There’s something in the air, St. Louis.
That late-summer heat is finally letting up, and the crisp breeze creeping in at dusk is starting to feel like fall. The humidity is retreating, the evenings are cooler, and front porches across the city are starting to look like the perfect setting for a backyard hangout.

And what better way to welcome this cozy season than with an epic seafood boil?

A Seasonal Tradition Worth Starting

As the temperatures drop just enough to throw on a light flannel, now’s the time to gather your people—friends, family, neighbors, coworkers—and treat them to something unforgettable: a true Ultimate Seafood Boil.

We're talking piles of steaming shrimp, sweet crab legs, fresh mussels and clams, buttery potatoes, spicy sausage, and sweet corn—poured straight out onto a table and shared with the people you love most. No frills, no fuss—just food, fire pits, laughter, and cold drinks under string lights.

And thanks to City Seafood’s Ultimate Seafood Sampler all the hard work is done for you.

Hosting the Ultimate Backyard Boil

Whether you're in the city, out in the suburbs, or lakeside for the weekend, this seafood boil kit is your all-in-one ticket to an unforgettable night.

Here’s what you get in the sampler:

• 5 lbs of ready-to-boil, shell-on shrimp

• 5 lbs of crab legs

• 4 lbs of fresh mussels

• 50 fresh clams

• 3 lbs of andouille sausage

• A seasoning packet that brings it all together

That’s enough to feed 35–40 people (or, let’s be honest, 15–20 if you invite the seafood lovers).

Just add some potatoes, corn, garlic, and a few lemons—and you’re ready to light up the stove (or outdoor burner) and get cooking.

Fall Feels, Full Plates

The beauty of a seafood boil in early fall is that it hits all the right notes: it’s warm, comforting, a little messy, and best enjoyed outdoors as the sun sets earlier and the sky goes full golden hour.

Set up a long table outside, cover it with newspaper or butcher paper, throw on a playlist, and let the food be the centerpiece. No utensils needed—just plenty of napkins, melted butter, and cold beer or cider.

It’s casual, communal, and full of energy—everything a fall gathering should be.

Make It a Tradition

This is the time of year when memories are made—the weekends just before holiday chaos begins, when the weather is still inviting, and the schedule is still loose.

So why not start a tradition?

Pick a weekend
Invite your circle
Get the boil going
Feast like family

Ready to get started? Order your Ultimate Seafood Sampler here and throw the most unforgettable fall gathering of the season.

Here’s to cooler days, full plates, and time well spent.
Happy boiling, St. Louis.