Seafood Restaurants in Manhattan worth going out for.

The Lower East Side and Chinatown get most of my attention, and Midtown gets almost none.

I keep track of seafood restaurants in Manhattan and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Happy Hour at The Mermaid Inn

Happy Hour at The Mermaid Inn

Wed, Sep 30 · 5:00 PM

East Village • $$

Oyster happy hour & seafood

Happy Hour at The Clam

Happy Hour at The Clam

Wed, Sep 30 · 5:00 PM

West Village • $$$

Modern seafood & oysters

Little Rascal Happy Hour

Little Rascal Happy Hour

Thu, Oct 1 · 4:00 PM

Nolita • $$

Caviar & oysters on a budget

Grey Lady Happy Hour

Grey Lady Happy Hour

Mon, Oct 5 · 4:00 PM

Lower East Side • $$

Martinis and double cheeseburgers

Half-Priced Oyster Happy Hour

Half-Priced Oyster Happy Hour

Wed, Sep 30 · 6:00 PM

Chelsea • $$

Oyster happy hour & raw bar

Oyster Happy Hour

Oyster Happy Hour

Thu, Oct 1 · 1:00 PM

Lower East Side • $$

Unlimited dollar oysters

The Clam Summer Seafood Clam Bake

The Clam Summer Seafood Clam Bake

Thu, Oct 1 · 12:00 PM

West Village • $$$

Summertime seafood feast

Great terrace
Jazz & Oysters

Jazz & Oysters

Fri, Oct 2 · 6:00 PM

Midtown

Live jazz & seafood towers

Rising artist
The Judgment of Paris Wine Dinner

The Judgment of Paris Wine Dinner

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:00 PM

Theater District • $$$$

Napa wine & steak dinner

One time only
Omakase Shihou - Upper West Side

Omakase Shihou - Upper West Side

Upper West Side

Intimate omakase counter

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Cocktail Hour on The Patio

Cocktail Hour on The Patio

Thu, Oct 1 · 3:00 PM

SoHo • $$$$

Sexy seafood patio

Cocktail Hour

Cocktail Hour

Thu, Oct 1 · 3:00 PM

SoHo • $$$$

Oysters & signature martinis

Great terrace
Dinner: An Icelandic Feast

Dinner: An Icelandic Feast

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:30 PM

Chelsea

modern Icelandic gastronomy showcase

One time only
Weekend Brunch

Weekend Brunch

Sat, Oct 3 · 10:30 AM

SoHo • $$$$

Art deco seafood brunch

Lunch Omakase served by Sous Chef

Lunch Omakase served by Sous Chef

Sat, Oct 3 · 12:30 PM

Tribeca

Edomae sushi counter

Endless Salmon Series

Endless Salmon Series

Thu, Oct 15 · 5:00 PM

Hell's Kitchen • $$$$

All-you-can-eat salmon omakase

One time only

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Frequently asked questions

How are these seafood restaurants in Manhattan chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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