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
A Taste of Seafood
Fried ChickenFast-food fried chicken chain with Cajun-spiced sides.
1387 Webster Ave · Morrisania
Fish Village
Fried SeafoodNeighborhood seafood spot with fried fish and shellfish.
20-07 127th St FL 3 · South Ozone Park
Casa del Mar Seafood Restaurant
Fish MarketBronx fish market selling fresh catch and fried seafood.
1779 Webster Ave · Morrisania
El Palacio Seafood Market
Fish MarketLocal fish market with whole fish and prepared seafood platters.
3846 Broadway · Inwood
Lobster Steakhouse
Steamed FishSimple spot specializing in steamed whole fish and shellfish.
4227 Broadway · Inwood
Brothers Seafood
Fish MarketFamily-run seafood market with fresh catch and fried platters.
632 Walton Ave · Morrisania
Off the Hook Seafood
Fried SeafoodCasual seafood counter with fried fish baskets and combos.
1708 Dr M.L.K. Jr Blvd · Bronx
Lee’s Seafood House
Soul SeafoodSoul food seafood joint with fried catfish and Southern sides.
12 W Mount Eden Ave · Mount Eden
Marisco Centro
Fried SeafoodNeighborhood seafood spot with fried platters and Chinese-American dishes.
610 Exterior St · Mott Haven
Legends House Of Sea Foods
Surf & TurfSteakhouse pairing grilled beef with lobster tails and seafood towers.
2252 5th Ave · 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 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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