Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Phoenix by diners
Whether you've waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there's something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse cuisines like Japanese, Latin American, and Mediterranean to suit every palate.
Of course, certain areas of the country are known for particular delicacies. California's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, for example, makes it one of the best states for seafood. The Los Angeles area serves up everything from caviar to Santa Barbara spot prawns while San Francisco is a mecca for fish tacos, ceviche, and sushi. Further north, Seattle is legendary for its shellfish, showcased at the famed fish counter at Pike Place Market.
While Chicago may be best known as a pizza capital, many flock to the city for its king crab dishes; a bit further south and east, you have Miami and its sought-after stone crab season. Southern locales like New Orleans boast fresh crawfish from the Gulf of Mexico and the two noncontiguous states have their own signature offerings, too: Alaska is known for its pollock and salmon, while Hawai'i is known for its poke.
Dining at a seafood restaurant can be one of the most memorable parts of your trip to a new city or offer comfort food in your own hometown. To celebrate the best options near you, Stacker used insights from Yelp to compile a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Phoenix.
Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 10 reviews were considered. In an effort to highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included. Data is as of June 14, 2024.
Keep reading to discover your highest-rated local seafood restaurants for your next special meal out!
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#29. Alexi's Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3550 North Central Ave. Ste 120 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: italian, wine bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Bluewater Grill - Phoenix
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 East Bethany Home Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, new american, bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Sr Ozzy's Tacos Y Mariscos
- Rating: 4.2/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1717 West Southern Ave. Ste 100 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, mexican, sushi bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Bertha's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1212 South 28th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: mexican, breakfast & brunch, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Taste of Thai
- Rating: 4.3/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4855 East Warner Road Ste 16 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: thai, seafood
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#24. Tarbell's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (573 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3213 East Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: new american, wine bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Rosso Italian
- Rating: 4.3/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 East Jefferson St. Ste 113 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: italian, pizza, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Buzznbeez Food Truck
- Rating: 4.3/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: food trucks, seafood, cajun/creole
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Las Glorias Grill Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.3/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7835 North 19th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: mexican, bars, seafood
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#20. Rough Rider
- Rating: 4.4/5 (460 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1001 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: new american, cocktail bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Playa Hermosa
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1605 East Garfield St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: mexican, seafood, juice bars & smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Buck & Rider
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1939 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4225 East Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, breakfast & brunch, live/raw food
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#17. Buck & Rider N. Scottsdale
- Rating: 4.5/5 (674 reviews)
- Address: 7015 East Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, breakfast & brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mariscos Bahia De Guaymas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4220 South 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: mexican, seafood
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#15. Wraps N Curry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4221 West Bell Road Ste 111 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: indian, seafood, desserts
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#14. Steak 44
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2099 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 5101 North 44th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Barba Roja Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2050 West Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: sports bars, tacos, seafood
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#12. Harumi Sushi Bar - Downtown
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2811 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 North 1st Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: japanese, sushi bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Pizza A Metro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (598 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2336 West Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: italian, pizza, seafood
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#10. California Fish Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1743 East Camelback Road Ste A-5 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, fish & chips, tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Pa'La - 24th Street
- Rating: 4.6/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2107 North 24th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: mediterranean, seafood, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. GOGI - Phoenix
- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4905 East Ray Road Ste 2 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: korean, sushi bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mr Baan's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 218 East Portland St. Ste B Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: thai, cocktail bars, seafood
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#6. Mariscos A Todo Mar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2632 South 83rd Ave. Ste 108 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 4414 North 7th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: peruvian, bars, seafood
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#4. Alma Mia
- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 19401 North Cave Creek Road Ste 15-17 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: mexican, seafood, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Raj & Rani's Indian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 4727 East Bell Road Ste 5 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: indian, desserts, seafood
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#2. Poke Paradise
- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 440 East Bell Road Ste D-100 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: poke, seafood, bubble tea
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Pretty Penny
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 504 East Roosevelt Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: cocktail bars, seafood, steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zeynep Guler Tuck, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 282 metros.
