Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Philadelphia by diners
Whether you've waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there's something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse cuisines like Japanese, Latin American, and Mediterranean to suit every palate.
Of course, certain areas of the country are known for particular delicacies. California's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, for example, makes it one of the best states for seafood. The Los Angeles area serves up everything from caviar to Santa Barbara spot prawns while San Francisco is a mecca for fish tacos, ceviche, and sushi. Further north, Seattle is legendary for its shellfish, showcased at the famed fish counter at Pike Place Market.
While Chicago may be best known as a pizza capital, many flock to the city for its king crab dishes; a bit further south and east, you have Miami and its sought-after stone crab season. Southern locales like New Orleans boast fresh crawfish from the Gulf of Mexico and the two noncontiguous states have their own signature offerings, too: Alaska is known for its pollock and salmon, while Hawai'i is known for its poke.
Dining at a seafood restaurant can be one of the most memorable parts of your trip to a new city or offer comfort food in your own hometown. To celebrate the best options near you, used insights from to compile a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Philadelphia.
Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 10 reviews were considered. In an effort to highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included. Data is as of June 14, 2024.
Keep reading to discover your highest-rated local seafood restaurants for your next special meal out!
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#30. Sharkey's Grill And Ale House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 7401 State Road Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: american, seafood
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#29. Amazing Crab House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 604 South 2nd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: seafood, sports bars, southern
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#28. Luke's Lobster Rittenhouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: seafood, sandwiches, soup
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#27. The Shake Seafood
- Rating: 4.3/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 5717 Rising Sun Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: seafood, cajun/creole
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#26. Captain's Choice
- Rating: 4.4/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6900 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: seafood
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#25. Little Fish
- Rating: 4.4/5 (567 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 746 South 6th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: seafood
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#24. Giuseppe's Market at Samuels Seafood Co.
- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3400 South Lawrence St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: seafood, seafood markets
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#23. Pearl & Mary Oyster Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 114 South 13th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: bars, seafood, sandwiches
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#22. Nori Ramen & Poke Bowl
- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 9475 Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: ramen, hawaiian, seafood
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#21. Kichi omakase
- Rating: 4.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 112 South 12th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: sushi bars, japanese, seafood
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#20. Illata
- Rating: 4.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2241 Grays Ferry Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: american, italian, seafood
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#19. Alpen Rose
- Rating: 4.4/5 (282 reviews)
- Address: 116 South 13th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood
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#18. Wilder
- Rating: 4.4/5 (304 reviews)
- Address: 2009 Sansom St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: pizza, new american, seafood
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#17. D'jakarta Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1540 West Ritner St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: indonesian, asian fusion, seafood
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#16. Vernick Fish
- Rating: 4.5/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1876 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: seafood, desserts, tapas/small plates
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#15. Buena Vista Restaurant & Cantina - Philadelphia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 767 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: mexican, seafood, cocktail bars
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#14. Bistro SouthEast
- Rating: 4.5/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1824 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: asian fusion, seafood, sandwiches
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#13. Bottom Of The Sea Soul
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 327 South 52nd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: seafood
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#12. Keeboom's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 601 South 60th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: soul food, seafood, burgers
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#11. Drunk Crab
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 425 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: seafood, japanese, chicken wings
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#10. Pera Turkish Cuisine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 944 North 2nd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: turkish, mediterranean, seafood
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#9. Friday Saturday Sunday
- Rating: 4.6/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 261 South 21st St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: new american, salad, seafood
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#8. Nirvana Indian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 795 South 3rd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: indian, desserts, seafood
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#7. Red Poke Express
- Rating: 4.6/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: poke, fast food, seafood
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#6. Every Thai
- Rating: 4.6/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 800 West Moyamensing Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: thai, seafood, noodles
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#5. Veganish
- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1519 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: seafood, vegan, burgers
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#4. Kungfu Hotpot
- Rating: 4.7/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1008 Cherry St. Floor 3 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: hot pot, seafood, chinese
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#3. Heng Seng Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2217 South 7th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: cambodian, chinese, seafood
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#2. Alma Del Mar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 1007 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: breakfast & brunch, sandwiches, seafood
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#1. Lian Hsing's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1633 West Reed St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: chinese, seafood, american
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zeynep Guler Tuck, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 282 metros.
