Soultran's Seafood

651 Broadway, Vallejo, CA 94590, United States
+1 707-643-1587
$$$ Seafood market , Seafood restaurant
(1837 Reviews)

Soultran's Seafood is a straightforward seafood market and casual eatery tucked into Vallejo’s Broadway strip, catering to folks who want their seafood fresh, fried, and fast. The smell of seafood is prominent but fresh, setting a no-frills tone that leans into the authenticity of a working local spot rather than a polished restaurant experience.

Customers come here to pick their seafood from the display and have it cooked right on the spot, which takes around 30 minutes or so depending on the order. This wait time becomes part of the experience, as the open kitchen atmosphere lets you know everything is cooked fresh and not pre-prepared. The service is notably friendly and attentive, with staff that are willing to offer helpful advice and accommodate needs like shellfish allergies thoughtfully.

The menu largely revolves around fried seafood classics — shrimp, sole, catfish, soft shell crab, Dungeness crab, jumbo tiger prawns, scallops, and even frog legs. The seasoning tends to be balanced, avoiding oversalting, which highlights the natural flavors. Side items like hush puppies and fried okra add to the Southern-inspired comfort vibe of the food here.

This place fits locals who value straightforward, hearty fried seafood dishes at reasonable prices and don’t mind the limited parking or a modest environment that focuses on the food’s freshness rather than décor. Regulars appreciate being able to grab favorites like shrimp balls and hush puppies, often paired with a bottle of Crystal hot sauce.

Visit during off-peak hours if you want to avoid crowding and parking hassles, since the parking lot can hold about ten cars. Soultran’s is less about ambiance and more about delivering fresh, satisfying seafood that’s perfect for casual solo lunches, informal family dinners, or small gatherings that appreciate a laid-back, unpretentious setting.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

10:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

1837 Reviews
Mark dj

14 Dec 2025

Friendly service great attitude pick your foods cooked fresh while you wait

Vicki Hodges

05 Dec 2025

This was a real surprise. A fresh-smelling seafood establishment that really lives up to the hype. Great customer service from all the staff, especially Steven! He was helpful with suggestions, and was thoughtful and considerate of my sister's shellfish allergy. I ordered the fried shrimp, sole and hush puppies and all 3 were scrumptious and NOT TOO SALTY! Very flavorful and tender. Really outstanding...I was impressed...and coming from LA I'm hard to impress...I've had some GOOD fried fish! I'll be back for sure!

Junien

23 Nov 2025

The food was fire!! Its thee best hole in the wall place for fresh fried up seafood! Everything was so amazing! Check them out!!

aprylkristine

18 Nov 2025

What I've ordered: $25 for 2 dungeness crabs $26 for 1 lb jumbo tiger prawns > large $8.50 1lb catfish > soft and good breading Scallops > favorite, soft, good flavor Frog legs > tastes like chicken Soft shell crab $5 each -price is good. -fresh seafood -had them fry all of them. Took about 30min. -took order quickly. -parking is limited. Maybe 10 spots.

Henry Washington

12 Nov 2025

I've been going there for 30 years and have never been disappointed. Fast friendly service. My favorite orders have been Basa , fries, shrimp, shrimp balls, hush puppies, fried okra and grab a bottle of crystal hot sauce every few visits.

CC

07 Nov 2025

Ok, I saw this on the Tok and had to try. When I called I explained this was my 1st time ordering and to be patience with me, lady giggled. I ordered 1/2lb of sausage, scallops, tilapia, crab clusters 2, and catfish nuggets with 3sides of corn, hush puppies and fries. When we got our food it was all in little brown bags. I asked if they had any trays to dump all the food in and the gentleman told me, "You should have said that when you ordered" I looked right at the cashier who took my call and she looked confused. They have garlic butter to order aswell. Food was yummy but it was very awkward in the store because it's a seafood market. They didn't have any lemon but we made due. So for future customers!!!! Call your order in advance, if it's a large amount ask for it to be in tray. Buy the butter and ask if they have napkins. Definitely going back

Mlkel Mikel

25 Sep 2025

The food was fresh and tasty, just the right seasoning. Crisp, and gently flacky just the way I like it. Calamari, soft shell crab and medium shrimp. Delivered in timely manner and hot when arrived. Food was bagged separately and sealed which I especially appreciated. Not greasy at all.

Brandon Hudson

21 Sep 2025

I've heard of and always wanted to try Soultran Seafood in Vallejo, CA. This place exceeded expectations for sure! A seafood market where you can purchase seafood and pay a fee for them to then cook to order. They have a vast selection of meats and seafood to choose from. Multiple types of shrimp and fish. Crab, liver and gizzards, boudan, and frog legs among many other additional items. We picked a selection of items. Everything was great minus the frog legs and soft shell crab. In my opinion these were the only two items that weren't available on ice in front of us from what we ordered. We noticed when the items were being weighed that they both were frozen solid at the time they were being weighed. This in my opinion is why the texture and taste was off on these two items. The fried okra was good. The corn wasn't what I expected and I wouldn't order again. This place is a five out of five and I will be returning in the future.

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