Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati.

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. Szechuan House

- Rating: 3.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11762 Lebanon Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: buffets, chinese, seafood
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#26. Meritage

- Rating: 3.9/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 40 Village Sq Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: new american, seafood, sandwiches
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#25. Pelican's Reef

- Rating: 3.9/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7261 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: seafood
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#24. Crafty Crab Kenwood

- Rating: 3.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 7677 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: seafood, cajun/creole
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#23. Ravis Hyderabad House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 9536 Cincinnati Columbus Road Ste 5 Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: indian, halal, seafood
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#22. Lake Nina Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7200 Pippin Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: cafes, seafood, sandwiches
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#21. Council Oak Steak & Seafood

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1000 Broadway St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses
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#20. Embers

- Rating: 4.0/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8170 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: sushi bars, seafood, steakhouses
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#19. Mike's Fish & Chicken

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 10978 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: chicken wings, seafood, fast food
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#18. Yummy Crab House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1216 West Kemper Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: seafood
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#17. Golden Chen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4530 Eastgate Blvd. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: chinese, seafood, soup
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#16. Alabama Fish Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1601 Race St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: seafood
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#15. Mr. Crab House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 3280 Highland Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: seafood, cajun/creole, bars
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#14. Tony's of Cincinnati

- Rating: 4.3/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 12110 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, new american
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#13. Sichuan Palace

- Rating: 4.4/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 343 Calhoun St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: szechuan, seafood
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#12. Yummy Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5848 Cheviot Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: sushi bars, japanese, seafood
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#11. Cousins Maine Lobster - Cincinnati

- Rating: 4.4/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: seafood, food trucks, sandwiches
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#10. Carlo & Johnny

- Rating: 4.4/5 (375 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 9769 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood
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#9. The Precinct

- Rating: 4.4/5 (628 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 311 Delta Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood
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#8. Ninja Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 9574 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: japanese, seafood, asian fusion
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#7. Emery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 6914 Wooster Pike Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: seafood, american
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#6. Alara

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 5410 Medpace Way Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: salad, seafood, cocktail bars
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#5. Onolicious Hawaii

- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1005 Walnut St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: hawaiian, seafood, poke
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#4. Yummi Xpress

- Rating: 4.6/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 7733 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: caribbean, seafood
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#3. Nolia

- Rating: 4.6/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 1405 Clay St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: southern, seafood, cocktail bars
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#2. La Jaiba Seafood And Taqueria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (316 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11941 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: mexican, seafood
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#1. Atwood Oyster House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1220 Vine St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: seafood
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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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