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
Asian Jewels
Fried SeafoodCity Island waterfront restaurant with fried seafood and Italian dishes.
133-30 39th Ave · Flushing
Great White Seafood
Fish MarketFish market and counter serving fresh catch and fried platters.
563 E Tremont Ave · Tremont
Jeju Island (Jeju Do)
Lobster HouseCity Island seafood restaurant with live lobster tanks and waterfront deck.
149-22 41st Ave · Flushing
HH Heat Wave
Smoked SeafoodCity Island BBQ and seafood spot with smoked fish and ribs.
88-12 Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach
Tony's Pier
Fish MarketGreek seafood market and grill with whole fish by the pound.
1 City Island Ave · City Island
Blue Bay Kitchen & Market
Fish MarketLocal fish shop offering fresh seafood and fried platters.
2769 Third Ave · Melrose
Cafe Ole
AYCE SeafoodAll-you-can-eat crab legs, lobster, and seafood buffet.
38-09 36th Ave · Astoria
Lighthouse Fish Market
Peruvian CevichePeruvian seafood restaurant with ceviche and grilled fish.
2449 Frederick Douglass Blvd · Harlem
Steamed Fish & Seafood
Caribbean SeafoodDominican seafood spot with fried fish and Caribbean-spiced dishes.
3344 Broadway · Washington Heights
Oceania Seafood and Bar
Fried SeafoodNeighborhood seafood counter with fried fish baskets and shrimp.
35-22 Farrington St · Fresh Meadows
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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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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