What is the best seafood restaurant in New York?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Le Bernardin is currently the top-rated seafood restaurant in New York with a Harry Score of 92/100.

How does Harry Hungry score seafood restaurants in New York?

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 New York 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 New York on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

New York, NY

Best Seafood in New York.

Harry currently ranks 10 seafood spots in New York, scoring 87–92 on the Harry Score. 4 carry 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 the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 12 August 2026

Le Bernardin

french · fine-dining

155 W 51st St, New York

4.6 across 4.7k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.

$$$$

Harry

Worth It

Shukette

middle-eastern · mediterranean

230 9th Ave, New York

4.8 across 4.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by NYT and James Beard Foundation.

Harry

Worth It

Big Blue Seafood & Grill

seafood

55 W 44th St, New York

4.9 across 998 Google reviews; ranked #934 of 15,713 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Empire Steak House Times Square

steak-house · catering-service

233 W 49th St, New York

4.9 across 8.5k Google reviews; a $$ steakhouse option.

Harry

Worth It

Red Chilli

vegetarian · fine-dining

76-05 37th Ave, Jackson Heights

4.9 across 2.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Theodora

mediterranean · family

7 Greene Ave, Brooklyn

4.6 across 734 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and Time Out.

Harry

Worth It

Crab House Times Square

seafood · fine-dining

218 W 40th St, New York

4.4 across 13k Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; praised by Travelers Choice (Tripadvisor Travelers Choice 2025).

Harry

Worth It

Thai Money Restaurant (Formerly Onedee Thai)

thai · asian

49-08 43rd Ave, Woodside

4.8 across 318 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

AY GUEY NYC

mexican · cocktail-bar

30-86 51st St, Woodside

4.8 across 338 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; more than you'd expect at this price.

Harry

Worth It

Los Mariscos

mexican · taco

409 W 15th St, New York

4.7 across 3.1k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; casual, bustling counter-serve offering Mexican seafood, a raw bar, beer, and cocktails.

Harry

Worth It

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Questions Harry gets about seafood in New York

What is the best seafood restaurant in New York?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Le Bernardin is currently the top-rated seafood restaurant in New York with a Harry Score of 92/100.
How does Harry Hungry score seafood restaurants in New York?: 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 New York 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 New York on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best Seafood in New York.

Harry currently ranks 10 seafood spots in New York, scoring 87–92 on the Harry Score. 4 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$$$.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 12 August 2026

Le Bernardin

french · fine-dining

155 W 51st St, New York

4.6 across 4.7k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.

$$$$

Harry

Worth It

Shukette

middle-eastern · mediterranean

230 9th Ave, New York

4.8 across 4.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by NYT and James Beard Foundation.

Harry

Worth It

Big Blue Seafood & Grill

seafood

55 W 44th St, New York

4.9 across 998 Google reviews; ranked #934 of 15,713 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Empire Steak House Times Square

steak-house · catering-service

233 W 49th St, New York

4.9 across 8.5k Google reviews; a $$ steakhouse option.

Harry

Worth It

Red Chilli

vegetarian · fine-dining

76-05 37th Ave, Jackson Heights

4.9 across 2.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Theodora

mediterranean · family

7 Greene Ave, Brooklyn

4.6 across 734 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and Time Out.

Harry

Worth It

Crab House Times Square

seafood · fine-dining

218 W 40th St, New York

4.4 across 13k Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; praised by Travelers Choice (Tripadvisor Travelers Choice 2025).

Harry

Worth It

Thai Money Restaurant (Formerly Onedee Thai)

thai · asian

49-08 43rd Ave, Woodside

4.8 across 318 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

AY GUEY NYC

mexican · cocktail-bar

30-86 51st St, Woodside

4.8 across 338 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; more than you'd expect at this price.

Harry

Worth It

Los Mariscos

mexican · taco

409 W 15th St, New York

4.7 across 3.1k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; casual, bustling counter-serve offering Mexican seafood, a raw bar, beer, and cocktails.

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about seafood in New York

What is the best seafood restaurant in New York?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Le Bernardin is currently the top-rated seafood restaurant in New York with a Harry Score of 92/100.
How does Harry Hungry score seafood restaurants in New York?: 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 New York 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 New York on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.