Best Trendy Table Hotspots Seafood Restaurants in Financial District
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Benu
Three-star tasting menu with seafood-forward, Asian-influenced precision.
Essential Picks
#1
Benu
9.2
Corey Lee’s three-Michelin-star destination serves an Asian-influenced tasting menu with pristine seafood and meticulous technique. Locals book it for milestone dinners where precision, pacing, and service are part of the experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster coral xiao long bao, Baby abalone with fermented flavors, Thousand-year quail egg
What Makes it Special: Three-star tasting menu with seafood-forward, Asian-influenced precision.
Notable Picks
#2
Angler
8.8
Live-fire, Michelin-starred cooking turns premium beef cuts into smoky centerpieces in a waterfront room that still moves efficiently at midday. Weekday lunch service makes it viable for executive deals without sacrificing polish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hearth-grilled ribeye, Dry-aged steak cut of the day, Crispy potato with sauce
What Makes it Special: Live-fire steak program with weekday lunch on the waterfront.
8.5
Glam raw bar and cocktail lounge with retro palm-print décor and a strong seafood plateau game. Ideal for oysters, lobster rolls, and after-work drinks in a chic FiDi setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood Plateau, Lobster Roll, Deviled Eggs with Trout Roe
What Makes it Special: Stylish FiDi raw bar balancing cocktails and seafood classics.
#4
GOZU
8.4
Marc Zimmerman’s Japanese-influenced tasting format leans into binchotan grilling with luxe seafood alongside wagyu. Counter seating showcases precise fire-driven technique.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hokkaido scallop over binchotan, King crab preparations, Caviar service (seasonal)
What Makes it Special: Binchotan-fired seafood with a kappo-style counter experience.