3 Best Shellfish Restaurants In Chelsea, New York City

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1. Red Lobster - New York - Times Square

4.5

$$$$

• Shellfish • Theater District

At Red Lobster, we don’t just serve your seafood favorites—we serve an experience that makes you want to come back for more. That can’t-stop-smiling, pass-the-Cheddar Bay Biscuits kind of happy. It’s the joy that comes when the lobster hits the table, the shrimp hits just right, or you get the perfect crack on your crab leg. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just indulging on any given day, every visit feels like an occasion even if there isn’t one. So pull up a chair, grab a biscuit (or three). We’ve got delicious seafood, smiles, and good vibes. Come taste what we’re all about at your local Red Lobster today.

2. Oceans - New York

4.8

Exceptional(2286)

$$$$

• Shellfish • Union Square

Booked 42 times today

Oceans in Union Square, New York, is renowned for its exquisite Mediterranean cuisine that captures the essence of the Mediterranean shores with every bite. Executive Chef Andy Kitko crafts a menu featuring the freshest catches, accented by seasonal ingredients, delivering a dining experience that feels both timeless and inviting. Diners rave about the “incredible black cod” and the “superb selection of seafood,” making Oceans a standout choice for anyone seeking authentic Mediterranean flavors. With a consistently “fantastic dining experience” and a “warm, friendly, and helpful” staff, Oceans promises a memorable culinary journey that keeps guests coming back for more.

3. Cull and Pistol

4.7

Exceptional(555)

$$$$

• Shellfish • Chelsea

Booked 9 times today

Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar is a Michelin-acclaimed seafood restaurant located inside Chelsea Market in NYC, delivering one of Manhattan’s premier oyster bar experiences since 2013. Our renowned raw bar features dozens of fresh oyster varieties daily, alongside live diver scallops, pristine sea urchin, and sustainably sourced shellfish — all supplied by our sister market, Lobster Place Seafood Hall.Beyond the raw bar, our full kitchen showcases signature lobster rolls, classic lobster bakes, and chef-driven seafood plates crafted with peak-season ingredients.Join us throughout the week for specialty $10 cocktails Monday through Thursday, the perfect pairing for oysters, lobster, and the freshest seafood in New York City.

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1. Red Lobster - New York - Times Square

2. Oceans - New York

3. Cull and Pistol

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