Tennessee may be miles from the coast, yet seafood thrives in every corner of the state. Buffets brim with trays of shrimp, crab legs, catfish, and sushi rolls made fresh throughout the day.
The scent of melted butter and lemon drifts through dining rooms filled with regulars who know where to find the best spread.
Each spot blends Southern comfort with coastal flavor, creating meals that feel generous, hearty, and unmistakably Tennessee.
1. Captain Jim’s Seafood Buffet, Pigeon Forge
Right in the heart of the Smoky Mountains sits a place where landlocked dreams come true. Captain Jim’s brings coastal cooking to the mountains with heaping platters of crab legs, shrimp, and oysters that make you wonder if you took a wrong turn to the Gulf…