One of my favorite local places. Seafood boil is always delicious! Service was fast & friendly. Our waitress was so nice & my kids loved her! read more

We're on our way to Miramar Beach in Destin and this place was right next to our hotel. We ate at the bar and watched the Ky Oaks race. The service was great and my pick two Shrimp basket was delicious! The shrimp were HUGE and lightly breaded. My husband ordered the Cajun Fried Rice with Shrimp and said it was delicious too. Huge portions! The atmosphere was good as well. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Destin! read more

The Seafood King - Cajun Fried Rice with Shrimp! Couldn't finish it there was so much! - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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I come to Seafood King pretty often and the food is always consistent. I always get the shrimp medium in their kings special sauce. Today the service was kind of slow, but the server was nice despite it taking a while for the food to come out. Causal dining spot if you're in the mood for some good seafood. read more

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All great and food was terrific! I don't use Cajun spice somine was no spice which tasted fantastic. Looked great and texture of the fried food was excellent! Service was very good! Ambiance is seafood port looking!@ read more

Food was terrible Bland. potatoes, and broccoli. Both of it was hard sent it back still was hard unseasoned. Took an hour for my drink to come, which was actually decent probably the best thing on the menu the waiter terrible I don't know if he's new or what but very unattended. Didn't offer refills forgot to bring was not engaging at all. Only good thing he did do was suggest the drink. Cause I've been here before and it was good, but it was terrible this time. Hope they get it together. Very disappointed read more

The food is absolutely amazing. Always fresh and hot. It also always comes out quick. The service is always friendly as well. I have loved this place since I first had it and it has never done me wrong. The music is also amazing!! The only negative is that the bathroom sink is almost always barely working. read more

my husband and I have now been to this location twice. Both times the food was very good and the service was great. I got 2 pounds of crawfish Cajun medium spice level and it was delicious perfectly seasoned, not watery and the crawfish themselves taste great. The prices are really reasonable and even cheaper than some of the other local seafood boil restaurants. we will definitely be back. read more

The Seafood King - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

I was actually here recently on my birthday. Completely random for sure but I was craving seafood boil. My friend and I were greeted and seated promptly. Any questions we had were answered before placing our orders. My friend had fried shrimp and onion rings. Of course I had a seafood boil combo. I chose Dungeness crab and no head shrimp (hot) with everything seasoning. I was pleased! Great flavor and spicy just how I like it!!! I loved the music selection. The vibe was really chill. My friend and I had a good time eating , laughing and singing! Glad we stopped by! read more

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If you like all things fried, this is the place to be. A large group of us went here to eat. Our waitress was amazing to keep up with all of our orders. We had fried catfish, shrimp, fries, gumbo, and a lot of other things to eat. Everything was good. As long as you drink a lot of water with your food to deal with the salt, you'll be fine read more

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I'm a seafood girly, so I was excited to try this place since it's not too far from home. I ordered delivery and everything was processed quickly and flowed smoothly. I got the seafood combo bag with head off shrimp and black muscles. The order came with corn and potatoes but I was disappointed to see only one of each in the bag. The dish smelled good but the flavors weren't as noticeable as anticipated. The seasoning was definitely in the "juice" at the bottom of the bag, but it didn't taste like the actual ingredients had been seasoned. Thankfully, everything was cooked well so I was still able to get full. I just wish their seasonings had stuck to the food more. read more

The Seafood King - Combo Bag Boiled Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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Waiter was excellent! Food was premium! Great restaurant! The fried oysters were the best I've had in a long time! read more

The Seafood King - It was excellent! Crawfish - sorry! I ate them! Fried shrimp and oysters! Huge - 3 biters! Seasoning was perfect! - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

Been wanting to try one of these boiled seafood joints and got the chance while staying in Birmingham. Unassuming restaurant on the strip serving up some seriously spicy seafood favorites. We tried their catfish basket, some fried pickles, and a half pound of shrimp and waddled out packed to the gills. Decided on the king combo spice for the shrimp and did not disappoint with chunks of garlic mixed in with their other creole creation of spices. Servings were large so don't let your eyes get the best of your waistline... read more

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Expensive for what we got, the food was okay, not great, the place was tired looking. The staff people seemed disinterested and mostly bored. Not the worst but unlikely to return read more

I ordered a pound of medium spicy shrimp with no head. The ambience was cleans, bright, and looked like a crab house. The music was a vibe, and did not blast my eardrum. The service was quick, and staff were friendly. I recommend this restaurant. Check it out! read more

This was my first visit to The Seafood King in almost a year. I arrived on a Monday afternoon around 3:30. I ordered a 1/2 pound bag of sausage, 1/2 bag of shrimp (no head) and hush puppies. My food was freshly made and tasted amazing. My server was extremely attentive. My only con: I went to the restroom to wash my hands but when I returned, the hostess had seated another party at my table - my server moved me to the next table without issue. I'm glad I decided to give The Seafood King another shot! read more

My husband and I both had a taste for seafood one night. I hopped on Yelp to see what was open that was close to the area we were in and Seafood King was one of the first choices. I've seen other Yelpers I know review this place so we decided to drop by. We were sat within a matter of minutes. Our waiter was a younger gentleman and he was friendly. He answered some questions we had about the menu and we ended up ordering soon after that. It didn't take a long time for the food to come. I ordered crab, which came with potatoes, and it was good. I chose the seasoning that was a combination of all the seasonings and I liked it. Next time, I'll get it hotter and I wouldn't mind if they used a little bit more of the seasoning. My main complaint is that the waiter sat a table of rowdy, ill-mannered teenagers right behind us. When the kids walked in, they were being loud and obnoxious so that should have foreshadowed how they'd be at their table. There was plenty of seating available so I wished our waiter would have sat them further from us. We kind of rushed through our dinner because the kids were really being annoying with their loud and lewd conversation. I'd probably go back, but during lunch so kids will be at school. Lol! read more

The Seafood King - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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They weren't crowded. The hostess/bartender was pleasant and accomdating. That was the first hint that they might be understaffed. Turns out that they weren't, they were just acting like it. I knew what I wanted when I walked in. After waiting 18 minutes for anyone to approach me, I left. I don't think I've only ever given 1 single star review before, so I'll go 2 stars here mostly because I don't want to be "that guy." read more

Came on a Saturday night and It was packed With a wait however since It was only two of us we got seated right away. Our server brought out waters after about 7 minutes and it's took her another 10 to come back to our table. There are currently two specials- free app with check in or free hush puppies by sharing the facebook page. Even though neither promotion stayed this there are restrictions to what an appetizer is (fries, hush puppies, and calamari) and you cannot use both even if you are doing separate tickets. The calamari is the size of onion rings, literally. It could use some seasoning. I wonder if you can ask for It to be seasoning with some of their sauces or seasonings before fried? We both ordered half a pound of shrimp and half a pound of crabs and this came with a potato and corn. Now I'm a lover of corn and the corn soaked in the king sauce was amazing. I'll probably order a side of corn next time just because. The potato... they could've kept. It was a whole potato tossed in the back. No flavor stuck to It. I'm thinking if they cut the potato up and let It soaked up some flavor for a bit it'd be a lot better, but if you're not crazy about carbs like that I'd probably substitute It if possible. All in all the food was delicious and I left satisfied. Not sure whether to say the cluster was big or small since I had a similar size at a competitor in Atlanta. I will definitely be back to try It again. read more

The Seafood King - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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This place was simply awesome. Definitely get the steamed bags with king special sauce which contains all the above flavors. Shrimp, clams and crab legs were all great and flavorful. I loved mashing the potatoes into the sauce. There were many pieces of garlic and plenty of spice and butter in the sauce so bring the antacids. But I never complain about flavor, it was just right for me. Cajun fries were good and hush puppies were not bad. The calamari were huge and not the small whole pieces but they tasted nice as well. Service was great too. Our server was the sweetest human ever. We were lucky to get her. I accidentally left my purse at the bar and the bartender brought it back to me personally. So overall they all were great. It was a rainy night and we had a rowdy infant but since this place is super low key no one made us feel unwelcomed. Come here and be patient as they seem to be working out some small kinks. We came with someone who knew how and what to order but I think some more guidelines would help new customers. Servers can explain all the steps a little better. Overall I'll be back hopefully many times! Can't wait to bring my seafood loving parents. read more

The Seafood King - Shrimp, clams, crab legs Cajun fries - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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I decided to give it a try for lunch. Fried Tilapia and Onion Rings from the lunch menu sounded like a winner. Tilapia was nice and crispy outside, moist and flaky inside. Onion Rings were appropriately crispy but lacked the flavor I was hoping for. I would definitely order the Tilapia again but maybe try French Fries next time. I had to ask for sweetener for my iced tea. That should be automatic or at least offered. I wish there was a more reasonable lunch combo for the steamer. I would like to give it a try but rarely find myself in the area at dinner time when would be more inclined to spend $25+ or share. read more

The Seafood King - Lunch Tilapia Basket with Onion Rings - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

I totally see why many fellows are excited about this place. Most of everything, it is a fun way to eat seafood. The bag​, the broth, the mess, the strong cajun taste​, the large quantity of SALT, but... is it really good seafood??? Not really. IMO, of course. Wait staff is great, everybody is very nice. The management​ is very polite and professional, but not so apologetic when mistakes happen. Not a big deal though​. Ambiance​ is below freezing point, but that's alright as well. The very weak point is the fish itself. It isn't fresh fish, it is frozen large-production​ fish served with a gazillion​ amount of spice. How do I know? I don't. But, as a southern,​ you will tell the difference between a crispy juicy somewhat fresh shrimp and a thawed smooshy one, right? As a former PNWestern I can tell the difference between a fresh Dungeness​ crab and many years old frozen small crab. Taste is mild-low, texture is way off. All that spice makes it feel somehow good. That simple. That all said, I like the place. It is a fun eating experience! I would recommend trying it. Just don't​ expect too too much from it! read more

The Seafood King - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

It was a bit sad dining in this restaurant because the building was formally the Black Pearl Chinese restaurant. That was one of my favorite restaurants, and the only place in BHM to get Dim Sum and Mongolian hot pot. I miss that more than you can imagine. As the sign outside suggest, the Seafood King specializes in cajun style. Definitely in my wheelhouse. The menu offers the traditional fried seafood options. But, what makes this place special is the seafood-in-a-bag preparation. This technique was introduced by The Boiling Crab and Hot and Juicy Crawfish restaurant chains that originated in California and Las Vegas. It is gaining popularity across the U.S., and is worth checking out. I describe seafood-in-bag as a low country boil on steroids. It is a personal experience where you select a shellfish or combination (shrimp, crab, crawfish, clams, mussels). Next you choose seasoning from Cajun, Lemon Butter, Garlic Butter, or King Special (combination of all three). Then you choose spiciness from mild, medium, hot, and extract hot. Your order is cooked and served in a clear plastic bag. The bag keeps everything hot, but more importantly intensifies the spices. The meal is a hot mess, but so much fun. Disposable bibs and gloves are provided to help with the messiness. I ordered 1/2 pound of shrimp (no heads) and 1/2 pound of snow crab legs, King Special sauce, and medium spice level. I thought it was fantastic. The King sauce is combination of seasonings that somehow work together to create a celebration of flavors. It is so yummy that you should order a side of rice to soak up the goodness. read more

The Seafood King - Shrimp and Snow Crab Legs - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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Just out sprouting having to venture into finding out what I'm allergic too, so we decided to try this joint. I wanted to go to Landry's Seafood, but siiiiiince this would be a different experience the car wheels headed in the other direction lol... the wait time was zero minutes which was ok.. An urban feel. The food wasn't bad either, I had the tilapia basket with cajun fries. The husband the shrimp boil bag. Doctor's orders to get into things I'm not cultured to.(seafood).. our server was sweet. FLO... read more

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Usually get shrimp & sausage with the garlic butter sauce at a medium level. The food has a wonderful taste & I eat here often.

it was nice to have a place to eat that stays open later. you can get a fried basket of shrimp or fish or boiled fish in a bag. Over all the food was good. my sweet potato fries were over done and the service was slow. There was a kids menus and crayons to keep them entertained. we were there to visit. read more

The Seafood King - left overs in a bag!! - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

Really cool vibe! I didn't know this place existed until my friend want to get some food to go.. we end up sitting at the bar to wait on the food we ended up staying for a while and had drinks. The management seem to be very aware of everything that was going on in the restaurant! Loved that! The staff was very friendly and knew the bar and the menu well! We had a great experience and in I'm allergic to seafood.. I would go back and I can't even eat anything. Good service goes a long way! read more

The Seafood King - Menu... - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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Our first time here. I ordered breaded wings with Cajun fries. My husband ordered steamed shrimp, Crawfish and Gumbo. All our food was very good, delicious!!! The only con is there is no options for substitutions. If you don't want the potatoes and corn that come with the shrimp combo you have to pay for the rice you want. All the staff was very friendly and attentive, Patrick the manager was so friendly yet very professional. . We will definitely stop here again. read more

4 stars = tasty food, good service, and good location If I could give them 4.5... I would have. I went here for lunch today. The lunch options are reasonably priced. It would be nice if they offered combo options on the fried menu items. Our server, Alexus, was sweet and attentive. I had the head on shrimp in the king special sauce...so good! I also had the lemon pepper wings appetizer. The wings were tasty and freshly cooked but not the best quality chicken. My lunch guest had the catfish and fries basket...it was very good! Overall... nice lunch. read more

we stopped here in 6/22 service was awful drinks came out after appetizers... were rarely refilled... orders were wrong food came out cold... no crab crackers ,we did have a large party and automatic tip was added maybe that why the server was so shitty! He clearly did not know how to handle our orders we had to send food back 3 times after the last mistake we gave up! and even though that was awful we thought we give them a 2nd chance on 6/29 on our way back home! NOPE and this time only 4 from our original group would even go back after sitting for 10-12 mins and NO they were not busy maybe lazy with no one even starting our order we had to walk out ! I will suggest Godfathers Pizza right down the road food hot ready and served with a smile ! DO BETTER we will not be back $160 for shitty service and food! don't waste your time or money read more

Visited for dinner while Staying at the Drury right next door. Went for the catfish and was not disappointed. Very well prepared. I enjoyed the fried shrimp as well. I enjoyed all the sauces , especially the boom boom sauce. Cajun fries were good! Waitress was very nice. Food arrived quickly. If they offered a spicier version of the catfish that would be great. Nice atmosphere, with nautical decorations. Glad it was open later, 11pm on a Friday. Other places in the area close earlier. My wife had the shrimp , catfish and calamari. She enjoyed her items as well. My daughter loved the corn. read more

After visiting one of our local favorites for a couple of drinks and some light bites, the family needed to go somewhere for some actual dinner. The Seafood King was on my radar. And since we were in Homewood already, we thought it might be good to check out. It wasn't quite what I expected with 90% of tables covered in plastic bags of boiled seafood. Since I do love some boiled seafood, I will have to come and check it out. But with two small kids in tow and a shortened time window, we opted to stick to the fried seafood. Originally we were going to use our free appetizer with a Yelp Check-in for the kids to get popcorn shrimp. But we didn't read the fine print and realized it wasn't included. So we got the calamari as the appetizer. I personally love the bodies and the rings when it comes to calamari. But this was just the rings. It was pretty good, but not the best I have had. The sauce that came with it was spectacular. My wife and I decided to go 50/50 on a shrimp and oyster basket. By this point we had a TON of food on the table. The portions were big. The fried seafood was really good with a very flavorful batter that was very fresh. The fries they had are not particularly my favorite style. But what you so often get with fried seafood. But they were hot, fresh, and tasty. I look forward to coming back although I don't find myself in Wildwood often any more. Great experience. read more

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Get that bag of buttery, spiced goodness! Birmingham finally has a seafood joint that offers Cajun bags. You can customize your steam bag with the type of seafood, level of spice and type of seasoning. Free app with check-in was a plus because the fried calamari was battered perfectly. The decor isn't anything to write home about but the color palette certainly makes you think you are in a restaurant on the gulf with the shades drawn. Tip/suggestion: 1) Pull out a plethora of napkins from the dispenser at your table before you start diving into your bag. A paper towel roll would be much more convenient. I'm pretty certain BF and I left the napkin dispenser as buttered up as our shrimp and crab legs. 2) When we received refills on drinks we were handed a whole new cup without the previous one being removed. This makes for a pretty cluttered table which personally stresses me when dining. Pitchers of water and tea, anyone? We will be back to try the fried baskets. read more

The Seafood King - Ready to get down on some seafood! - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

Sauce tasted like water and was not well seasoned at all. Shrimp were over cooked & crabs were just okay. Probably won't eat here again. The workers were nice but the food was mid read more

Our waiter Eric was great!!! We were unwinding from a week of class and were probably quite a handful, but he was great!!! The food order had a few minor glitches but they were corrected quickly and to our satisfaction! I would definitely recommend if you are in the area!!! read more

The Seafood King - Coloring and enjoying an evening with new friends!!! - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

This is the type of food that makes people happy! We ordered a combo which included shrimp, king crab legs, snow crab legs and corn and potatoes. We chose the King Special sauce with a medium heat. We ordered for 6 people to eat at home and enjoyed scooping out the food out of the bowl together. Would've given it 10 stars if I could! read more

The Seafood King - Seafood Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

The service is fast and the waiters are super friendly. The portions are large and shareable with friends and family. I opted for the seafood boil on my first visit. Lately I have been getting the fried whiting platter. they give you an abundance of fish. It is so delicious and flavorful. The set up- is really nice. All of the tables are covered in plastic and everyone was eating something boiled it has a cute Florida vibe. It was a great experience and I love the ambiance and color scheme. For quite sometime the city area has been short seafood spots, this place is much needed and highly welcomed in my opinion. I look froward to my next dine. read more

Follow up visit. Jason (the manager) recognized me from My photo on yelp when I entered and immediately told me that I would be given a 1/2 pound of snow crab legs for free. He had communicated this with me via a message here but didn't think he'd remember me like that. Kese wanted to try the food here and so we decided to come by after running errands. We sat and I ordered the same thing as last visit (1lb of crab legs w/ potatoes and corn w/ kings special medium). Kese ordered 1/2 pound headless shrimp and sausage w/ corn and potatoes. The crab legs were much better this visit but still not what I'm used to. The corn was also fresher than last visit and I had 1 yes 1 potato in my bag. We just decided instead of questioning anything to just order another side of potatoes so we would be full. I do appreciate the attention shown this visit by the staff to make u for the visit but I don't see this place topping my other seafood loves. The service alone this visit is worth another star. read more

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we stopped here in 6/22 service was awful drinks came out after appetizers... were rarely refilled... orders were wrong food came out cold... no crab crackers ,we did have a large party and automatic tip was added maybe that why the server was so shitty! He clearly did not know how to handle our orders we had to send food back 3 times after the last mistake we gave up! and even though that was awful we thought we give them a 2nd chance on 6/29 on our way back home! NOPE and this time only 4 from our original group would even go back after sitting for 10-12 mins and NO they were not busy maybe lazy with no one even starting our order we had to walk out ! I will suggest Godfathers Pizza right down the road food hot ready and served with a smile ! DO BETTER we will not be back $160 for shitty service and food! don't waste your time or money read more

After reading Paul and Linh's review of The Seafood King, I had to try it. Glad I did. As Paul mentioned, this is the old Black Pearl (going to miss their dim sum) off Lakeshore across from the Super Walmart. They just opened about 2 weeks ago according to the owner, Jason. He was a personable, soft spoken and friendly. He was pleased that we were very happy with the food. They are so "new" that their liquor license has not come through yet. After that he will be serving wine, beer and some liquor. The main layout of the interior is exactly the same as when it was Black Pearl with booths, tables and even a large private dining room. Their "bar" area of course is empty at the moment. Their tables are all covered with white "paper" so patrons can get "messy". Matthew and I walked in about 3:30 so the place was empty. We missed the lunch menu which ended at 3. We were told that the menus are identical except in price and resulting quantity when prepared. We claimed a booth where our server quickly met us. She was very attentive throughout our meal, but then again this probably isn't the best gauge best as I mentioned, there was only one other table of 4 and they were almost done. She brought our water and took our orders. Soon after she returned with a lined metal bucket for my shells. She also brought me a bib, wet wipes and sauces. Matthew's fried catfish basket was Yuge! Yes these were dinner portions, but he at about 5 large filets. They were battered and fried to perfection then placed over a bed of cajun fries which were also hot out of the fryer. Their homemade tartar sauce was spot on which made the catfish even better. She should have brought our fried calamari appetizer (took your advice Linh) before our meal, but it didn't matter. It was also a Yuge portion and oh so good (even if they didn't serve any tentacled portions). I tried the seafood in a bag in their special King sauce and requested medium. I probably could've gone up to hot because medium wasn't hot enough. I got their 1/2 pound of shrimp with the head. When it arrived, the large bag was tied closed and was bulging from the hot air inside! When I opened the bag, a big rush of warm air emerged followed by the most wonderful aroma of spices and boiled shrimp. As Paul mentioned this method of eating low country boiled seafood in a bag is gaining in popularity and I hope it continues. It started with preparing boiled crawfish like this in a bag and now you can serve any seafood. Their special King sauce was SO good... garlic, lemon pepper, cajun hot sauce... throw it all in there Baby! The sauce was so good I was dipping the calamari and the fries in it. The 10 or so shrimp were large and cooked just right. Hope this restaurant stays around longer than the Black Pearl. So far they have not disappointed and I look forward to returning and trying something else on their menu, perhaps the crab legs or one of their fried shrimp basket. read more

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It's great to see that this trend is hitting the Birmingham area! I've eaten at Hot and Juicy in Orlando, and wished we had something similar here. My family and I ate here on a Sunday evening. The restaurant was brightly lit and had a clean-and-fresh decor. Service was great. I had shrimp and crab legs, with a medium spice level of the special King sauce. It was a great combination for me. We also had the Cajun fries to share, and it was piping hot and perfectly crispy! Can't wait to try the calamari appetizer on our next visit. read more