In honor of National Seafood Month, Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs are spotlighting standout destinations for seafood lovers. As summer gets underway, there’s no better time to lean into the season’s bright, ocean-forward flavors—from chilled oysters and seafood towers to crudos, ceviches, and thoughtfully prepared fish dishes that highlight fresh, coastal inspiration. Across the region, restaurants are showcasing seafood in a variety of styles, whether through polished raw bar programs, refined entrées, or menus that lean fully into the bounty of the sea. Featured destinations include Alice, Almyra, Assembly Rooftop Lounge, Bolo, Estia Philadelphia, Fond, Front Street Café, Red Owl Tavern, Square 1682, Stella of New Hope, The Twisted Tail, and Urban Farmer Philadelphia.
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Alice, a seasonal American restaurant found in the heart of the Italian Market, celebrates the bounty of the sea with a menu of refined crudos, shellfish, and shareable seafood dishes. Oyster offerings include Barnegat Bay Oysters ($19) topped with cucumber and avocado, alongside Coal Roasted Oysters ($22) finished with garlic lager butter and house hot sauce. Seafood standouts include KanpachiCrudo ($28) with cara cara orange, serrano chile, and nigella; French White Asparagus ($25) with littleneck clams, ramps, and beurre blanc, BluefinToro Tartare ($34) served with fennel pollen potato chips and osetra caviar; Coal Roasted Octopus ($28) with green chile and preserved lemon; Grilled Spicy Prawns ($29) with saffron, lemon, and purslane; Tagliatelle ($32) with blue crab, Calabrian chile, and oregano; and Coal Roasted Bluefin Tuna ($45) accompanied by fiddleheads, fava beans, and green olive vinaigrette. Perfect for sharing, the Grilled Whole Branzino ($75), designed for two, is served with satsuma, baby fennel, and fresh herbs.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made through OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday 5pm—10pm and Sunday 5pm—9pm
901 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA | 215.798.6766 | Website | Instagram
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Almyra, the lively and upscale modern Greek restaurant and bar from the acclaimed Estia Restaurant Group, brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to Rittenhouse with a menu centered around fresh seafood, raw bar selections, and coastal Greek specialties. Standout raw bar offerings include Lavraki Ceviche ($20) with tomato, feta, and gigante beans; Crispy Rice ($19) topped with tuna, avocado, and olive; and Duo Tartare ($21), featuring salmon, tuna, and taro chips. Additional seafood favorites include Charred Octopus ($19) served with fava, capers, and pickled shallot, as well as seafoodkebabs including Salmon ($26) with tomato, cucumber, and lemon and Shrimp ($27) with metaxa, red onion, and cherry tomato. Entrée highlights include the Lavraki ($34), prepared with European seabass, lemon, capers, and horta; Lobster Pasta ($35) with paccheri, tomato, and chili; and Chilean Sea Bass ($39), served with soy, sherry-truffle vinaigrette, and horta.
Additionally, Almyra’s daily happy hour from 4–6 pm features happy hour-exclusive bites, including a Crab Wonton ($7) with feta, dill, and sweet Calabrian chili, alongside happy hour-portions of Crispy Rice ($8) and Salmon Skewers ($8).
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable or Resy
Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 4–10 pm; Friday and Saturday, 4–11 pm
1636 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA | 267.876.7070 | Website | Instagram
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Assembly Rooftop Lounge, Center City’s swanky year around rooftop lounge boasting unparalleled views of the Art Museum, City Hall and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, is the perfect summer destination to enjoy refreshing coastal bites. Highlights include Tuna Poke ($18) served with citrus ponzu, chili aioli, taro chips, and cucumbers; Laguna Blanca Salmon Cake ($17) with sauce ravigote, frisee, and pickled onions; and Chilled Shrimp ($18) served with horseradish cocktail sauce, pickled vegetables, and cucumbers. Guests can also indulge in Assembly Rooftop Lounge’s beloved Lobster Roll ($23), filled with lobster, celery, chives, lemon aioli, and espelette pepper, and served with a side of potato chips.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Hours of operation: Sunday through Thursday 4pm – 10:30pm; bar closes at 12am; Friday and Saturday 4pm – 10pm; bar closes at 2am; Happy Hour is Sunday through Thursday 4pm – 5pm
1840 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy • 215.783.4171 | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Bolo, Chef Yun Fuentes’ Latin American dining room and rum bar nestled in bustling Rittenhouse Square, brings bold coastal flavors to Center City with a menu centered around fresh seafood, vibrant crudos, and Latin-inspired preparations. Highlights include a trio of ceviches: Salmon y Piña ($23) with ají amarillo, pineapple pique, and pickled radish; Tuna con Coco ($25) featuring Thai young coconut salsa, pickled chilies, and scallions; and Snapper Nikkei ($27) with key lime-ponzu, serrano chile, citrus fruit, and garlic bits. From the Pa’ Picar selection, guests can enjoy Smoked Mussels Escabeche ($21) with Bang Island mussels, pimentón escabeche, and coconut arepas, as well as Camarón Pinchos ($9 each) marinated in parsley and garlic picante, served with smoked pineapple BBQ and ají picante crunch. For a heartier entrée, the Seafood Asopao ($45) features halibut over saffron and pigeon pea porridge with shrimp, scallops, and calamari.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday, 5pm – 10pm for dinner, Saturday 10pm – 12am for late night, and Monday through Friday, 5pm – 7pm for happy hour
2025 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | Website | Instagram
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Estia Philadelphia, the modern Greek restaurant known for its whole fish and Mediterranean cuisine, offers a selection of fresh coastal specialties that highlight the flavors of the sea. Guests can enjoy expertly prepared seafood dishes, crafted with the restaurant’s signature commitment to quality, tradition, and freshness. Fan-favorite seafood mezedes include the Octopodi ($23), charcoal-grilled octopus served with pickled red onion, Holland peppers, capers, and extra virgin olive oil and the Duo Tartare ($23), featuring diced yellowfin tuna and salmon with avocado, soy dressing, scallions, shallots, lemon juice, chives, and wasabi roe, served with crispy potato chips.
From the entrées, highlights include the Lobster Linguine ($45), made with fresh lobster sautéed with cherry tomatoes and linguini in a brandy-infused tomato sauce, finished with grated feta and fresh basil; the Chilean Sea Bass Plaki ($50), oven-baked in a tomato-based sauce with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, carrots, potatoes, capers, and thyme; and the Swordfish Souvlaki ($39), a charcoal-grilled preparation with tomatoes, onions, peppers, ladolemono, and capers. Estia’s whole fish selection is sourced directly from the Mediterranean Sea and flown in to ensure peak freshness and authenticity. A standout favorite, the Lavraki ($36), a whole European sea bass simply prepared on a charcoal grill and presented with ladolemono and capers, remains a signature standout offering at the restaurant.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Hours of operation: Sunday throufh Thursday: 3:00pm – 8:30pm; Friday through Saturday: 3:00pm – 9:30pm
1405-07 Locust Street | 215.735.7700 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Fond, the refined and contemporary French BYOB from celebrated chefs Lee Styer and Jessie Prawlucki-Styer, showcases seasonal seafood through a thoughtfully composed menu rooted in classic French technique. Starter highlights include Octopus ($19) with piperade, frisée, garlic croutons, and caper aioli, as well as the Crab & Strawberry Salad ($18) with white miso and black sesame. For entrées, guests can enjoy Shrimp ($36) served with jasmine rice, piquillo pepper purée, and cabbage slaw, or Scottish Salmon ($36) accompanied by herb spaetzle, fennel, and Dijon cream.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Sunday 5pm—9pm (dinner); Wednesday through Friday 11am—2:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am—2:30pm (brunch)
21 N. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA | 484.445.2108 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Front Street Café, the all-day café, restaurant and bar known for its farm-to-table approach, pairs fresh seafood with seasonal produce and globally inspired flavors across its dinner menu. Shareable highlights include Fried Calamari ($16) served with buttermilk, lemon za’atar aioli, crispy kale, and fried jalapeños, as well as the Shrimp Scampi Flatbread ($16) topped with shrimp, parmesan, broccolini, lemon-herb butter, and roasted peppers. Entrée selections include Grilled Salmon ($25) with charred napa cabbage, carrot purée, and puffed quinoa; Shrimp & Grits ($24) with Creole sauce, aged cheddar cheese, scallions, and herbs; and Seafood Bouillabaisse ($29), featuring shrimp, calamari, and salmon in a tomato-saffron broth with red bliss potatoes, shallots, garlic, lemon, white wine, lobster stock, herbs, and grilled bread.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Breakfast/Brunch from 8am—4pm; Dinner served on Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm—9pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm—10pm; Happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 4pm—7pm.
1253 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA | 215-515-3073 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Red Owl Tavern, the contemporary kitchen and bar located across from Independence Hall, showcases seafood-forward dishes that blend seasonal ingredients with bold, approachable flavors. Starters include Hamachi Crudo ($21) with tomato ponzu, serrano, cucumber, and benne seeds; Charred Octopus ($19) served with feta, fried potatoes, labneh, and olive salsa verde; and Spicy Crab + Artichoke Dip ($20) featuring garlicky spinach fondue, hot cherry peppers, and focaccia. For entrées, guests can enjoy Arctic Char ($32) with spring peas, asparagus, charred spring onion, and green garlic beurre blanc; Girelle ($28), a crab-filled pasta with preserved tomato, Calabrian chile, and asparagus; or Wild Swordfish Steak ($35) from the Butcher’s Block menu, served with roasted garlic and herb butter and a choice of sauce.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30am—10:45am, Saturday and Sunday 8am—10am (breakfast); Monday through Friday 11:30am—4:30pm (lunch); Monday through Friday 4:30pm—10pm, Saturday 5pm—10pm (dinner); and Saturday 10am—4pm and Sunday 10am—2pm (brunch)
433 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA | 215.923.2267 | Website | Instagram
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Square 1682, the modern American upbeat kitchen located on the ground level of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, incorporates seafood throughout its seasonal menu with a selection of shareable plates and entrées. Highlights include the Lump Crab Stuffed Pretzel ($30), a house-made sourdough pretzel filled with lump crab and served with Yuengling lager beer cheese and chives, as well as Grilled Octopus ($23) with mole coloradito, avocado, fingerling potato, and hibiscus pickled onion. For entrées, the Seared Salmon ($35) is served with English peas, spring radish, smoked roe beurre blanc, and potato confit, offering a contemporary take on classic seafood preparations.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8 – 11 am (breakfast); Monday through Thursday 11:30 am – 2 pm, Friday 11:30 am – 3 pm (lunch); Tuesday through Thursday 5 – 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 5 – 11 pm (dinner); Friday and Saturday 3 – 5 pm (mid-day menu); Saturday 9 am – 3 pm, Sunday 9 am – 2 pm (brunch).
121 S 17th St., Philadelphia, PA | 215.563.5008 | Website | Instagram
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Stella of New Hope, the modern American restaurant located within the Ghost Light Inn overlooking the Delaware River, is a standout destination for seafood lovers. From the Raw Bar, guests can enjoy Oysters on the Half Shell, featuring East Coast, West Coast, or mixed selections. Seafoodhighlights from the dinner menu include House Made Lobster Ravioli ($42) with poached lobster, sweet peas, Meyer lemon butter, and black truffle; Black Bass ($42) with coriander and vanilla velouté, potato latke, and roasted squash; Lobster Bouillabaisse ($52) with butter-poached Maine lobster, dorade, mussels, and saffron-lobster broth; and Jail Island Salmon ($36) served with Spanish-style mashed potatoes, pimentón butter, English peas, and Spanish chorizo.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Tuesday through Thursday, 4pm–9pm; Friday and Saturday, 11am–2pm and 4pm–10pm; Sunday, 11am–2pm and 4pm–9pm
50 S Main Street, New Hope PA | 267.740.2691 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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The Twisted Tail, the Southern-inspired restaurant, bar, and live music venue in Headhouse Square, is serving up a lineup of seafood favorites perfect for summer dining. During Social Hour, offered daily from 4–6 pm, guests can enjoy Buck-a-Shuck Oysters (a half dozen for $6) served with vodka cocktail sauce, hot sauce, and mignonette, alongside the fan-favorite Crawfish Mac & Cheese ($8). Dinner standouts include the Scallop Ceviche ($13) with jalapeño, tomato, citrus, and truffle; Big Eye Tuna ($15) served in wonton cups with chili oil, avocado, cucumber, and sesame; Grilled Swordfish($30) with almond romesco, frisée, Asian pear, and watermelon radish; and Beer-Battered Fish & Chips ($29) served with parmesan chips, malt mayo, malt vinegar, and tartare.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 10 pm; Friday 4 pm – 12 am; Saturday 11 am – 12 am; Sunday 10 am – 10 pm
509 S. 2nd St. | 215.558.2471 | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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UrbanFarmer, the modern American steakhouse located in the Logan Hotel known for its locally sourced ingredients and in-house butcher shop and mushroom program, offers a surprising array of elevated seafood dishes alongside its steakhouse favorites. Highlights include the SeafoodTower ($86), featuring Atlantic lobster, shrimp, oysters, jumbo lump crab, crab claws, clams, and salmon rillette, as well as seasonal offerings such as Diver Scallops ($20/$40) with quinoa, carrots, asparagus, and chimichurri; Spanish Octopus ($20) with gigante beans, roasted tomato, and harissa aioli; and Striped Bass ($40) with heirloom tomato salsa fresca, fregola sarda, and garlic breadcrumbs.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday, 7am – 2pm, and 4pm – 11:30pm
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway | 215.963.2788 | Website | Instagram | Facebook