The 5 Best Seafood Stops Around Grand County

Seafood takes on different personalities through spice and technique, from blackened catfish to saffron-scented paella or a citrus-bright ceviche. Grand County’s seafood offerings draw on Louisiana, Caribbean, Spanish and Latin-Asian cooking traditions, with retail selections available for home kitchens as well. These businesses, highlighted in the Best of Grand contest, reflect that variety within the broader local food scene. Diners and shoppers in Winter Park, Grand Lake and Granby have several ways to explore flavors beyond the mountains.

Fontenot’s Seafood & Grill

Louisiana cooking guides the menu at Fontenot’s Seafood & Grill in downtown Winter Park. Gumbo, jambalaya, oysters, blackened catfish, shrimp po’boys and snow crab legs provide choices alongside a full bar selection. Local owners emphasize seafood sourcing, generous portions and efficient service in a warm setting for families, residents and visiting ski groups.

One Love Rum Kitchen

Jerk-seasoned shrimp, rum-glazed fish and Caribbean crab cakes bring island flavors to One Love Rum Kitchen in downtown Grand Lake. Tropical ceviche and an extensive rum cocktail program broaden the offerings. Local culinary operators focus on spice combinations, custom recipes and energetic hospitality, carrying the Caribbean theme through both food and drinks.

Pepe Osaka’s Fishtaco Tequila Bar & Grill

Mahi-mahi, ahi tuna and salmon feature in the fish tacos at Pepe Osaka’s Fishtaco Tequila Bar & Grill in Winter Park. Ceviche, seafood tapas and house-infused tequilas accompany a menu combining Mexican street-food traditions with Japanese techniques. Chef-owner Pepe Osaka oversees small-batch preparation, emphasizing seafood quality and bold flavor combinations.

Fitch Ranch Meats & Market

Home cooks can find fresh and frozen wild-caught fish fillets, shrimp, crab legs and seasonal seafood at Fitch Ranch Meats & Market in Granby. The seafood counter complements the business’s butcher shop, deli and specialty market offerings. The Fitch family emphasizes sourcing, product traceability and knowledgeable customer service for shoppers selecting ingredients to prepare at home.

Paella’s Restaurant

Saffron paella filled with shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari anchors the seafood menu at Paella’s Restaurant in Winter Park’s Cooper Creek Square. Spanish tapas, garlic gambas and imported wines add choices in an intimate dining setting. Independent culinary operators emphasize traditional pan preparation, Spanish ingredients and wine pairings that complement the menu.

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