Denver, CO
Best Seafood in Denver.
Harry's top 10 seafood spots in Denver score 69–87 on the Harry Score. One carries critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$$.
Freshness is not optional and cannot be disguised. Harry is not moved by the ice display or the chalkboard specials. He wants to know when the fish arrived and whether the menu is honest about what is frozen. A plate of chips next to mediocre fish is not a seafood restaurant — it is a consolation.
Ranked by Harry Score, closest seafood matches first. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
Guard and Grace
steakhouse · seafood
1801 California St, Denver
4.7 across 4.6k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; listed in the Michelin Guide.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
87
Worth It
75
The Capital Grille
steakhouse · seafood
1450 Larimer St, Denver
4.7 across 2.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby,….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
86
Worth It
74
Shanahan's Steakhouse
steakhouse · seafood
5085 S Syracuse St, Denver
4.7 across 3.3k Google reviews; leather-accented space known for its steaks & seafood, plus a mingle-friendly bar & patio.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
82
Worth It
72
Star Kitchen
chinese · seafood
2917 W Mississippi Ave, Denver
4.4 across 4.3k Google reviews; big, busy Chinese fixture known for its vast variety of dim sum dishes for lunch &….
$$
Harry
71
Worth It
71
Also serves seafood
Sushi Den
sushi · seafood
1487 S Pearl St, Denver
4.7 across 5.3k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fish is flown in daily from Tokyo at this hopping Japanese venue with takeout options.
$$$
Harry
85
Worth It
76
Ocean Prime
american · steak-house
1465 Larimer St, Denver
4.6 across 2.7k Google reviews; upscale chain known for its sophisticated decor, long wine list & classic steak &….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
81
Worth It
72
Matsuhisa Denver
japanese · sushi
98 Steele St, Denver
4.6 across 1.3k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; acclaimed Japanese seafood & tasting menus by chef Nobu Matsuhisa prepared in….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
81
Worth It
72
STK Steakhouse
steak-house · seafood
1550 Market St, Denver
4.4 across 6.4k Google reviews; sleek steakhouse from a national chain serving modern chophouse eats and drinks, plus….
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
$$
Harry
74
Worth It
73
Nola Jane Restaurant & Bar
cajun · seafood
1435 Market St, Denver
4.3 across 1.3k Google reviews; snug, comfortable hangout with exposed-brick walls, crafting cocktails and….
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
$$
Harry
70
Worth It
70
CAMELIA Modern Mexican Cuisine
mexican · steak-house
1055 Broadway, Denver
4.3 across 445 Google reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 3.4.
$$
Harry
69
Worth It
69
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Questions Harry gets about seafood in Denver
- What is the best seafood restaurant in Denver?
- Guard and Grace tops Harry's seafood list for Denver right now, with a Harry Score of 87/100.
- How does Harry Hungry score seafood restaurants in Denver?
- Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
- Are there tourist-trap seafood restaurants in Denver to avoid?
- Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Denver on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.