Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Tucson 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 Tucson.
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.
#28. Taegukgi
- Rating: 3.8/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6118 East Speedway Blvd. Unit 152 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: korean, barbeque, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Taco Giro
- Rating: 3.8/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 610 North Grande Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: tacos, seafood, bartenders
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#26. KingFisher Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (659 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2564 East Grant Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, lounges
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#25. Trident Grill II
- Rating: 3.8/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2910 North Swan Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, sports bars, american
- Read more on Yelp
#24. The Flying V Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7000 North Resort Drive Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: american, bars, seafood
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#23. Mr Patron Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5754 East 22nd St. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: sushi bars, mexican, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Mariscos Mi Mazatlan
- Rating: 3.9/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5601 East 22nd St. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. PY Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5655 West Valencia Road Casino Del Sol Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, cocktail bars
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#20. Bob's Steak & Chop House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2727 West Club Drive Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood
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#19. Inca's Peruvian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6878 East Sunrise Drive Ste 130 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: latin american, peruvian, seafood
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#18. Mr. Baja Fish
- Rating: 4.1/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 East Wetmore Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: mexican, seafood
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#17. Trident Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (443 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2033 East Speedway Blvd. Ste 101 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: sports bars, american, seafood
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#16. Alejandro "Serious Mexican, Mariscos, & Fusion Food"
- Rating: 4.2/5 (143 reviews)
- Address: 7850 North Silverbell Road Ste 156 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, mexican
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#15. JPS Seafood Market & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5065 South 12th Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: seafood
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#14. Tacos y Mariscos Jaliscos
- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 999 North Swan Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: mexican, seafood
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#13. CRUDA Mariscos & Oyster Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 31 North Scott Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: mexican, seafood, breakfast & brunch
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#12. Villa Peru
- Rating: 4.2/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1745 East River Road Ste 165 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: peruvian, latin american, seafood
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#11. La Botana Tacos
- Rating: 4.3/5 (470 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 565 East Wetmore Road Ste 155 Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: tacos, caterers, seafood
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#10. Mariscos Chihuahua
- Rating: 4.3/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1009 North Grande Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, mexican, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taco Fish
- Rating: 4.4/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4841 South 12th Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, mexican
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#8. Mariscos Baja Mar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 3010 North Oracle Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, mexican
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#7. Pure Poke & Prep
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 6501 East Grant Road Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: poke, hawaiian, seafood
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#6. Restaurante y Cenaduría El Quino
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 4075 South 6th Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: mexican, seafood
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#5. D's Island Grill JA
- Rating: 4.6/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3156 East Ft Lowell Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: caribbean, seafood, tacos
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#4. Nightjar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 347 South Meyer Avenue Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: pubs, cocktail bars, seafood
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#3. La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood
- Rating: 4.7/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7230 East 22nd St. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: mexican, seafood, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Off The Hook Seafood
- Rating: 4.8/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: food trucks, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cocteleria La Palma Mariscos Y Mas
- Rating: 4.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1137 South 6th Ave. Tucson, Arizona
- Categories: seafood, mexican, food trucks
- 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.
