Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Charlotte

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 Charlotte.

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 20 reviews were considered. In an effort to highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included. Data is as of July 29, 2025.

Keep reading to discover your highest-rated local seafood restaurants for your next special meal out!

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Mr Charles Chicken & Fish

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#28. Mr Charles Chicken & Fish

- Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3100 Statesville Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings, American
- Read more on Yelp

Santa Cruz Mexican Grill

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#27. Santa Cruz Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 520 University Center Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

South 21 Family Restaurant

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#26. South 21 Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6920 North Tryon St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Cajun Queen

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#25. Cajun Queen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1477 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 East 7th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Jazz & Blues, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Mizu

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#24. Mizu

- Rating: 4.1/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3100 Apex Drive Floor 9 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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The Waterman Fish Bar

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#23. The Waterman Fish Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (901 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2729 South Blvd. Ste D Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Giacomo's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

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#22. Giacomo's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (359 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10230 Berkeley Place Drive Ste 160 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

King Crab

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#21. King Crab

- Rating: 4.1/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7401 East Independence Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Caroline's Oyster Bar

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#20. Caroline's Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 East Brooklyn Vlg Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

O-Ku

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#19. O-Ku

- Rating: 4.2/5 (692 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 South Blvd. Ste 510 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

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#18. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

- Rating: 4.3/5 (519 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 101 South Tryon St. Ste 100 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Lounges, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Sea Level NC

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#17. Sea Level NC

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 129 East 5th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

The Crab Cracker

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#16. The Crab Cracker

- Rating: 4.3/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8640 University City Blvd. Ste A1 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

131 MAIN Restaurant

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#15. 131 MAIN Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5970 Fairview Road Ste 100 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Dressler's - Charlotte

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#14. Dressler's - Charlotte

- Rating: 4.3/5 (581 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1100-E Metropolitan Ave. Ste 125-E Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Red Sea Restaurant & Bar

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#13. Red Sea Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4301 Monroe Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Ethiopian, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Brown Bag Seafood

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#12. Brown Bag Seafood

- Rating: 4.3/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 South Tryon St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

New Zealand Cafe

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#11. New Zealand Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (971 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1717 North Sardis Road Ste 6A Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Sol'Delish

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#10. Sol'Delish

- Rating: 4.4/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9211 North Tryon St. Ste 1 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Soul Food, Seafood, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Queen City Wings

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#9. Queen City Wings

- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 607 Baldwin Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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Sea Hut

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#8. Sea Hut

- Rating: 4.4/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2812 West Sugar Creek Road Charlotte , North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Burtons Grill & Bar

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#7. Burtons Grill & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (703 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1601 East Woodlawn Road Ste A Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Tap and Vine Quail Hollow

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#6. Tap and Vine Quail Hollow

- Rating: 4.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 8426 Park Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Sea Grill

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#5. Sea Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 210 East Trade St. Ste B 120 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Fin & Fino

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#4. Fin & Fino

- Rating: 4.5/5 (555 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 135 Levine Avenue Of The Arts Ste 100 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Steak 48

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#3. Steak 48

- Rating: 4.5/5 (559 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4425 Sharon Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Jimmy Pearls

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#2. Jimmy Pearls

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2320 North Davidson St. The Market at 7th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Anju

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#1. Anju

- Rating: 4.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 1600 East Woodlawn Road Ste 260 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Korean, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 303 metros.