Jonesing for seafood? Check out Columbus' top 4 spots

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Need more seafood in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top seafood sources in Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Akai Hana

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Topping the list is Akai Hana. Located in Kenny Centre Mall at 1173 Old Henderson Road in Governours Square, the sushi bar and Japanese spot is the highest-rated seafood spot in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 534 reviews on Yelp.

2. Mitchell's Ocean Club

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Next up is Easton's Mitchell's Ocean Club, situated at 4002 Easton Station. With 4.5 stars out of 382 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse and New American spot, serving crab, lobster and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Kai's Crab Boil

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Olentangy Commons' Kai's Crab Boil, located at 839 Bethel Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Cajun/Creole and New American spot 4.5 stars out of 295 reviews.

4. The Pearl

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Finally, The Pearl, a New American spot that offers seafood and more in Victorian Village, is another go-to, with four stars out of 762 Yelp reviews. Head over to 641 N. High St. to see for yourself.

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