If you want to start a spirited conversation in coastal Georgia, ask one simple question:

“Where’s the best place to get fresh seafood around here?”

A local recently asked that exact question — and the community delivered with plenty of strong opinions. One place dominated the discussion, but several other favorites popped up as well.

Here’s where locals say to go when you want shrimp that actually came from Georgia waters.

If the responses were a vote, City Market on Gloucester Street would win by a landslide.

Multiple locals immediately pointed to it as the go-to spot to buy fresh seafood to cook at home.

Several commenters simply replied:

“City Market.”

Others emphasized the quality and reliability:

“City Market! BEST!”

“To buy, City Market in Brunswick.”

City Market has been a Brunswick staple for years and is known for carrying fresh Georgia shrimp, local fish, and other coastal favorites. If you want to cook your own shrimp boil or seafood dinner, this is the place locals trust most.

Another seafood supplier that locals mentioned several times is Anchor Shrimp Co.

They’re known for fresh shrimp straight from local boats, and many locals stop here specifically when shrimp season is running strong.

If you’re looking for the most authentic “dock to dinner table” experience, this is one of the places people swear by.

Several locals also recommended Shucks Seafood.

Shucks is a hybrid spot where you can buy fresh seafood or grab a prepared seafood meal, making it a popular stop when you want fresh fish without cooking it yourself.

If you want to eat seafood with a view, locals frequently mentioned Marshside Grill on SSI.

It’s a longtime favorite for seafood dishes served with marsh views and coastal atmosphere.

Another SSI recommendation was Iguanas, a classic local seafood restaurant known for shrimp, crab cakes, and laid-back island dining.

Some locals suggested heading just up the road to Darien for B&J’s, a longtime seafood and steak favorite with strong word-of-mouth support.

Another interesting recommendation came from locals who suggested Shell Creek Seafood in Townsend, saying it offers excellent seafood at great prices.

One commenter recommended Three Oaks Steak & Seafood as another place to grab a seafood meal locally.

Locals also mentioned Jackie’s in Brunswick, another option for fresh seafood purchases.

Of course, one local gave the most coastal Georgia response possible:

“Has anyone said the ocean yet?”

Fair point.

From the responses, the consensus was pretty clear:

• Best place to BUY fresh seafood: City Market
• Fresh shrimp straight from boats: Anchor Shrimp Co.
• Great seafood restaurants: Marshside, Iguanas, Shucks, B&J’s

But one tip came up repeatedly:

If you want the real deal, make sure the shrimp are Georgia shrimp.