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
Hook & Reel Cajun
Cajun BoilBrooklyn seafood boil spot with live crab and spicy sauces.
75 Metropolitan Oval · Parkchester
empire express
Grilled ShellfishKorean grilled shellfish restaurant with charcoal-grilled clams and scallops.
3482 E Tremont Ave · Throgs Neck
H Crab
Cajun BoilQueens Cajun seafood boil with bags of crab, shrimp, and crawfish.
25-93 Francis Lewis Blvd · Flushing
Cap't Loui Seafood boil
Crab BoilAsian fusion spot with hibachi, sushi, and crab boils.
43-10 Queens Blvd · Sunnyside
Sugar Hill Fish Place
Sushi CajunSurf-side spot mixing sushi rolls with Cajun seafood boils.
346 W 145th St · Hamilton Heights
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Cajun BoilAsian-Cajun boil house with garlic butter crab and corn.
33-18 21st St · Astoria
IKKO Hibachi Sushi
Cajun BoilHarlem location for messy seafood boils and spicy sauces.
3938 E Tremont Ave · Throgs Neck
Ichiban sushi and cajun harbor
MediterraneanEgyptian seafood restaurant with grilled fish and Mediterranean flavors.
2-33 Beach 20th St · Far Rockaway
Flex Mussels
Fried SeafoodQuick-service seafood counter with fried fish and shrimp.
1431 3rd Ave · Upper East Side
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Raw BarFinancial District spot for seafood platters and raw bar oysters.
14-26 Cornaga Ave · Far Rockaway
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.
More in New York
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.
Nearby neighborhoods
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.
We love hearing suggestions. Reach out via our contact page with the restaurant name and location—we use it to prioritize future coverage and data checks.