Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Seattle 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 Seattle.
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. The Blue Glass
- Rating: 4.3/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 704 Northwest 65th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses
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#29. Mei Mei Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 1004 Northeast 50th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: chinese, seafood, soup
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#28. Driftwood
- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2722 Alki Ave. Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood
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#27. Katsu-ya Seattle
- Rating: 4.4/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 122 Westlake Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: sushi bars, japanese, seafood
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#26. Le Coin
- Rating: 4.4/5 (542 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4201 Fremont Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood, french, new american
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#25. Shaker + Spear
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1092 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 2nd Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood, new american, breakfast & brunch
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#24. Migoto
- Rating: 4.4/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 514 12th Ave. Across Seattle University Seattle, Washington
- Categories: sushi bars, japanese, seafood
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#23. Miso
- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1513 Southwest Holden St. Ste A Seattle, Washington
- Categories: korean, seafood, chicken shop
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#22. The Pink Door
- Rating: 4.4/5 (7171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1919 Post Alley Seattle, Washington
- Categories: italian, wine bars, seafood
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#21. RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1244 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4300 Fremont Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood, tapas/small plates
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#20. Mariscos Mexico
- Rating: 4.4/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 97 B Pike St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood, tacos, salad
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#19. Pike Place Chowder
- Rating: 4.4/5 (9127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1530 Post Aly Ste 11 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood, soup
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#18. Wild Fish Poke
- Rating: 4.4/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 94 Pike St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood, poke
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#17. Kudedon Chirashi Bowl
- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1323 4th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: japanese, seafood
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#16. Haidilao Hot Pot
- Rating: 4.4/5 (684 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 600 Pine St. Ste 355 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: hot pot, seafood, asian fusion
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#15. Luke's Lobster Pike Street
- Rating: 4.4/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Pike St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood, soup, sandwiches
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#14. Not Just Fish & Chips
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 7347 35th Ave. Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: fish & chips, seafood
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#13. Sunset Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8115 Rainier Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: ethiopian, seafood, breakfast & brunch
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#12. Qiao Lin Hotpot - Seattle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Address: 1510 7th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: hot pot, seafood, chinese
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#11. Restaurant Christine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 2227 North 56th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: comfort food, new american, seafood
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#10. Local Tide
- Rating: 4.6/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 North 36th St. Ste 103 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood, sandwiches, salad
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#9. Friendship Foods BBQ
- Rating: 4.7/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13520 Aurora Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: barbeque, seafood, chinese
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#8. Moriyama Sushi
- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1823 Eastlake Ave. East Ste 153 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: japanese, sushi bars, seafood
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#7. Half Shell
- Rating: 4.7/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 2020 Western Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: bars, seafood, steakhouses
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#6. Taqueria Tequila
- Rating: 4.9/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 11064 Lake City Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: mexican, seafood, soup
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#5. Shark Bite Ceviches
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1660 South Roberto Maestas Festival St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood, food stands
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#4. Seattle Soul Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 4611 36th Ave. Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: soul food, seafood, chicken wings
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#3. Three Sacks Full
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 918 Northeast 64th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: desserts, beer, wine & spirits, seafood
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#2. Haerfest
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 4106 Stone Way North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: italian, seafood
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#1. The Garrison
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 2319 Northwest Market St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: seafood, champagne bars, french
- 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.
