Best Seafood Restaurants in Chelsea Hudson Yards (10001)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Estiatorio Milos – Hudson Yards
Ice-display seafood selection with near-flawless Mediterranean grilling.
Notable Picks
A high-precision Greek seafood specialist where you pick pristine fish from the ice display and let the kitchen keep it simple. Grilled whole branzino, lobster pasta, and clean crudos emphasize ingredient quality over theatrics. Expensive by design, but the execution and sourcing make it a destination-level seafood room in Hudson Yards.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Whole Branzino, Lobster Pasta (tomato-olive oil style), Mediterranean Crudo Selection
What makes it special: Ice-display seafood selection with near-flawless Mediterranean grilling.
#2
Hav & Mar
8.4
Marcus Samuelsson’s seafood-forward Chelsea room blends Swedish and Ethiopian cues into confident, market-driven cooking. The kitchen shines with bright crudo, cleanly cooked whole fish, and spice-lifted sauces that keep plates lively rather than heavy. A Michelin-recognized spot with a stylish bar cadence, it’s one of 10001’s most reliable seafood dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brown Butter Scallops, Banana Leaf Snapper, Hamachi with Black Ceviche
What makes it special: Global seafood cooking anchored by Samuelsson’s flavor play.
#3
NIKU X
8.3
All-you-can-eat Japanese wagyu and seafood with a rare focus on A5 abundance rather than single-cut theatrics. The experience is timed and package-based, leaning into indulgence and variety, with strong value relative to the beef on offer. New in Koreatown, it’s a buzzy, high-sensory room that rewards strategic ordering.
Must-Try Dishes:
A5 wagyu tasting cuts, King crab legs, Wagyu ribeye yakiniku
What makes it special: Unlimited A5 wagyu in a structured, luxe buffet format.
Vibes:
Happy Hour Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
A modern oyster bar spin from a New York institution, focused on crisp shucking, chilled towers, and strong bar energy. The seafood reads classic East Coast—littlenecks, peel-and-eat shrimp, and a clean raw-bar rotation—served in a sleek Manhattan West setting. It’s a reliable shellfish hang rather than a chef-driven deep dive, but it delivers consistently.
Must-Try Dishes:
East Coast Oyster Selection, Peel-and-Eat Shrimp, Roast Littleneck Clams
What makes it special: Straight-shooting oyster bar with a well-run raw program.
Worthy Picks
#5
Samwoojung
7.6
A long-running Seoul-style bulgogi house that also quietly excels with Korean seafood staples. The soy-marinated crab and shrimp pancakes are the real seafood draws, delivering deep brine and sweet soy balance that regulars return for. Come for the heritage grill experience, but order strategically and it doubles as a strong seafood meal in Koreatown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soy-Marinated Crab (Ganjang Gejang), Red Shrimp Jeon, Assorted Seafood Stew
What makes it special: Seoul-style bulgogi institution with standout marinated crab.