Best Seafood Restaurants in Dumbo
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pearl Street Raw Bar & Restaurant
Ten-seat raw bar where the chef builds seafood menus around daily market finds.
Essential Picks
Pearl Street Raw Bar & Restaurant is an intimate raw bar and chef's counter in DUMBO, built around pristine oysters, crudos and composed seafood plates. A reservations-only format, focused tasting-style menus and a strong wine list make it a destination for serious shellfish just off the cobblestones.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal East Coast oyster selection, Caviar Frito Pie, Chef's seafood tasting menu
What Makes it Special: Ten-seat raw bar where the chef builds seafood menus around daily market finds.
Notable Picks
Luke's Lobster runs a waterfront shack in the old Smokestack Building at Brooklyn Bridge Park serving Maine-style lobster, crab and shrimp rolls with chowder and bisque. Locals and visitors line up for consistently sweet, wild-caught seafood in toasted split-top buns with one of the best bridge views in the city.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Roll, Seafood Roll Flight, New England Clam Chowder
What Makes it Special: Waterfront shack for award-winning lobster rolls and chowder under the Brooklyn Bridge.