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Best Seafood in Washington Heights
Master Critic Review
Junior's Seafood
8.3
Junior's Seafood is a narrow Washington Heights Dominican seafood spot known for fresh, never-frozen fish, mariscadas, and paellas served with rice, beans, and mofongo. Locals treat it as an everyday seafood canteen where hearty portions and homestyle plates matter more than polish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mariscada al Gusto seafood platter, Paella Especial (seafood paella), Asopao de mariscos (seafood rice soup)
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 8
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: Fresh, Dominican-style seafood platters and paellas in a tiny, always-busy room.
Who should go: Seafood lovers craving Dominican homestyle plates.
When to visit: Early dinner or late evening before peak delivery rush.
What to order: Mariscada al Gusto, Paella Especial, Asopao de mariscos.
Insider tip: Use the combo dinners to share grilled fish, rice, beans, and salad for better value.