Several outlets have reported on chain restaurants serving notable seafood dishes, with some focusing on "southern style" fried whiting and grits, while others highlight fish fry dinners, fried seafood platters, or lent seafood specials. The number of recommended chains varies, with lists ranging from 5 to 12 restaurants. The specific types of seafood dishes being recommended also differ, including fried fish, catfish dinners, and fish fry dinners.