New Seahouse Fish & Chicken Restuarant Opening in Grand Rapids

Recently, we told you that a Grand Rapids fish and chicken joint was shutting down after just a year in business. But if you’re looking for a new spot to get your fried food fix, something huge is already taking its place.

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I drive down Division Avenue on my way to work every day. The construction near Burton Street has made that commute a bit dicey lately, but on a recent trip, I spotted new signs going up at 1970 S. Division Ave., the former home of Happy’s Pizza and Savvy Sliders.

It turns out West Michigan is getting its very first Seahouse Fish & Chicken!

From Mid-Michigan to Grand Rapids

If the name doesn't sound familiar, I'd not heard of it before either. Turns out, Seahouse is a growing Michigan-based mini-chain. Their flagship location opened on E. Michigan Avenue in Lansing back in 2023, followed by a second spot on W. Prospect Street in Jackson in 2024.

Now, Grand Rapids is next in line. While the new location is already listed on the Seahouse website, an official opening date hasn't been announced yet. However, crews are moving fast. Every time I drive by, major renovation progress has been made, and the restaurant looks closer and closer to opening its doors.

What’s on the Menu?

Maybe a better question is what's not on the menu? I mean, if you're a fried food fan, this seems like it could be your new favorite.

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Seahouse Fish & Chicken's menu is gigantic and everything is made to order. The owners say their food is fresh and crispy and merges bold seasonings with coastal classics.

Seahouse offers everything from single-piece chicken picks to massive family feast combos. A quick look at what you can expect:

The Chicken: Wings, wing dings, tenders, nuggets, legs, thighs, breasts, plus traditional favorites like fried gizzards and livers.
Fried & Steamed Seafood: A deep lineup of fish, including ocean perch, catfish (filets, nuggets, and bone-in), cod, tilapia, swai, whiting, salmon, red snapper, and even fried lobster tail. They also serve steamed crab legs, crawfish, oysters, scallops, and jumbo shrimp.
Sides & Sweets: Dozens of comfort food sides like hush puppies, fried okra, potato wedges, fried corn on the cob, mac & cheese, clam strips, and biscuits. Desserts include red velvet cake, strawberry cheesecake, and Biscoff parfait.
Drinks: In addition to pop, you'll also find Kool-Aid drinks.

Keep an eye out next time you're passing Burton and Division. It won't be long before those doors officially open!

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