Mussels are a throw in of shellfish belonging to the mollusk family.
The bivalves are widely distributed across various marine and freshwater habitats around the globe.
Known for their distinctive oblong-shaped shells, they’re valued as a delicacy in many coastal cuisines.
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Here are nine restaurant chains where you’ve got the option to dine on these exquisite delicacies.
This delicate mussel dish sits alongside all the fried feasts for which the restaurant is famous.
The appetizer is served with artisan bread for dredging through the savory broth.
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This appetizer and the famous Bang Bang Shrimp are excellent ways to kick off a seafood feast.
That includes mussels that the chain sources from the Prince Edward Islands.
The mussels are served in a classic garlic butter and white wine broth.
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This dish comes with grilled crusty bread for sopping up that garlicky broth.
Thegrowing chain’s menuis heavy on small plates and shareables, including an ever-changing mussels dish.
The small plate is served tapas style.
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It currently features the bivalves cooked with chorizo, and it changes seasonally.
Its Italian side shows in its plates of homestyle pasta.
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