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Best Seafood Restaurants in Pleasanton (94566)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Hap’s Original Steaks & Seafood
Classic New York–style steakhouse dining with an acclaimed wine program.

Notable Picks

$$ Downtown Pleasanton
Old-school, downtown steakhouse known for prime cuts, classic sides, and a deep wine list. Locals book it for milestone dinners where polished service and consistent execution matter.
Must-Try Dishes: Bone-in ribeye, Filet mignon, Lobster tail
What makes it special: Classic New York–style steakhouse dining with an acclaimed wine program.
$ Koll Center Business District
Counter-service seafood restaurant attached to a full fish market, known for crisp halibut or cod fish & chips, clam chowder, and grilled platters. Locals use it for quick seafood meals and fresh catch to-go.
Must-Try Dishes: Halibut Fish & Chips, New England Clam Chowder (bread bowl optional), Prawns & Chips
What makes it special: Seafood restaurant plus on-site fish market for ultra-fresh supply.

Worthy Picks

$$ Downtown Pleasanton
This newer all-day cafe brings British-inspired elegance to downtown Pleasanton, with a surprisingly excellent burger that regulars call the best they've had. The beautifully decorated outdoor restaurant space serves everything from high tea to dinner, but the burger has become an unexpected standout.
Must-Try Dishes: The Duchess Burger, Kusshi Oysters, Duchess Croissant
What makes it special: British-inspired elegance with an unexpectedly excellent burger
$$$$ Pleasanton Gateway / Bernal Ave
Fast-casual Hawaiian-style poké with customizable bowls built from salmon, tuna, and toppings like masago and seaweed salad. A fresh, lighter seafood option near the Bernal retail corridor.
Must-Try Dishes: House Salmon Bowl, Tuna Lover Bowl (ahi, spicy, garlic-oyster), Charred Spicy Miso Salmon Bowl
What makes it special: Made-to-order poké bowls with quality fish and generous portions.