Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Tampa 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 Tampa.
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.
#27. CW's Gin Joint
- Rating: 4.2/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 633 North Franklin St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: cocktail bars, seafood, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Michael's Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11720 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: seafood, american, breakfast & brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Rome + Fig
- Rating: 4.2/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 North Rome Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: seafood, new american
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#24. Ulele
- Rating: 4.2/5 (4307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1810 North Highland Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: new american, breweries, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Casa Santo Stefano
- Rating: 4.3/5 (504 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1607 North 22nd St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: sicilian, seafood, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Jamaica Jamaica Island Cuisine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8206 West Waters Ave. Ste 116 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: caribbean, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Tampa Midtown
- Rating: 4.3/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1140 Gramercy Lane Tampa, Florida
- Categories: new american, sports bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Burnin Barber-Que And More
- Rating: 4.3/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 7917 Flower Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: soul food, barbeque, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Driftlight Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 510 Water St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Big Ray's Fish Camp
- Rating: 4.3/5 (831 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6116 Interbay Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: seafood, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Happy Fish
- Rating: 4.3/5 (687 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4046 North Armenia Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: peruvian, latin american, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mr & Mrs Crab
- Rating: 4.3/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15412 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: seafood, bars, cajun/creole
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#15. Ocean Prime
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1030 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2205 North Westshore Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, new american
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Shells Seafood Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (603 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 South Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Happy Crab
- Rating: 4.3/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2115 East Hillsborough Ave. Ste 3 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mr and Mrs Crab
- Rating: 4.4/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4426 West Gandy Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: seafood
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#11. Pinto Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 4205 South Macdill Ave. Ste F-G Tampa, Florida
- Categories: thai, salad, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Ponte Modern American
- Rating: 4.5/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1010 Gramercy Lane Tampa, Florida
- Categories: new american, seafood, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Grill At Morris Bridge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Address: 10920 Cross Creek Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: new american, pizza, seafood
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#8. Lima Rotisserie Chicken And Peruvian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19062 Bruce B Downs Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: peruvian, seafood, soup
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Thai Mama
- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8130 West Waters Ave. Ste 100 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: thai, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#6. La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 4.5/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1727 East 7th Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: italian, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Lorita's Fresh Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10278 Causeway Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: mexican, bubble tea, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Michi Ramen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18025 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: ramen, seafood, noodles
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#3. Aji Limo Peruvian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3306 West Spruce St. Ste D Tampa, Florida
- Categories: desserts, seafood, peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Half Moon Seafood Company
- Rating: 4.6/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 615 Channelside Drive Tampa, Florida
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Dummy Crabby
- Rating: 4.8/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2513 West Hillsborough Ave. Ste 109 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: seafood, chicken wings
- 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.
