Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

10

Places

by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
seafood · cajun · Kearny
cajun seafood done right with actual heat and flavor, not the sanitized version. wings and oysters hit different here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 02:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(16k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Loui Boil - Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant in Edgewater Nj /Crab House - Spicy/Heat/Bold Flavor
seafood · cajun · Edgewater
seafood boil that doesn't skimp on spice or technique. bold flavors, proper execution.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 23:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(1.2k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Empire Steak House Times Square
steak-house · seafood · New York
times square steakhouse that actually delivers on steak and seafood without the tourist trap markup.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:45 — 22:30G4.9T4.6Y4.6MS
Google4.9(7.7k)Yelp4.6(97)Tripadvisor4.6(49)
Warningtimes square location means crowds and noise; go off-peak if you want to hear yourself think.
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Rank 4.
Cap’t Loui
seafood · New York
straightforward seafood done well. no gimmicks, just fresh fish and proper prep.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 00:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(2.5k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Big Blue Seafood & Grill
seafood · New York
seafood spot with consistent execution and a grill that knows what it's doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:45 — 22:00G4.9T4.4Y4.5MS
Google4.9(907)Yelp4.5(19)Tripadvisor4.4(112)
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Rank 6.
Cap't Loui
seafood · cajun · Montclair
cajun seafood with american comfort food chops. versatile menu that doesn't try too hard.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(1.7k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC
seafood · New York
seafood kitchen with actual technique and respect for the ingredient.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.8T4.0Y4.2MS
Google4.8(333)Yelp4.2(42)Tripadvisor4.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited review sample size, so take the hype with a grain of salt.
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Rank 8.
Bobo's Crab Shack (Fordham)
seafood · chicken-wings · Bronx
crab shack that does wings and cajun sides well. casual energy, solid execution.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(661)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
The Crabby Shack
seafood · sandwich-shop · Brooklyn
seafood sandwich spot that gets the fundamentals right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Solid Pick
$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.3TYMSStill tasting
Google4.3(1.4k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Brooklyn Crab
seafood · Brooklyn
brooklyn seafood with rooftop vibes and decent product.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Solid Pick
$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.2TYMSStill tasting
Google4.2(3.0k)1/ 3 sources
Warningmore about the scene than the food; don't expect it to blow your mind.
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

Loui Boil - Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant in Edgewater Nj /Crab House - Spicy/Heat/Bold Flavor

Empire Steak House Times Square

Cap’t Loui

Big Blue Seafood & Grill

Cap't Loui

Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC

Bobo's Crab Shack (Fordham)

The Crabby Shack

Brooklyn Crab