best seafood restaurants in the country. Behold the city’s ...

The open-walled, right-on-the-sand, beach-party ambiance and live music alone would ensure this spot's popularity, but Schooners also nails it with its Southern-flavored food—including excellent grits ...