Las Vegas's seafood scene extends far beyond Strip buffets and tourist traps. The valley's best catches swim in neighborhood spots where locals chase fresh oysters, butter-drenched crawfish, and pristine sashimi without the casino crowds.
From Henderson's white-tablecloth establishments to Summerlin's boil houses, these ten restaurants represent the city's most consistent, crave-worthy seafood experiences. Each earned its spot through local word-of-mouth, repeat visits, and plates worth the drive.
📍 All 10 Locations
⚡ Quick List
- Water Grill – Las Vegas — Strip-View Sophistication
- King's Fish House – Henderson — Henderson's Seafood Crown
- Mastro's Ocean Club — High-End Ocean Club
- Hot N Juicy Crawfish — Messy Cajun Paradise
- Mercato Della Pescheria – Las Vegas — Venetian Market Fresh
- Cap’t Loui – Summerlin — Summerlin Boil House
- CATCH — Scene-y Sashimi Spot
- The Boiling Crab — Whole Sha-Bang Central
- Urban Crawfish Station — Louisiana-Style Authentic
- San Francisco Bay Restaurant — Family-Friendly Consistency
1. Water Grill – Las Vegas
✨ Best for: Strip-View Sophistication
📍 Las Vegas · ⭐ 4.5 · 1560 reviews · $$$
This Caesars Palace outpost brings legitimate coastal cuisine to the Strip's edge, where Alaskan king crab legs arrive cracked and glistening alongside bowls of rich, sherry-laced lobster bisque. The outdoor patio transforms dinner into theater, with Strip lights twinkling beyond perfectly grilled branzino and butter-poached lobster tails. Business travelers and locals celebrating anniversaries pack the white-tablecloth dining room, while the raw bar stays busy with casino-goers craving something more substantial than slots and cocktails.
Must-Order:
Alaskan King Crab LegsLobster BisquePrime Steaks
Insider Tip: Arrive early to secure a table on the stunning outdoor patio, which offers breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip.
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2. King's Fish House – Henderson
✨ Best for: Henderson's Seafood Crown
📍 Henderson · ⭐ 4.4 · 1743 reviews · $$$
Henderson's seafood stalwart has perfected the art of making ocean-fresh dishes feel like neighborhood comfort food. Their cioppino arrives as a crimson treasure chest of dungeness crab, mussels, and tender fish swimming in fennel-scented tomato broth, while the grilled Chilean sea bass flakes apart like butter over forbidden rice. Regulars book the same corner booths week after week, treating servers like family and always saving room for the warm bread pudding that somehow pairs perfectly with maritime indulgence.
Must-Order:
CioppinoLobster BisqueGrilled Chilean Sea Bass
Insider Tip: Make reservations for weekend evenings well in advance, as this popular spot fills up quickly with both locals and visitors.
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3. Mastro's Ocean Club
✨ Best for: High-End Ocean Club
📍 Las Vegas · ⭐ 4.2 · 2205 reviews · $$$$
This Crystal Shops powerhouse serves seafood with the kind of theatrical flair that makes expense accounts weep tears of joy. The lobster cocktail arrives like jewelry in a martini glass, each sweet chunk paired with tangy cocktail sauce, while the bone-in ribeye proves they understand surf-and-turf better than most coastal cities. Corporate dinners and marriage proposals happen nightly in the dimly lit dining room, where Chilean sea bass arrives glazed in miso and dreams.
Must-Order:
Bone-in RibeyeLobster CocktailChilean Sea Bass
Insider Tip: Make reservations well in advance and request seating in the main dining room for the full ambiance experience.
4. Hot N Juicy Crawfish
✨ Best for: Messy Cajun Paradise
📍 Las Vegas · ⭐ 4.1 · 2607 reviews · $$
Plastic bibs and paper towels signal serious business at this sprawling shrine to Cajun excess, where crawfish arrive by the pound in pools of garlic butter that locals dream about for days. The spice builds slowly then hits like a desert thunderstorm, turning faces red and sending diners reaching for more beer between handfuls of peel-and-eat perfection. Birthday parties and office celebrations commandeer long tables, creating controlled chaos as snow crab legs crack and shrimp shells fly.
Must-Order:
Cajun Crawfish by the PoundGarlic Butter Snow Crab LegsSpicy Shrimp Boil
Insider Tip: Bring wet wipes and wear clothes that can get messy – the butter sauce has a way of getting everywhere despite the bibs.
5. Mercato Della Pescheria – Las Vegas
✨ Best for: Venetian Market Fresh
📍 Las Vegas · ⭐ 4.4 · 1521 reviews · $$$
Tucked inside the Venetian, this Italian-leaning seafood spot treats the ocean like a Mediterranean marketplace, with daily catches prepared simply and served with pasta that actually understands restraint. The cacio e pepe with chicken sounds wrong on paper but tastes like Roman comfort food, while the crudo changes based on what swam in that morning. Couples celebrating quiet anniversaries and business dinners that need impressing both find exactly what they're seeking in the canal-view dining room.
Must-Order:
Cacio e Pepe with ChickenFresh CrudoSeafood Risotto
Insider Tip: Make reservations in advance to secure a table with a view of the Venetian's St. Mark's Square.
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6. Cap’t Loui – Summerlin
✨ Best for: Summerlin Boil House
📍 Las Vegas · ⭐ 4.7 · 678 reviews · $$
The Summerlin strip mall location might fool you, but inside, serious seafood boils happen with Louisiana-level intensity and Vegas-sized portions. Their signature sauce blends Cajun spice with Asian influences, creating addictive flavor bombs that coat crawfish, shrimp, and crab legs in equal measure. The outdoor patio fills with families and friend groups who've learned to pace themselves through pounds of shellfish, cold beer, and conversations that stretch past sunset over the valley floor.
Must-Order:
Seafood BoilShrimp Po' BoyCajun Pasta
Insider Tip: Arrive early on weekends to snag a spot on the lively outdoor patio, which offers stunning views of the Summerlin skyline.
7. CATCH
✨ Best for: Scene-y Sashimi Spot
📍 Las Vegas · ⭐ 4.0 · 2084 reviews · $$$
This Aria favorite pulls the Instagram crowd with artful presentations, but the kitchen backs up the flash with serious technique and pristine ingredients. The miso-glazed black cod melts like ocean candy, while the tuna tartare arrives diced with precision and dressed in ponzu that brightens every bite. Date nights and girls' dinners dominate the scene, with cocktails flowing as freely as compliments about the lobster roll's perfect brioche-to-meat ratio.
Must-Order:
Lobster RollMiso Glazed Black CodTuna Tartare
Insider Tip: Make reservations well in advance, especially for weekend dining, as this popular spot fills up quickly.
8. The Boiling Crab
✨ Best for: Whole Sha-Bang Central
📍 Las Vegas · ⭐ 4.0 · 2052 reviews · $$
The original messy seafood boil experience in Vegas, where the Whole Sha-Bang sauce has achieved cult status among locals who measure other restaurants against this spicy, garlicky standard. Dungeness crab arrives crackling hot in plastic bags, swimming in sauce that demands finger-licking and napkin-hoarding, while crawfish seasoned to perfection disappear faster than slot machine quarters. College friends and family reunions create controlled chaos at communal tables designed for serious shellfish destruction.
Must-Order:
Whole Sha-Bang Crab ComboCrawfish BoilGarlic Butter Shrimp
Insider Tip: Come hungry and wear clothes you don't mind getting messy – the best way to eat here is with your hands.
9. Urban Crawfish Station
✨ Best for: Louisiana-Style Authentic
📍 Las Vegas · ⭐ 4.2 · 1193 reviews · $$$
Real Louisiana transplants pack this locals' favorite, where crawfish boils taste like the French Quarter and blackened catfish po' boys transport taste buds straight to New Orleans. The seafood gumbo starts with a dark roux that speaks fluent Creole, loaded with okra, andouille, and enough seafood to justify the drive from anywhere in the valley. Southern expats and adventurous locals create a neighborhood vibe that feels more Bourbon Street than Las Vegas Boulevard.
Must-Order:
Crawfish Boil with Corn and SausageSeafood GumboBlackened Catfish Po' Boy
Insider Tip: Come hungry and don't wear white – crawfish boils can get messy, but that's half the fun.
10. San Francisco Bay Restaurant
✨ Best for: Family-Friendly Consistency
📍 Paradise · ⭐ 4.6 · 564 reviews · $$
This Paradise institution proves that consistent excellence trumps trendy concepts, serving fish and chips with golden, grease-free batter and salmon grilled to pink perfection night after night. The menu stretches beyond seafood with New York strips and pizza, making family dinners actually work when everyone wants something different. Suburban families and couples seeking reliable, unfussy meals pack the comfortable dining room where portion sizes still mean something and hot food arrives actually hot.
Must-Order:
Fish and ChipsGrilled SalmonNew York Strip Steak
Insider Tip: The restaurant offers ample parking, making it easy to visit for both lunch and dinner.
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Tips for Finding Great Seafood in Vegas
Check Daily Specials: Many Vegas seafood spots fly in fresh catches daily, so ask about specials that didn't make the printed menu. Henderson and Summerlin restaurants especially pride themselves on market-fresh selections.
Avoid Peak Hours: Hit seafood boil houses before 6 PM or after 8 PM to avoid the dinner rush chaos. The crawfish is just as good, but you'll actually get a table without the hour-long wait.
Dress Appropriately: Cajun spots and boil houses get messy by design, while Strip-adjacent fine dining requires business casual at minimum. When in doubt, check if they provide bibs.
Make Reservations: Vegas seafood restaurants book up faster than shows, especially on weekends. Call ahead for Henderson and Summerlin spots where locals have already claimed their favorite tables.
Frequently Asked Questions
How We Picked These Spots
These rankings combine local dining frequency, review consistency across multiple platforms, and repeat visit patterns among Vegas residents. We prioritized restaurants that maintain quality during busy periods and earned reputations through word-of-mouth rather than marketing budgets.
Every restaurant on this list has a full profile on our site with photos, hours, reviews, and insider tips.
Last updated: February 2026
