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Lighthouse Fish Market & Restaurant
$ · Seafood

2451 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027
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Best Seafood in Harlem

Vibe Check this spot

Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Lighthouse Fish Market & Restaurant 8.4
Morningside Heights
Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Group Dining Gatherings Hidden Gems Heaven Late Night Legends
Lighthouse Fish Market & Restaurant is a Harlem staple where fried whiting, crab legs, and loaded lobster plates share space with soul food sides in a lively, always-moving room. Locals lean on it for big, satisfying seafood platters that feel more like a neighborhood cookout than a formal dinner.
Must-Try Dishes: Crab legs with corn and potatoes, Fried whiting platter with two sides, Loaded lobster with mac and cheese
Scores:
Value: 8.8 Service: 7.4 Consistency: 8.2 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 6.5 Cultural Relevance: 8.9
What makes it special: Harlem fish house where fried seafood and soul food collide.
Who should go: Seafood lovers chasing big portions and classic sides.
When to visit: Early evening or weekend nights before lines peak.
What to order: Fried whiting platter, crab legs, loaded lobster.
Insider tip: Call ahead for large platters to skip the longest waits.