50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Magnolia

“Small shop, its really only for take out... been going here for 14 years... I like their food. Sometimes, you're waiting a while if you walk in the building. Better off ordering ahead by phone... prices are a little high for quantity. Overall, it's decent and better than the 3 others nearby.... a quart of rice is like 12 bucks, which is what I buy and my daughter likes the sweet and sour chicken with crab rangoon...“

“I had snapper soup there. It was an 11 out of a possible 10. My wife had New England clam chowder it is (her score system) a 10 out of 10. Best ever. Unfortunately, they do not currently have snapper soup. Missing the old Bookbinder too. Signed, Old Philadelphia natives.“

“Over the top experience. Everything was perfect.“

“The Food was Fresh ad Incredible“

“We found Pearl and Mary quite by accident while looking for out door seating so as to enjoy a beautiful Philadelphia evening. And we were not disappointed. Location; perfect, food; perfect, service; exemplary...doesn't get any better👍🏻“

“Peyton, our server was the best. Really looked out for us. Took great care of us on my birthday. Beautiful restaurant.
Our Manhatten and old fashioned were great.
Rib eye was delish. Chilean sea bass had the best soy glaze.
Save room for desserts. What we tried were fabulous. Raspberry sorbet so yummy.“

“IT WAS DELICIOUS! Definitely worth the trip and price! I will be back!“

“As a travel agent, food is important to me. I not only book for my clients, but I also make restaurant recommendations and WOW!!!!!! This place is it 😍😍😍 I took many photos last night of the food, the atmosphere felt as though I was not in Philadelphia, but far away on a perfect vacation dining at an amazing restaurant. I'm going to post my photos on my business page, people, if you want Greek food, THIS IS YOUR PLACE ☺️ Thank you for a wonderful hospitality and an amazing time my fiance and I will never forget.“

“Waitress was very knowledgeable about the cuisine. Other staff were friendly and courteous. Food was excellent, tastes wonderful and plated beautifully. The interior might remind you of an old time elegant railroad car with curved ceiling, crystal chandeliers, etc. great place for special occasions.“

“Always fresh seafood and definitely tasty!💯👌🏾“

“The bartender, Colin Krouse, was AWESOME!!“

“Good food. Good customer service.“

“An easy 5 stars! Every bite of our omakase dinner was delicious. Very fresh fish! Service was attentive and it was spectacular getting to watch the chef work his magic up close. The ambiance was pleasant. I also appreciated that they accommodated my husband and I as pescatarians.

Dietary restrictions: Accommodated pescatarian“

“The best seafood ever, I’ve never had a bad meal honestly, my husband and I love it, this was always a great place to go for a nice quiet dinner, so disappointed that they did away with their indoor dining, their service was so good and so was their wait staff they were the best.“

“This is the place where you get super fresh delicious southern style seafood with reasonable price. BTW, a very friendly, harding working couple who runs this super clean, well organized seafood market.

Yesterday, after watching a YouTube video, my wife and I decide to drive one hour visit this place, and it proof worth the driving... the fly whiting and steam shrimp are super delicious, haven't had such nice seafood, since I left New Orlean a decade ago.“

“Yummy, good service, reasonable priced“

“We dined at Max’s last evening for Valentine’s Day. The special four course menu had a variety of options and the food was cooked to perfection. The place was full, yet the service remained professional and upbeat. We will definitely be back soon!“

“Everything from the food to the service“

“The shrimp smd the crab devil eggs was delicious 😋“

“Delicious!! Will be going back!!!“

“This is our 2nd time dining at Sea Bar II Grill, but this time I tried something I normally wouldn’t in NJ because until tonight I had not found a place that makes good fried seafood. I’m from Boston so I’m use to very good seafood that is cooked at a higher standard. Welp tonight I found my place! The Captain’s Sampler was slap your momma good! Quality seafood cooked to perfection! The live music was great and the service was great! To the owner, keep on being consistent, I’m excited and praying that your business continues to grow! Sincerely, The Riddick’s“

“We’ve been looking for a seafood place that similar to our favorite seafood restaurant back in Colorado and here it is! So delicious and worth the bucks. Their clam chowder tastes so good as well and lots of flavors. We recommend this place!“

“Unique food, cozy, candlelit atmosphere. Our group enjoyed it tremendously. Highly recommend.“

“I visited this restaurant yesterday and was thoroughly impressed. The food was quite tasty and our server, Janet, was amazing…so personable and pleasant.“

“Hello, I wasn’t sure because of the name but I’m glad I stopped. I had the Hibachi mix vegetable w chucks of chicken and nice size shrimp and fried rice, everything was deliciously fresh my rice was not sticky, and it came with a side salad, Thumps Up to #DrunkeCrab!! top off w a breath mint.“

“We had such a fantastic experience at Illata in Philadelphia! From start to finish, everything felt special, and a big part of that was our amazing waitress, Mary — she was attentive, warm, and really elevated the whole evening with her thoughtful service.

The menu offered some unexpected surprises, and the standout for us was the carrot dish. It was hands down the highlight of the night — it almost felt like a savory take on carrot cake, rich and flavorful in the most delightful way. The trout was a pleasant surprise too; it leaned more toward the texture and richness of salmon, and honestly, it was one of the best fish dishes we’ve had in a while.

And we can’t forget the desserts — they absolutely blew us away. The rhubarb tart was perfectly balanced, and the chocolate cake was decadent without being too heavy. A perfect ending to a memorable meal!

We’ll definitely be back — already booked our next reservation.“

“Great menu, nice bar scene!“

“You will not be disappointed, from the ambiance, the friendly, professional service and the delicious food!“

“I really wish I could give a stellar review because the food is absolutely fabulous here. Not to mention, they will modify anything on the menu to food specifications, for instance for me who can't have gluten, eats only seafood and no cheese. Yes, they work with this with ease and everything is delicious.

The reason I can't give an amazing review is because having gone twice now, the first time our service was excellent and the second time more recently the service was very poor. Our food came out at different times to the table and as a group of four it was very disruptive. Also, many tables were turned over before we even got half way through our meal. I'm not sure what happened to be honest. I will say this was not our experience the first time we went and given how amazing the food is we will try it again.

The response from the owner that he would reach out was completely false. It is over 2 weeks now and I have heard nothing. For me, the irony was I was actually planning to come back out. But now…. ?‍♀️.

Dietary restrictions: They will modify any item on the menu to meet your needs. They are very good with handling gluten concerns particularly.“

“This might be one of the best ayce hot pot places I’ve been to!

You place your orders for meat via an iPad and all other foods (vegetables/fish balls/tofu etc) are self serve like a buffet. The meat comes out quickly and is good quality. The servers are very attentive and do a great job of taking away empty plates and replacing napkins. There are also some prepared foods, fruits, and desserts at the self serve station, as well as a full sauce bar. Drinks are located in the fridge (non alcoholic) and self serve, and are the classic Asian drinks like milk tea, aloe drink, and soy milk.

All tables have one large burner/one pot, so I wouldn’t recommend coming with a part of more than 4-5 people“

“Great seafood restaurant in the Fairmount area!!!“

“Are you really selling the franchise you built from the ground up? I heard this from a guy in Maple Shade.“

“Customer service was exceptional. Seating area was a bit small but everyone was so friendly and worked as a team. Honestly the best service I ever had. I went for restaurant week and ordered the shrimp creole. Omg I cleaned my plate and was still salivating over the idea of more when I got home. My partner ordered the crab soup and the salmon. Eyes rolled in the back of his head y’all. Everything was so well and for my first time they left a lasting impression. Would definitely dine here again. I’m just disappointed the shrimp creole isn’t on the regular menu.“

“Everything was amazing. The food was great, the atmosphere was wonderful and our server Tye Emmons was fabulous! Great place to dine. Will be back soon.“

“Excellent Happy Hour!!! Will definitely dine here again!!“

“Though ownership has changed over the years, this has always been my go-to fish store since childhood. Whenever I’m in the area, I know exactly where to stop. I’ve only ever purchased fish here, and with fresh fish stores becoming rare, I’m grateful this one is still around.“

“Great experience all you can eat“

“just had a delicious lunch. seafood dish was amazing and husband's fish was fresh and tasty. Extremely excellent service.“

“Now listen here. This is my go to spot every WED! WED is $1 WINGS ( The HONEY LEMON PEPPER AND THE BURBON WINGS TO DIE FOR) MAKE SURE U GET THE GUMBO, LOADED MUSSELS (OMG)
Please please RUN and GO CHECK THIS SPOT OUT! Tell her CHIC (CHICK) WIT DA JUICE SENT YOU!!!!!“

“Simply the best. The food is always fresh great service. Always our Christmas Eve dinner , love these folks.“

“My husband and I went here for dinner tonight. We got the Stake and Crab special with garlic mashed potatoes, and grilled asparagus. Everything was delicious. The stakes were done perfect and my husband really liked the crab cake too!“

“We held an 80th birthday party at Verona. The service was top notch and owners beyond accommodating. The guests said they want to come back! The clams casino is my favorite. The outdoor seating is great.“

“We visited Pera and it is great to know that the restaurant met expectations and was consistent with the excellent review in the PHiladelphia Inquirer.“

“Pleasantly suprised by this place! I was able to call and get a dozen crabs cooked in 15 minutes. They texted when it was ready and it was an easy pickup! It’s winter so the crabs weren’t heavy but they were VERY FRESH and seasoned well. I will definitely go back“

“The girl in the back name Ms tee. with the hookahs on Tuesdays ..She is Always friendly.. courteous and willing to give u her last to make the price right.. the bartenders Mel.. LA and Kbaby and mr larry on weekend. ..have the bar jumping crazy with delicious Strong drinks!!!..The owner Arron Always available for questions and concerns on how to make his establishment better!!..All hands on deck when it's a problem.. and The CRABS Got a signature butter sauce You Will NOT find anywhere in Philly!!!..The best appitizers..The seafood boils and the crabs Smack All Summer. ALL YEAR LONG.. COME HAVE SOME FUN WITH THEM !!!..drink prices best in North Philly....Ask About them!!YOLO on susquehanna!!“

“First time trying this restaurant. As someone who has lived in Turkiye (Iskenderun, Bornova and Ilica/ Cesme) Their food was amazing! We ordered the lahmacun, a cheese pide and shepherds salad. We ordered online and had very quick and free delivery. Tasted just as good as I remembered. Will definitely order again and will eat at restaurant. Teşekkür ederim!“

“Absolutely the best seafood and pricing around. Nothing better than being able to message and the owner himself responds in seconds.“

“Hyon’s Seafood in Philadelphia is a local favorite, known for its fresh and flavorful seafood delights. Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood, this restaurant offers a cozy spot for seafood aficionados to indulge in their favorite dishes. From the crispy butterfly shrimp to the perfectly seasoned fish sandwiches, each bite is a testament to the care and quality put into their food. It’s a place where the community gathers, sharing stories and laughter over plates of comfort food that tastes just like home. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack or a full feast, Hyon’s Seafood is the go-to destination for a satisfying meal.“