30 Best Seafood Restaurants in Madison

“We just finished eating at the Madison location, and our host/server Shawn was amazing! Probably the best host/server ever! He was friendly, efficient, and had the best personality with impeccable comedic timing. The food was also top notch, but Shawn really made it a fun experience.“

“Terrific dinner tonight with work colleagues. Delicious dishes and great service.“

“Me and my family stopped by a day ago. The customer service was amazing. If I remember correctly, our server’s name was Trinity. He was very kind to my grandma . Also, the food was delicious, our server recommended I try the strawberry burrata which was amazing. I would stop by again. Five stars.“

“Their sides are so tasty, even the most devoted carnivores might be caught sneaking a forkful.“

“Great experience…everything from the ambiance to the waitstaff to the drinks, appetizers, entree, desserts and coffee were amazing!“

“No ocean in sight, yet the ocean’s on ice,
with fillets cut clean and shellfish looking nice.
From rivers and seas, they bring in the best
for fish-loving folks in the heart of the Midwest.

Come sea what they’ve got, come look at the catch,
the friendly fishmongers will find you a match.
Need something for grilling, for smoking, or stew?
Just ask at the counter, they’ll walk you right through.

There’s salmon and whitefish, trout with a shine,
lobster and crab legs lined up mighty fine.
Scallops and shrimp, calamari too,
with fresh-changing choices awaiting your view.

Then squid salad, splendid salad,
not your ordinary timid salad.
Cool and bright with a briny bite,
tangy, tasty, seasoned right.

Tender little rings from beneath the waves,
dressed in the zesty marinade they crave.
A splash of this and a dash of that,
chilled and ready, so tip your hat!

No leafy heap, no boring bowl,
this squid salad comes with a seafaring soul.
Take one small bite, then two, then three,
and suddenly Madison sits by the sea.

But if hunger is hollering and supper can’t wait,
order fish and chips hot for your plate.
Golden-fried cod with a crunch in its coat,
or perch so delicious your taste buds may float.

Fries on the side and some slaw for the ride,
with tartar awaiting a lemony tide.
From catfish to shrimp, from clams to the catch,
the kitchen keeps frying up batch after batch.

Smoked salmon, lake trout, whitefish, and lox,
crab cakes and spreads packed neat in their box.
Bring home an appetizer, a platter, or tray,
and turn any gathering into a holiday.

For more than four decades they’ve weathered the tide,
locally owned with Wisconsin-made pride.
They know every fin, every flavor and scale,
and help land your supper without telling a tale.

So sail down to Whitney, no boat is required,
just bring an appetite properly inspired.
For seafood that’s fresh and advice that rings true,
Madison’s Seafood Center has the right catch for you.

Come sea it, then eat it,
take home today
some splendid squid salad
and an ocean away!

Peace. Piece. Peas.“

“Amazingly fresh seafood and beautifully done steaks with equally great side dishes, large enough to share! Go early and take advantage of their fabulous happy hour drinks and apps. Always a good time and a local favorite. Top notch service as well. Recommend for a night out, date night or special occasion.“

“Very good seafood boil! Very fresh and great service!!“

“not only amazing food, but amazing kind and attentive staff who went above and beyond. they were super friendly and sweet the entire time. i had a health issue occur in the middle of dinner (nothing to do with the food!!!) and all the staff came to check in on me, see if i was okay, and even gave me extra water, honey, and milk without me asking to help with what i was going through. they were so kind and caring without being invasive in any way and this made the biggest difference. it seemed like a close knit environment and i loved the energy. the food tasted really good as well. i highly recommend!!!“

“The seafood combinations at Capitain Frank Seafood Boiler in the Global Market are delicious! We were able to create our own combination with crab legs, mussels, clans, shrimp and so much more. The sides are delicious too, sausage, corn, potatoes, egg, etc. I haven't tried the other dishes yet but looking forward to it.“

“Had an simply amazing family dinner experience celebrating my mother's 90th birthday. The service was outstanding, the food was impeccable....from start to finish, 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩“

“God was absolutely amazing! We will definitely be back!“

“We had heard some mixed reviews but dinner last night was perfect! The food was all done exceptionally well and service was fantastic. First time and had a great time. Looking forward to coming back and trying some new things! Salmon and broccolini tasted perfect and my dining partner enjoyed their steak and mashed potatoes. Thank you for the wonderful meal and the servers for being so lovely.“

“Best Poke in Madison - I keep trying others but none compare. Highly recommend the Hawaii green bowl.“

“I totally love the Singapore Mei fun! The BEST I've ever had. Great service and polite staff. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“the beauty of the lake and the warm air. the food is amazing. never had a meal I didn't love. the service is wonderful and friendly. must try the sangria!“

“Fabulous place, omg the view of the capital is amazing“

“Food and service were excellent. Beautiful decor.“

“La mejor comodida colombiana en Madison Wisconsin…. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 excelente atención y buenos precios 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴😍😍😍“

“Muy rica la comida me gusto todo la verdad y la persona que nos atendió fue muy amable y muy atenta“

“I’ve always loved Muramoto! Can’t go wrong for fantastic sushi!“

“The food is fine. The staff is great at keeping up on dirty plates and refilling drinks. The place could be cleaner though. The bathrooms are not the best looking and our table had crumbs still on it. There was also food on the seats and floor.“

“Tried this spot for the first time today—so good! Every dish our fam ordered was packed with flavor, super affordable, and the service was awesome. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Muy buena comida y atención !!!“

“For starters, we were treated to an excellent show comprised of two of the best bluesmen in the Midwest, Westside Andy & Glenn Davis. The food was amazing and service was prompt and courteous. I’ve been a restauranteur for over 40 years. Otto’s knocked it out of the park. We will most definitely be returning.“

“​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A spectacular experience that feeds both the soul and the palate
​We went to dinner as a family—two adults and two children—and the experience at Nani Restaurant exceeded all expectations. We went in just thinking we’d have a good meal, but our waiter's service completely elevated the evening: he reflected a genuine love for his work and transmitted a peace that truly brightened the place.
​We ordered the duck, and we absolutely loved it. It came with scallions, cucumber, perfectly seasoned shredded meat, and golden, crispy duck. Even though I am not a fan of bread, the buns that accompanied this dish delighted me; they have a different texture and a very special flavor. With this dish and two sides of rice, it was more than enough for the four of us. The atmosphere is incredibly quiet and relaxing. We paid approximately $83 (including the tip, which we gave with absolute pleasure). I highly recommend it!“

“GREAT seafood! The house sauce is delicious and the snow crab legs are always amazing! Only issue I have is they advertise “fried scallops” as an appetizer for $8-$9 dollars, but it’s not actual scallops. The texture, taste and appearance is similar to the Krab (aka pulverized white fish and starch). Which would be IF that’s what actual scallop lovers and seafood eaters were expecting. When brought to the waitresses attention, she simply walked away to get the bill I requested without explanation. All in all, I’ll be back, but I’ll never order the “scallops” again.“

“Wonderful experience from start to finish. Every detail attended to. Dinner (prime) was delish. The goulash soup was superb. Not rundown at ALL as in previous reviews. Our waitress was phenomenal serving 15 of us. Bar staff very attentive to customers at bar. I highly recommend!! Worth the drive from Milwaukee!! Thank you!!“

“I ordered delivery so can’t rate service or atmosphere. The chicken lo mein was really flavorful and they easily accommodated my request to add egg. Though the dish was a little lacking on carrots. The spring rolls could’ve been left to fry a little longer for that nice golden-brown crispness, but overall were delish. (I like to dip them in the Thai Mae Ploy sauce which I had at home). Would definitely order again.“