Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Dayton

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 Dayton.

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!

Blue Crab Juicy Seafood

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#21. Blue Crab Juicy Seafood

- Rating: 3.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 8901 Kingsridge Drive Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

El Rancho Grande

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#20. El Rancho Grande

- Rating: 3.1/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3070 Presidential Drive Fairborn, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Brixx Ice Company

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#19. Brixx Ice Company

- Rating: 3.2/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 East 1st St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Sports Bars, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp

J. Alexander's

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#18. J. Alexander's

- Rating: 3.5/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7970 Washington Village Drive Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

La Pinata - Dayton

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#17. La Pinata - Dayton

- Rating: 3.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9505 Dayton Lebanon Pike Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Cousins Maine Lobster Truck - Columbus

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#16. Cousins Maine Lobster Truck - Columbus

- Rating: 3.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Moraine Fish & Chicken

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#15. Moraine Fish & Chicken

- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4960 Springboro Pike Moraine, Ohio
- Categories: Southern, Seafood, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Jay's Seafood

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#14. Jay's Seafood

- Rating: 3.6/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 225 East 6th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

The Chop House

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#13. The Chop House

- Rating: 3.6/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7727 Washington Village Drive Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Sharks Fish and Chicken

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#12. Sharks Fish and Chicken

- Rating: 3.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5256 Salem Ave. Trotwood, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp

Royal Bourbon Chicken

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#11. Royal Bourbon Chicken

- Rating: 3.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6020 Old Troy Pike Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Southern, Chicken Shop, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Centerville, OH

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#10. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Centerville, OH

- Rating: 4.0/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5220 Cornerstone North Blvd. Centerville, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Club Oceano Seafood & Bar

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#9. Club Oceano Seafood & Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4429 Cedar Park Drive Beavercreek, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Dayton Fish

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#8. Dayton Fish

- Rating: 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3939 North Main St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Sands Seafood and Sports

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#7. Sands Seafood and Sports

- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 6254 Chambersburg Huber Heights, Ohio
- Categories: Sports Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Cousins Maine Lobster - Cincinnati

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#6. Cousins Maine Lobster - Cincinnati

- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Sea Jax Tavern

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#5. Sea Jax Tavern

- Rating: 4.3/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5900 Bigger Road Kettering, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Fu Mon Lau

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#4. Fu Mon Lau

- Rating: 4.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2008 Miamisburg Centerville Road Centerville, Ohio
- Categories: Cantonese, Seafood, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

The Naughty Lobstah

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#3. The Naughty Lobstah

- Rating: 4.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: Grove City, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Vallarta Mexican & Seafood

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#2. Vallarta Mexican & Seafood

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4448 Indian Ripple Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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The Silver Slipper

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#1. The Silver Slipper

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1105 Wayne Ave. Parking In back Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Wine Bars, Seafood, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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