50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Rochester

“celebrated my sisters 30th, the food was incredible. i plan to return asap for valentines day! I highly highly recommend“

“The atmosphere and food is so good. Excellent service and wonderful dining experience all around.“

“I ordered the birria tacos...they were pretty good...but that fried rice!!! Hibachi who?!?! I swear I hope it's that good the next time I order...it was excellent!!“

“I'm so glad that my niece brought my family here for her daughter graduation celebration it was everything that one wants to share with love ones the place, food, it was a awesome experience thank you for your service“

“We went to this wonderful restaurant today for the first time, and it was unbelievably great! The man who waited on us answered all of our questions, the environment is warm and inviting, the service was the best ever, service was great, and we were not hurried in any way. Prices are reasonable and the quantity of food is spot on for hungry people. And of course, don't forget the desserts. There is a whole case of desserts to choose, and they were DELICIOUS. We will definitely go back and go back again and again.“

“The atmosphere was was great. Our waitress Bella( at the Rochester one) was amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly sling with our hostess and other table help. Was a great experience. The only thing I was disappointed in ( which wasn’t any of these peoples doing) was my porterhouse steak. For the money, it should have been a nice cut. It was an end cut, one that even some stores don’t use…let alone a very upscale restaurant. It was also supposed to be med rare n was med. I didn’t send it back because st least it was pink, but it was well past med rare. My crab cake was very good. The lobster and crab mac and cheese was also very good. I’d definitely recommend and go back. Just not sure if I’d get the porterhouse again. Probably go with just the filet.“

“First time at Thurston Seafood after an airport drop off of a friend. I have a love for seafood ~ fried being at the top of my list. I also grew up having kin that knew how to prepare and cook fresh seafood. It’s all about the coating when fried. You need just the right amount of seasoning to bring out the flavor, not overpower it. My ocean perch and seafood was cooked just right, but it was missing something. I found it to be a bit bland (but still good!); the same w/the french fries as they needed just a touch of salt. I think a light hand w/some seafood seasoning mix would have made the generous portioned meal perfect.
The woman that took my order was very nice. The place appeared to be quite clean (it is take out only), and there was a fairly steady steam as I ate my meal in the parking lot, finishing just before 5:00 pm.“

“great food and service we will be returning“

“Amazing service and lovely atmosphere. Steaks were awesome and perfectly cooked. One lobster tail was a little overcooked, the other one was cooked perfectly. Would definitely recommend and will be going back“

“Brought my daughter for the first time and she loved it!“

“Our first time here and we were delightfully surprised. Our server was so pleasant and attentive. The food was delicious with a lovely presentation. I ordered the scallop dinner and my broccoli was perfect, not over cooked as often is the case. My husband ordered the snow crab legs and stated they were the best he'd had in a very long time. Leave the din and wait of better known chain restaurants behind and give this place a visit“

“Fantastic food as always!! Duck was cooked perfectly!“

“I came in today for the first time. The staff/owner was very welcoming. The customer service was impeccable, right when we walked in. The menu was clear and straightforward. But the food y’all… OMG!!! If you got a big back like me, go and get you some food from here. I’ve been around trying a lot food from Rochester but here? Right off the bat I knew the vibes were right.

I got a catfish special with baked mac and cheese, dirty rice and baked beans and my boyfriend got the haddock special. Let me tell you, it tastes just like home. Also, don’t forget to get y’all something sweet. Their coconut and lemon cake, to die for. Go and give them your support! By the way, all next week they’re having wings for $1.“

“Clean bar rest and food was straight fire. highly recommend.“

“Приготовтесь что места для маневра на грузовике мало.Парковаться на док нужно будет с дороги.Supervisor очень приветливый человек.Он организовал погрузку за 45 минут.Грузят вручную(Translated by Google)Get ready that there is not enough room for maneuver on the truck.You will need to park on the dock from the road.Supervisor is a very friendly person.He arranged the loading in 45 minutes.Loaded manually“

“They welcomed us like family when we arrived for dinner. Beautiful space, friendly staff, and the most delicious food! We can't wait to go back for more fish tacos and asada plates!😋“

“Went for an after funeral luncheon. The food was fabulous and the staff so courteous, kind and accommodating. Such a great experience.“

“service five stars food five stars my only compliant is 8.00 for a blue“

“All aspects of our dining experience were excellent; food, wine, service, atmosphere. Their menu is fairly brief but they put attention into each dish and it shows. We had the olives, both menu salads, the gnudi, and the Sunday sauce.
I make a Sunday sauce I've been refining for years, and tasting theirs has suggested a new approach for me, just great. The bill was very reasonable considering the quality of the experience.
Angelina's is a real gem, a terrific upgrade to this location.“

“This is the main spot where I come and buy my crab legs. The great thing about this location is that they sell them by the box. Or you can just have them weigh the amount you want out for you.Customer service is always a pleasure here. See you guys soon?“

“Great bartenders and great food.“

“great food and service we will be returning“

“Been our weekend staple for breakfast for years! Staff is friendly, fun and always attentive! Comfortable and welcoming. Never disappointed!“

“We just had the best experience! From booking a reservation, parking right out front, AWESOME wait staff. The food... every single bite of every single thing we ordered was FANTASTIC. We will absolutely be back!“

“ALWAYS A GOOD MEAL AT Nick’s😋“

“So the scallops were down right amazing! The shrimp was great, crab legs were fresh and amazing, crawfish wasn’t the best, I suck the brains out and they weren’t as fresh as I’ve had in the past. The clams were okish, very small and I mean very small, so those weren’t worth the money at all. Fried Calamari was amazing! I’m used to chewy like rubber band chewy, but these were great! The seasonings and added heat was on point. The corn on the cob was extremely bland with just a corn taste, not the seasoned boil taste I was expecting. They need to cook the corn in the seasoning! Overall, nice place to eat and we will go back again. It was about $96 for my wife and I so that’s not bad. The girl that sat us was great, don’t know her name but she had long dreads. She’s a keeper, she always had a smile and super friendly. Our waiter was good and a good personality.“

“The best fish fry’s/ baked fish dinners available in roc city. Best staff and ownership you could ask for. Always fresh!!“

“Our first time here and we will be back. This was one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had. Thank you for the delicious meal, hospitality and the lovely environment. 🤍“

“Too expensive in the food's not as good as it used to be“

“I came for Pastry & Coffee, and decided to have a light lunch of Chicken Salad Platter. The Chicken Salad was delicious, fresh. The Salad Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Mushrooms, refreshing and crisp Viennese Merengue Torte soft, creamy not too sweet. Service was nice and attentive.“

“Syracuse NY location! Pedi para llevar y deje decirle 5 ⭐️ rico rico rico por fin 🙌🏾 ya llevaba un año esperando lol“

“Great place to eat. Friendly Always have the best meals here.“

“Dropped by on a Saturday on a whim after living in the neighborhood for several years, and I have a new favorite seafood supplier. I believe the owner helped us, bought some catfish to make our own fish fry, and he seemed to approve. They have one of the best selections of condiments, especially CAJUN, that I've seen in the immediate area. Will definitely be back.“

“Check it out! Super friendly service where there’s a face that’s not recognized! Check out the Steak Hoagies, Sloppy plates, wings and blue cheese!“

“Six of us went to celebrate a 90th birthday. Our server, Kelly was friendly and attentive without hovering. She treated the one child with us with respect also.We were not rushed in any way. The meal choices and portions were excellent. Nice to find a restaurant where you can easily converse in normal tones.“

“Sherilyn B. Has a Great personality, always welcoming when we come here to eat. Made sure we enjoyed our food. Great customer service and conversation.“

“We just held our daughter’s wedding reception at the Max of Eastman Place and I have to say thank you for all you did to provide the perfect venue for our special celebration. The staff was attentive and a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. Everything was amazing and our guests had a wonderful evening. The food was spectacular and the ambience both inside and outside in the court yard was the perfect setting. Everybody felt truly blessed with the entire evening. I would highly recommend allowing the Max to host your special events!! Thank you So much.“

“Best Italian restaurant. All homemade. Friendly staff.“

“Some of the best food in roc. The Swan family always kills it!! Best staff best atmosphere and I heard they’re doing private parties now. I will definitely be booking soon! Definitely encourage reservations if you have more than 2 people and make sure to order a drink & dessert because they’re also so great!

Favorite dishes:
Wagyu skirt
Pad Thai
Sticky rice“

“5 PM reservations to beat the rush, belated birthday dinner. Small place, maybe 6 tables in the eating area unless there was another area we did not see. The bar was hopping! Small as well, a couple of standing tables, rest was 2-3 deep at the bar. It was Negroni night, free samples and $10 cocktails. Tried a couple of the flavors, but Campari is not for me.
As for dinner, the excellent server (Chris) provided multiple choices of water. Hubby liked the house wine which was Alex Valley Vine according to the bill (also named Monroes Restaurant at the top of the bill).
Three warm rolls arrived. We both had the Lobster Bisque which came with sherry on top. Best we have had in a long, long time! Hubby had the Filet (perfect) with Truffle butter and Truffle fries (never enough truffles I guess!). I had the Seafood Tagliatelle, asking for the chef to make it spicy. Great flavor and large scallops, shrimp and lobster.
We enjoyed everything very much except maybe the fries as they were more like huge potato wedges, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Hubby used some truffle butter on what he ate as he said the inside did not have much taste.
Pricey, so review online information before going.
Chairs were firm but very comfortable.“

“I enjoyed it very much, I come here all the time. I will be back again soon. thanks“

“SooooooooooooooooooooooGooooooooooooooooooooodWill be back again.Now my only Chinese food restaurant.????

Parking: There is a parking lot outside of the Chinese food place. Enough to get in and get out. Food is delicious. I got pepper steak with fried rice and egg roll. Hubby got fried fish with shrimp fried rice and egg roll. He said he loved his.Try it you won't be disappointed“

“Love this place always great food and friendly people and atmosphere“

“Love the casual vibe, the HAPPY servers, the martinis, cannolis……WHATS NOT TO LOVE“

“We are from Baltimore and pasted through Rochester NY. We looked up places to eat and this place popped up. I order a burger and fries and my husband ordered a full rack of ribs. It was absolutely amazing. Ribs were falling off the bone. I ate my whole burger before we decided to take a photo. The lady that took our order (wish I had gotten her name) was great. I will definitely stop in again. Very warm feeling from the staff. It’s was like we have known them forever. Thank you for the hats, amazing food, and service. Amy & Dave from Baltimore. We will be back!!!!

Parking: We can in a semi-truck and was able to park.“

“As a musician, I want to send Bob kudos, for being a kind and gracious host. Myself, and the rest of the guys from Flannel Underground really appreciate when a venue. Owner is genuine and good dude! Great atmosphere, great food, great staff!“

“We had a retirement party for.my sister 5/6/22.The service was top notch,the menu was bold and the kitchen put a nice spin on all they presented.THE OWNER STOPPED AND GREETED THE TABLE.WEwere able to bring in our special dessert's and they didn't push us out the door . Bravo from top to bottom.*****“

“Last night we decided to go out of our way to try out a local fish market. Masters Seafood is about 10 miles away from the hotel we were staying at but well worth the drive. Everything was delicious and the service was no nonsense. Pro tip: call ahead so they can have your food ready when you arrive.“

“We were a party of 5 and everyone had a fabulous meal! Cooked to perfection and as ordered! Service was friendly and efficient we lovers it! Thank you“

“Great food huge portions and great service! Fastest real food you’ll ever get. Oh, and they have real Dim Sum type dishes!!

Other reviews mentioning bad service I don’t understand, do you want them to wine and dine you when you call to place a pick up order? They’re efficient and accurate. They are also hard working and trustworthy! Thank you for feeding us, Lin’s Garden🙏🏼“