Deep Blue Sea Shrimp
All your seafood cravings, served Suriname-style in Jagtlust
Why Go
Tucked into the leafy Wanica district just outside Paramaribo, Deep Blue Sea Shrimp has quietly become the go-to name locals drop when someone asks where to crack into a proper Surinamese seafood feast ΓÇö think buttery shrimp, whole lobster and messy boil-in-a-bag platters eaten with your hands.
The Experience
This isn't a stiff white-tablecloth situation ΓÇö it's casual, family-friendly and unmistakably Surinamese, where the smell of garlic butter and Cajun-style spice hits you before you've even sat down. Orders come piled high in foil bags or on trays, meant to be shared, opened at the table and worked through slowly with bibs, beers and a lot of napkins. The vibe leans backyard-cookout more than fine-dining, which is exactly why regulars from Paramaribo keep making the short drive out to Jagtlust for it.
What to Try
The seafood boil is the headline act ΓÇö a mix-and-match bag of shrimp, lobster tail, crab, corn, potato and sausage drenched in garlic-butter or spicy Cajun sauce. Purists should go straight for the whole lobster or the jumbo shrimp platter, while first-timers do well with a shared shrimp bag plus a side of fried plantain. Wash it down with a cold Parbo beer or a fresh passion-fruit juice.
Insider Tip
Message them on Facebook (@Lobster2022) a day ahead if you want lobster or a large boil bag ΓÇö stock is tied to the day's catch and the best cuts get spoken for early, especially on weekends. Come hungry, wear something you don't mind getting sauce on, and ask for extra garlic butter on the side; they're generous if you request it, stingier if you don't.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Jagtlust, Wanica district, roughly a 20ΓÇô30 minute drive south of central Paramaribo ΓÇö a taxi or rental car is the easiest way in as public transit is limited after dark. Best to call or DM ahead to confirm opening hours and reserve larger platters, especially Friday through Sunday when it gets busy with local families. Cash (SRD) is safest; card acceptance in this part of Suriname can be hit-or-miss. Portions are generous, so order one platter fewer than you think you need.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A convenient nearby stay if you'd rather not drive back into Paramaribo after a big seafood-and-beer dinner.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Burn off the boil the next morning with an off-road ride through the Surinamese interior, then come back for round two.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — A splashy river-tubing session pairs perfectly with a lazy late lunch of shrimp and cold Parbo afterwards.
- 4x4xJankie Guide — Rent a 4x4 to reach Jagtlust easily and keep exploring Wanica's backroads and river spots on the same trip.