Manhattan Seafood Restaurants for Four Dining Styles

4.4 (1,408)

Mon, Sun, 12:00 – 23:00; Tue – Thu, 12:00 – 23:30; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 23:59

141 E 48th St.

Greek seafood anchors this busy Midtown dining room. Branzino and grilled octopus feature in the cooking, while the large space draws a business crowd at lunch. Expect a lively room rather than an intimate meal.

4.5 (532)

Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 21:00

230 Park Ave

Steak and seafood share the menu at this Park Avenue chophouse. The warm, clubby setting keeps the mood traditional. This restaurant forms part of a small chain of chophouses.

4.4 (480)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 20:00

718 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

Spanish cooking and quiet, old world surroundings define this Murray Hill restaurant. Tableside paella service brings portions directly from the pot, with refills and leftovers packed by the staff. Attentive hospitality is a recurring feature of the room.

4.5 (532)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri, Sun, 12:00 – 22:30; Sat, 12:00 – 23:00

737 9th Ave

Garlic butter seafood boils arrive in bags at this compact Hell's Kitchen restaurant. Snow crab legs and prawns make this a hands on meal. Staff protect coats from splashes, while service speed and portion sizes draw mixed feedback.