Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Dallas 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 Dallas.
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.
#28. Fish City Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10720 Preston Road Ste 1006 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood, american, fish & chips
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Lovers Seafood And Market
- Rating: 4.3/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5200 West Lovers Lane Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood, seafood markets
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Beverley's Bistro & Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3215 North Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: cocktail bars, new american, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Burnin92 Korean BBQ & Skewers 달라스 숯불구이 고깃집
- Rating: 4.4/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11445 Emerald St. Ste 120 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: korean, barbeque, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Laughing Crab
- Rating: 4.4/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 10220 Technology Blvd. East Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood, salad, sandwiches
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#23. Nelson's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 17602 Preston Road Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, cocktail bars
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#22. The Royal Daiquiri
- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9203 Skillman St. Ste 114 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood, burgers, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Green Point Seafood & Oyster Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 3219 Knox St. Ste 100 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood, desserts, salad
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#20. Don Sebas Taqueria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 111 Continental Ave. ste 600 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: tacos, seafood, burgers
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#19. La Stella Cucina Verace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2330 Flora St. Ste 150 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: italian, wine bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Rex's Seafood and Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6713 West Northwest Hwy Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood markets, seafood
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#17. Billy Can Can
- Rating: 4.5/5 (375 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2386 Victory Park Lane Dallas, Texas
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Gorji Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5100 Belt Line Road Ste 402 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Fish City Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7170 Skillman St. Ste 100 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood, fish & chips, american
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pane Vino Osteria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (594 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5000 Belt Line Road Ste 300 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: italian, wine bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Seafood Connection
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1427 East Illinois Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood
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#12. Rod's Catfish Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4344 South Hampton Road Ste 150 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood, desserts, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Uchi Dallas
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1991 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2817 Maple Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: japanese, sushi bars, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La Toxica Mariscos y Micheladas
- Rating: 4.6/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 5441 Alpha Road Ste 102 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood, mexican, wine bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Tango Room
- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1617 Hi Line Drive Ste 250 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: steakhouses, bars, seafood
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#8. Kenny's Wood Fired Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (3511 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5000 Belt Line Road Ste 775 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: american, seafood, bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mary's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1223 East Redbird Lane Dallas, Texas
- Categories: soul food, food delivery services, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Stanley's Catfish Inn
- Rating: 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3146 Cedar Crest Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood
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#5. Dock Local - Uptown
- Rating: 4.6/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3839 Mckinney Ave. Ste 150 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Anaya's Seafood Scratch Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15203 Knoll Trail Drive Ste 110 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ocean Shak
- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 3444 Irving Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood
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#2. Whiskers Fish & Burgers
- Rating: 4.7/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1702 Singleton Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: seafood, burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Ruby Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3211 North Buckner Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: mexican, comfort food, seafood
- 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.
