50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Brooklyn

“Excellent service great ambiance and excellent food!“

“I absolutely love this restaurant! The quality of the fruits and vegetables is outstanding—always fresh, vibrant, and clearly sourced with care. Every dish feels thoughtfully prepared, but the standout for me is the pork braised dish. It’s rich, tender, and packed with deep, savory flavor that melts in your mouth. You can really taste the time and skill that goes into it. This place never disappoints.
Noise level is average for a NYC area restaurant and service spot on (we were a table of 15 for a birthday, not easy to serve even with a pre fix menu!!)“

“Creative fun dishes and bev list.“

“There are a few places in the city I'm always a bit surprised at with how easy it is to snag a reservation. If we're going on merit, Gus's should be a competitive spot to snag dinner. I suppose I'm grateful it's not for selfish reasons, but am happy to have them as a surefire vouch anytime anyone asks for a recommendation.“

“amazing authentic chinese food“

“Came here on 10/17/25, service was amazing, dishes were to die for and drinks were amazing. Everything is so good and I definitely recommend coming here. If you come here please try the meringue angel foodcake, trout and cotton candy drink. FYI: THE WHOLE COURSE TAKES 2 TO 3 HOURS SO BE READY TO WAIT. In general though this restaurant is amazing! 🔥👌🔥“

“Fabulous atmosphere and excellent food“

“This place is astoundingly good from top to bottom. The hostess Carla was amazing. Our server was next level. The clams casino is one of the best dishes I’ve had in my twenty years in New York hands down. Don’t sleep on the prawns or the lobster orzo. My only complaint possible is the portions are a little small but GOD DANG are they delicious. The burger is very tasty but maybe not worth the price but everything else is truly unfathomably scrumptious. Been here twice now. Plan on being back as much as my wallet can handle it.“

“Nice food and great place to dine in“

“The BEST dining experience of my life. I commend the chefs for being able to create an incredible experience out of a cuisine that emphasizes purity. They are truly masters of their craft, and it shines through with each and every bite. I also want to thank Brandon, and the entire staff, for delivering on just above and beyond service even for a Michelin star restaurant.

My full review of each aspect of the meal:

Food:
We booked the Gentei Omakase experience and loved every bite. I had very high expectations for the rice with how much they talk about it on the website, and even those expectations were exceeded. The rice is spectacular. When it comes to the fish, it was a wonderful mix of classics like Otoro, and an introduction to new favorites of mine like the Kinki. Each piece tastes delicious and came with the perfect amount of freshly grated wasabi. Understanding the selection was seasonal, the mix was just perfect. There were cuts of perfectly springy texture, melt-in-your-mouth buttery sweetness, and delicate umami flavor. I can’t really put into words how the food had changed my view of sushi forever. NOW, let me talk about the sake pairing. My sake experience was H-Mart sake, so maybe I’m not the expert. That said, this sake pairing has completely changed everything I thought sake could be. Brandon, our sake expert, was kind of enough to dumb down the explanations of all the sake to us, giving us a history lesson on each bottle and helping us learn tasting notes to look out for. I felt like it was like someone showing me a whole new world that I didn’t know existed. If you are reading this, best of luck on the exam next year! I want to thank you for making our evening so special.

Service:
I may not have the 20+ Michelin meals the other reviewer had, but of the few I have had, this one stands out as by far the best. They were able to blend together an intimate dining experience and a show. It was food with a little showmanship to curate to those who wanted pictures of every piece and those who wanted to just sit and eat. The chefs were attentive, asking questions on taste and consistently giving context to what we were eating. They gave a thorough explanation on the origins of the rice, and even gave context about seasonality of the fish. I felt like I was in a masterclass, being taught by two of the best to ever do it. Then the rest of the wait staff was just absolutely fantastic. They came by with phone rests, and even cleaned up small drops of sauce on the serving plate, to assure it did not compromise the flavor of the next piece. The level of attention was perfect without being over the top.

Atmosphere: Simple. Just the way it should be.“

“Very nice place for some good food and excellent drinks the atmosphere is beautiful for couple’s“

“Good oysters and a happy hour that runs until 7pm. The oysters were fresh and while I’m not a huge fan of red sauce I did enjoy the freshly shaved horseradish. That and a few other small Spanish plates and $12 martinis made this a pleasant low key early evening out“

“Some of the best ramen we've ever had. Wish we could have tried them all!! Fantastic.“

“Like most NYC restaurants, they really pack you in here. I was at a two top that was about a foot away from the next two top. We could hear our neighbors entire conversation but sometimes couldn't hear each other across the table. That said, the interior is light filled and airy feeling with its high ceilings. So a mixed bag on ambience. I got the shakshuka for brunch and it was very salty. There wasn't a ton of harissa flavor or other flavor besides the overwhelming saltiness. The eggs were a touch runny as well. My guest got sides of yogurt and sausage. She said the yogurt was very runny but taste was good. The sausage tasted homemade and had a nice and interesting spice balance. Not the best brunch spot I've tried but it wasn't bad either. If it's not busy, it'd probably be a good local option though I wouldn't travel for it.“

“Delicious food, delicious Thai-Laos flavor. Recommend to come to this restaurant you won't be disappointed.🤟👍“

“Excellent food. I usually don’t trust fusion food but they do it right. Authenticity in Korean flavors with western interpretations.
Can’t speak so much for drinks since I don’t drink, but vibes are great, food is amazing - also love how there is a specific sequence to the food. It’s very carefully curated.“

“I am not even a fan of lobster rolls but maaann, their aint nothing like grabbing a roll from here and heading to the sweet lil park down the street and watching Lady Liberty whilst chowing down on an all-American lobster roll. It really is a great feeling. Worth it everytime. Staff is nice too.“

“First time here!
Food was great!
We were served at the bar! Friendly staff! Good service!

We had the raw littleneck and oysters and fried calamari!
The medium sauce that goes with the calamari is absolutely delicious!“

“It is like New Orleans has landed right here in Fort Greene. This place has a really great vibe, super friendly and they will do their best to get you in. That said, make a reservation. It is oyster centric, from the tower which has oysters, shrimps, as well as a few other dishes, to the hush puppies served with this honey butter. You may say hush puppies need nothing but this honey butter is amazing. There is the crab fried rice with creole seasoning that is so good. The 3 salads also rock. And then there is the grilled oysters, and the bbq shrimp. You can't go wrong here. Start with a hurricane, even a non alcoholic hurricane if you desire. There are some great wines by the glass too. And there are cold martinis served many ways. Great service, great music, friendly staff and delicious food.“

“Great night of friends, family and wine!“

“Our waiter walked us through and explained everything to us as we are sushi novice. This was a well recommended place for sushi and sashimi and I highly recommend it!“

“I hosted a birthday party in Rosticceria Evelina's semi private room for 11 people and it was absolutely perfect. They provide a very reasonable, flat, per person rate for a prix fix menu (many places have a very high spend minimum) and they created a personalized menu card for our event which was a lovely, personalized touch.

The food is amazing - one dish was better than the last. They accommodated for allergies and allowed me to make a last minute change.

I can't recommend it enough“

“Amazing Turkish food - definitely some of the best lamb chops and octopus I’ve had in years. The Rana Table deal was awesome, offering a perfect way to sample all eight appetizers along with four additional mezzes. With four people we got 2 entrees to share and the portions were just right.

I gave the food five stars, though I do wish there had been more dessert options to finish off the meal—we couldn’t get enough of the pistachio lady finger!“

“With Others has been my favorite wine bar in NYC for quite some time. I love stopping in with a few friends for a glass or bottle of wine and some snacks, or booking their Sunday wine school for a fun weekend adventure. I hosted a birthday party in the backyard a few weeks ago. Everything was perfectly handled! Lauren and the staff helped me pre-order wine and food and kept everything running smoothly. Would highly recommend for parties!“

“Excellent example of Cajun/Creole cuisine. Highly recommended.“

“Yesterday on Oct 19, 2025 at 20:58. I grabbed my dinner at Deux Chats, ordering oysters: Beau Soleil (New Brunswick, Can) Island Greek (Duxbury, Ma), and Kumamoto (Oakland Bay, Wa).
Shrimp Cocktail, Smoked Trout Salad,
I completed the dishes mentioned above in the restaurant and tasted a little bite then takeout the rest of dishes: Acorn Squash Salad, Loster Roll, and Beef Tartare.

Alejandro C and attendances assisted me during the meal. I also shared a prior experience and he confirmed with the owner that my billing would be handled appropriately this time. I promised him I’ll return back.

I and Alejandro both kept my recipe records, credit card (with my name), and the email.“

“Excellent Service Great Customer service! Good food !“

“They take res via Yelp, FYI! We did a walk in for a party of 2 at 3pm on a rainy day and it was pretty empty. I had to wait for my friend and was allowed to sit and wait for her at our table. Staff here is very attentive and friendly.

The Pho here is more so like Northern pho, with the fatter vermicelli noodles. I enjoyed my Beef Pho and the broth was good. I was asked if I wanted fresh noodles or not, which was a question I was never asked at other viet spots before. I requested fresh noodles, which were a bit softer in my broth. Their fresh noodles are made daily vs their other kind of noodles made a day before - idk how much of a difference it would've been toh.

We also got their Spring Rolls to share, which were standard. It also came with pickled radishes on the side, which were nice and crunchy.

Overall, a decent neighborhood spot with good, yummy options. I've tried other apps here before (Banh Xeo and Chicken Wings) and they were great as well. Would recommend to others for a comfortable meal.“

“Best food in Bushwick!! highly recommended“

“Excellent food and service. I went there tonight with my family and it was awesome The food is fresh and comes out delicious and plentiful for all of us. Our waitress “Caterina” was friendly and prompt with our food. I told her I didn’t eat fish so when my family ordered clams & sauce, she put the dish on the other end of the table and brought me a rice ball special - which was delicious l. She was very fast with replacing the empty plates and periodically asked us if we were OK. One thing I really like about this restaurant is that it is wheelchair accessible. No steps or uphill ramp- the whole place is flat. Caterina was very helpful also by helping me transfer to my seat and she put my wheelchair in a safe spot out of the way. I highly recommend this place!!!“

“The vibe was all that! The staff was amazing! The food...out of this world! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Best Latin fusion joint in South Brooklyn“

“This place is everything 💜👍🏾“

“One of my absolute favorite seafood spots in New York!
I honestly love this place it’s become a go-to for me and my girlfriend. We came by on a Friday around 5 p.m. and tried all the specials for the day, plus some oysters. Everything was incredible. The seafood here always tastes super fresh and flavorful you can tell they really care about the quality and taste of their dishes.

The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the service is always on point, and the area itself is great to walk around before or after your meal. This spot never disappoints. Highly recommend!“

“Los mejores tacos de Nueva York“

“Sea Pearl never disappoints! The ambiance is cozy yet elegant, and the food is always on point.“

“Oh my God, please listen to me! This place is absolutely amazing. I have close to 13 million views on my Google restaurant contributions and trust me when I tell you, this place is 100% worth it. I cannot express enough how wonderful the staff is, nice Brooklyn style atmosphere, and the food is absolutely AMAZING!

Please look in my pictures and you get an idea on why I tell you you should rush to this place, don't walk, rush!

The owner, Diego, is absolutely incredible. You could tell this man really truly cares about what he does and the love he puts into his restaurant.“

“Went out with friends to eat Friday night September 2-22 The food was great the manager was lovely I believe her name was Amy she is a awesome host Will be back soon“

“I was planning to go eat at the restaurant but ended up didn't go because I was sick, so I order delivery instead. Food came on time but somehow it leaked so bad outside the bag. I got Twin Lobster Tails: for the price, I feel it a bit higher price than another Cajun restaurant, plus it is kind of small. Snow Crab Legs: is good but I expected the sauce to be more spicy than oily.

Overall, the food is good. I wish I could go to eat at the restaurant. It would be better.“

“The service was amazing plus the Mexican People where amazing they always asking if w writhing was okay ..“

“Went in and place was half empty on Sat night. Wasn’t expecting the food to be this good. Brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly. Burrata came with what felt like old-oven bread and lightly dressed arugula. Crab cake was full of crab meat vs bread. My friend said it was best crab cake he ever had. Every plate was clean before picked up. On service, the waitress was very pleasant. Great stage in back which could be an amazing live music spot but apparently they only do on Mondays (not sure why only Mondays). Anyway, well done to the kitchen staff.“

“Great drinks, service, very nice vibe & every plate we had was delicious! Didn’t love the wine but I might just be too picky in that department (though I think a bit more variety considering it’s Italian food would have been better). Otherwise, 10/10“

“Service was fantastic - highly attentive to the smallest details. Great food - recommended 👍👍“

“A wonderful Yemeni restaurant .. great people… great food… and the big circle bread: the rashoosh. They have the fahsa, they have the kibdeh, and of course they have the haneeth but they also have Yemeni favs that are not usually found at other restaurants: shafoot, Sana’a kebab, and roti bread! But my fav.. that rice. Hands down the best rice I’ve had in a long time! A def must try!“

“Today, I decided to stop and try this restaurant. I walked in and asked about the menu, the lady at the bar help ( very beautiful). I decided on a chicken roti. When I got home and opened my package I was surprised at the size (huge) and the taste ( delicious). I will be back. 🥰“

“THE BEST FOOD IN CONEY ISLAND.I HAVE EATEN THERE SINCE 1954 WHEN HER FATHER OWNED IT. THE FRENCH FRIES YOU COULD DIE FOR-THATS HOW GREAT THEY ARE.I STILL GO THERE JUST TO EAT THERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Delicious food, great atmosphere, service is remarkable ✔️“

“I am transported to the south of France here and I’ve never even been there. This place is so lovely, the food is incredible. I loved every moment we were here. Don’t hesitate, just come. And bring wine. You won’t regret it! There was no wait on a Saturday night, we just walked in. I know I’ll be back.“

“Below is my unedited initial review of Ren. Since writing this review I have had several people complain about their experience and they chose to go based on my review. Therefore, I'd like to preface the review below by sharing a few important details.
The tasting menu is for foodies. If you are not a foodie, you will NOT enjoy the tasting menu. You will leave hungry and agitated because of the price. Ren is VERY expensive. If you are not a foodie, your enjoyment will be the location/service and ambiance. But you don't need to go to Ren for that. My suggestion to Ren, if they want to start making money, is to offer a non-foodie menu. Your location and space is amazing. Your chef is very talented. Widen the offerings and the people will come. Even a foodie like me won't go back for the tasting menu. I did it. No reason to have it again, unlike the steak at Le Marais that I can eat twice a month and never get sick of (in theory, obviously).
My initial review, again, unedited:
Five stars all around. Chef is amazing. So go. Try it out. Now for some details. I have to go back and try the prefix menu. The tasting menu was out of this world. We went for my 50th birthday, so it was special and we paid knowing that. If you are going out for a regular meal, ask the prices first. They are much higher than you’d expect. However, the quality is also much higher. So you are truly getting what you pay for. The tasting is a kosher experience worth trying if you are a foodie. It will blow your mind away like it did ours. Took many hours for the different tastes we had in our mouths to subside! That was wild. Do yourself a favor and get the wine pairing. They know what they are doing at REN. Enjoy!“

“The service was friendly and helpful, and the food came out quickly.

The clams were sooo good 🤤!

Oysters, calamari were great, and the funnel cake was just ok.

🚨They will be closing for the season on 10/13 (Columbus day) and they are only opening on the weekends until there 🚨“