2024 Best Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in the US
Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in America
The best seafood is no longer relegated to the coastline, as major inland cities continue to pop up with raw bars, crudos and ceviches to call their own. Still, there's something pretty special about sitting in a seaport city with a looming tower of shellfish to nibble on.
That's why we've compiled the Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in the U.S., from upscale classics to casual oyster bars, presented in alphabetical order.
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Fiola Mare
At this waterfront destination, sitting at a riverview table and indulging in Fabio Trabocchi's elegant seafood is a singular treat. See More
Flash-marinated raw fish ceviches and tiraditos shine at La Mar by Gaston Acurio, a Peruvian restaurant on the waterfront at Mandarin Oriental, Miami. See More
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Le Bernardin
Le Bernardin has been a highlight of the New York dining scene since the brother-and-sister team of the late Gilbert and Maguy Le Coze opened the restaurant in 1986. Chef Eric Ripert enlightens diners with a revolutionary approach to seafood. See More
Head to the third floor of the Pike Place Market's Corner Market Building in Seattle and you'll discover Matt's in the Market. This stylish yet casual setting is ideal for enjoying the straightforward dishes featuring the Market's freshest seafood and produce. See More
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o ya
Chef Tim Cushman, a Nobu Matsuhisa protégé, is the real deal, as is his wife, a saké sommelier. The menu at o ya in Boston changes regularly and brings gem-like morsels that leave lasting impressions, like fried Kumamoto oysters with yuzu aïoli and squid ink bubbles. See More
Pêche Seafood Grill in New Orleans offers straightforward fish dishes cooked over an open fire. Guests will also find the most authentic Cajun gumbo around, and small plates such as catfish with pickled greens and chili broth. See More
Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar in Austin hits the mark with fresh selections that change nightly. While many entrées are simple, steamed or wood-grilled preparations, that's not to suggest the menu is void of creativity. Among the twists is the bay scallop pozole verde appetizer, featuring a delectable dance of salty, savory and spicy flavors. See More
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Providence
Co-owners Michael Cimarusti and Donato Poto upped the ante when they reinvented the look of their fine dining destination Providence. Scrambled eggs with uni and the tableside presentation of salt-roasted Santa Barbara spot prawns remain mainstays. See More
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View RestaurantSince 1968, visitors to Monterey, California, have flocked to The Sardine Factory, a Cannery Row seafood institution. Starting with the signature abalone bisque with bacon, chives and Madeira wine is a must. See More
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View RestaurantShaw's Crab House is a family-friendly seafood hub in Chicago. From crispy calamari and tuna tartare to salmon, grouper, oysters Rockefeller, scallops and Maine lobster, no ocean fare is overlooked. See More
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