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Fresh seafood display at Southern Seafood Distributors
Franklinton, Louisiana

Your kitchen deserves the catch that sets it apart

We supply restaurants across the Southeast with line-caught, dock-fresh seafood — delivered daily so your guests taste the difference before they take the first bite.

Daily
Fresh Deliveries
100%
Wild-Caught Options
Full
Service Area
Built on the water.
Driven by quality.
Fresh seafood being unloaded at the dock

Southern Seafood Distributors has been a cornerstone of the Franklinton food-service community, supplying chefs and restaurant owners with the finest Gulf and Atlantic catch for years.

We work directly with trusted fishermen and certified purveyors to ensure every fillet, whole fish, and shellfish order meets the standards your menu demands. No middlemen. No compromises. Just seafood that arrives as fresh as the day it came out of the water.

Daily local deliveries
Certified sustainable sourcing
Custom cuts & preparations
Temperature-controlled logistics
From the Gulf, straight to your kitchen

We stock a rotating selection of the season's best — from classic staples to premium specialties your chefs will appreciate.

Fresh Gulf shrimp
Gulf Catch
Gulf Shrimp

Wild-caught brown, white, and pink shrimp — available whole, peeled, or deveined to your specifications.

Blue crab and lump crabmeat
Shellfish
Blue Crab & Crabmeat

Whole blue crabs, lump meat, backfin, and claw — sourced from Gulf Coast fisheries at peak freshness.

Fresh fish fillets
Fin Fish
Filet & Whole Fish

Red snapper, grouper, mahi-mahi, sablefish, and more — filleted or whole, custom-cut for your menu.

Fresh oysters on ice
On the Half Shell
Oysters

Locally harvested oysters from the finest beds — available by the half case or full case, shucked or on ice.

Live lobster
Premium
Lobster & Specialty

Maine and Gulf spiny lobster, stone crab claws, and other premium selections for elevated dishes.

Frozen seafood products
Frozen & Cured
Frozen & Cured Selection

IQF fish, smoked varieties, and shelf-stable specialties for pantry essentials and backup inventory.

More than a supplier —
your seafood partner

We handle the details so you can focus on what matters: your guests and your craft.

Daily Delivery

Order by early morning and receive your shipment the same day — temperature-controlled, on time, every time across our service area.

Custom Processing

Need fillets, steaks, whole dressed, or portion-packed? We prepare your seafood exactly how your kitchen requires it.

Menu Consultation

Not sure what's in season or how to source a specialty item? Our team advises on selections that fit your menu and budget.

Volume & Account Plans

High-volume restaurants and multi-location groups receive priority scheduling, dedicated account management, and flexible terms.

Ready to upgrade your seafood supply?

Call us or send a message — we'll set up your account and schedule your first delivery in no time.

Get Started Today
Let's get your kitchen stocked

Southern Seafood Distributors

Address 26398 Buford Creel Rd
Franklinton, LA 70438
Phone 985-839-6220

Business Hours

Monday – Friday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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