Serafina Always is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Serafina Always

8.1
33 E 61st St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 107 tips and reviews

Nikki 🌺Nikki 🌺: Try the margherita pizza and fried calamari to start, and then one of their homemade pastas as an entree! Can't go wrong with any of the selections!

Gabbi B.Gabbi Baker: Great classic Italian restaurant with delicious pizza, pasta, and fried calamari! Spotted a Real Housewife of DC - it's a favorite! A lot of families with children, too.

Carlos T.Carlos Tavarez: Fried calamaris are amazing!!!

Nick's Restaurant & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Nick's Restaurant & Pizzeria

7.7
1814 2nd Ave (at E 94th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Yorkville · 44 tips and reviews

MoRizaMoRiza: Try the Fried Calamari - Family style, enough to feed a village!

zizoozizoo: The table in the window corner is my favorite. I loved the fried calamari. Pepperoni pizza is excellent and the family size arugula salad is a must.

Murat D.Murat Dinç: Pizza was thin, rich and tasty. Minestrone soup almost perfect. Fried baby squids and all sorta of pasta. You will definetly enjoy it.

The Penrose is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. The Penrose

8.4
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 253 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: Finally, a proper mixology gastropub in the UES. While close to the 2nd ave douchebars, it seems to be a haven for what passes for a hipster on the UES. The fried oyster sliders are great.

Ben C.Ben Cathers: Get a cocktail. Ignore the beer selection. And fried oyster sliders

AngelaAngela: Great, reasonably priced food! Atmosphere is cozy yet refined. Try the avocado toast or Fried Oyster sandwich for brunch.

The Pony Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. The Pony Bar

8.5
1444 1st Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 129 tips and reviews

Collin N.Collin Newman: Get the fried oyster and bacon sandwich. Incredible.

Santino C.Santino Cozza: Great beer selection. Chill atmosphere. Definitely going back soon

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Twenty taps dispense craft brews (Barrier, Empire) at this 50-seat beer bar, which is decorated with a white-pine-topped tables, exposed brick and lamps made from growlers. Read more.

T-Bar Steak & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. T-Bar Steak & Lounge

7.8
1278 3rd Ave (at E 73rd St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Upper East Side · 34 tips and reviews

gabi p.gabi porter: The fried oysters with wasabi gremolade and seaweed is amazing!

James H.James H.: The porterhouse for two was nicely seasoned and perfectly cooked. The meat was tender and delicious. A great choice.

James H.James H.: Artichoke hearts deep fried and very good. We liked them.

Pio Pio is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Pio Pio

8.1
1746 1st Ave (btwn E 90th & E 91st St), New York, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · Yorkville · 73 tips and reviews

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Excellent food, ceviche, matador chicken platter and the fried seafood is for next time. Place is super small, but worth the squeeze.

CarlaCarla: Such tasty food, and really good value - so much food!

Roxanne G.Roxanne Gaudiel: get the chicken and sangria

Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House

7.7
1588 2nd Ave (at E 82nd St), New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Yorkville · 48 tips and reviews

Xian X.Xian Xian: Lovely elegant dark wood interior & great service! Try the pan seared dumplings and noodle dishes, the chili salt & pepper calamari, the fried fish. Spicy but yum!!

Xian X.Xian Xian: Yummy Fried Calamari with spicy salt and pepper

Adam C.Adam Christensen: Former chef of UES Wu Liang Ye. Great food. Great: wok fried spicy prawns, tripe and ox tongue, wok fried chiles, wok roast frog, jelly fish...

Zawa is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Zawa

9.0
354 E 66th St (1st Avenue), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 12 tips and reviews

Talia R.Talia Rave: So delicious! Might be the best raw fish I ever had. Highly recommend!

A Talking P.A Talking Pickle: Sushi for two was tasty. Service is great, place is also really clean.

Marc S.Marc Schneeberger: Get the omakase. Very good fresh fish and relaxing atmosphere! Worth a visit in the UES.

Sushi of Gari is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Sushi of Gari

8.6
402 E 78th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 133 tips and reviews

Emily P.Emily P. 💠: Their fried oysters were good! Along with their sake marinated cod and chirashi... Even their green tea ice cream tasted homemade 👘🍱🍣

Adrian L.Adrian L: Best sushi I've ever had - do the omakase! If it's available, get the fluke w/ egg and truffle oil. Just wild.

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: An exquisite raw fish experience with uniquely crafted pieces. Try the tuna with tofu cream, flounder with lotus chip, and the foie gras sushi.

Zabb PuTawn is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Zabb PuTawn

8.7
1584 1st Ave (82nd & 83rd St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Yorkville · 11 tips and reviews

Debby B.Debby Butlien: Delicious Thai food. Hands down best on UES. Authentic to expand your horizons!!

Paige C.Paige C: Amazing food! Loved their pad Thai - it was perfectly seasoned and flavored.

Alice D.Alice Davis: Authentic and great. Pad Thai or the green curry

Italianissimo Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. Italianissimo Ristorante

8.9
307 E 84th St (at 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 16 tips and reviews

dawn.in.newyorkdawn.in.newyork: Listen carefully when the server announces what are today's specials. One of 'em must sounds good and it truly is, like the lobster pasta I had. Nice service and good price.

Kerry H.Kerry Hay: Best kept secret in the Upper East. Reservations recommended.

Mark W.Mark Wyszomierski: excellent, staff is very friendly.

Spice is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. Spice

6.9
1479 1st Ave (77th), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Upper East Side · 28 tips and reviews

Chelsea G.Chelsea Gentile: Can't go wrong with the fried calamari. Delicious!

Robert G.Robert Greenlees: Try the pad Thai, black noodle or the spring rolls - all good.

PatranilaPatranila: Food was delicious and a great choice for a Counter NYC Brunch option. Try the pad Thai and the spring rolls. Simple and yummy.

Loews Regency Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Loews Regency Hotel

8.9
540 Park Ave (E 61st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Upper East Side · 26 tips and reviews

Nikki F.Nikki Foster: Great hospitality and centrally located. Clean rooms and a pleasant stay overall.

Brian G.Brian Goldberg: American breakfast is worth it. Morning pastries worth the trip to the gym. Library laid back atmosphere. Service could be more attentive.

Jairo M.Jairo Marte: Consistency, and professional service is reserved for your elite group here. Remember to use your concierge.

Sette Mezzo is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Sette Mezzo

7.5
969 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 18 tips and reviews

Francesca G.Francesca Grima: Fantastic food! They do a great Penne Arrabbiata which isn't on the menu

ClaudioClaudio: Order the penne Sette Mezzo you won't regret it

Rob L.Rob Longert: Amazing food. Had the caprese, polenta, fried zucchini (all specials) and Veal Milanese. All was amazing. See you VERY soon Sette Mezzo.

Ethyl's Alcohol & Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Seafood in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. Ethyl's Alcohol & Food

7.1
1629 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Bar · Yorkville · 26 tips and reviews

michael c.michael cantor: Fried calamari with chimichurri aoili, mozarella french toast with tomato sauce and five dollar stacked burger----fun, packed bar/go go girls, DJs, comedy, drag queens and amazing food!!

Sartaj A.Sartaj Ajrawat: French onion Mac and Cheese

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Burstein: Mescal egg white lazy stache was ok. Watermelon drink good but very sweet!