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Best Seafood Restaurants in Hell's Kitchen

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
EZ Paella & Tapas
Paella-first focus with a broad tapas bench and proven popularity.

Notable Picks

$$ Hell's Kitchen Spanish, Seafood
A lively Hell’s Kitchen paella-and-tapas spot where the kitchen leans into saffron rice, seafood, and classics like croquetas and gambas. High review volume and steady praise point to reliable execution, with a casual, come-as-you-are vibe that still feels like a night out.
Must-Try Dishes: Seafood paella, Spicy chicken paella, Jamón croquetas
What makes it special: Paella-first focus with a broad tapas bench and proven popularity.
$$$ Hell's Kitchen American, Seafood
A Hell’s Kitchen-adjacent, Latin-leaning dining room that’s strongest when you treat it like a seafood-and-rice spot: paella for the table, ceviche to start, and a steady cocktail program for pre-theater pacing. It’s more polished than a casual tapas bar, with portions built for sharing and a menu that travels from Spanish-style rice dishes to Peruvian-accented plates.
Must-Try Dishes: Spain Paella, Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche, Cuban Tamal
What makes it special: Latin seafood-and-rice comfort with a paella-forward center of gravity.

Worthy Picks

$$ Hell's Kitchen Seafood
A neighborhood fish market that functions like a practical seafood cheat code in Midtown: come here when you want real product quality more than a dining-room experience. The move is straightforward—buy fresh fillets or shellfish, ask for prep help if you need it, and treat it as your go-to for home cooking or quick fried seafood.
Must-Try Dishes: Fried shellfish (to-go), Striped bass (market pick), Lobster (by the pound)
What makes it special: A real-deal fish market for fresh seafood in Midtown.