The best seafood restaurant in every state, according to Yelp
Seafood is a popular cuisine enjoyed throughout the US, especially in the warm summer months.
From poke bowls to Cajun-style seafood boils, these restaurants know how to do seafood right.
Yelp picked the best seafood restaurant in every state based on customer reviews.
Whether you prefer Cajun-style seafood boils, sushi, or lobster rolls, these seafood restaurants offer something special.
Yelp recently named the best seafood restaurants in every state by identifying businesses in the seafood category and then ranking those spots using several factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews.
The restaurants on the list had passing health scores and were marked open on Yelp as of July 19, 2023.
Here's the best seafood restaurant in every state.
ALABAMA: Southwood Kitchen in Daphne
"I've been twice and enjoyed the food. The oysters are good, served on a hubcap, and we liked that our server gave us information on where they were from. The crab dip was delicious as well as the soup. I have not tried any salads but recommend the scallop small plate. For entrees, we've had the filet medallions, steak frites, and shrimp and grits. They obviously do steak well and both dishes were cooked perfectly. I liked the shrimp and grits but am not a fan of green peppers so might not order that again. We had a chocolate torte the first time and the smores brownie the second time. I love chocolate, but these both could have used vanilla ice cream to offset the super sweetness," the Yelp user Edna L wrote.
Learn more about Southwood Kitchen here.
ALASKA: The Salmon Spot in Talkeetna
"Our Insight tour director was absolutely right to recommend The Salmon Spot for our lunch. We shared a salmon burger with cheese & salmon chowder. Different than others we've had, but good. We almost wanted a second salmon burger," the Yelp user Denise Y wrote.
Learn more about The Salmon Spot here.
ARIZONA: Essence Kitchen + Bar in Chino Valley
"Very nice menu … many interesting & tasty items. The dinner salad was crisp and tasty. My guest and I both had seafood items. The sea bass was very good & the Cajun-style catfish was also excellent. We'll definitely be back," the Yelp user Steve J wrote.
Learn more about Essence Kitchen + Bar here.
ARKANSAS: Cooyon's Restaurant in Mountain Home
"A quick lunch and back to work — 30 minutes flat! I am still dreaming about the shrimp po' boy not just because the shrimp were the perfect size, doneness, and only lightly breaded but the sauce.... mmmmm the sauce was magical. We didn't talk throughout our meal because apparently, the gumbo is equally yummilicious," the Yelp user Pennie R wrote.
Learn more about Cooyon's Restaurant here.
CALIFORNIA: Adrian's Surf N' Turf Grill in San Diego
"We ordered the ribeye sandwich, fish and chips, and seafood chowder. We also upgraded to the garlic Parmesan fries. Everything was perfectly cooked and super delicious. Easily the best chowder I've ever had. The ribeye was so tender the bread was soft. The fish was flakes and tasty. We've made a commitment to come back once a month so we can eventually try everything on the menu! Service is exceptional too," the Yelp user Kim D wrote.
Learn more about Adrian's Surf N' Turf Grill here.
COLORADO: Turtle Boat in Denver
"The service here cannot be beaten. Patient, kind, and helpful. Love that you don't have to pay extra to have all the toppings added. Just order the 'full boat.' Awesome options for vegans and vegetarians too. Best place in Denver to get poke," the Yelp user Alyssa M wrote.
Learn more about Turtle Boat here.
CONNECTICUT: The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic
"Extraordinary! We came to Mystic for a getaway weekend in early November. We were pleasantly surprised by how active and vibrant the downtown area was, as we had imagined a very quiet sleepy New England town. Every restaurant was packed and busy. First tip: get a reservation, and make sure it's at the Shipwrights Daughter! We started with smoked clam dip and homemade chips. Excellent. The clams were tender and the chips crispy," the Yelp user Scott C wrote.
Learn more about The Shipwright's Daughter here.
DELAWARE: Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar in Rehoboth Beach
"Their shrimp and grits are spectacular. The fried lobster tail was absolutely the best choice to order as an appetizer. Our family has ordered out from this location for dinner an multiple occasions. For anyone looking for great seafood, this is the spot," the Yelp user Semra E wrote.
Learn more about Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar Rehoboth here.
FLORIDA: Skully's Low Country Boil in Port Saint Joe
"What a gem! If you like fresh shrimp of the peel-and-eat variety, look no further. Skully's is simple, straightforward, and delicious. The food is incredible," the Yelp user Nick M wrote.
Learn more about Skully's Low Country Boil here.
GEORGIA: Poke Burri in Atlanta
"Always great! Don't sleep on the ginger miso topping for your bowl! The salmon donut is a favorite around here too," the Yelp user Megan B wrote.
Learn more about Poke Burri here.
HAWAII: Ry's Poke Shack in Kahuku
"Ry's Poke Shack is filled with aloha love and spirit. Family owned place that opened up in 2021 and has been a local favorite ever since! Ryan and his wifey are so nice and kind people, service is always great. I've tried almost all the 'popular' poke spots including Tamura's, Foodland, Ono, Paradise, Tanioka's etc. Ry's still reigns as the KING OF POKE! Fresh and delicious. Definitely get there early because he tends to sell out quickly," the Yelp user Suri S wrote.
Learn more about Ry's Poke Shack here.
IDAHO: Rawdeadfish in Coeur D'Alene
"The food is always fresh & is really big for sushi standards. It is also extremely affordable & the presentation is always beautiful. Calling ahead is a good idea to check wait times or order for specific times. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, the veggie tempura roll is so tasty. It's hard to find good sushi in Idaho, but this place is pretty amazing. Also, the appearance of the food truck adds to the experience. If you haven't checked it out, you definitely have to," the Yelp user Marlee L wrote.
Learn more about Rawdeadfish here.
ILLINOIS: Penumbra in Chicago
"This place needs to be discovered by more, it's such a hidden gem. The food is outstanding!! The ambiance was romantic with private seating separated by sheer fabric. The wine list was excellent. Service was attentive and came around just enough to check on us. We will be back," the Yelp user Jessica C wrote.
Learn more about Penumbra here.
INDIANA: Ali'i Poke Fishers in Fishers
"I've ordered multiple times now pick up through DoorDash from this restaurant and wow does it NOT disappoint! I'm always weary doing an online order due to missing items/ingredients but they have never missed anything! I do a BYO and they always give generous portions (not skimpy portions like other poke places). The ingredients are fresh, delicious, and plenty of options to build your dream poke bowl or choose from their already-created options! Keep up the good work and fresh food. I'll be ordering probably every week," the Yelp user Dani K wrote.
Learn more about Ali'i Poke Fishers here.
IOWA: Plaza Azteca in Atlantic
"This is such a great spot. The ceviche and the shrimp cocktail soup are stellar, with good margaritas, fine service, and reasonable prices. Highly recommended," the Yelp user Susie M wrote.
Learn more about Plaza Azteca here.
KANSAS: Mariscos KC in Olathe
"The food, the drinks, and the service were really good! We had the seafood tower, mussels, ceviche tostada, pasta a la diabla with extra peppers, pineapple goodness, and spiked mangoneada, and would definitely order again and more! Will be back to try their other dishes," the Yelp user Charry H wrote.
Learn more about Mariscos KC here.
KENTUCKY: Gourmet Provisions in Louisville
"Absolutely delicious! I got the shrimp po'boy and the shrimp were HUGE and were seasoned very well and super crispy. Don't even get me started on the bread… The remoulade was one of the best I've had if not the best. I loved the mustard seed; that's better than any restaurant I've had. One of the first restaurants I've tried after moving to Louisville and I can't wait to go back," the Yelp user Stevie S wrote.
Learn more about Gourmet Provisions here.
LOUISIANA: Heard Dat Kitchen in New Orleans
"I'm so glad I took the time to look through the top-rated restaurants to find this gem. I couldn't stop saying, 'wow…yum' while eating my meal. My husband had the shrimp and grits and I had the Super Dome, which I will now have dreams about eating again someday. The chicken was crazy good and the mac and cheese amazing," the Yelp user Molly M wrote.
Learn more about Heard Dat Kitchen here.
MAINE: The Travelin Lobster in Bar Harbor
"Do yourself a favor and order the warm lobster roll. It is a life-altering experience. Seriously, the best lobster roll that I have ever had. The lobster is dressed in butter and served in a warm buttery delicious roll. The place was crowded but the staff were super fast and friendly. Our order only took about five minutes before it was served was up to us. This place is amazing," the Yelp user Brad G wrote.
Learn more about The Travelin Lobster here.
MARYLAND: OC Uptown Eats in Ocean City
"Best crab cakes I've had in a long time - no filling, all lump crab meat. Super friendly service too," the Yelp user A A wrote.
Learn more about OC Uptown Eats here.
MASSACHUSETTS: NOLA Cajun Kitchen in West Boylston
"First time eating Cajun food. So awesome. Ordered the crawfish and roast beef. Delicious," the Yelp user Kim C wrote.
Learn more about NOLA Cajun Kitchen here.
MICHIGAN: The Ocean Crab in Lansing
"We love this place! The staff is always friendly and they offer great seafood and sushi," the Yelp user Brittany L wrote.
Learn more about The Ocean Crab here.
MINNESOTA: JJ'S Poke in Edina
"The seasoned tuna. Oh my goodness. The bowls are always super fresh. I love all the options and very reasonable prices. Spicy tuna in poke is texturally odd for me, but the chunks of marinated seasoned tuna are to die for. I don't even add another protein, I just want 2-3 scoops of that tuna!! Char siu buns are also phenomenal. Can't stop eating them," the Yelp user Annelise E wrote.
Learn more about JJ'S Poke here.
MISSISSIPPI: 2 Crazy Fellas in Olive Branch
"Man, was this a great find! Yelp allowed us to find this place and I thought we had fallen into the bayou. Perfectly executed Louisiana cuisine. We had the etouffee balls — freakin awesome! Think hushpuppies with creamy crawfish in there. We also had some roasted oysters and some beautifully fried shrimp and fish. Dinner mate had a glass of wine and I had an Anita beer — they even brought Louisiana to the taps. Wishing these guys loads of success. Not in Memphis often, but I'll be back," the Yelp user Anissa A wrote.
Learn more about 2 Crazy Fellas here.
MISSOURI: Farina in Kansas City
"My #1 stop every time I come to KC. The staff is amazing, the food is incredible, and the atmosphere is as good as it gets. Great wine list. The seafood is excellent. The caviar sandwich is something you need to try. Love that it sits off one of the tram stops," the Yelp user Dan I wrote.
MONTANA: Neptunes Taphouse and Eatery in Livingston
"This dog-friendly restaurant serves great food, offers a rooftop with beautiful views, and has an overall happy vibe. Service was great and it was nice to see so many women running the business. I definitely recommend it," the Yelp user Roxana A wrote.
Learn more about Neptunes Taphouse and Eatery here.
NEBRASKA: Acadian Grille Scratch Kitchen in Omaha
"I was not at all a Cajun food fan before I found this place. I've even been to New Orleans on business, and while I liked what I ate there, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat it. That is no longer the case. Been here a dozen times and I would take a bath in the gumbo if it weren't weird and probably expensive… Go here!! One of the best places in town!!" the Yelp user Doug D wrote.
Learn more about Acadian Grille Scratch Kitchen here.
NEVADA: Ari Sushi in Las Vegas
"Whether you are a sushi connoisseur or a newcomer to the cuisine, Ari Sushi is not to be missed. Overall, our experience was great. My friend and I left, happy, full, and buzzed," the Yelp user Brandon M wrote.
Learn more about Ari Sushi here.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: The Franklin in Portsmouth
"The place has really nice decor and felt very welcoming. The happy hour oysters were sweet and fresh. There were also $5 glasses of wine during happy hour. The fish tacos were off the charts. The piece of fish was very large and crispy. Overall, the flavors were amazing and I would highly recommend this place!" the Yelp user Michele M wrote.
Learn more about The Franklin here.
NEW JERSEY: Hot Space Grilled Fish in Edison
"Amazingly delicious. The fish was full of complex flavors, and there was an option to split the pot to have a spicy and non-spicy option. The kebab was tender, juicy, and worth the price. Staff was extremely attentive and polite. Overall, amazing food, excellent service, and I would definitely drive an hour to eat here again!!!" the Yelp user Haoran X wrote.
Learn more about Hot Space Grilled Fish here.
NEW MEXICO: Los Chanquis Mexican & Seafood in Raton
"Four great reasons to eat here: the location, the character, the service and of course the food! Would eat here again, and highly recommend to anyone," the Yelp user Adam S wrote.
Learn more about Los Chanquis Mexican & Seafood here.
NEW YORK: XI YUE HUI SEAFOOD HOT POT AYCE in Brooklyn
"Good food, fresh seafood, would come again next time if I'm in the area. The wait was long though, so I would suggest making a reservation ahead of time if you plan to come," the Yelp user Judie K wrote.
Learn more about XI YUE HUI SEAFOOD HOT POT AYCE here.
NORTH CAROLINA: Maine Lobstah Shack in Surf City
"As an avid lobster eater, and a frequent visitor of Maine, I felt transported up the coast! The food tasted just like we were back in Maine, and they found an excellent butter to complement the lobster. The staff was very friendly and helpful and food was served promptly. They even had samples of their other menu items. The location is right on the marshes and has a beautiful view! We're bringing our family back to try it too!!" the Yelp user Lily K wrote.
Learn more about Maine Lobstah Shack here.
NORTH DAKOTA: Beer & Fish Company in Fargo
"Best seafood in downtown Fargo with really friendly service and an upscale ambiance. Highly recommend a stop by, even if it's just for pick up!" the Yelp user Karlee W wrote.
Learn more about Beer & Fish Company here.
OHIO: La Jaiba Seafood And Taqueria in Cincinnati
"Love this little restaurant with great service from the owners with authentic, delicious, and reasonably priced food. This will definitely become a regular stop!" the Yelp user Cherilyn M wrote.
Learn more about La Jaiba Seafood And Taqueria here.
OKLAHOMA: Cajun Corner in Oklahoma City
"Oh my goodness, this place is so yummy! Locally owned and amazing recipes keep us coming back. The quality ingredients and great preparation by the kitchen staff… my mouth waters just thinking about it," the Yelp user Beth A wrote.
Learn more about Cajun Corner here.
OREGON: Squatchsami in Gleneden Beach
"Some of the best scratch clam chowder that I have had is located in Lincoln City along the Oregon coast at @squatchsami_foodtruck. I have also tried the halibut fish and chips and buttermilk chicken, which has the perfect crunch. The service is amazing… Make sure you call ahead to order their clam chowder as it sells out daily!" the Yelp user Aimee C wrote.
Learn more about Squatchsami here.
PENNSYLVANIA: Genki Sushi & Grill in Lancaster
"Fresh sushi, great service. Definitely will be back and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others," the Yelp user Natali T wrote.
Learn more about Genki Sushi & Grill here.
RHODE ISLAND: Dune Brothers in Providence
"I love this place and I always come here when I'm in the area. It's dog friendly with bench seating outside. The food is quick and fast. The parking is limited but we eventually find something in the area. I love their lobster roll and their catch of the day. The fries are the best too," the Yelp user Lynn W wrote.
Learn more about Dune Brothers here.
SOUTH CAROLINA: The CODfather Proper Fish & Chips in North Charleston
"The BEST fish and chips I've eaten, and I have eaten a lot of them in my life. The breading is perfect, not thick not too thin. Definitely worth the price, fish was beautifully cooked. My boyfriend and I went here after a day trip in Charleston…We 100% recommend this place. Service was great, food came out fast, and the ambiance is really nice," the Yelp user Cynthia C wrote.
Learn more about The CODfather Proper Fish & Chips here.
SOUTH DAKOTA: Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen in Sioux Falls
"Yes! From the moment we walked in, it was great. Finding great food when traveling can be hard and this place was fantastic! Great ambiance — plenty of seeing, good music, and super friendly service. We didn't wait for anything and the food was piping hot when served. We ordered the shrimp po boy (delicious and balanced bread-to-meat ratio), sides of Cajun fries (perfect seasoning), fried okra (yes to that!), and Mac 'n cheese (super creamy cheese goodness). Only problem — I live too far away! Definitely a place to visit," the Yelp user Carly M wrote.
Learn more about Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen here.
TENNESSEE: Red Perch in Nashville
"If you're a fish & chips enthusiast and want a chill spot to grab a bite in Nashville, do yourself a favor and check out Red Perch in Sylvan Park," the Yelp user Tom M wrote.
Learn more about Red Perch here.
TEXAS: Mahi Nic in South Padre Island
"Food was delicious! Service fantastic! Ambiance terrific. You're sitting by the water watching the boats come in and go out. Worth coming. I know I'll be back again!" the Yelp user Lydia D wrote.
Learn more about Mahi Nic here.
UTAH: Neutral Ground Lounge in Salt Lake City
"All... food, service, ambiance. The food is really good. As a Frenchman living between Tennessee and France. I love to find cajun food here (for those who don't know, we are related somehow). Very friendly and efficient staff. Good music, but not too loud for an old dude. And I like the decor," the Yelp user Michel D wrote.
Learn more about Neutral Ground Lounge here.
VERMONT: Bistro de Margot in Burlington
"The food, wine list, and service are top-notch. Seafood cooked to perfection, just the right spicing allowing the food's flavor to come through. Presentation is a feast for the eyes. The chef comes to your table to discuss what you enjoyed… We go as a splurge but have gone more often lately because it's so, so good," the Yelp user Anne R wrote.
Learn more about Bistro de Margot here.
VIRGINIA: Dayton Tavern in Dayton
"Absolutely everything we had was amazing — steak ribeye and shrimp, fettuccine Alfredo (Wow the sauce might have been one of the best I've ever tasted), two burgers, pierogies, onion rings, coconut pie, and peanut butter pie. And the homemade Sangria is a must!! You have to go eat there!" the Yelp user Rebeka E wrote.
Learn more about Dayton Tavern here.
WASHINGTON: The Crawfish Hut in Burien
"The real star of the show here, though, is the food. The seasoning is out of this world! Every bite was bursting with flavor, and the seafood was so fresh that it practically melted in my mouth. My favorites were the scallops, oysters, crab, and of course, the house sauce. The flavors were so rich and delicious that I could hardly believe it," the Yelp user Ly V wrote.
Learn more about The Crawfish Hut here.
WEST VIRGINIA: Cheetah Bs in Petersburg
"With 10 people we had a range from chicken to steak, shrimp to salmon, and everything was amazing including the sides. Which included baked potatoes, homemade fries, broccoli, onion rings, green beans, and so much more. Everyone was very happy with their meals and not a negative thing to say or change overall," the Yelp user Victoria P wrote.
Learn more about Cheetah Bs here.
WISCONSIN: Third Coast Provisions in Milwaukee
"Third Coast has been on our list and finally, we made it here…wish we hadn't waited so long! Service: 5 stars, from small plates of oysters and Sesame Ceasar salad to our salmon and halibut… We paused during each bite just to take it all in… We will be back soon. Special occasion or a meal at the bar, one of Milwaukee's best!" the Yelp user Kimberly C wrote.
Learn more about Third Coast Provisions here.
WYOMING: Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse in Evanston
"Who would have thought that you could find quality sushi and hibachi in Wyoming? The nigiri and tuna rolls were fantastic, the hibachi salmon was well seasoned and perfectly cooked, moist, tender, and had a nice crust. Great find," the Yelp user Danner S wrote.
Learn more about Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse here.
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