Last updated September 18, 2026 · ranked from 9,328 Google reviews · How we rank
Seafood dining in Ann Arbor, MI spans a long-standing market stall, a restored 1886 building, and restaurants pairing seafood with cocktails and table service. Monahan’s Seafood at 407 N 5th Ave has the highest Google rating in this guide: 4.7 stars from 402 reviews. It sells imported and local seafood alongside lunch and take-home meals; reviewers specifically praise the fish and chips, clam chowder, calamari, and smoked fish.
For a historic setting, Gandy Dancer at 401 Depot St serves seafood, steak, and pasta, with 4.5 stars from 3,460 reviews. Black Pearl at 302 S Main St shares that 4.5-star rating across 1,085 reviews and offers a seafood-focused setting with cocktails and outdoor seating. Real Seafood Company at 341 S Main St has 4.3 stars from 2,016 reviews, with local produce, bar happy hours, and a private dining room.
The choices also extend to mixed-menu dinners. Knight’s Steakhouse Downtown at 600 E Liberty St serves seafood alongside steaks and burgers. Peridot at 118 W Liberty St offers Vietnamese-influenced plates, with one reviewer praising tuna carpaccio and prawns. For planning, Gandy Dancer, Black Pearl, Real Seafood Company, Knight’s, and Peridot all accept reservations and recommend them for dinner.
Top picks at a glance
1Monahan's SeafoodMonahan's Seafood serves lunch and take-home meals, with reviewers praising its oyster po boy, fish and chips, and clam chowder.
2Gandy DancerGandy Dancer serves seafood in a restored 1886 building, with brunch, lunch and dinner service and recommended reservations.
3Black PearlBlack Pearl pairs seafood with cocktails and outdoor seating, shifting toward a lounge atmosphere after 9 PM.
4.7(402)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 402 reviews (Google rating)
Seafood · Kerrytown
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
Lunch and take-home meals give Monahan's Seafood more than a market role at 407 N 5th Ave in Ann Arbor, MI. This long-standing stall earns the No. 1 spot with its imported and local seafood selection, a 4.7 Google rating from 402 reviews, and customer praise for freshness and prepared dishes. Reviewers single out the oyster po boy, fish and chips, clam chowder, and calamari. One also notes a few tables inside and outside, making seating a practical consideration for lunch.
Imported and local
Lunch and take-home
Praised fish and chips
“I look forward to this every Saturday morning. They have of the freshest seafood this side of the Mason Dixon line. Be sure to try they oyster po boy and fries, they are Chef's kiss. The staff is always stellar with the customer service …”
4.5(3,460)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3460 reviews (Google rating)
Seafood · $$$ · Lower Town / Broadway
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
A restored 1886 building gives Gandy Dancer a historic setting for seafood at 401 Depot St in Ann Arbor, MI. Its seafood focus, elegant atmosphere and 4.5-star Google rating across 3,460 reviews support its No. 2 position. Steak and pasta provide alternatives, while brunch, lunch and dinner service offer several ways to plan a visit. Outdoor seating and a private dining room add options beyond the main dining area. Reservations are accepted and recommended for all three meal services.
Historic 1886 building
Seafood focused menu
Private dining room
“We have always loved this restaurant so we decided to have our small, wedding reception here a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, it was not the experience were we expecting. This experience has now clouded how we feel about this restaurant w…”
4.5(1,086)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1086 reviews (Google rating)
Seafood · $$$ · Downtown / Main Street
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
At 302 S Main St in Ann Arbor, MI, Black Pearl pairs a seafood-focused setting with cocktails and outdoor seating. Its No. 3 placement is supported by a 4.5-star Google rating across 1,085 reviews, with one reviewer specifically praising the cocktails, street seating and attention to food. After 9 PM, music and dimmed lights shift the sleek dining room toward a lounge atmosphere. Small plates, vegetarian choices and late-night food broaden the options, while accepted dinner reservations make planning ahead straightforward.
Outdoor seating
After-dark lounge atmosphere
Dinner reservations accepted
“Amazing smash burger! It's a crowd favor. Priya who was our server last night was awesome!”
4.4(1,865)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1865 reviews (Google rating)
Steak · $$ · State Street / Central Campus
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Seafood served in a comfortable, old-school setting helps earn Knight's Steakhouse Downtown the No. 5 spot. At 600 E Liberty St in Ann Arbor, MI, the restaurant pairs seafood with steaks and burgers, giving groups several directions for dinner. One reviewer specifically praises the food and reports that fresh seafood is flown in. Its 4.4 Google rating across 1,865 reviews adds broader support. A full bar, outdoor seating and accepted reservations round out the dining options; dinner reservations are recommended.
Seafood and steaks
Full bar
Outdoor seating
“This is the downtown Ann Arbor location. A tastefully decorated space with a central bar. Tables and booths surround it. The food is excellent, they butcher their own Prime beef and fly in fresh seafood. I've known the owners for almost …”
4.4(240)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 240 reviews (Google rating)
Seafood · $ · Downtown / Main Street
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Tuna carpaccio and prawns draw specific praise from a diner at Peridot, where a modern, Vietnamese-influenced menu anchors its sixth-place spot. Opened in 2023 on W Liberty St in Ann Arbor, MI, the restaurant serves small and large plates in a cozy, upscale setting. Its 4.4-star Google rating across 240 reviews adds support, while cocktails receive praise of their own. Dinner reservations are recommended, and Friday and Saturday hours extend to midnight, with late-night food among the offerings.
Praised tuna carpaccio
Vietnamese-influenced menu
Late-night food
“Fantastic restaurant. The tuna carpaccio, seam bream and prawns were incredible. Our server, Sophie, was EXCELLENT. We very much enjoyed our night out.”
4.3(259)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 259 reviews (Google rating)
Fine Dining · $$$$ · Downtown / Main Street
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
A seafood soufflé singled out by one reviewer and several seafood options noted by another help earn The West End Grill its No. 7 spot. At 120 W Liberty St in Ann Arbor, MI, this upscale New American restaurant pairs dinner with a cozy, romantic bistro setting and old-timey decor. Reviews also praise attentive service and the wine selection, while its Google rating stands at 4.3 from 259 reviews. Expect higher-end pricing; dinner reservations are recommended.
Seafood soufflé
Romantic bistro setting
Notable wine selection
“My boyfriend and I came here for dinner a few days ago, and it was great! We are both under 21, so we ordered mocktails, and our server, Rich (I think), was very attentive and double-checked with us to make sure we liked them with a tone…”
4.3(2,016)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 2016 reviews (Google rating)
Seafood · $$$ · Downtown / Main Street
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Seafood dishes, local produce, and a casual setting give Real Seafood Company Ann Arbor its foundation at No. 8. Located at 341 S Main St in Ann Arbor, MI, it holds a 4.3 Google rating from 2,016 reviews, with supplied reviews praising meals and service. The bar offers happy-hour food and drinks, while outdoor seating and a private dining room accommodate different occasions. Small plates, vegetarian options, and a children’s menu broaden the choices for groups; dinner reservations are recommended.
Seafood and produce
Bar happy hour
Outdoor seating
“Had the most amazing dinner with the best service from our waiter, Victor (how apropos for Ann Arbor) after the game Saturday. Perfect ending to a perfect day. Cant wait to return!”
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Comparison of the best Seafood Restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI
4.3(2,016)4.3 out of 5 from 2016 reviews (Google rating)
$$$
Downtown / Main Street
Open
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How we ranked this list
Each seafood restaurant is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Ann Arbor category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Seafood Restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI: common questions
Which seafood spots in Ann Arbor, MI have the highest Google ratings?
Monahan’s Seafood leads the listed restaurants with 4.7 stars from 402 reviews. Gandy Dancer and Black Pearl both have 4.5 stars, with 3,460 and 1,085 reviews respectively. Gandy Dancer has the larger review count of those three.
Where can I have seafood for lunch in Ann Arbor, MI?
Monahan’s Seafood offers lunch and take-home meals. Gandy Dancer opens at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Real Seafood Company opens at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday; its Monday opening is 4 p.m.
Which seafood restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI offer outdoor seating?
Gandy Dancer, Black Pearl, and Real Seafood Company all offer outdoor seating. Real Seafood Company explicitly allows dogs outside. Knight’s Steakhouse Downtown and Peridot also have outdoor seating.
Where can families find seafood and a children’s menu in Ann Arbor, MI?
Gandy Dancer, Real Seafood Company, Black Pearl, and Knight’s Steakhouse Downtown all list children’s menus and high chairs. Black Pearl and Knight’s also list changing tables. Knight’s serves steaks and burgers as well as seafood, while Gandy Dancer also serves steak and pasta.
Which seafood restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI offer takeout or delivery?
Gandy Dancer, Real Seafood Company, and Black Pearl offer both takeout and delivery. Gandy Dancer and Black Pearl also offer curbside pickup, while Real Seafood Company lists no-contact delivery. Monahan’s Seafood offers take-home meals but does not offer delivery.
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