Fresh Gulf Seafood in Middle Tennessee: What Makes The Seafood Place Different
- Paul and Kimberly Householder

- Mar 7
- 2 min read
When people think of fresh Gulf seafood, Middle Tennessee is not the first place that comes to mind. But at The Seafood Place in downtown Tullahoma, we have been changing that perception since 2016. Every week, wild-caught seafood travels by refrigerated trailer directly from the Gulf of Mexico to our restaurant and market, arriving at temperatures of 38 degrees or below.
From the Gulf to Your Plate: Our Sourcing Story
Most seafood restaurants in Tennessee rely on distributors who may handle fish through multiple middlemen before it reaches your plate. At The Seafood Place, we cut out the middlemen. Our owner Paul personally oversees the sourcing process, working directly with Gulf fishermen to bring you the freshest crabs, shrimp, oysters, crawfish, and fish available.
This direct sourcing means the seafood on your plate was swimming in the Gulf just days ago. It is the same quality you would find at a coastal restaurant, but right here in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
More Than a Restaurant: Our Fresh Seafood Market
What sets us apart from every other seafood spot in the region is our market. In addition to our full dine-in restaurant, we operate a fresh seafood market where you can purchase wild-caught Gulf seafood to cook at home. Whether you need fresh shrimp for a family cookout, oysters for a special occasion, or snow crab legs for a weekend feast, our market has you covered.
Every week we publish a fresh fish list so our customers know exactly what is available. You can pre-order directly from the list to make sure you get exactly what you want before it sells out.
Local Craft Beer and BYOB Wine
Great seafood deserves great drinks. We proudly feature local craft beer on tap from Common John Brewing and Old Shed Brewery, two of Middle Tennessee's finest craft breweries. Try a Heathen Child or Straight and Narrow from Common John, or a Honey Do or Haystack IPA from Old Shed. We also offer Bravazzi Italian soda, Michelob Light, bottled beer, ciders, and gluten-free options.
Prefer wine with your seafood? Bring your own bottle! The Seafood Place is BYOB for wine with just a $10 cork fee. It is one of the best deals in town for a quality seafood dinner paired with your favorite wine.
Catering Available Anytime, Anywhere
Planning an event? The Seafood Place offers full seafood catering that is not restricted to our regular business hours. Whether it is a wedding reception, corporate event, birthday party, or holiday gathering, we can bring fresh Gulf seafood to your venue anytime, anywhere in Middle Tennessee. Our catering menu features the same quality wild-caught seafood we serve in our restaurant.
Visit Us in Downtown Tullahoma
The Seafood Place is located at 105 NW Atlantic Street in downtown Tullahoma, Tennessee. We are open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Whether you are dining in, picking up fresh seafood from our market, or ordering catering for your next event, we look forward to serving you the freshest Gulf seafood in Middle Tennessee.
Call us at 931-732-3663 (931-SEAFOOD) or visit theseafoodplace.net to learn more. We accept cash, credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and even Bitcoin.

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