The World's Top 100 Seafood

Updated July 18, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. Le Bernardin

    Seafood

    Three Michelin stars and Eric Ripert at the helm: this is about as serious as seafood gets. Le Bernardin is old-school Midtown fine dining done without apology, the kind of room where diamond necklaces and pressed suits aren't ironic. The seafood-focused menu skips the mandatory tasting marathon, so you can order like an adult. The crowd has expense accounts or anniversaries; either way, everyone's on their best behavior.

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    155 W 51st St, New York, NY · Manhattan
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  2. Rank 2. Providence

    Seafood

    Providence holds two Michelin stars and earns every one of them, which is a sentence you rarely get to say without cringing. It's a serious seafood tasting menu on Melrose, the kind where you dress up and surrender the evening to the kitchen. Michael Cimarusti has been doing this for years, and the sourcing of wild-caught American seafood alone would make it worth the splurge. The room is full of people who saved up for this and have no regrets.

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    5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles
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  3. Rank 3. César

    Seafood

    César Ramirez has two Michelin stars and a reputation for the kind of precision that makes other chefs quietly anxious. His sleek, grown-up tasting menu spot in Hudson Square is mostly built around world-class seafood, and the sauces alone are worth the trip. Counter seats let you watch the kitchen move, which it does fast. The crowd is dressed well and paying attention, the way people do when the bill reminds them this was a special occasion.

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    333 Hudson St, New York, NY · Manhattan
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  4. Rank 4. Le Violon

    Seafood

    A seafood-forward tasting spot on the Plateau that manages to feel genuinely glamorous without trying too hard. The room is all curved banquettes and greyed-blue paneling, full of couples on real dates and regulars who've quietly claimed this as their place. The kitchen keeps things clear and precise rather than showy, and the desserts alone are worth the trip. It landed on Canada's 100 Best for good reason.

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    4720 Rue Marquette, Montréal QC · Montréal
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  5. Rank 5. Penny

    Seafood

    Penny is a sleek seafood bar in the Village where the vibe is marble counters, bottles of Champagne chilling on ice, and oysters that make you feel like a person of taste without trying too hard. The menu leans into pristine, well-sourced seafood dressed with enough flair to stay interesting. Most seats are walk-in only, so show up right when they open and look like you planned it all along.

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    90 E 10th St, New York, NY · Manhattan
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  6. Rank 5. Chubby Fish

    Seafood

    Chubby Fish is the seafood spot every local either swears by or is still trying to get into. It's walk-in only, so the line outside is basically part of the experience. Inside, a communal table anchors the room and the menu is handwritten above the open kitchen, which tells you everything about how often things change. The crowd skews young and knowing, the vibe is casual but the cooking is genuinely ambitious.

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    252 Coming St, Charleston, SC · Charleston
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  7. Rank 7. Ultramarinos De Mar

    Seafood

    Bib Gourmand seafood in Roma Norte, which already sounds like a good afternoon. This corner diner-bistro hybrid has the stainless steel, the counter stools, and the open kitchen that make you feel like you're somewhere between a clam shack and a proper restaurant. The menu swings from raw bar to pasta to sandwiches, and the daily specials tend to be where the real action is. The crowd looks like people who know exactly what they're doing.

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    Calle de Mérida 21, Roma Norte, 06700 Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, Mexico · Mexico City
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  8. Rank 7. Contramar

    Seafood

    Contramar is the kind of seafood restaurant that makes you realize you've been doing lunch wrong your whole life. Colonia Roma's loudest, happiest room fills with the city's creative class shoulder to shoulder, all talking too fast and drinking too much. The pescado a talla, split down the middle with red and green rubs, is genuinely the reason to come. Book ahead, obviously, because nobody stumbles in here by accident.

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    Calle Durango 200 Colonia Roma 06700 Cuauhtémoc, CDMX Mexico · Mexico City
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  9. Rank 7. Wild Blue

    Seafood

    Whistler has no shortage of resort restaurants coasting on captive audiences, but Wild Blue is the one locals actually choose, which tells you everything. It's an upscale seafood spot with the kind of room that makes a dinner feel like an occasion, and the kitchen earns the atmosphere with beautifully composed West Coast cooking. The late-night menu is the town's open secret for extending the evening without losing the quality.

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    4005 Whistler Way, Whistler BC · Whistler
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  10. Rank 10. ELKANO

    Basque Seafood

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    Herrerieta Kalea, 2, 20808 Getaria, Gipuzkoa, Spain · Getaria
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  11. Rank 10. Pêche

    Seafood

    Gulf seafood done right in a rustic, wood-smoke-and-marble kind of room that draws the whole city, from regulars who share a whole fish every week to out-of-towners who finally figured out that New Orleans does more than fried everything. It's a James Beard Award winner, so the hype is earned. Order something from the wood-burning grill, plant yourself at the raw bar, and try not to feel smug about your dinner choices.

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    800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA · New Orleans
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  12. Rank 12. Kimball House

    Seafood

    Kimball House is a swanky seafood and cocktail spot tucked into a renovated rail depot in Decatur, all tufted leather booths and carved wood bar, the kind of place that makes you feel like you dressed up for a good reason. The oyster program is the real draw, with something like 20 varieties and tasting notes to help you pick. The cocktails are serious, the seasonal menu is genuinely creative, and somehow dessert manages to steal the whole show.

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    303 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA · Decatur
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  13. Rank 12. Sarde

    Contemporary Seafood

    A sleek seafood spot tucked into a three-story townhouse in Roma Norte, Sarde is built around what's fresh off the Mexican coasts, done in a contemporary style that leans Japanese in places. The crowd skews creative-professional, the kind who appreciate good presentation without needing it explained. If you're flying solo, grab a seat at the bar and let the cocktails do the work.

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    Calle de Puebla 109, Roma Norte, 06700 Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, México · Mexico City
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  14. Rank 12. Boulevard

    Seafood

    Fine dining at its most confident, Boulevard is the kind of place where special occasions actually feel special without any of the stuffiness. Roger Ma is genuinely one of the best chefs in the city, and the room earns its price tag, all marble bars, leather booths, and low romantic lighting. Dress up a little, order the oysters, and settle in with the kind of crowd that booked this table three weeks ago.

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    845 Burrard St, Vancouver BC · Vancouver
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  15. Rank 15. Neptune Oyster

    Seafood

    Tucked into the North End, Neptune Oyster is a tiny, perpetually packed seafood spot where the oyster shucker in a blue apron never seems to stop moving. The mosaic floors, red leather banquette, and marble bar look great, but everyone's really here for what's on ice. The wine list leans into European coastal regions, which is exactly the right call. Expect a line, expect close quarters, and expect to be fine with both.

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    63 Salem St, Boston, MA · Charlestown
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  16. Rank 16. Topper's

    Coastal Seafood

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    120 Wauwinet Rd, Nantucket, MA · Nantucket
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  17. Rank 16. Oliver’s

    Seafood

    Tucked along S Wabash, Oliver's is a cozy neighborhood seafood spot that somehow feels like a Hollywood set decorator raided a 1930s studio lot. The room is small and warm, with paintings on the walls and cushioned chairs that make everyone look slightly more glamorous than they are. The kitchen keeps things unfussy, letting quality ingredients do the talking with just enough global influence to keep things interesting. Save room for dessert.

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    1639 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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  18. Rank 18. Seabird

    Southern Seafood

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    1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC · Wilmington
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  19. Rank 18. Michael Mina

    Seafood

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    3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV · Las Vegas
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  20. Rank 18. The Shipwright's Daughter

    New England Seafood

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    20 E Main St, Mystic, CT · Mystic
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  21. Rank 18. Bravo

    Seafood

    A buzzy, seafood-focused neighborhood spot on Fraser that punches well above its zip code, with a Michelin nod and a Vancouver Magazine award to back it up. The menu is small and changes often, built around bold, punchy flavors and a serious dry-aged fish program you won't find many places doing this well. The room has real energy, the bar is thoughtful, and the crowd is the kind that actually knows what they ordered.

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    4194 Fraser St, Vancouver BC · Vancouver
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  22. Rank 18. Rintaro

    Japanese

    An izakaya that feels like someone built it in a forest, Rintaro holds a Bib Gourmand and earns it. The space is genuinely beautiful, all redwood and cedar, and the kitchen brings a NorCal farmers-market instinct to Japanese small plates. The crowd skews creative-class, speaking quietly over charcoal-grilled skewers and soft tofu that somehow tastes like a flex. Come hungry enough to order widely and you'll leave very happy.

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    82 14th St, San Francisco, CA · San Francisco
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  23. Rank 18. The Fish Man

    Seafood Chinese

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    1170-8391 Alexandra Rd, Richmond BC · Richmond
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  24. Rank 24. Automatic Seafood and Oysters

    Seafood

    Automatic is a big, buzzy seafood restaurant in Lakeview that draws the kind of crowd who knows how to order well and isn't shy about it. The focus is Gulf and regional fin fish, done with real Southern instincts, so the menu feels familiar and genuinely exciting at the same time. Start at the raw bar, let things unfold from there, and don't sleep on the collard greens, which are better than they have any right to be.

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    2824 Fifth Ave S, Birmingham, AL · Irondale
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  25. Rank 24. Conchas de Piedra

    Seafood

    A Michelin-starred seafood spot tucked into Baja wine country, where the team behind Deckman's and Casa de Piedra basically just combined their two greatest hits. Think communal tables, string lights, and a ceviche-forward menu designed for people who'd rather linger over raw seafood and sparkling wine than sit through a formal tasting. The crowd is laid-back and sun-kissed, the oysters are flawless, and ordering à la carte is genuinely the move here.

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    Carretera Tecate Km 93.5, 22761 San Antonio De Las Minas,, Baja California, México · Francisco Zarco
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  26. Rank 24. Little’s Oyster Bar

    Gulf Coast Seafood

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    3001 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX · Houston
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  27. Rank 24. Vernick Fish

    Seafood

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    1 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia
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  28. Rank 24. CATCH

    Coastal Carolinian Seafood

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    6623 Market St, Wilmington, NC · Wilmington
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  29. Rank 24. The Walrus and The Carpenter

    Seafood

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    4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA · Seattle
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  30. Rank 24. Foreign Cinema

    Californian New American

    Foreign Cinema is a Californian restaurant on Mission Street with a secret courtyard out back where foreign films flicker on a 35mm projector while you eat. It's romantic in a way that feels genuinely accidental rather than engineered, and it's earned a James Beard Outstanding Restaurant nod to prove it's not just atmosphere. The crowd runs heavy on first dates and anniversaries, everyone quietly pleased they found the place.

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    2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA · San Francisco
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  31. Rank 24. Crevette

    Spanish-French Seafood

    Crevette is a lively, white-tablecloth seafood restaurant drawing inspiration from the Spanish and French coasts, and the room earns every inch of that description. The wide dining space buzzes with first-daters and groups who've already committed to the martini list, while the bar pulls its own crowd. The food is bright and confident without being fussy, and the desserts are genuinely worth saving room for.

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    10 Downing St, New York, NY · Manhattan
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  32. Rank 32. Restaurante Danubio

    Basque Seafood

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    Calle República de Uruguay 3, Centro, 06000 Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, Mexico · Mexico City
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  33. Rank 32. Smithereens

    New England Seafood

    A New England seafood joint gone slightly rogue, tucked below street level in the East Village where the lighting is low and the menu is almost entirely ocean. The crowd runs young and food-curious, squeezed into every corner of a room that feels like someone's very cool basement. The wine list leans bright whites, and the celery root float for dessert sounds like a dare but absolutely delivers.

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    414 E 9th St, New York, NY · Manhattan
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  34. Rank 32. Good Hot Fish

    Seafood

    Tucked into Asheville's brewery-heavy South Slope, Good Hot Fish is a casual counter-service seafood spot doing a traditional fish fry with real Southern soul. The fish sandwich alone is worth the trip, cornmeal-crusted and properly crunchy in a way that makes you rethink every sandwich you've had before. The crowd is relaxed, the space is small, and the neon fish out front means you won't walk past it twice.

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    10 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC · Asheville
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  35. Rank 32. Bar Le Côte

    Seafood

    Bright, laid-back seafood spot in wine country from the team behind Bell's, which means the room is full of people who drove up from Santa Barbara and are very pleased with themselves about it. Slide into a booth and order broadly, because this is a shared-plates kind of place where going too small is the only mistake. The wine list runs deep, and they even have their own label, which is either charming or suspicious, probably both.

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    2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, CA · Los Olivos
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  36. Rank 36. Dame

    Seafood

    A tiny, charming seafood spot on MacDougal that started as a pop-up and earned itself a permanent address and a serious reservation problem. The room is cozy and blue-washed, packed with the kind of people who actually did their homework. The fish and chips, built around a beautiful piece of hake in lacy batter, is the reason everyone showed up. The wine list is organized by whether you'd rather drink like James Bond or Austin Powers, which tells you everything about the vibe.

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    87 MacDougal St, New York, NY · Manhattan
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  37. Rank 36. Entremar

    Seafood

    Entremar is a proper seafood restaurant in Polanco where the crowd leans stylish and the vibe stays relaxed enough that you won't feel underdressed. The terrace seats under the awnings are the ones everyone wants, though the back tables upstairs have a nice view over the plaza. The pescado a la talla is the one to order, a whole grilled fish split between a red and green sauce that looks almost too good to eat.

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    Calle Hegel 307-B Polanco 11570 Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX Mexico · Mexico City
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  38. Rank 36. Chula Seafood

    Seafood

    The family actually owns the fishing boat, which tells you everything about how seriously they take fresh seafood here. Chula is a casual counter-style seafood spot where the fish comes straight off their own Pacific haul, never frozen. Poke bowls, swordfish tacos, grilled oysters, and a rotating cast of whatever looked good that week. The crowd is a mix of health-conscious regulars and people who just figured out that "sustainable" and "delicious" aren't mutually exclusive.

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    100 E Camelback Rd, Unit 172, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  39. Rank 36. The Anchovy Bar

    A tiny fish and wine bar from the team behind State Bird Provisions, which holds a James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur. The whole menu orbits anchovies, which sounds like a bit, but it genuinely works. The crowd leans curious and adventurous, the kind of people who actually read the menu before ordering. Wine flows freely, the room is warm, and the vibe is convivial without trying too hard.

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    1740 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA · San Francisco
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  40. Rank 40. Found Oyster

    Seafood

    Found Oyster is a no-frills seafood bar in East Hollywood that somehow pulls off feeling like a coastal shack despite being nowhere near a coast. The team lets the ingredients do the talking, which means minimal fuss and genuinely great fish. The oysters even come from the general manager's family farm, which is a fun detail to drop on whoever you're eating with. Expect a packed room of regulars who clearly come here way too often.

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    4880 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles
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  41. Rank 40. Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition

    Southern Seafood

    Gulf Coast cooking in the middle of Midtown Houston, and it delivers. This is a casual, come-as-you-are seafood spot where families, couples, and solo diners all slide into booths and feel equally at home. Raw oysters, po'boys, shrimp and grits, a daily catch that actually rotates, and biscuits with jam that make you briefly reconsider your whole life. The crowd looks like people who know what they want and aren't here to perform about it.

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    318 Gray St, Houston, TX · Houston
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  42. Rank 40. Bar Kismet

    French Seafood

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    2733 Agricola St, Halifax NS · Halifax
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  43. Rank 40. Sailor

    Seafood

    April Bloomfield is back, and Fort Greene is very happy about it. Sailor is a bright, skylit bistro where the menu is short, seasonal, and hits harder than it has any right to. The line wrapped around the block on a Tuesday tells you everything. Lunch draws the neighborhood regulars; dinner pulls in anyone who managed to snag a reservation. Simple food cooked with real conviction, from the roast chicken to the burger.

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    228 Dekalb Ave, New York, New York · Brooklyn
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  44. Rank 40. Anchor Oyster Bar

    Old-School Seafood

    This Castro seafood counter has been around forever, and the line out the door on any given night tells you everything you need to know. It's tiny, cash-register-and-checkered-tablecloth old-school, better suited for a date than a group. The oysters are the real deal, the cioppino is the reason regulars never open the menu, and the Bib Gourmand keeps the secret only barely a secret.

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    579 Castro St, San Francisco, CA · San Francisco
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  45. Rank 40. Local Tide

    Seafood

    A casual counter-service spot in Fremont doing something Seattle almost never does: centering the menu entirely on local Northwest seafood without charging fine-dining prices for the privilege. The chef sources from a network of local fisheries, then turns it all into the kind of takeout lunch that makes you feel smug about your choices. Weekend crab rolls on a buttery split-top bun are the thing people talk about. Expect a crowd of neighborhood regulars who clearly know something you don't.

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    401 N 36th St, Unit 103, Seattle, WA · Seattle
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  46. Rank 40. Cervo's

    Iberian Seafood

    Cervo's is a Bib Gourmand seafood spot on Canal Street that leans hard into the coastal flavors of Spain and Portugal, and somehow makes it feel effortless. The room is tight, loud, and tiled, packed with the kind of people who are definitely staying for one more round. Order fish, order anything fried, and let the kitchen do its thing. It's the sort of place that makes you wish you'd booked earlier.

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    43 Canal St, New York, NY · Manhattan
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  47. Rank 47. Ostra

    Mediterranean Seafood

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    1 Charles St S, Boston, MA · Boston
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  48. Rank 47. The Osprey

    Seafood

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    4899 New Broad St, Orlando, FL · Orlando
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  49. Rank 47. The Ordinary

    Southern Seafood

    The Ordinary is a seafood brasserie that actually lives up to its own billing of "fancy seafood," which takes confidence. The room is a converted bank with soaring ceilings, white tile, and the kind of effortless elegance that makes everyone look like they're on a good date. The seafood is pristine and treated with a light hand, which is exactly what you want. Dress up a little and order the oysters.

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    544 King St, Charleston, SC · Charleston
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  50. Rank 47. Great China

    Chinese

    Great China is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Chinese restaurant in Berkeley that somehow satisfies Cal students, local Chinese families, and food-obsessed adults all at once, which is basically a miracle. The cooking is mild and ingredient-forward rather than heat-forward, so spice chasers should adjust expectations. It gets packed, tables go to larger groups first, and the line out front is basically part of the experience.

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    2190 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA · Berkeley
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  51. Rank 51. AbuQir

    Egyptian Seafood

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    24-19 Steinway St, Astoria, NY · Astoria
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  52. Rank 51. Mama's Fish House

    Seafood

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    799 Poho Place, Paia, HI · Paia
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  53. Rank 51. Little Fish

    Asian-Influenced Seafood

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    746 S Sixth St, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia
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  54. Rank 51. Little Water

    Seafood

    A neighborhood seafood spot in Rittenhouse that feels like it's been around forever without being stuck in the past. The pressed tin ceiling and worn wood floors set a relaxed, unpretentious tone, and the room fills with locals who look like they walk here. The raw bar is the move, but the kitchen does real work too, leaning Southern in the best way. Sit at the back bar if you can and watch the whole thing happen up close.

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    261 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia
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  55. Rank 51. RIME

    Seafood

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    Deer Valley Resort, Floor 3, Park City, UT · Park City
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  56. Rank 51. Song

    Thai

    Song pulls off the tricky balance of feeling like a neighbourhood hangout while serving Thai food complex enough to earn a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The room fills with groups who came for a casual Tuesday and ended up staying for one more round. The green curry beef shank is the kind of dish people talk about on the way home, and the pomelo salad is genuinely hard to stop eating.

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    317 E Broadway, Vancouver BC · Vancouver
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  57. Rank 51. The Sardine Factory

    Seafood

    The name sounds like a cannery tour, but inside it's all silk curtains, monogrammed seatbacks, and white tablecloths, the kind of fine dining that peaked in the '80s and never apologized for it. The crowd leans older and tourist-heavy, and the menu leans into classics with genuine skill. If you can lean in too, the throwback theatricality is genuinely fun, and the staff pulls it off with real polish.

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    701 Wave St, Monterey, CA · Monterey
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  58. Rank 51. Mabel’s Gone Fishing

    Seafood

    This Michelin Bib Gourmand spot in North Park pulls off the rare trick of being genuinely charming without trying too hard. It's an upscale-casual seafood place where the menu keeps things focused, mixing California ingredients with a hint of Iberian influence in ways that just work. The crowd is neighborhood-loyal but curious, the staff are actually friendly, and natural wines plus gin cocktails mean you're not rushing out anytime soon.

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    3770 30th St, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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  59. Rank 51. GW Fins

    Upscale Seafood

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    808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA · New Orleans
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  60. Rank 51. Fishmonger

    Southern Seafood

    Half fish market, half casual counter spot in Virginia-Highland, Fishmonger earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand by keeping things simple and doing them really well. You order at the back, grab a stool at the window or squeeze onto the communal table, and eat next to people who look like they bike everywhere. The daily catch specials are always worth it, and the blackened grouper sandwich is the kind of thing you'll think about on the drive home.

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    674 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA · Atlanta
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  61. Rank 51. Moëca

    Seafood

    Moëca is a polished neighborhood seafood spot in Cambridge that somehow manages to feel like a date-night treat without making you feel like you're being charged for the mood lighting. The menu leans into global flavors, the seafood is responsibly sourced, and everything is built for sharing, which means more excuses to order more things. The crowd looks like people who made a reservation a week ago and are quietly smug about it.

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    1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA · Cambridge
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  62. Rank 51. La Bourriche 133

    French Seafood

    Serious French seafood in a city that takes both seriously, La Bourriche 133 sits in Rockbund where the Suzhou Creek meets the Huangpu River, and the moody, dimly lit room feels like the ocean floor got an upgrade. The menu shifts with what's actually good in the water, and the cooking treats each catch with quiet respect rather than fuss. It's the kind of place where regulars who never look at the menu are almost certainly in the corner.

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    133 Yuan Ming Yuan Lu, Waitan, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200080 · Dazhou Shi
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  63. Rank 63. Fish Shop

    American

    A waterfront seafood restaurant at the Southwest Wharf that actually lives up to its prime real estate. The patio with marina views is the move on a warm day, drawing a casual but put-together crowd who all quietly ordered the same thing. The menu has a Scottish sister spot, which explains why the fish feels more considered than your average dock-side joint, with a clear Mid-Atlantic lean and some genuinely surprising menu choices.

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    610 Water St SW, Washington, DC · Washington
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  64. Rank 63. Illata

    Seafood

    A tiny BYOB seafood spot with maybe twenty seats and a short menu that rotates with the seasons, Illata punches well above its square footage. The small plates lean coastal with local produce filling the gaps, and the kitchen has a knack for pairing things you wouldn't expect in ways that just work. Bring a good bottle, settle in with the regulars, and don't overthink it.

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    2241 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia
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  65. Rank 63. Leon’s Oyster Shop

    Seafood

    This Bib Gourmand oyster bar in a converted filling station is the kind of place that makes Charleston feel like it's showing off. Garage doors flung open, cold drinks, great seafood, and just enough clever riffs on classics to keep things interesting. The crowd tends toward locals and their visiting cousins, everyone underdressed in the best way. Grower Champagnes on the menu, because why not.

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    698 King St, Charleston, SC · Charleston
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  66. Rank 63. Saltie Girl

    Seafood

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    8615 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA · West Hollywood
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  67. Rank 63. Blue Water Cafe

    Seafood

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    1095 Hamilton St, Vancouver BC · Vancouver
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  68. Rank 63. Scales

    Maine Seafood

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    68 Commercial St, Portland, ME · Portland
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  69. Rank 63. Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant

    Cantonese Seafood

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    100-8111 Anderson Rd, Richmond BC · Richmond
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  70. Rank 63. Theodora

    Mediterranean Seafood

    Wood smoke hits you the second you walk into this Fort Greene seafood spot, and that's basically the thesis statement. The team is serious about dry-aged fish and open-fire cooking, which sounds like a cooking-school project but tastes like a very good idea. The crowd skews creative-Brooklyn, probably has opinions about natural wine, and doesn't need to look at the menu. Go hungry, and let the fire do the talking.

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    7 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn
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  71. Rank 71. Palette Tea House

    Chinese

    Upscale dim sum in Ghirardelli Square sounds like a tourist trap, but this one actually delivers. The room is genuinely gorgeous, all colorful lanterns and tiled murals, and the crowd skews more SF locals on a splurge than fanny-pack wearers consulting a map. The kitchen does beautiful work with the classics, and a few dishes are showy enough that you'll see phones out before chopsticks. Come hungry and go for more than you think you need.

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    900 N Point St, Unit B201A, San Francisco, CA · San Francisco
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  72. Rank 71. Hook & Barrel

    Upscale Seafood

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    8014 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC · Myrtle Beach
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  73. Rank 71. La Ciccia

    Sardinian Italian

    Noe Valley's favorite Sardinian spot is the kind of neighborhood restaurant that people genuinely panic about losing, and the new owner, a regular herself, kept everything intact. It's a cozy, intimate dinner-out kind of place where the menu is short, the seafood is serious, and bottarga shows up in ways that make you reconsider pasta entirely. Ask your server to steer you toward something from the Sardinian wine list and let them take it from there.

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    291 30th St, San Francisco, CA · San Francisco
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  74. Rank 71. Joe's Stone Crab

    Seafood

    Joe's has been around forever, and the stone crab claws are the whole reason Miami Beach exists, culturally speaking. This is a classic seafood institution where celebrities, politicians, and tourists who did their homework all end up at the same table. The claws come chilled with a mustard sauce that you'll think about later. The line for a table can get genuinely long, so arrive with patience or go straight for the key lime pie.

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    11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL · Miami Beach
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  75. Rank 71. Select Oyster Bar

    Seafood

    A snug little seafood bar tucked into a Back Bay rowhouse, with an L-shaped pewter counter that sets the tone: casual but serious about what's on the plate. The daily oysters and shellfish are the move, and the raw preparations are genuinely good. It draws the kind of crowd that actually knows what they're ordering, which is always a good sign. Go with someone you like enough to share a plateau.

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    50 Gloucester St, Boston, MA · Boston
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  76. Rank 71. Serẽa Coastal Cuisine

    Seafood

    Eating on Serẽa's patio at the Hotel Del Coronado is one of those moments where California actually lives up to its own mythology. It's an upscale hotel seafood restaurant with ocean views, firepit evenings, and the kind of fresh, sustainable fish that makes you feel briefly virtuous about spending this much on dinner. Book ahead, because half the island's wedding guests had the same idea.

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    1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA · Coronado
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  77. Rank 71. Porgy's Seafood Market

    New Orleans Seafood

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    236 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA · New Orleans
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  78. Rank 71. The Marshall Store

    Smokehouse Seafood

    An oyster bar and smokehouse perched right on Tomales Bay, about an hour north of the city, where the whole point is to sit on the deck and slurp through a pile of raw and grilled oysters while the sea air and grill smoke fight for your attention. Order at the counter, grab a spot early because seating fills up fast, and let the garlic butter and charred shells do the rest. Basically a very good excuse to drive up the coast.

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    19225 State Route 1, Marshall, CA · Marshall
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  79. Rank 71. Mott 32

    Chinese

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    1161 W Georgia St, Vancouver BC · Vancouver
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  80. Rank 71. The Fishery

    Seafood

    A casual seafood restaurant built around an actual fish market in the middle of the dining room, which tells you everything you need to know about how fresh things are here. The crowd is relaxed, flip-flops are fine, and nobody's showing off. The kitchen keeps it simple in the best way, letting good fish do the work. Go hungry and get the house-made fettuccine with San Diego rock crab.

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    5040 Cass St, Pacific Beach, CA · San Diego
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  81. Rank 81. Calumet Fisheries

    Seafood

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    3259 E 95th St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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  82. Rank 81. Chez Mathilde

    Regional Seafood

    Tadoussac is already a trek, and Chez Mathilde is a reason to make it. This tasting-menu spot sits where the Saguenay Fjord meets the St. Lawrence, and the kitchen leans hard into that geography, running one menu through the river's finest seafood and another through the surrounding forests and gardens. The cooking stays restrained enough to let the ingredients do the talking, which is smart when your backyard has this much going on.

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    227 Rue des Pionniers, Tadoussac QC · Tadoussac
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  83. Rank 81. Drunken Fish

    Seafood

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    R. Cidade de Sintra, Macao · Regensburg
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  84. Rank 81. Marisco Boys

    Seafood

    Most mariscos spots in Phoenix are cash-only counter joints where you eat standing up, which is great, but Marisco Boys is the version you bring a date to. It's an elevated Mexican seafood restaurant from the team behind Taco Boys, with ceviches, a cold bar, and things grilled over mesquite charcoal. The crowd dresses up just enough, and someone at every table orders the giant Modelo in a champagne chiller, because of course they do.

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    2026 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  85. Rank 81. Garde Manger

    Seafood

    Tucked behind a low-key façade in Old Montreal, Garde Manger is a moody, dimly lit seafood spot where the oysters are serious and the vibe is genuinely fun. Leather banquettes, wood paneling, and an 80s and 90s soundtrack make it feel like a very cool dinner party someone forgot to end. The crowd leans festive, the wine list is nicely eclectic, and the kitchen keeps things fresh with whatever looked good that day.

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    408 Rue St-François-Xavier, Montréal QC · Montréal
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  86. Rank 81. Celeste

    Seafood

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    100 Calle Pelayo, San Juan, PR · San Juan
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  87. Rank 81. The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach

    Seafood

    An hour north of Dubai, this Forbes Four Star Ritz-Carlton resort is where you go when the city finally breaks you. Just 32 private villas, each with its own pool and direct beach access on the Arabian Gulf, so it never feels crowded. The vibe is breezy Arabian-Mediterranean, all whites and blues and gauzy drapes. Eat fresh local seafood while the sun drops into the water, then let the spa sort you out.

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    Vienna St - Al Jazeera Al Hamra-Qaryat Al Hamra - Ras Al Khaimah - United Arab Emirates · Al Jazirah Al Hamra
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  88. Rank 81. Da Seafood Cartel

    Seafood

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    98-380 Kamehameha Hwy W, Aiea, HI · Aiea
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  89. Rank 81. Gaia At Maykana

    Seafood

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    Carretera Federal Cancún Km 298, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · Playa del Carmen
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  90. Rank 81. Magdalena

    Chesapeake Seafood

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    205 E Biddle St, Baltimore, MD · Baltimore
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  91. Rank 81. Aqueous

    Seafood

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    1001 Lafayette Dr, Farmington, PA · Farmington
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  92. Rank 92. Dock's Oyster House

    Historic Seafood

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    2405 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ · Atlantic City
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  93. Rank 92. Les Incompetents

    Seafood Beer Bar

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    386 St Paul St, St. Catharines ON · St. Catharines
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  94. Rank 92. Havens Harborside Fish & Chophouse

    Seafood

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    300 Maʻalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI · Wailuku
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  95. Rank 92. Mariscos Costa Alegre

    Mexican

    Every table at this San Jose mariscos spot gets a free cup of smoky, spiced seafood broth the moment you sit down, which tells you everything about the vibe. The tri-colored shrimp aguachile is a genuinely good reason to visit, built around different chiles for each hue. Chase the heat with a chamoy-rimmed michelada and you've got the move. The crowd runs local and loyal, the kind who know exactly what they're ordering before they walk in.

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    855 N 13th St, San Jose, CA · San Jose
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  96. Rank 92. The Marine Room

    Coastal Californian Seafood

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    1950 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla, CA · La Jolla
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  97. Rank 97. Fish & Whistle

    Seafood

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    299 Main St, Biddeford, ME · Biddeford
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  98. Rank 97. Hook Fish Co

    Seafood

    The Baja-style fish tacos here have earned a genuinely cultish following in the Sunset, and once you try one you'll understand why. Hook Fish Co. is a casual seafood counter where the rockfish comes out of hot oil with a serious crackle, and the carrot habanero sauce brings enough heat and brightness to tie the whole thing together. Grab a spot outside and join the regulars who look like they've never considered ordering anything else.

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    4542 Irving St, San Francisco, CA · San Francisco
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  99. Rank 99. Oceana

    Modern Seafood

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    120 W 49th St, New York, NY · Manhattan
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  100. Rank 99. Hugo's Seafood Bar

    Seafood

    Calling Hugo's a bar or a restaurant feels like a trick question, because it's genuinely both and it's genuinely good at both. Perched on Davis Avenue in Bishop Arts, this tiny, chic-but-not-fussy seafood spot is where you linger over craft cocktails and cold oysters until the night sort of disappears. The crowd tends to settle in and stay a while, which tells you everything you need to know.

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    334 W Davis St, Dallas, TX · Dallas
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  101. Rank 99. Veranda at Balance Rock Inn

    Coastal Seafood

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    21 Albert Meadow, Bar Harbor, ME · Bar Harbor
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  102. Rank 99. Jumbo Lobster Restaurant

    Seafood

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    9019 Leslie St, Richmond Hill ON · Richmond Hill
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  103. Rank 99. Little Em’s Oyster Bar

    Seafood

    Little Em's is a pink-and-white seafood bar where the vibe is permanently set to "summer afternoon off." The patio, shaded by trees and big enough to actually get a table, is where everyone wants to be. Rotating oysters, fish tacos, and a lobster roll with herbed fries anchor the menu, and a glass of rosé feels less optional than it should. The crowd skews toward people who planned a quick lunch and somehow stayed for three hours.

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    1024 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  104. Rank 99. Ocean Restaurant

    New England Seafood

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    208 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME · Kennebunkport
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  105. Rank 99. The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse

    Modern Seafood

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    4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA · Palo Alto
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