Best Seafood Restaurants in Midtown East (10022)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: June 2026
Our Top Pick
Caviar Russe
A Michelin-starred caviar house pairing ultra-luxury roe with finely tuned seafood tasting menus.
Notable Picks
#1
Caviar Russe
8.7
A long-running Madison Avenue dining room built around top-tier caviar and polished New American seafood. Tasting menus and caviar services are executed with Michelin-level precision in an intimate, jewel-box setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Osetra caviar service with traditional accompaniments, Seasonal seafood tasting menu, Butter-poached fish course from the prix-fixe
What Makes it Special: A Michelin-starred caviar house pairing ultra-luxury roe with finely tuned seafood tasting menus.
#2
Nerai
8.7
Opened in 2013, Nerai delivers refined, seafood-focused Greek cooking in a multi-level townhouse with soft, nautical-inspired design. High-volume, cross-platform reviews highlight precise execution on dishes like grilled octopus and lobster pasta, polished service, and a serious Greek wine program that make it a destination for both business dining and special occasions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Htapodi Sti Skara (grilled octopus with Santorini fava), Astakomakaronada (lobster with squid ink linguine in Metaxa bisque), Orzotto Thalassino (saffron seafood orzotto with octopus, shrimp, mussels)
What Makes it Special: Modern island-inspired Greek seafood with fine-dining polish and deep wine list.
8.3
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
All-you-can-eat, cook-to-order seafood towers this Midtown East buffet into a destination for crab lovers. Guests tick off snow crab, lobster, shrimp, and fried fish, which arrive hot from the kitchen instead of sitting on steam tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Snow crab legs (all-you-can-eat), Dungeness crab with garlic butter, Fried sea bass with sweet chili sauce
What Makes it Special: An all-you-can-eat seafood buffet where every plate is cooked to order.
8.0
A sustainability-focused seafood spot known for its lively raw bar and nightly #Oystergram happy hour. Since 2012, it’s been a neighborhood favorite for creative fish dishes, cocktails, and a strong oyster program.
Must-Try Dishes:
East and West Coast oysters from the raw bar, Handmade squid ink spaghetti with seafood, Maine lobster roll or lobster curry
What Makes it Special: NYC’s original sustainability-driven seafood restaurant with one of the city’s most active oyster happy hours.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Located inside the Hugh food hall at the Citigroup Center, Pesce Lulu is a fine fast-casual counter focused on grilled seafood, tacos, and bowls. It delivers bright, globally inspired plates at weeknight-lunch prices in a polished communal setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled mahi and shrimp tacos with fries, Fish tacos with house sauces, Plancha-grilled seafood platters
What Makes it Special: A food-hall seafood counter that marries fast-casual prices with thoughtful plancha-grilled cooking.
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Part seafood market, part takeout counter, Midtown Catch serves ultra-fresh fillets and prepared plates in a compact Sutton Place space. Regulars rely on it for expertly sourced fish, daily specials, and hearty classic preparations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Stuffed filet of sole with crabmeat and spinach, Seafood salad with squid, octopus, and shrimp, Seafood party platter specials
What Makes it Special: A neighborhood seafood market that also turns out restaurant-level cooked plates at the counter.