Best Seafood Restaurants in Sunset Park (11220)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
East Harbor Seafood Palace
Authentic cart-service dim sum in a massive banquet hall
Notable Picks
8.7
Massive gold-accented banquet hall serving Brooklyn's most iconic cart-service dim sum. Weekend mornings transform into controlled chaos with announcements echoing reservation numbers while steaming bamboo baskets parade past packed tables of multigenerational families.
Must-Try Dishes:
Siu Mai, Shrimp Cheung Fun, Zongzi Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf
What makes it special: Authentic cart-service dim sum in a massive banquet hall
8.5
Seafood Story is an Egyptian-leaning seafood restaurant where grilled snapper, butterfly shrimp, and seafood boils arrive with rice molded into fish shapes. Inside, ocean-blue floors and nautical details give the room a more immersive feel than a typical neighborhood fish house.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled whole branzino with sayadiyah rice, Butterfly shrimp off the grill, Calamari tagine with tomato and peppers
What makes it special: Mediterranean-inspired grilled seafood with thoughtful plating and decor.
8.5
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Late Night Legends
Luxury Dining Elite
Tank-to-table Cantonese seafood destination with live Dungeness crabs, king crabs, and lobsters bubbling in front tanks. The upscale dining room features large lazy Susan tables perfect for celebration feasts of deep-fried crispy chicken, XO scallops, and ginger-scallion crab.
Must-Try Dishes:
Typhoon Shelter Dungeness Crab, XO Steamed Scallops, Crispy Half Chicken
What makes it special: Live tank seafood selection with sophisticated Cantonese preparation
#4
Young Fish
8.4
Young Fish focuses on Sichuan-style fish in brothy hot pots and clay bowls, with sauerkraut fish and chili-oil broths as the headliners. The space feels more modern than many nearby spots, with enough polish for casual dates while still working for small groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Suancai fish hot pot (pickled mustard greens fish), Garlic pepper grilled whole fish, Chongqing-style spicy boiled fish fillets
What makes it special: Modern Sichuan restaurant centered on bold, broth-based fish dishes.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Golden Seafood Palace is a newly renovated dim sum and seafood restaurant on 8th Avenue with carts, banquet tables, and a brighter, more modern look. It splits the difference between neighborhood Chinese banquet hall and polished event space, especially at peak dim sum hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking duck carved tableside, Dim sum shrimp dumplings and rice rolls, House special lobster over noodles
What makes it special: Renovated dim sum palace with carts and banquet-style seafood dishes.
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Bahary Fish Market and Restaurant operates as both a small fish counter and casual dining room where you pick a whole fish and have it fried or grilled. It leans Mediterranean and Middle Eastern, with simple platters that emphasize freshness over elaborate presentation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whole grilled branzino, Fried seafood platter, Shrimp kebab plate
What makes it special: Seafood-focused Mediterranean spot where you can choose your fish from the counter and have it grilled to order.
7.6
Bamboo Seafood Restaurant is a late-hours Cantonese spot known for affordable roast meats, lobster specials, and big tables in the back for groups. It feels closer to an old-school neighborhood canteen than a polished banquet hall, but the pricing and portions keep regulars coming back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salt-and-pepper shrimp or squid, Roast pork by the pound, House special Cantonese lobster
What makes it special: Budget-friendly Cantonese seafood with late hours and big tables.