Best Seafood in New York (2026)
100 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Seafood in New York
Showing 10 of 100 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Cap't Loui
Cajun BoilCajun seafood boil chain with messy, hands-on crab and shrimp bags.
105-02 Rockaway Blvd · South Ozone Park
Hook & Reel Cajun
Lobster RollsMaine-style lobster rolls with butter-tossed meat and top-split buns.
133-40 79th St Suite H · Howard Beach
A Taste of Seafood
Grilled FishGreek seafood taverna serving grilled whole fish and octopus.
2530 Frederick Douglass Blvd · Harlem
Crab House Brooklyn
Cajun BoilSpicy Cajun boil spot with crawfish, crab legs, and corn.
1223 Surf Ave · Coney Island
Le Petit Pêcheur
Fried ChickenFast-food chain known for fried chicken and Cajun-spiced sides.
40-17 30th Ave. · Astoria
Gupji 굽지
Soul SeafoodHarlem soul food seafood joint with fried whiting and catfish.
149-11 41st Ave · Flushing
Luke's Lobster
Cajun BoilAsian-Cajun fusion boil house with buttery garlic sauces and seafood bags.
242 E 81st St · Upper East Side
Amylos Taverna
Steamed MusselsBelgian-inspired mussel bar with 20+ preparations and crispy fries.
33-19 Broadway · Astoria
Adrienne's NYC
Spicy BoilKorean-Cajun seafood spot with spicy crab and shrimp boils.
25 Van Brunt Rd · Red Hook
Oceanic Boil
Grilled FishGreek taverna serving grilled fish, octopus, and Mediterranean seafood.
84-20 37th Ave · Jackson Heights
About New York Seafood
Across New York, the seafood lineup keeps evolving: you'll spot fried platters, coastal classics, and neighborhood pockets like Sheepshead Bay and Howard Beach where a memorable seafood meal is rarely more than a short detour away.
For seafood throughout New York, we blend platform signals into a single FoodIndex number (0–100): the same sources serious diners already check, without the noise of paid sorting or cherry-picked highlights.
We're highlighting 100 highly rated seafood options in New York; behind each name you'll see coverage spanning raw bar favorites, grilled whole fish, fried platters, coastal classics, and more. Scores move when fresh ratings roll in, which keeps the leaderboard honest for return visits.
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Best Burgers in New York
Classic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.
Classic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.
Best Sushi in New York
Mall-style Japanese chain known for teriyaki plates and simple roll combos.
Neighborhood Japanese spot serving classic rolls, noodles, and hot entrées.
Best Coffee in New York
Modern café serving specialty coffee with smooth, rich espresso drinks.
Bronx neighborhood café pouring bold, strong coffee with a cozy feel.
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How FoodIndex Scores Restaurants
Every venue earns a single 0–100 FoodIndex score by combining signals from major platforms—stars, review volume, recency, and consistency—so you can compare places fairly at a glance.
Google Reviews
Aggregate star ratings and review volume from Google Maps.
Yelp Ratings
Weighted scores from Yelp’s review community and elite reviewers.
Uber Eats Data
Delivery ratings, order frequency, and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
The top seafood spots in New York are ranked by FoodIndex using a 0–100 score built from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and other signals. We prioritize places with strong, recent review volume and consistent ratings—then order them by that combined score.
New York is part of New York's food scene—think neighborhood favorites, diverse cuisines, and steady foot traffic from locals and visitors. This list focuses on seafood specifically, using data rather than editorial picks.
We aggregate star ratings, review counts, and recency across platforms, then normalize everything into one transparent score. That helps you compare apples-to-apples even when review patterns differ by platform.
Yes. As new reviews publish and ratings change, scores are recalculated so the leaderboard reflects the latest available data.
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