ZipPicks Awards
Best Seafood in Washington Heights
Master Critic Review
Seaflower Fish Market
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Seaflower Fish Market is a Broadway pescadería that doubles as a counter-service seafood spot, frying fish to order and turning conch, shrimp, and mixed seafood into stews and salads. Washington Heights regulars use it for quick fried platters, camarones mofongo, and take-home seafood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sauteed conch meat, Seafood salad, Shrimp in garlic sauce
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.5
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Fish-market freshness with Dominican-style seafood plates, mofongos, and stews served right by the counter.
Who should go: Seafood fans wanting affordable, casual fried and stewed plates.
When to visit: Lunch or early evening when fryers and steam tables turn fastest.
What to order: Sauteed conch meat, seafood salad, shrimp in garlic sauce.
Insider tip: Order a hot seafood plate and add an extra seafood salad to share—portions are large enough to split.