Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville.
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.
#30. Taverna Oceana
- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1988 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, bars, desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Trent's seafood & Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4553 120th St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood
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#28. Super Food and Brew
- Rating: 4.3/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 East Forsyth St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: new american, seafood, burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (514 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13475 Atlantic Blvd. Ste 32 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: thai, soup, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#26. J-Ville Crab Shack
- Rating: 4.3/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5625 Norwood Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Marker 32
- Rating: 4.3/5 (458 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 14549 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, american
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#24. Julington Creek Fish Camp
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1020 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12760 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, new american, southern
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Mad O Seafood
- Rating: 4.3/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9735 Old St. Augustine Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, desserts, caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Safe Harbor Seafood
- Rating: 4.3/5 (817 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4378 Ocean St. Ste 3 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, seafood markets, fish & chips
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Lewey's Seafood and Wings
- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6510 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: southern, seafood, chicken wings
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#20. Flying Fish Taphouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1341 Airport Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, brewpubs
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#19. Junior's Seafood Restaurant & Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9349 North Main St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, american, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#18. La Nopalera - Beach Blvd
- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 13799 Beach Blvd. Ste 39 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: mexican, bars, seafood
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#17. Simply Tasty Thai
- Rating: 4.4/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2292 Mayport Road Ste 8 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, noodles, thai
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Halal China Box
- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1821 Parental Home Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: chinese, halal, seafood
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#15. Chiba Poke
- Rating: 4.4/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 10950 San Jose Blvd. Ste 12 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: poke, bubble tea, seafood
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#14. T H C Trap House Chicken
- Rating: 4.4/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5907 Merrill Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: chicken wings, seafood, american
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Chowder Ted's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5215 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, sandwiches, beer bar
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#12. P & L Seafood
- Rating: 4.4/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 2151 Lane Ave. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Taste Of Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4317 University Blvd. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: thai, seafood, soup
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Southern Coast Seafood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 Monument Road Ste 1 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, barbeque
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#9. YH Dim Sum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 10460 Avenues Walk Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: cantonese, dim sum, seafood
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#8. Orsay
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1135 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3630 Park St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: french, new american, seafood
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#7. Athenian Owl
- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9551 Baymeadows Road Ste 21-23 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: greek, seafood, sandwiches
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#6. Norikase
- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9734 Deer Lake Court Ste 13 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: sushi bars, japanese, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Southern Charm
- Rating: 4.6/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3566 St. Augustine Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: soul food, seafood, buffets
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#4. Sabor Mix Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11757 Beach Blvd. Ste 1 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: peruvian, seafood, wine bars
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#3. Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (536 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4530 St. Johns Ave. Ste 9 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: sushi bars, japanese, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Starvin Like Marvin
- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 311 West Ashley St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, soul food, southern
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#1. The Blue Crab Company
- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1265 Lane Ave. South Ste 18 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: seafood, seafood markets
- 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.
