Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Dayton

21 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Dayton Tavern
Dayton Tavern
88/100 (621 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Fish Tales
Fish Tales
88/100 (264 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Shrimp
"Crawfish is super good. Such a wonderful small town seafood..."
Mikala Smikal
"Ok We had the best servers this evening Lilian Strong and Jennifer Case were amazing. The girls had smiles on at all times..Kenny Cooper was the live..."
KIMBERLY QUINN
"The food was wonderful. The wait staff is friendly. I can't wait to go..."
Susan Novak
"Food and service is great, staff is super friendly. Food is better than more expensive seafood..."
Archie Gates
"The food was AWESOME.... If you like seafood, check this place out. You will not be..."
Josie Miller
"Great food ... good prices. Even for a large family it doesn't break the bank. Highly..."
Robert Stevenson
"Great food, way better than the other locations I have been to. And the waitresses here are the..."
Robert
"excellent food at very reasonable prices. service was fast and friendly . located in a strip mall and a bit off the main road but well worth the..."
John Bryant
Crossroads Pub
Crossroads Pub
88/100 (542 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Seafood
American
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Cake
Crab Soup
Cakes
Shrimp
Salad
Crab
Clams
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Pub
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Never been here, but went to high school with one of the family members. Didn't even know they opened to restaurant. I'll tell you what though, this..."
Julian
"The crabs are always so full of meat, and good prices. The appetizers we've had are good, the soup is delicious! Staff is always friendly., Call and..."
Aladdin Ibrahim
"What a wonderful place tucked back in a residential area. Serving crabs the size of a man's forearm and plates that will keep you coming back for..."
Ryan Mayers
"Found this place by accident coming back from a failed car buying experience. My wife always gets crab cakes at seafood places and these were the ..."
Matt Ingram
"We recently traveled through Maryland meeting up with good college friends of mine during my husbands first trip to Baltimore. We had to break him in..."
Pete Glass
"Good food good people good service Good atmosphere what more can you ask The keno would be a little more friendly with me I would be happier than a..."
William Larkin
"I love this place. The owners are friendly and nice and went above and beyond to accommodate my Aunt Claudia's 75th birthday family gathering. My..."
Monica Chestnut
"The crabs 🦀 are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Brandy was awesome. Leslie and I went tonight to celebrate her birthday 🎂. So sorry Cindy Lee was not..."
monica chestnut
Trotta's Steak & Seafood
Trotta's Steak & Seafood
87/100 (508 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Shrimp
Salad
"Steak and Brussel Sprouts awesome. Bread pudding just as good. Service friendly and helpful. Wine great selection and priced right . Oysters..."
Anthony Maier
"This restaurant is an awesome dining experience. I’ve never had better food and the service was..."
Philip Rieck
"My husband and I visited 2 weekends ago for the first time. I had the sea bass and he had a ribeye. We’ve been to fine dining establishments all..."
Andrea Tall
"Nice steaks, overall very nice experience. Bernaise sauce and bourbon sauce were pretty poor. Cajun mac n cheese was pretty good and unique. ..."
Ben Wells Jr
"Visiting Saturday was the first time I had ever heard of Trotta's Steak & Seafood. I was invited by my cousin for a 50th celebration for the both of..."
Jim Littrell
"We had a great time there this evening!! Everything was wonder and cooked very well. We chatted with the chef and the owner. They took excellent..."
Amber Sortino
"I get to eat here a lot since I work close by. I got to say their customer service is always good and they keep the spot neat at all times. Prices..."
Brandon Javier
Jay's Seafood Restaurant
Jay's Seafood Restaurant
85/100 (747 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Cod
Clam Chowder
Swordfish
Halibut
Crab
Fried shrimp
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Chocolate mousse
Calamari
Burger
Cakes
Mussels
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Calamares
Shrimp
Salmon
Beef
Crab Cake
Lobster
Chowder
Pasta
Crab Legs
Salad
Sit down
American
Seafood
Steakhouse
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Jays:Here is another Dayton Icon restaurants, Excellent seafood restaurant near the Oregon District.Jay's is far from a chain, it's family run,..."
Food Sleuth
"Perfect for something special. I read many reviews on a lot of different sites before going to Jay's. I was nervous about the bad reviews but friends..."
Susan Palmer Jeffery
"Ate at Jay's this week for the 1st time and was very impressed. Ordered the Oysters, Mussels, Chowder, and had the House Swordfish dish for main..."
Isaiah Jones
"Pricy with great entertainment and some of the only seafood in Dayton. Jay's Restaurant is a fantastic place to eat some of the only worthwhile..."
K Christie
"Great restaurant. Not long .... Great restaurant.Not long John Silvers if that's what you expect seafood.One bottle wineShrimp..."
Tod_Skylark
"Excellent dinner. Our waiter Jacob was attentive, informative and provided great recommendations when asked. Scallops were best I've ever..."
Janet K
"Oysters!. We lived in NC for a couple years and I was missing the seafood. Now, Jay's can't compare to restaurants on the coast but they come pretty..."
AB
"My fiancé and I enjoy Jay's food and ambiance. We've never had a bad meal or poor service. We are loyal patrons for..."
Tina Stafford McCoy
"Wonderful Dayton Landmark. My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful meal at Jay's. We had excellent service, food and the atmosphere with a full dining..."
Laura
"Great Ribs. Pricey - but worth it. Great seafood & steaks - lovely atmosphere, as..."
Barb Bradley Juarez
"You walk in to a vintage romantic dining room with a bartender wiping down the counter, talking with patrons. While Jay's is on the expensive side of..."
Mike S.
"Nice. I enjoyed my meal...others were not as..."
Foody2652
"Fresh Seafood, well cooked. We loved the Poke (raw fish salad) appetizer - competitive with the Poke you can get in Hawaii, which is saying..."
Pjs
"Great date place. We went for restaurant week and ended up ordering a different menu choice our very helful waiter recommended. Everyone at our table..."
UDgirl
"Excellent Grilled Salmon. They do seafood..."
Ross W. Emerton
"I have been coming to Jays for over 20 years. This place is just as alive and vibrant-if not more so- than back then. Kudos to Amy and all who make..."
Kathy Arnett
Club Oceano
Club Oceano
84/100 (767 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Soups
American
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
Seafood
American
Soups
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Crab
Salmon
Shrimp
Salad
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Soups
American
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Valet Parking
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Television
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Private Dining
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Long John Silver's
Long John Silver's
83/100 (1066 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
"Always fresh hot food . The employees are always nice, neat and clean. The store is always immaculate . The management is always very helpful and..."
Trisha Haggart
"Great tasting seafood at a reasonable price. Outstanding service. Very clean..."
Donald Blaylock
"Better than expected. Everything fresh and hot. Fast..."
Doug Stephenson
"Good food, fair price, good..."
Bobby Rodgers
"Great service, polite staff,and thankfully the correct..."
Kathy Webb
P.f. Chang's
P.f. Chang's
82/100 (1115 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Seafood
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lettuce Wraps
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Asian
French
Seafood
Chinese
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Moe's Fish & Chicken
Moe's Fish & Chicken
70/100 (335 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
The Chop House
The Chop House
79/100 (3163 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
American
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Salmon
Crab Cake
Filet Mignon
Ribs
Tortillas
Burger
Cakes
Lamb
Shrimp
Pork
Beef
Salad
Sit down
Seafood
American
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Free Wifi
Television
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"The meal was great and service was awesome !!! James was our waiter and he took care of us excellent, can't say enough about the service !! We went..."
Ray Jackson
"Excellent service, delicious food! We just had the best celebration with family from out of town and we were treated like we were the only diners..."
Robin Cummings
"The steaks were cooked perfect and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Our server Todd was knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. Excellent..."
Ronald Roth
"Great food and great waitresses. Wife had the prime rib and I had the T-bone. Wish they had Pepsi or at least sweet tea. My steak was seasoned just..."
Denver Simms
"One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Our server was Adam. He was quick polite and very professional. In and out in just an hour. The..."
Scott Polston
"The food has never disappointed...our server James could not have been any better! It was a very enjoyable..."
Debbie Shultz McNeal
"Always one of my favorite places! Great food, servers & hostess staff. A must if visiting the..."
Cindy Mohn
"Awsome prime rib. We eat here often and our food is always top notch and the service is great but lately the hostess Approach has been..."
Will Blythe
"Great Service and Excellent Food. I would highly recommend the ribeye steak if you are a meat eater. No complaints..."
Jay Erisman
"Excellent server James Our experience exceeded some of the top expensive restaurants we have been too We will..."
Anna Marie Abel-Gallion
"Went yesterday to try the restaurant week special.  My spouse had the filet mignon and it was the bomb!  The salad was interesting enough and the..."
J. Hed
"My favorite steakhouse in dayton!! Horseradish crusted filet is..."
Phoebe
"Can't wait to go back!. This restaurant was truly great!!! Everything from the salads to the wine to the steak... Had a filet mignon that was cooked..."
Foodie Girl
"Great steak. Went there a few months ago, had a filet, and it was excellent. Very pricey though, and we got seated in a booth that had another table..."
Chris
"$10.00 Steak Burger. Looking for out side seating, drove by to find the outside to be empty. friendly staff, got a table, and a cold..."
Food Sleuth
Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill
78/100 (1976 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Corn Chowder & Lump Crab with a Hint of Bacon
Swordfish
Crab
Crushed Pineapple Martini
Cakes
Scallops
Bang Bang Tacos
Fish
Calamari
Applewood Bacon Mac & Cheese
Ravioli
Mussels
Crab Corn Chowder
Mahi-mahi
Fish & chips
Tuna
Calamares
Bread with Dipping Sauces
Coleslaw
Salmon
Sirloin & Crab Cake
Broccoli
Ey West Salsa Ahi Tuna
Bread and Oil
Fish & Chips
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Crème Brûlée
Chowder
Surf and Turf
Fish & Chips
Filet Mignon
Tapas
Lobster
Carrot Cake of the Day
Fish Taco
Filet & Lobster Tail
Tacos
Salad
Mussels Josephine
Cod
Sit down
American
Seafood
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My server Joe was the best server I've ever had in my life and I eat out A LOT. Also, I wanted to take a bath in that Bang Bang Shrimp. The Creme..."
Dakota Cloud
"We were served by are favorite waiter, John who informed us we were the first on the patio that just had opened for the year. Birds were nesting in..."
Jim Schultz
"great service from john our server. Manager Dean introduced himself and helped with birthday cake. Service was great and our server recommended a..."
James Naber
"Everything from our drinks, dinner, dessert, service and the outdoor patio was perfect! Enjoyed it..."
Mary Ellen Poast-Berger
"Went for brunch with a group of friends. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Had the creme brulee french toast and it was delicious. If we are ever..."
Molly Velazquez
"Love bonefish! IMO one of the only places in Dayton that cooks a decent steak. Ironic I know it's called bonefish so you should get seafood, I get a..."
Christine Marie
"The food was great, as well as the service. The drinks (Mai thai) and rum and coke were horrible. Way to strong, burnt my mouth. Other than that..."
Hayley Martin
"First time there and man was it amazing. I had the salmon and it was perfect. The bang bang shrimp was supper. Service was great and the waiter..."
Suzie McDonald
Texas Seafood And Steakhouse
Texas Seafood And Steakhouse
77/100 (776 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Seafood
Seafood
Steakhouse
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Shrimp
Salad
Seafood
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Went for a company dinner. Oysters, pickles and mushrooms are all delicious. Ribeye was pretty good. Loved the grilled..."
Buddy TYrel
"This place is one we have driven by for 5 years and WE REGRET WAITING SO LONG because our entire experience here was wonderful! First off our..."
Leonor Keng
"We had a wonderful experience with this restaurant. We were in town for a funeral and stayed next door at the best western. The restaurant stayed..."
donna pfohl
"After buying a home in Dayton. This is the first restaurant I tried. And after one meal, I knew it would be my go to spot for fish and shrimp. They..."
Shell Lewis
"Fried shrimp, catfish & oysters is what we had on our first visit here. The sides were baked potato, fries, and cole slaw. Fried cheese sticks,..."
Glen Pitts
"Food and atmosphere always hits the spot...its a Sunday norm for me..the have some of the best waitresses two stand out to me Ashley and Misti but..."
james humbird
"Great steak & shrimp. Cole slaw is a plus. Baked potato cooked perfectly. Misti is the best..."
robert pate
Captain D's
Captain D's
76/100 (1730 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
American
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Broccoli
Fried Green Tomatoes
Sauce
Funnel Cake Stix
Fish Tender
Stuffed Crab Shells
Fish
3piece Battered Cod Dinner
Chicken Fingers
2 PC Batter Dipped Fish and Shrimp
2 PC Batter Dipped and 2 PC Chicken Tenders Platter
Sit down
American
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I love this location. The food is always fresh and delicious. They don’t take the food up earlier to save time, which I personally appreciate...."
Ash Williams
"I like the food at this restaurant, but I will say that if I go through the drive thru, I am almost always missing something. Recently, I've started..."
Michelle McCombs
"Captain D's has stepped up their game. The food is great, dining in is available. There's some new items that you will enjoy. You have to try them. I..."
Peggy Graham
"I was doing some work, on the roof and Alex, the manager offered me some lunch. I had fish chicken with coleslaw and green beans. The food was..."
Wayne
"Went through the drive through to pick up my order had no issues had no complaints the staff was friendly the prices were adequate..... By time I got..."
Steve Miller
Jj Fish & Chicken
73/100 (14447 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Sweeney's Seafood
Sweeney's Seafood
72/100 (980 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Chowder
Pasta
Fish & Chips
Salad
Seafood Platters
Clam Chowder
Swordfish
Crab
Shrimp and Grits
Scallops
Clams
Sit down
Seafood
American
Cajun & Creole
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Television
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
Captain D's
Captain D's
71/100 (730 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
"Ladies Restroom, Grade B. Didn't stink, was clean and tidy. Order and seating, Grade A+ Food, Grade A. I highly appreciate the staff, especially the..."
Heather Fletcher
"Chandra was very polite & patient with me while taking my order. Barbara & Hailey were very helpful & friendly at the window. My order was correct..."
Joseph Collins
"Great customer service! Great food.lwish they would bring coupons..."
Doug Lawhorn
"Friendly customer service Food was excellent. No complaints..."
Deborah Scroggins
Long John Silver's
Long John Silver's
70/100 (1414 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
"We got there a little after 8pm. They close at 9pm so we were worried they wouldn't be happy to see us since they would be cleaning up to get ready..."
Dorene Hedrick
"Needless to say the food was amazing I left satisfied as always. The service at first was a bit sketchy, but later on we found out that the poor..."
PierTravelz_withJosh
Long John Silver's (31697)
Long John Silver's (31697)
70/100 (2494 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
J & J Fish & Chicken
J & J Fish & Chicken
70/100 (544 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Seafood
"Visiting from out of town and LET ME TELL YOU!!!!!!! This food was amazing!! Love little hole in the wall places like this!! We coming back before we..."
Jireh Notary Mobile Services
"Super nice cashier. She put in extra effort to make sure I had everything I needed and then she ran out to the car and told me she gave me the wrong..."
Angel Gunn
"Fresh whiting and the chicken is really good every..."
Jalessa Watson
Hook And Reel
70/100 (1025 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch