Best Seafood Restaurants in East Village (10009)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Taverna East Village
Greek seafood-forward ordering in a large, high-capacity East Village room.
Notable Picks
8.3
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Family Friendly Favorites
Happy Hour Hotspots
A big, buoyant Greek dining room where seafood is the smartest play—whole fish, grilled shellfish, and bright lemon-olive-oil rhythms that read clean and reliable. Come with a group, order family-style, and aim for one standout fish plus two shareable starters for the best table flow.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whole grilled branzino, Grilled octopus, Oysters
What makes it special: Greek seafood-forward ordering in a large, high-capacity East Village room.
8.1
A lively East Village raw bar with Asian-leaning sauces, shareable seafood plates, and a real happy-hour pull for oysters. It’s strongest when you treat it like a structured order: something chilled, something saucy, and one warm, comforting bowl to finish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Happy hour oysters, Drunken mussels, Lobster ramen
What makes it special: Asian-influenced raw bar seafood with a high-energy happy-hour oyster scene.
Worthy Picks
7.6
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
A dramatic, nightclub-meets-underwater set where the menu leans glitzy: raw bites, rich pasta, and surf-and-turf-style seafood statements. It’s best for occasion energy—come for the room, order one showy entrée and one crudo/raw plate, and keep expectations focused on vibe plus indulgence.
Must-Try Dishes:
Squid ink linguine with crab, Surf-and-turf steak & lobster combo, Raw bites platter
What makes it special: A spectacle-first seafood room pairing raw bites with a high-drama interior.