Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Kansas City by diners

Whether you've waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there's something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse cuisines like Japanese, Latin American, and Mediterranean to suit every palate.

Of course, certain areas of the country are known for particular delicacies. California's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, for example, makes it one of the best states for seafood. The Los Angeles area serves up everything from caviar to Santa Barbara spot prawns while San Francisco is a mecca for fish tacos, ceviche, and sushi. Further north, Seattle is legendary for its shellfish, showcased at the famed fish counter at Pike Place Market.

While Chicago may be best known as a pizza capital, many flock to the city for its king crab dishes; a bit further south and east, you have Miami and its sought-after stone crab season. Southern locales like New Orleans boast fresh crawfish from the Gulf of Mexico and the two noncontiguous states have their own signature offerings, too: Alaska is known for its pollock and salmon, while Hawai'i is known for its poke.

Dining at a seafood restaurant can be one of the most memorable parts of your trip to a new city or offer comfort food in your own hometown. To celebrate the best options near you, used insights from to compile a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Kansas City.

Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 10 reviews were considered. In an effort to highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included. Data is as of June 14, 2024.

Keep reading to discover your highest-rated local seafood restaurants for your next special meal out!

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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#27. Cosentino's Downtown Market

- Rating: 4.0/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 East 13th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: grocery, delis, seafood
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#26. Soiree Steak & Oyster House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1512 East 18th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: seafood, southern, steakhouses
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#25. Krab Kingz

- Rating: 4.0/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3805 Broadway Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: seafood
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#24. Pho Tower

- Rating: 4.0/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3623 Broadway St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: vietnamese, sports bars, seafood
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#23. Bossladys Famous Shrimp

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 6245 North Oak Trafficway Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: seafood
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#22. Pierpont's at Union Station

- Rating: 4.1/5 (497 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 30 West Pershing Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, lounges
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#21. Yummi Crab

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 6571 North Oak Trafficway Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: seafood, cajun/creole
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#20. 801 Chophouse

- Rating: 4.1/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 71 East 14th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, bars
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#19. JJ's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4810 Roanoke Pkwy Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, american
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#18. TikiTaco

- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5400 Troost Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: tacos, desserts, seafood
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#17. Privee Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 4.2/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 700 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, cocktail bars
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#16. Lutfi's Fried Fish

- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1664 East 63rd St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: seafood
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#15. Meshuggah Bagels

- Rating: 4.2/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 40 East 13th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: seafood, breakfast & brunch, bagels
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#14. Coast to Coast Pub -聽Martin City Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.3/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 East 135th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: brewpubs, new american, seafood
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#13. Chinatown Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10201 North Oak Trafficway Ste 600 Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: chinese, seafood
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#12. Yummi Crab Boiling Seafood and Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1336 East Meyer Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: bars, seafood, chicken wings
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#11. Jarocho South

- Rating: 4.3/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13145 State Line Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: seafood, mexican
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#10. Ocean Prime

- Rating: 4.4/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4622 Pennsylvania Ave. Ste 300 Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: steakhouses, new american, seafood
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#9. Swagat Fine Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (544 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7407 Northwest 87th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: indian, desserts, seafood
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#8. Earl's Premier

- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 651 East 59th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: american, bars, seafood
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#7. Farina

- Rating: 4.6/5 (246 reviews)
- Address: 19 West 19th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: italian, seafood
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#6. Union On The Hill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2976 Gillham Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: new american, american, seafood
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#5. Brix Latin American Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4112 Pennsylvania Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, new american
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#4. Lutfi's Fried fish North

- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 305A Northeast Englewood Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: seafood
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#3. Murdock's Quality Seafood Retail

- Rating: 4.8/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 4610 Prospect Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: seafood
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#2. Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 404 East 18th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: sushi bars, seafood
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#1. Rey de Oros

- Rating: 4.9/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 13115 Holmes Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: mexican, seafood, burgers
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zeynep Guler Tuck, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 282 metros.

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