Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Detroit by diners

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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 Detroit.

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. Golden Fleece Restaurant

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#30. Golden Fleece Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 525 Monroe St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: greek, mediterranean, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Cleopatra Mediterranean Grill

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#29. Cleopatra Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19027 Mack Ave. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood, egyptian
- Read more on Yelp

#28. La Terraza

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#28. La Terraza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8445 West Vernor Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood, mexican, bars
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Sun China

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#27. Sun China

- Rating: 3.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16921 Telegraph Road Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: chinese, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Midwest Grille

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#26. Midwest Grille

- Rating: 3.6/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 3266 West Davison Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: soul food, chicken wings, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#25. Detroit Shrimp and Fish

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#25. Detroit Shrimp and Fish

- Rating: 3.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20030 James Couzens Fwy Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#24. The Rattlesnake Club

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#24. The Rattlesnake Club

- Rating: 3.7/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 300 River Place Drive Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: venues & event spaces, seafood, steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Zorba's Coney Island

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#23. Zorba's Coney Island

- Rating: 3.7/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11701 East McNichols Road Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: breakfast & brunch, american, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Fish Station

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#22. Fish Station

- Rating: 3.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2640 South Fort St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Ford Patio Bar & Grill

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#21. Ford Patio Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 18490 Ford Road Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood, american, sports bars
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Savoy Restaurant

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#20. Savoy Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 17131 East Warren Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Island Spice Caribbean & American Restaurant

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#19. Island Spice Caribbean & American Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 18200 West Mcnichols Road Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: caribbean, american, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Joe Muer Seafood

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#18. Joe Muer Seafood

- Rating: 3.8/5 (818 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 400 Renaissance Center Ste 1404 Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood, sushi bars, american
- Read more on Yelp

#17. El Salpicon Detroit

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#17. El Salpicon Detroit

- Rating: 3.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8600 West Vernor Hwy Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: mexican, latin american, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Prism

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#16. Prism

- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 555 East Lafayette St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Vicente's Cuban Cuisine

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#15. Vicente's Cuban Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (969 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1250 Library St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: cuban, dance clubs, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Metropolitan Bar And Kitchen

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#14. Metropolitan Bar And Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 8047 Agnes St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: desserts, seafood, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Lumen Detroit

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#13. Lumen Detroit

- Rating: 4.0/5 (507 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1903 Grand River Ave. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: new american, seafood, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp

#12. E & S Carry Outs

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#12. E & S Carry Outs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 13400 West McNichols Road Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Maru Sushi & Grill Detroit

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#11. Maru Sushi & Grill Detroit

- Rating: 4.0/5 (521 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 160 West Fort St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: sushi bars, seafood, desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#10. D.PRIME Steakhouse

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#10. D.PRIME Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.1/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 1777 3rd Ave. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: steakhouses, bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Besa

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#9. Besa

- Rating: 4.1/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 600 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: new american, seafood, salad
- Read more on Yelp

#8. El Asador

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#8. El Asador

- Rating: 4.2/5 (403 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1312 Springwells St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: mexican, seafood, steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Moore Soulfood

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#7. Moore Soulfood

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3005 South Fort St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: soul food, southern, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Vecino

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#6. Vecino

- Rating: 4.4/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 4100 3rd Ave. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: bars, seafood, new mexican cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Marybelle's Southern Cache - Detroit

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#5. Marybelle's Southern Cache - Detroit

- Rating: 4.4/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 3400 Russell St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood, chicken wings, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Ivanhoe Cafe - Polish Yacht Club

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#4. Ivanhoe Cafe - Polish Yacht Club

- Rating: 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5249 Joseph Campau St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: american, polish, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Oak & Reel

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#3. Oak & Reel

- Rating: 4.5/5 (240 reviews)
- Address: 2921 East Grand Blvd. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: italian, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Original Wave's Inn

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#2. Original Wave's Inn

- Rating: 4.6/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20351 West Grand River Ave. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood, fish & chips, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Mink

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#1. Mink

- Rating: 4.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 1701 Trumbull Ste D Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: seafood, wine 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.