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Never Been To

1. Maison Premiere

9.1
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews

OmidOmid: Extensive variety of oysters. Very fresh and delicious. Dollar oysters Monday through Friday 4-7pm.

Bar Crudo is one of Never Been To.

2. Bar Crudo

9.0
655 Divisadero St (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Panhandle · 215 tips and reviews
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of Never Been To.

3. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.4
60 E Grand Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 226 tips and reviews

M H.M H: If you're a seafood lover, you won't be disappointed with the amazing stone crabs and the whale for appetizer.

4. Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews

Vaughn A.Vaughn Allen: The black bass is a perfect dish. This place kills it.

5. Eventide Oyster Co.

9.4
86 Middle St (btwn Franklin and Hampshire), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 280 tips and reviews

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Phenominal food. Lobster and fried oyster rolls were amazing. Different crudo plates with various fish were really tasty. Drinks are top notch. Expect a wait.

6. The Optimist

9.4
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews

David M.David Montero: Everything was delicious. The octopus, shrimps, oysters, the fish poached in duck fat, even the dessert. This is a must to visit in Atlanta

7. Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

9.1
95 1st Ave (at 6th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 229 tips and reviews

David B.David Ban: If you dig clams like I do (get it?), the fettuccine is absolutely epic. Borders on hedonistic, I'd say.

8. Le Bernardin

9.2
155 W 51st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Theater District · 310 tips and reviews

Colin L.Colin Lee: Fantastic lunch menu, great value for money (weekdays only). Excellent seafood and service; perfect for special occasions

9. Anchor Oyster Bar

9.0
579 Castro St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Castro · 130 tips and reviews

Wilson F.Wilson Favre-Delerue: Small, intimate, lively. Deliciously fresh seafood, shellfish and hot dishes. And that epic cioppino dish. Downside: LONG wait all the time!

10. Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.

9.1
114 Nassau Ave (at Eckford St), Brooklyn, NY
Fish Market · Greenpoint · 119 tips and reviews

Jill M.Jill Mulligan: Everything I've tried has been great. Shout outs to fried oyster breakfast tacos, shishito peppers and fish & chips. All seafood is super fresh and delicious.

Mermaid Oyster Bar is one of Never Been To.

11. Mermaid Oyster Bar

9.0
79 Macdougal St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 270 tips and reviews

Lindsey K.Lindsey Kim: $1 happy hour oysters and red curry mussels are the way to go. Sop up every bit of sauce with the buttery toast they provide.

12. Marea

9.3
240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 356 tips and reviews

Wesley B.Wesley Bliss: It's like Michael White went to Branzino heaven, captured their god, and then poached him in unicorn butter. Also that pork shoulder, mmm.

13. Matunuck Oyster Bar

9.5
629 Succotash Rd, Wakefield, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 116 tips and reviews

Connie W.Connie Williams: Amazing fresh local seafood! Prepared in wonderful, inventive presentations.

14. Half Shell Oyster House

9.3
2500 13th St (25th Ave.), Gulfport, MS
Seafood Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Doug W.Doug W: Chargrilled oysters are great. Ate here 4 times during a weeklong trip.

15. Pearl Oyster Bar

18 Cornelia St (btw Bleecker & W 4th), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 161 tips and reviews

Sandy J.Sandy J: Grilled lobster, bouillabaisse, shrimp cocktail, chowder...everything is great!

16. Clark's Oyster Bar

9.3
1200 W 6th St (Blanco), Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Old West Austin · 71 tips and reviews

Jmie C.Jmie Cee: Make sure to start every meal here with a cocktail and a dozen oysters. Prince Edward Island oysters are my favorite.

Hog Island Oyster Co. is one of Never Been To.

17. Hog Island Oyster Co.

9.2
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 406 tips and reviews

Brandon M.Brandon M.: Incredibly long wait but those oysters and that stew. Wow.

Sesuit Harbor Cafe is one of Never Been To.

18. Sesuit Harbor Cafe

9.2
357 Sesuit Neck Rd, East Dennis, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews

Stephen M.Stephen Mangan: Best spot to relax, BYOB and enjoy a lobster roll on the water.

19. Pêche

9.3
800 Magazine St (Julia), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 205 tips and reviews

Marigny9Marigny9: Sister to Cochon & Herbsaint, this James Beard Award winner doesn't disappoint with dishes like crab + jalapeño capellini & smoked tuna dip. Specials change daily.

20. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

9.2
9400B Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Elizabeth S.Elizabeth Stanley: Scallops were amazing-best I ever had!

21. Oyster House

9.0
1516 Sansom St (btw 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 114 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Stone: Snapper soup, fresh lobster roll and home made ginger beer made for an excellent dinner. Great place

22. Flex Mussels

174 E 82nd St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper East Side · 180 tips and reviews
Mama's Fish House is one of Never Been To.

23. Mama's Fish House

9.2
799 Poho Pl (at Hana Hwy.), Paia, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 358 tips and reviews

Erica B.Erica Bowman: Pricey but just an amazing meal. Get the Mac nut crusted crab stuffed Mahi.

24. Thames Street Oyster House

9.3
1728 Thames St (at Ann), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Fells Point · 144 tips and reviews

Bill L.Bill Lim: The lobster roll and the escargot were scrumptious!