As the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea—but far fewer chefs who can turn one into an unforgettable meal.

To help seafood lovers find the best spots, Yelp analysts have scoured their extensive database of user reviews to identify the top-rated seafood restaurant in each state. Their methodology involved selecting eateries with a high concentration of reviews mentioning “seafood” and ranking them based on both the quality and quantity of ratings.

The result? Yelp’s highly anticipated 2025 list of the “Best Seafood in Every State.”

For those eager to explore the full rankings, Yelp’s official blog has all the details. Meanwhile, here’s a look at the standout seafood destinations across the country:

Best Seafood Restaurants by State

• Alabama – The Depot, Auburn
  
• Alaska – Inferno Seafood Boil, Anchorage
  
• Arizona – Chula Seafood, Scottsdale
  
• Arkansas – Blu Fresh Fish Marketplace, Bentonville
  
• California – Holbox, Los Angeles
  
• Colorado – Fish N Beer, Denver
  
• Connecticut – Supreme Seafood Restaurant, North Branford
  
• Delaware – Henlopen City Oyster House, Rehoboth Beach
  
• Washington, D.C. – Georgetown Seafood
  
• Florida – Happy Snapper Seafood, Orlando
  
• Georgia – Mr. Shuck’s Seafood, Brunswick
  
• Hawaii – Ono Seafood, Honolulu
  
• Idaho – Pollos y Mariscos El Güero, Nampa
  
• Illinois – Lowcountry Lakeview, Chicago
  
• Indiana – Slapfish, Indianapolis
  
• Iowa – Waterfront Seafood Market, West Des Moines
  
• Kansas – Jarocho, Kansas City
  
• Kentucky – Mussel & Burger Bar, Louisville
  
• Louisiana – Heard Dat Kitchen, New Orleans
  
• Maine – Paella Seafood, Portland
  
• Maryland – Thames Street Oyster House, Baltimore
  
• Massachusetts – Turner’s Seafood, Salem
  
• Michigan – Monahan’s Seafood Market, Ann Arbor
  
• Minnesota – Cajun Deli, Brooklyn Park
  
• Mississippi – Half Shell Oyster House, Gulfport
  
• Missouri – Broadway Oyster Bar, St. Louis
  
• Montana – Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse, Billings
  
• Nebraska – Plank Provisions, Omaha
  
• Nevada – Bajamar Seafood & Tacos, Las Vegas
  
• New Hampshire – Hooked Seafood Restaurant, Manchester
  
• New Jersey – Barbera Seafood Market, Atlantic City
  
• New Mexico – Crackin’ Crab Seafood Boil, Albuquerque
  
• New York – Xi Yue Hui Hot Pot AYCE, Brooklyn
  
• North Carolina – I Got Your Crabs, Kitty Hawk
  
• North Dakota – Beer & Fish Company, Fargo
  
• Ohio – Kai’s Crab Boil, Columbus
  
• Oklahoma – White River Fish Market, Tulsa
  
• Oregon – South Bay Wild Fish House, Astoria
  
• Pennsylvania – Off the Hook, Warrendale
  
• Rhode Island – Matunuck Oyster Bar, South Kingstown
  
• South Carolina – 167 Raw Oyster Bar, Charleston
  
• South Dakota – Swamp Daddy’s Cajun Chicken, Sioux Falls
  
• Tennessee – Chesapeake’s, Gatlinburg
  
• Texas – Los Tortugo’s Seafood Market, Port Isabel
  
• Utah – Harbor Seafood and Steak Co., Salt Lake City
  
• Vermont – The Gryphon, Burlington
  
• Virginia – Greene’s Seafood, Bristol
  
• Washington – Local Tide, Seattle
  
• West Virginia – Just in Time Seafood, Martinsburg
  
• Wisconsin – St. Paul Fish Company, Milwaukee
  
• Wyoming – The Blue Lion, Jackson
  

Didn’t see your favorite seafood spot on the list? Don’t worry—it may still be a hidden gem. Yelp’s rankings are influenced by both review quality and total review volume, meaning some lesser-known or newer restaurants might not have made the cut just yet.

Check out Yelp’s official blog for the full report and more seafood recommendations.

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