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
Nick's Lobster House
Latin SeafoodLatin seafood restaurant with fried whole fish and ceviche.
2777 Flatbush Ave · Marine Park
Sabor Latino
Caribbean SeafoodDominican café serving seafood platters with rice and beans.
2161 Starling Ave · Parkchester
Sammy's Smokehouse
Latin SeafoodLatin seafood spot with fried fish and shellfish combos.
64 City Island Ave · City Island
The Seafood Spot LLC
Cantonese SeafoodAsian seafood restaurant with live tanks and Cantonese preparations.
632 Walton Ave · Morrisania
3RD AVE FISH MARKET
Stir-FriedChinese seafood spot with stir-fried crab and lobster dishes.
Morrisania
Gallego seafood
Spicy SeafoodAsian seafood restaurant with whole fish and spicy preparations.
219 E Tremont Ave · Tremont
La Cabaña Peruana
Grilled LobsterKorean pub with grilled lobster, soju, and late-night seafood.
91-17 Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach
Boca Chica
Fried SeafoodSimple seafood counter with fried fish and shrimp platters.
96-20 37th Ave · Jackson Heights
King Food
Steamed CrabsMaryland-style crab house with steamed blue crabs and Old Bay.
2245A Westchester Ave · Parkchester
Sea To Soul Harlem
Sushi SeafoodJapanese bistro pairing fresh sushi with grilled seafood plates.
2058 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd · Harlem
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 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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