42nd St Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

1. 42nd St Oyster Bar

8.9
508 W Jones St (at N West St), Raleigh, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

DennisDennis: Everything is good. Get reservations. Some of the best and freshest seafood I have ever had. Oysters are fresh and God with a wide array of choices. Shrimp, scallops and tuna -amazing.

Todd W.Todd Williams: Raleigh's Best Seafood Restaurant. Seafood bisque is amazing. Crab and artichoke dip is outstanding. Oysters Rockefeller are off the hook (pardon the pun). And that's just appetizers. Great beers

Chazz S.Chazz Size: Go to 42nd St. and sit at the bar to order a peck of steamed oysters. Don't forget to order the cheese potato, too. Oysters are shucked in front of you. Good stuff. Read more.

Mizu Sushi Steak Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

2. Mizu Sushi Steak Seafood

8.4
10750 Wakefield Commons Dr (at Capital Blvd), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Will B.Will Bumgarner: Amazingly fresh Sashimi and great lineup of rolls.

Kate B.Kate Birr: Best sushi around. I haven't had anything that I didn't love. Also has great options for the non sushi lover

RobynRobyn: However, John is a GREAT sushi chef!

Saltwater Seafood & Fry Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

3. Saltwater Seafood & Fry Shack

7.6
4 Fenton St, Raleigh, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Tamika F.Tamika Farmer: Love their fresh seafood!

Nate S.Nate Smith: best seafood fresh in town

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: The deep-fried selection covers a wide spectrum from shrimp to flounder to catfish to “bonefish of the day,” all in a classic Calabash-style breader and served on a sandwich or platter. Read more.

Earp's Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

4. Earp's Seafood

7.6
1414 S Saunders St, Raleigh, NC
Fish Market · 8 tips and reviews

Earp's Seafood M.Earp's Seafood Market: Earp's Seafood Market Raleigh at 1414 S. Saunders St is a great seafood market in Raleigh, NC & has an extensive selection of fresh fish & shellfish shipped in daily. Fish Market in Raleigh, NC.

Fraz N.Fraz Nayyar: The flounder fillets are really good!

Chela T.Chela Tu: They have gator and octopus!

Ajisai Japanese Fusion is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

5. Ajisai Japanese Fusion

8.4
427 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Jessica T.Jessica Thompson: Pictured: salmon avocado; spicy salmon crunch, philly roll. Great lunch special!

Michael H.Michael Huber: Spoke with server and not only do they offer GF soy at table, if requested will cook with it so not just sashimi, but fried rice and other meals can be made GF. Really well made sushi, will come again

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: Some of the most incredible sushi I've had in a long time. I settled on the sushi Combo C, but will be coming back very soon to indulge in some of the special rolls!

Bruno's is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

6. Bruno's

8.1
11211 Galleria Ave (btwn Tidewater Ln. & John Rex Blvd.), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Fran B.Fran Brown: Give the grilled octopus a chance, you will not be disappointed! Check out the grilled Caesar salad too. Both dishes are excellent.

Patrick W.Patrick West: Seafood bisque is excellent. Chocolate cream brûlée is Devine. Great wait staff

Betty B.Betty Brandon: Everything! They have great wine but I'm swimming with the sharks tonight.

Sullivan's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

7. Sullivan's Steakhouse

8.8
410 Glenwood Ave Ste 100 (at Tucker St), Raleigh, NC
Steakhouse · 41 tips and reviews

olivia d.olivia duckenfield: Cheese platter is excellent. 6 cheeses 3 or 4 diff types of crackers. Goes great with a sweet wine.

Jennifer M.Jennifer McNeely: Best bar staff in town!!

MargyMargy: You can never go wrong with a knockout!

Dante's Italiano is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

8. Dante's Italiano

7.9
13200-117 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

JeffJeff: Incredible food and great service! They even had a violin player that made the atmosphere very inviting. One of the best Italian Dives in the city!

john m.john marzetti: Everything is delicious.

Kathy L.Kathy Langfield: The food was delicious! Especially the bruschetta.

Vic's italian is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

9. Vic's italian

7.8
4035 Lake Boone Trl #109 (Wesvill Ct.), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · Northwest Raleigh · 4 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark Herman: Great Italian Food, Authentic NY Style Pizza! Tasty Pasta Dishes.

Rob Y.Rob Young: Spaghetti Puscanetta

Julie F.Julie Fox: Everything was amazing!

Margaux's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

10. Margaux's Restaurant

8.6
8111 Creedmoor Rd (at Brennan Dr), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

DuyguDuygu: Baseball Sirlion Steak.... I can eat this everyday. Excellent sauce, beyond delicious...!!!

Ronnie W.Ronnie Webb: Best restaurant in Raleigh, hands down

Linda Craft  & Team R.Linda Craft & Team REALTORS: Had a great team event here! Highly recommend!

Waraji Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

11. Waraji Japanese Restaurant

8.7
5910 Duraleigh Rd (at Pleasant Valley Rd), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

David C.David Chang Villacreses: FOR two: 1 Mary Roll, 1 Sweet Dragon Roll, and the Katsudon! You're welcome! :)

Christopher O.Christopher O'Brien: Definitely get the Scary Jerry!

Dickerson Creative CapitalDickerson Creative Capital: Largest sushi rolls ever

Irregardless Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

12. Irregardless Cafe

8.7
901 W Morgan St (at Tryon Hill Dr), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

ShaghayeghShaghayegh: I loved the hummus. The shrimp and grits was beyond delicious! The steak was great. The vanilla cream brulle drove me crazy, sooooo goooooood! Live music was lovely. Loved everything about this place

Susannah B.Susannah Brinkley: For brunch, try the huevos rancheros for a colorful and flavorful meal.

Beegee B.Beegee Brown: Try the shrimp & grits!

Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

13. Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi

8.5
4325 Glenwood Ave (in Crabtree Valley Mall), Raleigh, NC
Japanese Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

TamaraTamara: I REALLY like the fact that their sushi prices are pretty decent and you can get half rolls! I was able to try 4 different rolls (can't wait to go back and try more) because of that! Yum & Good Value!

john m.john marzetti: Half price drafts on monda

KaitlinKaitlin: A great hibachi place with good sushi, too. Most fun hibachi chefs around, I think. They have some inventive sushi and I love that you can get half rolls.

Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

14. Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi

7.8
4500 Old Wake Forest Rd (at N Market Dr), Raleigh, NC
Japanese Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Liz S.Liz S.: Tried Philly Smoked Salmon and it was amazing!!! The sushi bar was great to learn and watch. They create amazing sushi's in art.

DanielDaniel: Kanki always has excellent sushi. The Tuna Rio and Deep Sea Roll are superb.

Linda Craft  & Team R.Linda Craft & Team REALTORS: Make sure to order your hibachi chicken "teriyaki style". They add broccoli and an amazing sauce :)

Cristo's NY Style Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Raleigh.

15. Cristo's NY Style Pizza

7.6
1302 E Millbrook Rd (at Falls of Neuse Rd), Raleigh, NC
Pizzeria · 11 tips and reviews

Sharon W.Sharon Wilson: The best pizza in Raleigh! I'm here at least once a week.

Eileen A.Eileen Allen: 2 slices and drink lunch special for $5.50

Theresa H.Theresa Hester-Dickerson: The wait staff is wonderful and the food is awesome. Try the white pizza! OMG