With the Gulf of Mexico at its doorstep, Tampa Bay is a seafood town. These are our readers’ favorites. Here are the restaurants TAMPA Magazine readers voted Best Seafood Restaurant in our 2026 Best Restaurants List, along with the runners-up and the spots voters also loved.
Winners
Featured Winner
Ocean Seven at The Hiatus
Perched on the top floor of The Hiatus hotel, Ocean Seven serves steak and local seafood with sweeping Gulf views. Its “Floribbean” cooking blends Florida and Caribbean flavors with modern technique, and the restaurant earned a Wine Spectator award in 2025.
- Juno & The Peacock
Runners-Up
- Oystercatchers
- Salt Shack on the Bay
Voters Also Loved
- Coconut Charlie’s Beach Bar & Grill – St. Pete Beach
- Ocean Hai
Seafood in Tampa Bay
Look for Gulf grouper, snapper, shrimp and stone crab, which is in season from mid-October through early May. The area’s seafood restaurants range from casual fish camps and oyster bars to upscale dining rooms with water views.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best seafood restaurant in Tampa?
In TAMPA Magazine’s 2026 Best Restaurants List, readers named Juno & The Peacock and Ocean Seven at The Hiatus Hotel the winners for Best Seafood Restaurant. Oystercatchers and Salt Shack on the Bay were the runners-up.
How were the winners chosen?
The results are based entirely on votes from TAMPA Magazine readers in our annual Best Restaurants contest. Advertising has no bearing on the results.
Where can I find the other categories?
See every category on our 2026 Best Restaurants List, or browse the newest results on our Best Restaurants List.
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