Emblazoned with bold red graffiti-like lettering, the bright blue building on Fort Campbell Boulevard between Gates 4 and 5 stands out. A restaurant claiming sensational seafood located so very far away from any coast may raise some skepticism, but as I am all about new food experiences and finding out what is being offered, I boldly entered this new restaurant.
Seafood Sensation is all about the food and not so much about the fancy. There are simple tables and chairs. Orders are placed at the counter. Customers are not pacified with biscuits or bread sticks as the food is being prepared. Depending on the size of the crowd, the wait can be a bit lengthy. The food is delivered in black Styrofoam take out boxes, and the flatware is plastic. The decoration on the tables is the roll of brown paper towel, the hot sauce, the ketchup and mustard bottles, the salt and pepper, and the hand sanitizer.
Ah, but the food. Drenched in garlic butter, the crab legs I ordered were hot and steaming, causing me to close my eyes for a moment, imagining that I was sitting at a coastal seafood spot. The broccoli was the perfect shade of green, the corn on the cob was tender and juicy, and the red potatoes melted in my mouth. The grilled shrimp were delicate and smoky, cooked perfectly, not rubbery. (Alaskan Snow Crab + 6 Shrimp $19.98).
The biggest challenge was having to ask for a set of pliers to attack the crab legs. That, and keeping the pile of paper towels from falling off the table. I admit it. I dug in. I made a mess. I thoroughly enjoyed working for every bite of that crab, dripping in that savory buttery sauce.
This Seafood Sensation restaurant is actually part of Seafood Sensation of Nashville, which makes a lot of sense. Working together with others, they are able to provide fresh seafood at a cost that is reasonable. If you enjoy a hands on seafood experience, it is definitely worth the drive down Fort Campbell Blvd to explore Seafood Sensation for yourself.
Seafood Sensation
15912 Fort Campbell Blvd.
Oak Grove, KY 42262
215-908-2862
Mon-Thu: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Fri: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm