Best Seafood in Upper East Side (2026)
3 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Seafood in Upper East Side
Showing 3 of 3 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Luke's Lobster
Cajun BoilAsian-Cajun fusion boil house with buttery garlic sauces and seafood bags.
242 E 81st St · Upper East Side
Flex Mussels
Fried SeafoodQuick-service seafood counter with fried fish and shrimp.
1431 3rd Ave · Upper East Side
Seafood and Sushi Bistro TSUBOMI
Grilled FishKorean seafood restaurant with grilled fish and raw seafood platters.
354 E 66th St · Upper East Side
About Upper East Side Seafood
Local seafood energy in Upper East Side shows up as fried platters on some corners and coastal classics on others—classic New York overlap. Compare listings here, then keep Sheepshead Bay and City Island in mind if you like to hop neighborhoods for your next seafood meal.
Every seafood listing we show for Upper East Side uses that same methodology—live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and related platforms folded into one score—aligned with how we evaluate seafood across New York, just narrowed to this neighborhood.
These 3 Upper East Side seafood entries emphasize raw bar favorites, grilled whole fish, fried platters, coastal classics, and more, prioritized by the latest blended signals—not editorial payola. Check back after major review bursts and you'll notice the rankings breathing with the city.
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
Luke's Lobster, Flex Mussels, and Seafood and Sushi Bistro TSUBOMI are considered some of the best seafood restaurants in Upper East Side based on FoodIndex data. Rankings use signals like rating quality, review volume, recency, and consistency across public platforms, so the top spots reflect places with strong customer feedback.
FoodIndex gives each place a 0–100 score based on public ratings, review counts, recent activity, and consistency across platforms. Places with strong reviews, steady customer feedback, and enough review volume usually rank higher.
No. FoodIndex rankings are not paid placements. The order is based on data signals, not ads, sponsorships, or restaurant promotions.
Use the restaurant list, neighborhood filters, and address details on this page to find seafood near you in Upper East Side. You can also open each restaurant profile to compare ratings, review counts, menu links, and ordering options.
Yes. Ratings, reviews, menus, and restaurant details can change, so FoodIndex rankings may shift as new data comes in. Check back before you choose a place, especially if you are planning a visit, pickup, or delivery.
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