Those who took a peek at their web site should know that the place is in no way fancy or upscale. It’s three businesses in one, really — a fresh seafood market, restaurant, and down ‘n dirty oyster bar. It’s open Monday through Saturday.

The first time I experienced Quality Seafood was with a group of local swing dancers who invited me to come check out a performance of Aunt Ruby’s Sweet Jazz Babies. I also had crawfish for the first time ever. I grew up in Maryland, not Louisiana, so I’d take a crab feast over a crawfish boil any day but it was a unique experience.

Last Thursday, I came back with Rick and enjoyed the special of the day…but I can’t remember what it was. Bad food blogger! Anyway, here is a picture of my piece of grilled fish, steamed broccoli, mac ‘n cheese, and a huge hunk ‘o cornbread. I washed it all down with a $2 Lonestar. The mac ‘n cheese was made with spaghetti — but that didn’t stop me from eating the whole thing! With most meals, you can choose your sides and they also have a huge menu. It would be fun to come here with a group and order a whole mess of goodies to share.

I was planning on ordering something fresh from this guy to take home but we ended up finishing our dinner after the market had closed. Head over to Quality Seafood soon and invite me to come along.

Specials to reel ‘em in (6-9 p.m.):

Monday — Chesapeake-style King Crab for $12.99/lb.

Tuesday — $2 Seafood Tacos and $2 Draft Beer

Wednesday — 25¢ Peel ’n Eat Shrimp from 6-9 PM.

Thursday — $2 Lone Star and New Orleans-style boiled crawfish for $5.99/lb.

Quality Seafood is located at 5621 Airport Boulevard on what the Statesman has referred to as “Real Food Row.”