New York, NY
For Seafood in New York, the local food press points to Penny, Le Bernardin, and Smithereens. Picks from The Infatuation, updated April 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated April 2026.
Penny · East Village
The Infatuation's top-rated seafood (9.4) — East Village seafood bar on the ranked NYC seafood guide.
Le Bernardin · Midtown
The Infatuation (9.4) — Eric Ripert's three-Michelin-star seafood temple on the NYC seafood ranking.
Smithereens · East Village
The Infatuation (9.2) — East Village seafood-forward cooking on the ranked NYC seafood guide.
Cervo's · Lower East Side
The Infatuation (9.0) — LES Portuguese-Spanish seafood ranked on the NYC seafood guide.
Dame · Greenwich Village
The Infatuation (8.8) — Greenwich Village fish-and-chips-driven seafood on the ranked NYC guide.
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