Oklahoma Can Still Do Seafood Right – Here’s The Top Seafood Spots

Despite that Oklahoma is completely landlocked, we're still fortunate to be blessed with some of the best seafood in the state. Even folks who are from the coast have attested to having a little slice of home at some of the best seafood spots in Oklahoma.

Even though we're landlocked, Oklahomans can still get relatively fresh seafood.

Depending on where you are getting your fish from, most places are able to get fresh, unfrozen fish and seafood to Oklahoma within three to four days. In some cases, though, if they cannot get the food to you within that short span of time, businesses opt to flash freeze the food for transport; meaning the fish is frozen immediately after being caught.

Not all seafood has to be caught from the sea.

Generally, Oklahomans can catch their own catfish here in the state, as it is one of the more commonly found fish in rivers and lakes in Oklahoma. But when if comes to seafood, generally shrimp is the most popular seafood that is shipped it, along with crawfish.

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Seafood, festivals and fundraisers just go hand in hand.

Crawfish boils are actually common fundraising in parts of Oklahoma, such as the Crawds and Rods event in Elgin, Oklahoma that acts as a fundraiser for the local fire department. And don't think we skimp on the seasoning - there's plenty to go around for the hundreds of people that generally show up to this event.

There are several crawfish festivals in Oklahoma throughout the year, starting in the spring. Among the most popular are:

• Tahlequah Crawfish Fest 
• Bell Cow Boil Crawfish Festival in Chandler, Oklahoma
• 4th Annual Crawfish Boil in Thackerville

To find out more information about each festival click the links above. Now that we're plent hungry, here's your top seafood places in Oklahoma.