Seafood is having a serious moment right now, so obviously, we had to talk about it.
And yes, the second someone says “seafood,” your brain probably short-circuits to the spicy mussels at Cervo’s, the tuna tartare toast from Dame and that mouthwatering Sicilian sashimi at Crevette.
They’re the crème-de-la-crusteacans — no argument there — but let’s be real: getting into any of them is basically a competitive sport.
If you’re not in the mood to risk your entire month (or mental health) chasing a res, don’t worry — we got you.
Keep scrolling for the best seafood in NYC that hits just as hard as the crown jewels... no waitlist trauma required.
Fluent Favorite: Confit Oysters
Fluent Favorite: Braised octopus and bone marrow fusilli
Fluent Favorite: Mar y Tierra (seared scallops with chorizo)
Fluent Favorite: Connecticut Lobster Roll
Fluent Favorite: Scallop DIY Gimbap
Fluent Favorite: PEI Mussels
Fluent Favorite: Buckwheat Pancake with smoked bluefish
Fluent Favorite: Fettuccine Integrali (black truffles and crab meat)
Fluent Favorite: Gunsan Premium Crab
Fluent Favorite: Uni Tomato Linguine Pasta
Fluent Favorite: Fried Calamari