Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Nashville 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 Nashville.
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.
#29. The Gumbo Bros
- Rating: 4.2/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 505 12th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: cajun/creole, seafood, beer bar
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#28. Street Brothers Seafood
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 540 Paragon Mills Road Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: seafood
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#27. Urban Grub
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1624 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2506 12th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: southern, seafood, cocktail bars
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#26. Ocean Delight
- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2525 Gallatin Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: seafood, salad
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#25. Krustaceans Seafood - Nashville
- Rating: 4.2/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 2260 Lebanon Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: seafood
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#24. Sperry's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5109 Harding Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: american, seafood, steakhouses
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#23. Hall's Chophouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1600 West End Ave. St. 101 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: steakhouses, salad, seafood
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#22. Joe Muer Seafood - Nashville
- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 500 11th Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: seafood, sushi bars, cocktail bars
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#21. Henrietta Red
- Rating: 4.3/5 (556 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1200 4th Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: new american, seafood, bars
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#20. Siam Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 316 Mccall St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: thai, seafood, chicken wings
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#19. Southside Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6601 Sugar Valley Drive Ste 101 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: new american, seafood, breakfast & brunch
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#18. Uncle Bud's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2719 Old Lebanon Road Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: seafood, southern
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#17. Spicy Boy's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 924 Mcferrin Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: cajun/creole, seafood, new american
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#16. Las Americas
- Rating: 4.3/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4715 Nolensville Pike Ste A Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: mexican, latin american, seafood
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#15. Oak Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (447 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 801 Clark Place Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, new american
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#14. Boston Commons
- Rating: 4.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1008 Woodland St. Ste A Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: seafood, fish & chips, new american
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#13. Amorcito Corazon Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 277 Gleaves St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: mexican, seafood, salad
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#12. The Optimist - Nashville
- Rating: 4.4/5 (410 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1400 Adams St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: seafood
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#11. The River House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 313 Demonbreun St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: desserts, sushi bars, seafood
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#10. Skull's Rainbow Room
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1359 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 222 Printers Aly Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: cocktail bars, new american, seafood
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#9. Louisiana Seafood Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206 North 1st St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: cajun/creole, seafood, seafood markets
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#8. Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (808 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 201 8th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: steakhouses, cocktail bars, seafood
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#7. Etc Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3790 Bedford Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: new american, seafood, steakhouses
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#6. Locust
- Rating: 4.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2305 12th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: shaved ice, noodles, seafood
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#5. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse- Nashville
- Rating: 4.5/5 (675 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 300 4th Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, sushi bars
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#4. Gannons Nashville
- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 170 4th Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: seafood, new american, cocktail bars
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#3. Frankie J's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1314 6th Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: gay bars, desserts, seafood
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#2. Voodoo Gumbo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (463 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7114 Hwy 70 South Ste 109 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: cajun/creole, salad, seafood
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#1. Red Perch
- Rating: 4.8/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4101 Charlotte Ave. G120 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: australian, seafood, fish & chips
- 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.
