Best Seafood Restaurants in Garment District (10018)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare
A Michelin-level, Japanese-leaning seafood tasting counter hidden inside a Hudson Yards market.
Notable Picks
Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare is an omakase-style, seafood-focused tasting counter hidden in the back of a Hudson Yards grocery, now led by chefs Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins. Multi-course menus lean heavily on Japanese technique and pristine product, with meticulous pacing and polished service that make it one of Midtown’s most serious splurge destinations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bluefin tuna taco, Uni and king crab course, A5 wagyu beef course
What makes it special: A Michelin-level, Japanese-leaning seafood tasting counter hidden inside a Hudson Yards market.
8.0
A Hell’s Kitchen-adjacent, Latin-leaning dining room that’s strongest when you treat it like a seafood-and-rice spot: paella for the table, ceviche to start, and a steady cocktail program for pre-theater pacing. It’s more polished than a casual tapas bar, with portions built for sharing and a menu that travels from Spanish-style rice dishes to Peruvian-accented plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spain Paella, Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche, Cuban Tamal
What makes it special: Latin seafood-and-rice comfort with a paella-forward center of gravity.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Trendy Table Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
A high-traffic, park-facing dining room where the draw is the setting—especially outdoors—paired with a broad American menu that includes reliable seafood options. Best used as a “scene + seafood” lunch or early dinner: pick a strong fish main, add a classic starter, and let the location do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Miso-crusted Spanish sea bass, Jumbo lump crab cake, Garlic shrimp
What makes it special: Park-front dining with dependable seafood picks and prime people-watching.
7.8
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A neighborhood fish market that functions like a practical seafood cheat code in Midtown: come here when you want real product quality more than a dining-room experience. The move is straightforward—buy fresh fillets or shellfish, ask for prep help if you need it, and treat it as your go-to for home cooking or quick fried seafood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried shellfish (to-go), Striped bass (market pick), Lobster (by the pound)
What makes it special: A real-deal fish market for fresh seafood in Midtown.
7.7
A stylish cocktail-forward room that doubles as a small-plates dinner stop, with oysters and seafood-leaning bites that work well alongside drinks. It shines most as a late-evening hang: order the raw-bar items, a rich shareable pasta, and treat mains as optional.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oysters, Tuna tartare, Lobster mac
What makes it special: A cocktail-first dining room where oysters and bites carry the night.
7.6
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Luxury Dining Elite
A new, ultra-opulent all-you-can-eat seafood experience built around made-to-order rounds of raw bar staples, shellfish, and rich hot plates. The value hinges on appetite and strategy—go with a hungry group, focus on lobster/crab/scallops first, and treat the extras as filler only after you’ve hit the premium lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
King crab legs, Scallops, Lobster mac & cheese
What makes it special: A made-to-order premium seafood AYCE in a dramatic, luxe room.