50 Best Seafood Restaurants in New York

“One of New York’s hidden secrets. Not to be missed.“

“This is a real gem of place. The food and wine is perfect. A beautiful and unique menu. Staff are friendly and efficient. Gorgeous venue, loved the rock music. Highly recommend.“

“Beautifully prepared delicious food!!“

“Amazing Dining Experience, Delicious Food, Private space with lovely Staff!!!“

“Lobster cracking tool for Jubilee was not adequate for cracking the lobster. We only had two scallops in our small plate,an additional scallop could have replaced that clam! All praises to our awesome greens and sausage,cornbread,rice and generous Jubilee; perfect drinks too! Our waiter Darrius was the best we could have wished for, superb service!!“

“Great brunch spot, loved the whole vibe! A combination of your standard brunch options as well as some cool alternatives! Dont miss the chocolate baklava french toast! Could tell all of the ingredients where great quality.. loved every bite! Service was great too!“

“Food was delicious and the taste was unique. If you like seafood, then this place is definitely worth your try. Usually, I’m worried if the fine dining food is too salty. I’m glad the food here was not. My favorites are the starting courses. Definitely recommend here for a try. Cute place hidden in a supermarket.“

“Food and drinks were absolutely delicious and the staff was lovely! So patient and attentive, would definitely go back again.“

“The best kimchi I’ve ever had - I can eat a whole meal of it! The cabbage is crispy and not soggy in the kimchi. Unlimited kimchi every meal ??

Upscale / fine dining vibe. All the food was really good - we got the beef tartare, fried chicken (omg might’ve been our fav), mushroom rice (SO bomb), galbi (super tender), pork belly, and spicy noodles.

Cocktails are also superb. Get the highball or sangria! They taste refreshing and fruity, without being too overpowering on the alc. So pleasant“

“Alright listen up folks, 10/10 on everything!!! The Food is fire, friend had the lobster hash which was mouth salivatingly good, I had the fried clam/lobster sliders which I’m pretty sure I could eat all day! We shared fresh iced oysters with a lovely house mignonette; buffalo clam strips were amazing, battered just right (ordered a second); yakitori shrimp were bomb, well seasoned and grilled to perfection; even the old bay fries were a hit! Lastly, The cucumber cooler was extremely refreshing, not too sweet & not too weak. I’m sorry for not taking any pictures, I will most definitely be back!

SN: best time to go is right before HH; once HH begins you cannot order from the regular menu (that has the lobster hash and sliders)

Music was also a vibe; RnB and oldies. The aesthetic was calming with a variety of plants all over and a very friendly and attentive staff! They’re doing everything right, can’t lie.“

“Sadly didn’t take any pictures I was in full awe of the experience. I felt in a fancy market in Paris loved the fact they have Champagne by the glass and what a champagne Louis Roederer ! We sat on the bar had a seafood tower impressive and a lobster roll thereafter. Can I said something else ? no! Jean Gorges is on top of each detail. I will be back soon for pictures and for another glass of Champagne.“

“Gotta be the best Carrot Dish ever! JP helped us pair the wine. Riesling with Carrot, of course. Great evening with inventive cuisine. One surprise after the next. Lobster dish was the highlight of the evening.“

“Nice atmosphere, very professional and friendly staff. Best caviar and great gourmet food selections.“

“A fun, lively restaurant in the heart of soho. Like everyone else mentioned, food portions are incredibly small. We spent $100 each and both left hungry. The gnocchi we ordered had a total of 10 pieces of pasta. The service was good, atmosphere was stunning. Overall I would recommend this restaurant to friends, but would recommend they eat dinner prior to coming lol.“

“I like ginger magrita....“

“Amazing food. Chilled atmosphere. No one rushes you. The drinks. The service. But above all the food.“

“Had the pleasure to enjoy and experience the service, food and wine at Caviar Russe yesterday. This was without doubt the most impressive and delicious food experience thus far. An absolute must-try for anyone looking for a culinary experience. Highly highly recommended.“

“I have been here before with my husband and son both at this location as well as the one on the upper west side, which is currently closed. I was very pleased with the whole experience, as it was restaurant week and I find sometimes during restaurant week there is a bit of an attitude when ordering from the restaurant week menu, not here in particular but in restaurants during this time in general. We were delighted with the choices, the portions were perfect we and shared a bottle of wine for $40. The food was delicious, well presented and the waitress was attentive and delightful.“

“I had my birthday dinner party here and it was exceptional- food to service. Perfect and worth every penny to have a party here! Highly recommend!“

“Excellent and comfortable affordable“

“Great tiny little spot with seasonal dishes that focus on veggies and seafood. Highlights were the trout tartare, shrimp brioche, and crab dumplings.

Dietary restrictions: Staff proactively asked about allergies and was knowledgeable about the menu to guide choices“

“Most amazing seafood. Go for happy hour. Get all the oysters. The lobster pasta made my husband weak in the knees. He won't stop talking about the olive brine Bloody Mary. THE BEST.“

“The most exquisite townhouse vibe, covering the most European aesthetic & menu. Went for brunch & recommend them for their service, food and coziness.
I don't drink but found the menu to be interestingly extensive.
Reserve ahead ?“

“"Outstanding food and presentation. The service was fantastic, especially from the hostess“

“The flavors were great and will be back next time. Any food lovers out there?“

“Crazy experience with Vivek. The surf clam dish was one of the best of all time - clam, custard, caviar. The entrance is very cool, the service was spectacular and not stuffy. Wine recs spot on. The beignet with Parmesan truffle and uni was worth it!“

“One of my favorite restaurants, in part because it is large enough that even without a reservation you can usually get a table on a short wait. Awesome service, great fresh food, and wonderful views. It is a lovely oasis in the heart of the Hudson Yards action. Always worth a visit.“

“Amazing food and service!“

“Everyone on staff was very nice & accommodating. The cocktails were tawdry in great glasses. The food is delicious; especially the crab fried rice & charred octopus. The restaurant itself is beautiful & more spacious than expected. Great experience overall. Will return soon!“

“We were celebrating my son's 12th birthday and the staff made him feel so special without embarrassing him. Their comments felt genuine and it made the experience all the more enjoyable even though we've dined there thousands of times!“

“Delicious & great service! We loved Esca but this was also v delicious & v healthy. Room is pretty. The bar is not as cozy & stylish as it was in its former iteration but overall we will be back & wish them great success! Great space & option including while in the theatre district, Sony Hall, etc;))“

“Very Fresh and amazing service and atmosphere.“

“Dining at Shion is an intimate and unique experience. The course integrates specialties from a wide variety of cities across Japan including chef Shion's hometown of Kumamoto. One can tell that he sources his seafood carefully and personally. There were many dishes that I hadn't seen in an omakase course before. I liked that he gave us the uni tasting earlier in the evening (I often find that chefs save it for later on when I'm too full to truly enjoy it). Shion is a friendly and informative chef. Each dish came with a thorough explanation and he crafted everything with care and detail. After our meal he was happy to take a photo with my partner and me. In a city where middling quality omakase has had a recent boom, Shion's quality and prestige stands out, and its high price tag is, in my opinion, justified. I will be back on a future special occasion.“

“I DO NOT RECOMMEND. I have been going to Quatorze since the early 1990’s when Mark and Peter were on 79th St. I was thrilled when the restaurant recently moved to my corner at 82nd and 1st Ave. and have always enjoyed dining there. NEVER AGAIN. I just had the most awful in-person experience with a manager, Nino who was rude, dismissive and argumentative. And all I wanted to do was make a reservation. Nino is the complete antithesis of the way the staff at Quatorze treat customers. If this is the person who is now the face of this beloved neighborhood gem, then sadly I will not be back. And that’s a shame. I left a message asking to speak to the owner, Mark, but I guess having to speak to an actual loyal customer who is unhappy is beneath him. UPDATE: I received a call from the owner Mark, who questioned the veracity of my account. Do yourself a favor and steer clear - these are rude, arrogant people who think we’re all just dumb. And the food and service is average at best.“

“Too bad there aren’t more stars to click on. As a Sicilian/Italian every time I go to an Italian restaurant I have to always settle for the close enough. Not this time at Piccola Cucina Estiatorio, 71 Thompson Street NYC. After seeing their extremely authentic Sicilian menu online I knew that it had to be the real thing. After easily reserving a table online we showed up with yes our hopes being very high. For the first time the food was everything I had hoped for. 1. Arancini: nicely crunchy and flavored. Not oily or old at all. 2. Grilled veggies: although simply presented they were really tasty and fresh. 3. Involtini: out of this world. Exactly made like in my town in Sicily. A Moist, tender, flavored with some really tasty mozzarella cheese, served on a nice bed of caponata. 4. Maccheroni alla Norma: finally my very favorite dish. I almost cried. Besides a fantastic pasta, rigorously cooked al dente, there was a more than generous amount of diced eggplant, obviously, with basil leaves, olive oil and everything the Mediterranean has so generously given to Sicily for thousands of years. It’s worth mentioning the more than welcome grated “ricotta salata” as a testimony to the high attention to detail of Chef Gioele. That was a dinner I will not easily forget. The last thing I want to say is that, according to the highly professional and attentive staff, almost every single ingredient in this restaurant is flown directly from Sicily including the very tasty cannoli filled with ricotta cheese. (The cheese flies frozen during shipping). Sorry for the long review. I only wanted to show my super happiness with this restaurant. ANGELO.“

“One of my all time favorite spots on the east village. Come between 5-7 any day for the oyster+ beer happy hour. Relaxed atmosphere, great service and phenomenal food. Can’t beat the value: 24 oysters, 4 beers, uni squid pasta and 4 scallops for $105!? Must try!!“

“Wonderful service from Nick and Sydney! It was just the 2 of them while it was busy both inside and outside and they provided exceptional service with a smile on their face. It was my first time here and Nick provided great recommendations on which oysters to order. So kind and welcoming! They were so attentive and made sure our water was always full even after we paid the check. And the oysters and everything was delicious!! I’ll definitely be coming back!!“

“Delicious and great service! Fun late night vibe.“

“Super fresh food and top quality service. Thank you.“

“What a way to enjoy the harbor! Delicious oysters and drinks :)“

“Best tempura in the US. If you want anything better you have to go to Japan.“

“What a great experience, everything was perfect.“

“Just everything the food the service and atmosphere everything was just right on perfect totally recommend it .. and delicious drinks ..“

“Everything was amazing from service to decor to food and drinks. Highly recommend!“

“Love this place! I had the just peachy and my partner and I shared the boneless wings. The food is delicious and Macy was so lovely and made the best drinks. The atmosphere was also perfect for a date night or grabbing drinks with friends. We will definitely be back soon!“

“Great food and atmosphere. The mocktail was superb“

“I always have the most amazing time at Musette. I’ve been here twice now and the location is ideal. It reminds me of a chic wine bar in France that was placed in Harlem; the dissonance is beautiful and works together perfectly. It’s definitely a sight to behold. As you walk in the atmosphere is warm and the staff is welcoming. The wine options are endless & I’ve never been given a wine suggestion that I did not appreciate. The Hummus board & salmon flatbread are my favs! Literal must haves ?. I’m happy to have found this gem, I’ll be back!“

“Samwoojung offers an exceptional dining experience. The bossam is outstanding—tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The staff is attentive and friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The menu boasts a variety of authentic Korean dishes that are well-prepared and delicious. The restaurant's ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for both casual meals and special occasions. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy high-quality Korean cuisine.“

“The food was absolutely amazing! Service was exceptional!“

“We went for Mother’s Day brunch and it was absolutely phenomenal. The waitress Lydia was so charismatic and such a treat. The food was so good, we got the veggie omelet the breakfast burrito and the eggs Benedict and shared and it was ample portions sizes and so flavorful. The drinks were good too (bloody Maria’s and martini and beer). But for the brunch experience they put it over the top with the celebrating a special occasion and giving the moms a flower on their way out!

Vegetarian options: Veggie omelet was to die for“