Along the charming road through the Garden Route lies a South African gem, the picturesque coastal town of Knysna.

The dolphin Francese is a tender, flaky, lightly battered filet of mahi sautéed to gold, perched on a mound of spaghetti.

Tucked away in the small fishing village of Calabash on North Carolina’s southeastern coast, this unassuming eatery holds the key to seafood nirvana that has locals and travelers alike making ...