Best Seafood in Dallas (2025)

Dallas’s lone Michelin-starred restaurant is an intimate Edomae omakase by chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi. Expect pristine nigiri, quiet theatrics, and a focus on rice and fish balance. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and widely praised by Dallas food writers.

A 12-seat omakase that blends serious technique with a lively, conversational service style. Reservations drop monthly and vanish fast. Lauded by D Magazine and The Infatuation for inventive courses that still respect tradition.

Chef Teiichi Sakurai’s serene Arts District landmark pairs handmade soba with exceptional sashimi and seasonal fish. A James Beard semifinalist and Michelin-recommended favorite, it remains a Dallas dining touchstone.

A longtime Henderson Avenue favorite for ultra-fresh sashimi and binchotan-grilled seafood like yellowtail collar. Reservations recommended. Consistently praised by local critics for seasonal specials and classic Tokyo-style touches.

Nick Badovinus’s Pacific Northwest love letter serves top-flight oysters, crudos, and simple, perfectly cooked fish. Frequently highlighted by Eater Dallas and the Dallas Morning News for quality and consistency.

For more than four decades, this Highland Park institution has defined Dallas seafood elegance—think crab cakes, halibut, and polished service. Regularly cited by D Magazine and local critics as a classic worth revisiting.

A locally owned market-restaurant hybrid with a raw bar, Gulf-forward plates, and polished hospitality. Noted by Southern Living and local media for a standout lobster roll and oysters.

Beloved for counter-service seafood done right—oysters, grilled fish plates, and a solid lobster roll—alongside a quality fish market. Recommended by Eater Dallas and anchored inside the Dallas Farmers Market.

From the team behind Beverley’s, this lively Knox spot mixes crudos, a robust oyster program, and a Mexico City–style whole snapper. Spotlighted by D Magazine and Dallas Morning News for its fresh, coastal energy.

A contemporary Cajun-Creole restaurant rooted in Louisiana traditions, sustainability, and community. Eater Dallas’s Restaurant of the Year in 2022 and a James Beard Best New Restaurant semifinalist, with seasonal seafood boils on the patio.

A chef-owned Snider Plaza favorite for light, clean, produce-driven seafood—ceviche, seared ahi wraps, and daily fish. Frequently praised by local outlets for quality ingredients and approachable prices.

Dallas’s mariscos pioneer since 1981, serving Veracruz-style seafood—ceviches, grilled fish, and shrimp a la Veracruzana—in a converted Oak Cliff house. Celebrated by local media for decades of neighborhood hospitality.