CHESAPEAKE'S

At first glimpse, Chesapeake's seems like an unlikely spot for a seafood restaurant.

Situated downtown, smack next to busy Henley Street, the only sea around seems to be the sea of traffic polluting its way by. Where's the ocean? The pirate ships? The dolphins?

But after stepping through the doorway, you'll be whisked away to a salty atmosphere resembling a ship's interior. There you'll dine on shrimp scampi, lobster, swordfish or a number of other palatable seafood excursions. By the end of your meal you'll be ready to head out back, toss off your shoes and run down to the beach. That's what we call seafood.

Runners-up: Red Lobster and Captain D's