A Name that Says it All: Juicy Seafood

With restaurants reopening their seating areas, I have been enjoying going out to eat more lately. Yesterday, I was introduced to a new place that took the place of a closed buffet at 2355 Madison St-- next to the Sango Walmart. I'll admit, I wasn't expecting much of a seafood restaurant in a very landlocked state. I was incredibly surprised by how amazing my meal was.

Juicy Seafood holds a rather kitsch interior that I loved-- large parties may be able to eat at a table within a pirate ship addition, and anyone can pose with the beloved pirate captain Jack Sparrow on a bench within the restaurant. There's also a wall of Pirates of the Caribbean pictures towards the back. If you're a fan of the series, I would suggest going for that alone.

The food, though, is obviously the main attraction. Advertised as a 'cajun style' seafood eatery, there is no disappointment in what you'll be getting. Something I found notable was the options given for seasonings and spice level-- an important aspect for people more sensitive to spicy foods, or for people who just don't like it. My mother, realtor Pam Cash, and I tried out one of the combo meals consisting of crab, shrimp, mussels, boiled potatoes, and corn on the cob with a mild spice and garlic butter seasoning. It was incredible. Most cajun-styled food I've had has been too spicy for me to really dig in, but the allowance of just how spicy the diner wants their boil made all the difference. After emptying our boil bag into its tray, we dug in. Juicy Seafood provides guests with bibs and gloves, to prevent excess mess, but I passed them up to get right to the crab legs.

My expectations for Juicy Seafood were far exceeded, and I have to say I'll be excited for any opportunity to get back to the pirate-themed restaurant. If you have a craving for some cajun-style seafood, Juicy Seafood should be at the top of your list.