CLEVELAND, Ohio — Whether you like your shrimp chilled, grilled, swimming in sauce or piled high on a seafood platter, National Shrimp Day (May 10) is the perfect excuse to shell out for one of the sea’s most versatile favorites.
From tangy ceviche and buttery cream sauces to seafood boils and classic fish house fare, Northeast Ohio has no shortage of places serving shrimp worth peeling into. We recently visited some of the top finishers in our Best Seafood in Northeast Ohio poll, and while lobster, perch and walleye often steal the spotlight, shrimp held its own at every stop.
If you’re fishing for ideas on where to celebrate, these four seafood standouts offer plenty to sink your teeth into.
La Playa: Shrimp with a kick
At La Playa Mexican Restaurant & Mariscos, shrimp gets the bold, vibrant treatment…