Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Providence 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 Providence.
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.
#26. Shaking Crab - Providence
- Rating: 2.9/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 284 Thayer St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: seafood, cajun/creole
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Bluefin Grille
- Rating: 3.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Orms St. Providence Marriott Downtown Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: seafood
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#24. Jade Tree Asian Bistro
- Rating: 3.4/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: chinese, sushi bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Pizzico Ristorante
- Rating: 3.4/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 762 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: italian, new american, seafood
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#22. Crown Fried Chicken
- Rating: 3.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 912 Broad St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: fast food, seafood, chicken wings
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#21. Sakura Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 Wickenden St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: japanese, sushi bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Lucia's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 154 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: mexican, seafood
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#19. Yama Fuji
- Rating: 3.6/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1190 North Main St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: sushi bars, chinese, seafood
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#18. Mare Rooftop
- Rating: 3.6/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 229 Waterman St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: seafood, mediterranean
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#17. Capriccio
- Rating: 3.8/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2 Pine St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: new american, italian, seafood
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#16. Red Stripe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (802 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 465 Angell St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: breakfast & brunch, seafood, american
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#15. Capri Seafood
- Rating: 3.8/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 58 De Pasquale Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses
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#14. Haruki East
- Rating: 3.9/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 172 Wayland Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: japanese, sushi bars, seafood
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#13. Mill's Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (408 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 101 North Main St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, salad
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#12. Providence Oyster Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (696 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 283 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: seafood, cocktail bars, sushi bars
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#11. Hemenway's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1022 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 121 South Main St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: seafood
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#10. Mi Ranchito Resturant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1516 Westminster Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: seafood, soup, latin american
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#9. Camille's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 71 Bradford St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: italian, seafood, steakhouses
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#8. Waterman Grille
- Rating: 4.3/5 (704 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4 Richmond Sq Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: new american, seafood
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#7. Broadway Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Broadway Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: new american, seafood
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#6. Persimmon
- Rating: 4.4/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 99 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: new american, salad, seafood
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#5. Dune Brothers
- Rating: 4.6/5 (372 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 239 Dyer St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: new american, seafood
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#4. Hometown Poké & Bubble Tea
- Rating: 4.6/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 185 Camp St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: poke, cafes, seafood
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#3. Cap't Loui
- Rating: 4.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 238 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: cajun/creole, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Avenue N Providence
- Rating: 4.7/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 959 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: bars, seafood, american
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#1. Gift Horse
- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 272 Westminster St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: seafood, wine bars, cocktail bars
- 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.
