Best Date Night Magic Seafood Restaurants in Chelsea
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Estiatorio Milos – Hudson Yards
Ice-display seafood selection with near-flawless Mediterranean grilling.
Notable Picks
A high-precision Greek seafood specialist where you pick pristine fish from the ice display and let the kitchen keep it simple. Grilled whole branzino, lobster pasta, and clean crudos emphasize ingredient quality over theatrics. Expensive by design, but the execution and sourcing make it a destination-level seafood room in Hudson Yards.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Whole Branzino, Lobster Pasta (tomato-olive oil style), Mediterranean Crudo Selection
What Makes it Special: Ice-display seafood selection with near-flawless Mediterranean grilling.
8.5
A raw‑bar‑focused seafood hall inside Chelsea Market serving dozens of oyster varieties, lobster rolls, and seasonal seafood in a lively, casual‑elegant setting. Locals and visitors choose it for fresh catch and reliable execution. The menu balances approachable dishes (fish & chips) and premium items (uni, diver scallops).
Must-Try Dishes:
Dozen East Coast Oysters, Connecticut-style Lobster Roll, Live Diver Scallops
What Makes it Special: Raw‑bar depth and fresh seafood from a top NYC market.
8.5
An upscale seafood joint offering fresh oysters, lobster rolls, and a cozy bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Roll, Oysters, Clam Chowder
What Makes it Special: Fresh seafood with a cozy, upscale ambiance.
#4
Hav & Mar
8.4
Marcus Samuelsson’s seafood-forward Chelsea room blends Swedish and Ethiopian cues into confident, market-driven cooking. The kitchen shines with bright crudo, cleanly cooked whole fish, and spice-lifted sauces that keep plates lively rather than heavy. A Michelin-recognized spot with a stylish bar cadence, it’s one of 10001’s most reliable seafood dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brown Butter Scallops, Banana Leaf Snapper, Hamachi with Black Ceviche
What Makes it Special: Global seafood cooking anchored by Samuelsson’s flavor play.