Best Date Night Magic Seafood Restaurants in Sunset Park
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Seafood Story
Mediterranean-inspired grilled seafood with thoughtful plating and decor.
Notable Picks
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
Opened in 2023, Siren is a South Slope raw bar and seafood restaurant pairing oysters, crudo, and composed fish plates with a serious cocktail program. The intimate, maritime-inspired room and focused menu make it a neighborhood choice for seafood-forward date nights and special-occasion dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oysters on the half shell, Tuna crudo, Lobster roll
What makes it special: Modern seafood spot built around a raw bar, crudo, and cocktails.
#3
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.