ZipPicks Awards
Best Seafood in Beverly & Morgan Park
Master Critic Review
DiCola's Seafood
7.6
A long-running Beverly seafood shop that’s most valuable as a pickup counter for party trays and classic take-home seafood. It shines when you treat it like a specialist market—order the staples, keep expectations on ambiance low, and optimize for freshness and convenience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cocktail shrimp, Fried shrimp, Seafood salad (house-style)
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 6.8
Consistency: 7.2
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: A Beverly seafood counter built for easy pickup and party portions.
Who should go: Seafood pickup shoppers and hosting-duty planners
When to visit: Daytime pickup before dinner rush
What to order: Cocktail shrimp, fried shrimp, seafood salad
Insider tip: Call ahead for larger orders—pickup runs smoother and fresher.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Mostly easy neighborhood parking. Expect free street parking nearby and a low-stress pickup setup compared to downtown seafood spots—just be mindful of quick in-and-out traffic during peak holiday/party-tray times.
Dress code: Casual. This is a seafood counter/pickup specialist—jeans, hoodies, work clothes all fit the vibe.
Noise level: Low. It’s primarily a grab-and-go counter, so noise is minimal and you’re not battling a loud dining room.
Weekend wait: 10–25 min for walk-in pickup (longer if you’re ordering party trays last-minute).
Weekday lunch: 0–10 min typically—fast counter service if you know what you’re ordering.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited. You may find a few sides or non-seafood add-ons, but this is not a vegetarian-focused stop.
Vegan options: Very limited. Best to treat this as a seafood-first shop—vegan-friendly options are unlikely beyond basic sides (availability varies).
Gluten-free options: Possible with smart ordering. Cold seafood options (like shrimp cocktail or seafood salad) are often easier than fried items, but cross-contact risk is real in a seafood counter—ask if you’re highly sensitive.
Best For
Better for: Fast Beverly-area seafood pickup, party trays, and classic take-home staples when you want something dependable without a whole restaurant production. It’s the kind of place that wins on convenience, familiarity, and ‘hosting duty solved.’
Consider Alternatives If: Skip it if you’re trying to make seafood a full dine-in experience with atmosphere, service, and cocktails—or if you need broad vegetarian/vegan choices. In those cases, choose a proper sit-down seafood restaurant where the meal is the event.