Seafood America

Seafood America began its journey in 1971 as a humble takeout seafood restaurant nestled in the heart of Philadelphia. With an unwavering commitment to serving the freshest, highest-quality seafood paired with exceptional customer care, it didn’t take long for Seafood America to win the hearts of locals, building a devoted following. This early passion and dedication set the stage for the rise of a cherished and esteemed brand, one that continues to honor its roots while delighting seafood lovers far and wide.

In 2007, Seafood America introduced Dockside Classics, a line of fresh fully cooked seafood products designed for convenient home preparation. This expansion not only broadened the company’s product offerings but also made premium seafood more accessible to a nationwide audience.

Seafood America also offers a frozen gourmet line of high-end, customizable cakes under the Seafood America brand. Perfect for any occasion, these premium cakes are crafted to deliver a restaurant quality dining experience. Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself to something special, our customizable cakes can be tailored to meet your exact preferences while maintaining our unwavering dedication to quality and taste. Discover the luxury of Seafood America’s gourmet seafood cakes today.

Dockside Classics®

Dockside Classics® brings you delicious, high-quality seafood made by Seafood America, a company with a long history of creating great-tasting favorites. We’ve taken our best recipes and perfected them over the years to bring you seafood that’s fresh, flavorful, and a great value. From crispy crab cakes to tasty lobster minis, every bite is made with care so you can enjoy the best of the sea at home. Check out our full lineup and use our Store Locator to find Dockside Classics at a store near you!

Commitment to Sustainable and Responsible Seafood

At Seafood America, we are dedicated to providing our customers with high-quality, sustainable, and traceable seafood sourced from environmentally and socially responsible suppliers. Our commitment to sustainability ensures that our seafood is harvested or farmed in a way that maintains or enhances production over the long term without compromising the health of marine ecosystems.


To uphold these principles, Seafood America has established a Quality Systems Department responsible for overseeing sustainability efforts. This department ensures that all purchasing decisions align with our environmental commitments and do not jeopardize the resources needed for future generations.


Seafood America guarantees full traceability of its ingredients, utilizing trace register systems where required. Additionally, all our sourcing practices are validated by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) to maintain the highest safety and sustainability standards.

We require our vendor partners to meet rigorous sustainability certifications:

• Wild-Caught Seafood: Must come from fisheries that are either Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified, undergoing full MSC assessment, or engaged in a comprehensive Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) aimed at meeting MSC standards.

• Farm-Raised Seafood: Must be certified by at least one of the following:
o Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) 2-star or greater
o Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)
o GLOBAL G.A.P.

Blue Swimming Crab Fisheries Management

Seafood America is also committed to the responsible management of Blue Swimming Crab Fisheries. We exclusively source from vendors who are active members of the National Fisheries Institute’s Crab Council, which funds and supports sustainability efforts for the species. The Crab Council collaborates with the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), a respected non governmental organization that works with industry and government agencies to develop and implement effective fisheries improvement programs.

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