Best Seafood Restaurants in Alphabet City
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ama Raw Bar - East Village
Asian-influenced raw bar seafood with a high-energy happy-hour oyster scene.
Notable Picks
8.1
A lively East Village raw bar with Asian-leaning sauces, shareable seafood plates, and a real happy-hour pull for oysters. It’s strongest when you treat it like a structured order: something chilled, something saucy, and one warm, comforting bowl to finish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Happy hour oysters, Drunken mussels, Lobster ramen
What Makes it Special: Asian-influenced raw bar seafood with a high-energy happy-hour oyster scene.
Worthy Picks
7.6
Vibes:
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Birthday & Celebration Central
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A dramatic, nightclub-meets-underwater set where the menu leans glitzy: raw bites, rich pasta, and surf-and-turf-style seafood statements. It’s best for occasion energy—come for the room, order one showy entrée and one crudo/raw plate, and keep expectations focused on vibe plus indulgence.
Must-Try Dishes:
Squid ink linguine with crab, Surf-and-turf steak & lobster combo, Raw bites platter
What Makes it Special: A spectacle-first seafood room pairing raw bites with a high-drama interior.