A mid-priced seafood restaurant in Koreatown. Reviewers mention the seafood, call it reliably good, and suggest it for a few friends.
161 rated seafood restaurants
Best Seafood Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best seafood restaurants across 31 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 161 rated seafood restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 31 neighborhoods. Cap’t Loui - 32nd st, NY in Koreatown leads the list with a 4.9-star rating from 2,978 reviews, and Harlem has the most to choose from (26).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include fresh, upscale, bright, cozy, and modern. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 An upscale seafood restaurant in Alphabet City, open until 1 AM most nights. Reviewers mention the seafood, come for the drinks, and suggest it for a few friends.
Rank 3 A mid-priced seafood restaurant in Greenwich Village. Insider tip: Request seating at the counter to watch the pizzaiolos at work and experience authentic Neapolitan pizza-making. Known for its Spaghetti al Pomodoro.
Rank 4 A mid-priced seafood restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers talk about the seafood and mention friendly service.
Rank 5 An upscale seafood restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers mention the seafood, single out the staff, and suggest it for an evening out. Known for its Sizzling Garlic Shrimp.
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Rank 7 An upscale seafood restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Insider tip: Happy Hour Drink Menu. Known for its crab.
Rank 8 An upscale seafood restaurant in Chelsea. Reviewers praise the service, suggest it for a date, and single out the food.
Rank 9 An upscale seafood restaurant in Midtown. Known for its falafel.
Rank 10 - Fresh
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Midtown
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Harlem
5 spots
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Greenwich Village
4 spots
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Upper West Side
4 spots
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Rank 3 Indoor
Crave Fishbar Upper West Side | Raw Bar & Seafood restaurant
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Inwood
3 spots
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East Harlem
3 spots
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Alphabet City
2 spots
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Upper East Side
2 spots
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Times Square
2 spots
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Hudson Yards
2 spots
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Lower East Side
2 spots
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Koreatown
1 spots
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Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
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Chelsea
1 spots
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Meatpacking District
1 spots
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Flatiron
1 spots
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West Village
1 spots
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Hamilton Heights
1 spots
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Chinatown
1 spots
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Morningside Heights
1 spots
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Lenox Hill
1 spots
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Financial District
1 spots
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Manhattan Valley
1 spots
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Washington Heights
1 spots
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SoHo
1 spots
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best seafood restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top seafood restaurants on Moodap are Cap’t Loui - 32nd st, NY in Koreatown (4.9 stars), Aquarelle NYC in Alphabet City (4.8 stars) and Chef Cozzolino in Greenwich Village (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most seafood restaurants?
Harlem has the most, with 26, followed by Midtown (19) and Washington Heights (10).
Where can I find affordable seafood restaurants in Manhattan?
4 of the 50 seafood restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Sagaponack in Flatiron, Poke Bowl NY in Midtown and Sea & Sea Fish Market Steamed Seafood in Harlem.
How does Moodap rank seafood restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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