Best Seafood Restaurants in Upper West Side (Central)
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Shell Seafood Kitchen & Bar
A raw-bar-forward neighborhood seafood room with composed mains and a polished bar program.
Notable Picks
A modern Upper West Side seafood room built around a tight raw bar and well-executed fish entrées, with cocktails and a dinner-forward vibe. The move is to treat it like a structured seafood night: oysters first, one composed main (paella or a fish plate), then get out before it turns into an everything-on-the-menu order.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Shell Oysters, Seafood paella, Maine lobster ravioli
What makes it special: A raw-bar-forward neighborhood seafood room with composed mains and a polished bar program.
Worthy Picks
The Mermaid Inn brings a Cape Cod‑inspired seafood menu to the UWS with solid classics like lobster rolls and oysters, though execution can vary from visit to visit. Weekend brunch draws locals for its casual vibe and approachable seafood dishes.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Roll, Raw Oysters, Clam Chowder
What makes it special: Cape Cod‑style seafood in a relaxed setting