Best Seafood Restaurants in Washington Heights
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Surf's Up Beverly
A Beverly-local seafood counter that nails po’ boys and fried baskets.
Notable Picks
8.2
A Beverly fast-casual seafood spot built around craveable fried baskets and po’ boys with a friendly, neighborhood-first vibe. It’s best for takeout or a quick sit-down when you want straightforward seafood that hits hard on flavor without the formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp po' boy, Seafood boil, Fried shrimp basket
What Makes it Special: A Beverly-local seafood counter that nails po’ boys and fried baskets.
Worthy Picks
7.5
A South Side seafood market format where the main play is cooked-to-order pans and crab-leg combos for takeout rather than dining-room polish. It can be a strong craving fix when you order simply and prioritize the core steamed/seasoned seafood lane over extras.
Must-Try Dishes:
Snow crab cluster combo, Shrimp pan (lemon + Cajun), Crawfish combo plate
What Makes it Special: Cooked-to-order seafood pans and crab combos in a market format.