Best Seafood Restaurants in Uptown
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Silver Seafood Restaurant
Classic Cantonese seafood done for big-table, share-everything ordering.
Notable Picks
8.3
A big-menu Cantonese seafood room that’s built for group ordering—whole fish, shellfish, and sizzling plates that land best when you commit to a shared-table spread. The cooking leans traditional and volume-ready, so the win is picking a few house specialties and letting the Lazy Susan do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salt-and-pepper shrimp, Whole crab (market price), Steamed whole fish with ginger-scallion
What makes it special: Classic Cantonese seafood done for big-table, share-everything ordering.
Worthy Picks
#2
Tala House
7.9
A polished, reservation-friendly dining room where seafood shows up in modern, composed plates and a cocktail-paced rhythm. It’s best when you order in waves—one seafood-forward starter, one focused main—so the meal stays balanced instead of scattered.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood-focused starter (seasonal), Fish main (seasonal), Cocktail pairing
What makes it special: Seafood-leaning modern American plates with a cocktail-first pace.
7.6
A value-tilted Uptown sushi stop that wins on quick, affordable rolls and a menu designed for repeat takeout orders. Treat it as a ‘pick your favorites’ spot—two simple rolls plus one snacky side—rather than a destination for pristine nigiri.
Must-Try Dishes:
Godzilla roll, Miami roll, Seaweed salad
What makes it special: Budget-friendly rolls that make sushi nights easy and casual.
7.5
A conveyor-belt sushi format in Uptown that’s best for variety seekers who want to sample lots of small plates without overthinking the menu. Go at off-peak times, focus on the classics coming through the rotation, and use one or two made-to-order items to round out the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon nigiri, Spicy tuna roll, Seared salmon belly (when available)
What makes it special: Conveyor-belt format that makes variety-driven sushi nights easy.
7.5
A small, newer counter-style option near the Lawrence/Clark corridor for straightforward tacos, burritos, and quick takeout. Treat it like a practical neighborhood add-on—order one main, one salsa-forward side, and keep it moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos (house style), Burrito (house style), Chips and salsa
What makes it special: A no-frills Uptown counter for fast tacos and burritos.