ZipPicks Awards
Best Seafood in Harlem
Master Critic Review
Sea & Sea Fish Market
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Operating since the early 1980s, Sea & Sea Fish Market is a Harlem mainstay for raw and cooked seafood, steaming crab legs, lobster tails, shrimp, and whiting to order. It runs more like a classic fish market than a sit-down restaurant, but the cooked-to-order trays have the loyal following of a neighborhood kitchen.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steamed crab legs and lobster tail, Fried whiting with fries, Steamed shrimp with corn and potatoes
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.1
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: Old-school Harlem fish market steaming and frying seafood on demand.
Who should go: Seafood fans fine with counter lines and takeout trays.
When to visit: Late afternoon before dinner rush and weekend crowds.
What to order: Steamed crab legs, fried whiting, shrimp with corn and potatoes.
Insider tip: Buy raw fish and ask them to season and cook it Harlem style.