The Optimist is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

1. The Optimist

9.4
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews

Jennifer U.Jennifer Uff.: One of the best meals I've ever had in my life: I had the seared tuna with octopus and potato salad -- out of this world good.

Mel D.Mel D: The lobster rolls are the best. Chunks of lobster nestled in a soft toasted roll. I would also recommend the West Coast oysters.

Charlsie 🍡Charlsie 🍡: Get the charred octopus and wash it down with the mother of pearl cocktail. If you can't get a table, sit at the bar. The seats move quickly!

Steamhouse Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

2. Steamhouse Lounge

8.7
1051 W Peachtree St NW (11th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 127 tips and reviews

Brittany J.Brittany Johnson: Get the lobster bisque!!! If you go on wednesday they have 5 dollars char grilled oysters!!! They are amazing!!!!!!

Around Town Shopper A.Around Town Shopper ATLANTA: The Lobster Bisque here isn't just the best in the city, it is the best we have ever had. Be sure to come by for $5 dozen oysters on Wednesdays.

TJTJ: The Crab Stuffed Shrimp is really delicious. Definitely worth getting for an appetizer (6 come in a bowl).

Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

3. Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House

8.7
437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Grant Park · 217 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Great seafood dive bar. Go to the one on the west side and sit on the rooftop for the best view of Atlanta. Order some spicy “rat toes” also! -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef

Grace G.Grace Gipson: Excellent seafood choices! Also definitely try the fish stew and fried green tomatoes!

SamSam: Incredible fish stew and great bloody mary!

Two Urban Licks is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

4. Two Urban Licks

9.0
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Poncey-Highland · 238 tips and reviews

JT L.JT Landry: Salmon chips and the brisket are crazy delicious.

Patrick L.Patrick Lester: Everything is great, but the infused cocktails and the salmon chips are a must!

Patrick L.Patrick Lee: Salmon chips as a starter and brisket as an entree are a great pair. Cool ambiance and great view of the Atlanta skyline. Good spot for a date.

Atlanta Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

5. Atlanta Fish Market

8.4
265 Pharr Rd NE (at North Fulton Drive), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Garden Hills · 115 tips and reviews

Cecile G.Cecile Gibson: The seafood skillet is amazing. I definitely have to come back.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The lobster roll, one of CL's 100 Best Dishes, features meat tossed in a not-so-secret recipe of homemade mayo, cayenne pepper, and lemon stuffed into a toasty, buttered brioche bun. Read more.

Max C.Max Collins: Fish and chips is incredible. Salmon is also great as a healthier option

Kyma is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

6. Kyma

8.6
3085 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Greek Restaurant · Buckhead · 65 tips and reviews

Diana S.Diana Sheldon: Grilled octopus is fantastic. And the beets!

G J.G J: Try the Grilled Oysters - Olive oil, lemon, mint, coriander, chives, yum!

Hope C.Hope Carter: Go for the tasting menu! Dolmades, spanakopita, grilled octopus, Bronzino all excellent....everything is amazing.

Hankook Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

7. Hankook Taqueria

9.1
1341 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Underwood Hills · 148 tips and reviews

Rob K.Rob Kischuk: Top dishes: Calamari taco, gogi-nachos, sesame fries, bibim bop, beef taco, quesadilla, but everything else is pretty good too.

Linda Y.Linda Yan: Must eat is the fish taco with sesame fries, and the bimbim bop! If you are hungry the bimbim bop is the way to go. Great service by amazing people.

Pheniece J.Pheniece Jones: Beef tacos, calamari tacos, pork sliders are BOMB

South City Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

8. South City Kitchen

9.1
1144 Crescent Ave NE (at 14th Street), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 200 tips and reviews

Tawana B.Tawana Burnett: Shrimp and grits were really good. Would recommend brunch here and taking a 1st or 2nd look at the drink menu. Really great drinks to pair with your meal.

Ronald Clayton S.Ronald Clayton Small: You can't go wrong with anything on the menu in this piece! Chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits and the crab cakes -- it's all good! The speciality drinks are the bomb as well! Nice spot!

Michael W.Michael White: Fabulous duck!! Unbelievable halibut. Awesome buttery filet. Simple but perfect flat iron steak. Great cocktails. Better than Gun Show.

Poor Calvin's is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

9. Poor Calvin's

9.0
510 Piedmont Ave. NE (Renaissance Pkwy. NE), Atlanta, GA
Asian Restaurant · SoNo · 79 tips and reviews

Angela S.Angela Schmook: Lobster mac, goat cheese, crispy beef, sea bass, pineapple fried rice

Joshua S.Joshua Schmidt: Marvelous Food!!! Of course, they’re most famous for their lobster Mac-n-cheese, but they also have outstanding and original cocktails. You better be willing to open your wallet a little wider!

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Amazing southeast Asian x Southern fusion dishes! Love the lobster fried rice, fried frog legs, smoked duck curry, sea bass, and lamb chops. desserts are super rich and flavorful. The staff is amazing

Lure is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

10. Lure

8.5
1106 Crescent Ave NE (at 12th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 68 tips and reviews

Megan C.Megan C: AJ's service was fantastic. Interesting drink options, and the scallops entree (with butternut squash, kale, and mushrooms) was amazing.

Ryan H.Ryan Huber: Sitting at the bar is a great experience. Steak tar tar is good. Rainbow trout is excellent.

DeenaDeena: Great patio seating...very fresh sustainable seafood..

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

11. The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill

8.5
3279 Roswell Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Buckhead · 52 tips and reviews

Tyler C.Tyler Courtney: Try the Super Grouper sandwich and sweet chili shrimp appetizer

Carly O.Carly Orbon: Must try the buttered Maine Lobster roll!

BellaBella: Best lobster roll sandwich I had and amazing hush puppies.

Nuevo Laredo Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

12. Nuevo Laredo Cantina

8.9
1495 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Bolton · 136 tips and reviews

Will S.Will Shropshire: Lobster Tacos/Quesadillas are amazing. Guacamole and Queso are best i've had. And please have a Margarita

AdrianAdrian: Cadillac Crab Cakes and brisket quesadillas are amazing! Great enchiladas too. I'm originally from central California, so I've had REAL Mexican cuisine. Nuevo Laredo is the real deal!

Di Anna S.Di Anna Schlarb: Salsa is awesome, fish tacos were great, taco salad best around! Hard to get in. Try 4:30-5 or no dice, lonnnggg wait.

Chops Lobster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

13. Chops Lobster Bar

9.0
70 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Buckhead · 56 tips and reviews

Josee M.Josee Moua: Truffle fries and Lobster mac & cheese :) Chicken vesuvio is to die for!

Courtney F.Courtney Fierro: The crab cakes are a must try!!! I don't think you can go wrong on any order. All of their food is amazing. If you get a steak try the truffle butter!

Doris P.Doris Pace: The Thai Chili Calamari is great!Crab cake is delicious!! Melts in your mouth. The Lobster is Magnificent as well as the garlic mashed potatoes!!! Our server Branham was fantastic!!!!

Canoe is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

14. Canoe

9.3
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 101 tips and reviews

Reserve123.comReserve123.com: The Salmon, Venison, Spare Ribs & NY Strip are all fantastic. Wonderful wait staff!

Atlanta Eats TVAtlanta Eats TV: Whether it’s the jumbo lump crab cake with yuzu dressed slaw, or Hickory Grilled New York Strip with creme fraiche potatoes, broccoli rabe, and black garlic butter, Canoe is a serious player. Read more.

Joe R.Joe Recomendes: Great seafood, great atmosphere. We had a business dinner here and everything was enjoyable.

Wisteria is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Atlanta.

15. Wisteria

8.5
471 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Inman Park · 74 tips and reviews

Isaac P.Isaac Pigott: I recommend the calimari and the salmon... both are very good.

Aubrey J.Aubrey Jordan: Flash-fried oysters and pimiento cheese deviled eggs for starters, both dynamic and delish. Skate Wing and Beef Tenderloin Meatloaf (special) were amazing. Sit at the bar- quick and excellent service.

Mo S.Mo Schlander: One of those fav local places with excellent calamari!