If Garth Brooks’ beloved tune “Friends in Low Places,” a celebration of all things humble and unfancy, were a seafood restaurant, it’d surely be this Airport Boulevard vet, open since 1938. Part fish market, part restaurant with killer daily specials, it’s always fresh seafare and friendly staff. If you’ve never had spaghetti mac & cheese, show up in boots to enjoy this casual affair.
Finalists: Bill’s Oyster, The Boat, Este, Garbo’s
