Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque.
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. Tucanos Brazilian Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (742 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Central Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: brazilian, seafood, steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Pelican's West
- Rating: 3.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10022 Coors Blvd. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#26. El Molcajeton
- Rating: 3.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 4921 Jefferson St. Northeast Ste A Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood, mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. El Patron ABQ
- Rating: 3.6/5 (509 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10551 Montgomery Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: new mexican cuisine, seafood, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Cielito Lindo
- Rating: 3.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 416 San Pedro Drive Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood, mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Pelican's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9800 Montgomery Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Lindo Mexico Grill & Seafood
- Rating: 3.7/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5220 Eubank Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood, mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Crackin' Crab Seafood Boil
- Rating: 3.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 2100 Louisiana Blvd. Northeast ste 413 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Down N Dirty Seafood Boil
- Rating: 3.9/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 Wyoming Blvd. Northeast Ste B2 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Lindo Mexico Grill & Seafood
- Rating: 3.9/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7209 Central Ave. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: mexican, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. El Zarandeado
- Rating: 3.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6500 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: mexican, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Slapfish
- Rating: 3.9/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 Louisiana Blvd. Northeast Ste 806 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood, salad, fish & chips
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Crackin' Crab Seafood Boil
- Rating: 4.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10600 Unser Blvd. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: cajun/creole, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#15. A Taste of the Caribbean
- Rating: 4.0/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2720 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: caribbean, seafood, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
- Rating: 4.1/5 (801 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5011 Pan American Fwy Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood, sports bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Fai Wong Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6200 Coors Blvd. Northwest Ste A-9 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: chinese, seafood, soup
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Slapfish
- Rating: 4.1/5 (474 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6400 Holly Ave. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood, new american
- Read more on Yelp
#11. El Sinaloense Mariscos and Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 5025 Central Ave. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: mexican, seafood, breakfast & brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mariscos Altamar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1517 Coors Blvd. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: mexican, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Crackin' Crab Seafood Boil
- Rating: 4.2/5 (300 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4959 Pan America Fwy Northeast Ste C Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Lucky Wok
- Rating: 4.2/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 4501 4th St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: chinese, seafood, chicken shop
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mariscos La Playa
- Rating: 4.3/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5210 San Mateo Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood, mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Mac's La Sierra Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6217 Central Ave. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: mexican, seafood, new mexican cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sharkys
- Rating: 4.3/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5420 Central Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: mexican, seafood, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Seared
- Rating: 4.4/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 119 San Pasquale Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: steakhouses, american, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Sabor De Juarez
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3527 Gibson Blvd. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: mexican, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Antiquity Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (485 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 112 Romero St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Meet Crab
- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6300 San Mateo Blvd. Northeast Ste F4 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: seafood
- 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.
