GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited The Seafood Place.
If you’re looking for a meal in Tullahoma that feels outside the usual dinner rotation, The Seafood Place is worth a stop. Fresh-caught seafood in small-town Middle Tennessee is always a good time! And while seafood is obviously the star of the show, our visit proved there’s a little something for everyone on the menu.
We started with the fried calamari special, which came out golden and generously coated in Cajun spices. The calamari had a nice chew without crossing into rubbery territory, and the house-made tzatziki made the perfect cool, creamy partner for all that Cajun flavor.
Then came the Tullahoma Takeaway hoagie, and y’all, this one was an experience. Local shredded roast beef simmered in hearty gravy was piled high and topped with jumbo Cajun-fried shrimp and house-made coleslaw. It’s savory, messy in the best possible way, and exactly the kind of sandwich that requires you to commit with both hands. On paper, it seems like an odd combination, but one bite and it just works.
The fried oysters were another standout. They were fresh-shucked, lightly coated in Cajun-spiced rice flour, and fried until golden. Notice a trend in our taste buds? They were soft, fresh, and perfectly seasoned, with a spice that builds as you go. We paired them with potato salad and “Grandma’s macaroni salad” for a little old-school comfort food action and a cooling complement to all the spice.
And because apparently we hadn’t eaten enough yet, we finished with the split alligator sausage. Grilled with a beautiful char and tucked into a toasty roll, it brought just the right amount of smoky, savory goodness. The fresh-fried potatoes were the perfect side — salty, fluffy on the inside, and dangerously easy to keep eating.
There are so many more items to explore on the menu, including daily specials and a dessert counter, that you’ll worry about having decision envy because they all sound so delicious. Save yourself the worry and go for the key lime cheesecake if it’s available!
The Seafood Place is the kind of spot that reminds you that, while small-town restaurants are fun, you should come hungry, order something you’ve never tried before, and leave already thinking about what you’ll get next time! GN
The Seafood Place:
105 NW Atlantic St.
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 732-3663
theseafoodplace.net
