Best Seafood Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Sushi Saint
Intimate handroll counter with chef-driven combinations and tight pacing.
Notable Picks
#1
Sushi Saint
8.8
A tiny, reservation-driven handroll counter where the experience is built around precision, pacing, and high-flavor combinations rather than huge menus. It’s a destination-style night when you want chef-driven temaki and a curated set that feels special without being stiff.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bluefin tuna with black garlic handroll, A5 wagyu handroll, Ikura handroll with yuzu soy
What makes it special: Intimate handroll counter with chef-driven combinations and tight pacing.
#2
Rice Thief
8.6
A Korean seafood specialist built around soy-marinated crab and other raw-and-cured platters that reward committing to the house format. It works best as a share-style meal where you balance briny marination with rice, banchan, and one hot dish to reset the palate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soy-marinated raw crab (ganjang gejang), Spicy marinated crab (yangnyeom gejang), Seafood platter with banchan + rice
What makes it special: Korean soy-marinated crab and seafood platters done with real precision.
8.6
A high-volume, pick-your-fish counter that turns into a loud, communal feast once your bag hits the kitchen for grilling or frying. The best move is to choose one whole fish plus two shellfish items, then keep sauces minimal so the freshness stays in focus.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled whole branzino, Grilled octopus, Fried calamari
What makes it special: You choose the seafood market-style, then they cook it to order.
8.2
A handroll-first spot designed for fast, high-impact bites, where the best move is to build a tight set of their signature temaki instead of over-ordering. It hits the sweet spot for quality fish at approachable pricing, especially when you target their standout specialty handrolls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Miso Butter Cod handroll, Toro Mushroom handroll, Spicy Scallop handroll
What makes it special: Temaki-focused menu anchored by signature handroll combinations.
Worthy Picks
#5
Mogmog
7.8
A Japanese seafood market that doubles as a prepared-food destination when you want sashimi-grade fish and grab-and-go staples without a full-service dining commitment. It’s most useful as a repeatable routine stop: shop a few premium cuts, then build a simple meal around rice and seasonal add-ons.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chirashi bowl, Sashimi assortment, Prepared bento
What makes it special: Seafood-market quality with prepared Japanese meals for real-life convenience.