Restaurants that serve shrimp
First Bite counts 245,400+ US restaurant locations with shrimp on the menu. 53% are at multi-unit chains and 47% at independents, led by Mexican restaurants. Data as of November 2026.
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What a menu search for “shrimp” returns
| Operator | Segment | Locations | Matching menu item | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill | Fast Food | 4,300+ | Popcorn Shrimp Basket | Buyer contacts |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Chicken | 4,000+ | Honey Butter Shrimp | Buyer contacts |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Chicken | 3,300+ | Shrimp Tackle Box | Buyer contacts |
| Panda Express | Chinese | 2,800+ | Honey Walnut Shrimp | Buyer contacts |
| Panera Bread | Cafe | 2,300+ | Shrimply Baja Salad | Buyer contacts |
See every operator serving shrimp, with verified buyer contacts.
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Where shrimp shows up on menus
Mexican leads, with 13% of the 245,400+ locations serving shrimp. American and Chinese follow, so it reaches well beyond one restaurant type.
| Segment | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 31,500+ | 13% |
| American | 26,900+ | 11% |
| Chinese | 21,000+ | 9% |
| Chicken | 13,000+ | 5% |
| Pizza | 12,500+ | 5% |
| Seafood | 11,200+ | 5% |
Top chains serving shrimp
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill has the largest footprint, with 4,300+ locations listing shrimp. Independents still hold 47% of locations, so this is a long-tail item where operator-level targeting matters.
| Chain | Segment | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill | Fast Food | 4,300+ |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Chicken | 4,000+ |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Chicken | 3,300+ |
| Panda Express | Chinese | 2,800+ |
| Panera Bread | Cafe | 2,300+ |
| Jack in the Box | Fast Food | 2,100+ |
| IHOP | Breakfast & Brunch | 1,700+ |
| Applebee's Grill + Bar | American | 1,500+ |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Mexican | 1,200+ |
| Hy-Vee Market Grille | Bakery | 1,100+ |
Top states for shrimp
California has the most locations serving shrimp, followed by Texas and New York. Together the top three hold 31% of US locations.
| State | Locations |
|---|---|
| California | 34,200+ |
| Texas | 21,200+ |
| New York | 20,900+ |
| Florida | 17,900+ |
| New Jersey | 10,700+ |
| Pennsylvania | 9,800+ |
| Illinois | 9,600+ |
| Georgia | 8,700+ |
How restaurants put shrimp on the menu
These are real menu items matched by First Bite's menu search:
- Shrimp
- Shrimp Fried Rice
- Fried Shrimp
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Shrimp Scampi
- Shrimp Tempura
- Coconut Shrimp
- Shrimp Tacos
- Shrimp Salad
- Shrimp Tempura Roll
Selling shrimp into foodservice
Brands selling shrimp or complementary products can start with operators that already list it. In First Bite you can filter restaurant operator data by menu item, segment, state and unit count, then reach the buyer with prospecting tools and verified contacts.
How sales teams turn menu data into new accounts
Search the menu item
Run a menu search for any dish, flavor or ingredient and see every operator that lists it, with location counts and segment.
Build your target list
Filter by segment, state, unit count and distributor so you only keep the accounts that fit your product.
Reach the decision maker
Request verified emails and phone numbers for the owner, chef or purchasing lead who owns the menu. No info@ addresses.
Win and track new doors
Run email sequences, send samples and track deals by account and rep in First Bite's CRM.
Frequently asked questions
First Bite counts 245,400+ US restaurant locations with shrimp on the menu, as of November 2026.
The largest are Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, Krispy Krunchy Chicken and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. 53% of locations serving shrimp belong to multi-unit chains.
Run a menu search for "shrimp" in First Bite, then filter by segment, state and unit count to build a target list with verified buyer contacts.
