Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg.

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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#11. Koto Japanese Steak & Seafood House

- Rating: 2.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2160 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: japanese, sushi bars, seafood
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#10. Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 2.8/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3700 Candlers Mountain Road Ste Z Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: japanese, sushi bars, seafood
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#9. Harbor Inn Seafood

- Rating: 3.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3220 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: seafood
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#8. Oliver's

- Rating: 3.6/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2496 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: seafood, american, cocktail bars
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#7. The Depot Grille

- Rating: 3.8/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Ninth St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood
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#6. The Water Dog

- Rating: 3.9/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1016 Jefferson St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: new american, seafood, beer gardens
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#5. Dish

- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 Main St. Ste A Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: new american, bars, seafood
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#4. Skyline

- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 712 Church St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: new american, seafood, cocktail bars
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#3. El Mariachi-Lynchburg

- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Jefferson St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: mexican, seafood, tex-mex
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#2. Shoemaker's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1312 Commerce St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: new american, seafood, steakhouses
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#1. Fleming Mountain Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1060 Lee Jackson Hwy Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, cocktail bars
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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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