49 Best Seafood Restaurants in Rochester

“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“

“BANANA PUDDING = ORGASMIC Wish I could eat that everyday of my life seriously. Everything we get from saucey is always banging but that pudding though 🤤👀“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Went right at opening and the owner and staff were taste testing dishes for the evening. It was great to see how much the owner and staff cared about the food.. Lily was the server and she was knowledgeable on the wine and food selection. I noticed they do allow bringing your own wine if that interests you. The oysters came predressed, which I didn't like at first but changed my mind once I ate, just don't put lemon on the vinegar dressed ones! Mussels were awesome, could've drank the broth. Octopus was actually a pasta dish served in a red sauce, doesn't say this on the menu, I only ordered because I saw the staff sample it. The clams looked amazing but was unfortunately too full to try. All in all great experience and will be back!“

“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.“

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

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

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

“great food and service we will be returning“

“To Be totally honest I never been to the Restaurant before, however for my 1st. Time Visiting truly left The most Sincere Hospitality Exeperience in A long time. Rochester take note please as a Google Reviewer with as of Today reaching A yes 100,000 Reviews this by far is the BEST ENDING 2025., upon entering the RESTAURANT the ATMOSPHERE of Holiday cheer Spirit of CHRISTMAS WAS IN THE BUILDING OH YEA NOT KNOWING THE OWNER WAS CHECKING ME OUT CHECKING THIS WELL POLISHED EXTREMELY BEFITTING RESTAURANT NOT ONLY DID IT SAY WE HOOK IT & WE COOK IT. PROUD SCHOLARSHIP ENDURANCEMENT HUNG HIGH SEVERAL ACKNOWLEDGING OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE AFTER BEING A SAMPLE PLATE, I WILL BE BACK AS THE TERMINATOR SAID....CLEAN WELL STOCKED FAMILY FRIENDLY INSIDE SEATING A 10. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SERVICE TO ME AND WHAT I WITNESSED, GOD REMEMBERS 🙏 WHEN EVERYONE ELSE FORGETS.“

“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“

“Mr Kim is very friendly man so courteous to his customers he even calls when you’ve placed an order to make sure that you’re coming in to pick it up and he’ll even stay in a little bit later if he knows that you’re coming because we actually live in Syracuse New York and he’s about an hour and 20 minute ride away and he offered to stay open a little bit later just because he knew we were coming . I appreciate that kind of service. This particular day we were picking up a box of crab legs… yummy“

“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“

“Vibes with flavors, more than food“

“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. 🤍“

“Dinner tonight was fabulous. Fresh, great quality. I had the French dip, which I honestly must say between the beef, bread, couldn’t be better! I had the homemade mashed as a side. Excellent! The garden side salad was perfect combination of vegetables nicely prepared. My guest ordered the cottage pie all I can say is wow and it was also said to be very delicious and beautifully done. I haven’t been in some years it was pleasant to be back. The bar drinks looked amazing as well! You can’t be disappointed here! Our server Hailey was friendly and provided great service. A big thank you for not changing All these years and keeping it amazing as it always has been!“

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

“First time there. Food was great and people were friendly!“

“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!“

“Oh my God, I forgot to write a review! Tony put on the most amazing ice breaker for our class of ‘75. Excellent food, drinks & service. One of the best experiences I’ve ever had! I’d give them 6 stars if I could. 😘🤩🥳👍🤜🏾🤛🏻✊🏽🙏“

“Sheralyn provided great service and was very kind 🥰“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

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

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

“I came here on a recommendation from a friend. It was very good but not great. I ordered a rum cocktail that was delightful along with a papaya winter salad and duck ragout special. I sat at the bar. The place was jam packed with people. The salad took almost 40 minutes to arrive and the meal took an hour. That was understandable given the crowd. The salad had amazing flavors but was just a bit too spicy for me. I like spicy too but this was more than I like. The duck ragout special was delicious but way too salty. I am also a salt lover so this was surprising. The waitress comped my drink which was nice because of the wait. I really want to go again because there were lots of things I want to try. I just need to plan a much more leisurely dinner and go with a friend. It was too dark to read a book.“

“Absolutely fantastic food, service, quality and the photos on the wall are a whole lifetime! It’s wonderful! ♥️💕“

“it was good service was great“

“We love eating at The Lamplighter Restaurant, Always a great meal & friendly service .“

“i ordered catfish okra and macaroni salad..... everything was sooooo sooooo good... the restaurant inside and outside was clean.... the staff was nice and accommodating..... i was in and out in a timely manner.... i would definitely recommend the FRIED FISH SHACK !!!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“It’s really good and I enjoyed it“

“This is my favorite Chinese food spot in the city! It's the best sweet and sour chicken & chicken lo mein I've had by far and I like that they have so many options. Not everything is a winner but it's fun to try different things and don't think it's that big of a deal if you don't love everything. The food is always ready very quick and I like how they package everything up (it never spills or drips in the bag) The inside is sort of rough around the edges but it's take out only so I don't think that really matters.“

“There was a time where my fiance and I were very hungry. We were eating out of food pantries, and eventually I got sick and developed diabetes. My fiance managed to get tomatoes and cabbage, but I begged for salad. He walked severalmiles to get here. He told them a bit about our story and they made the best Greek salad I've ever had. We got on our feet, and if we ever get takeout- I insist we go here. 3 years later.
The wings are better than Buffalo's. I only moved here from Buffalo like 4 years ago. I honestly haven't been able to find comparable wings to this place. They're huge, juicy, and perfectly prepared. Honestly they're better then Buffalo's wings in my opinion.
It's a family business, and the owner and his family are wonderful people.
Everything I've ever ordered from them has been perfect. If you call them- they respond. They are the definition of a family business. Their food is amazing.
Give this place a try if you never have. They're well worth it!
Thanks Jack*ss!“

“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“

“Food was amazing, prices were good & staff was excellent! 10/10 recommend“

“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.“

“The staff was amazing! Tim and Alana went above and beyond! Highly recommend!“

“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.*****“

“I was there in July 2025. I'm from Scotland, UK. I was over on holiday. Food and customer service was fantastic. xxx“

“I recommend if you are ready to pay the expensive prices. I bought shrimp and chicken fried rice and I received 1 small serving. It cost $30 (highly expensive). The food was very delicious but too salty.“

“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!“

“i’ve ordered from Lin’s multiple times now(only by DD delivery) & i have not once been disappointed. it arrives quickly and always fresh. i would have pictures of the food if i weren’t immediately scarfing it down the second it gets delivered. the hot and sour soup has become my go-to comfort food. thank you for feeding me!<3 you guys are the best!“