Updated October 20, 2026 · Launch edition

The 7 Best Seafood Restaurants in Orlando, FL

In our October 20, 2026 edition, the best seafood restaurant in Orlando is The Boathouse in Disney Springs (The Landing), followed by Lighthouse Seafood Market & Cafe and The Osprey. We screened 27 candidates for independent recognition, scored the strongest on public reputation, recognition and years in business, and these seven scored highest.

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At a glance · October 20, 2026

#NameWhereKnown forScore
1The BoathouseDisney Springs (The Landing)Raw bar, lobster rolls and vintage amphibious car rides80
2Lighthouse Seafood Market & CafeShoppes at Lake MaryGrilled grouper sandwich, smoked fish dip and conch fritters75
3The OspreyBaldwin ParkOysters, seafood towers and cioppino64
4The Current Seafood CounterCollege ParkLobster rolls and fried grouper sandwiches63
5The Nauti LobstahApopka (South Forest Avenue)Lobster rolls and New England-style shellfish61
6High Tide Harry'sSouth Semoran, near Orlando International AirportCajun seafood boil and charbroiled oysters53
7Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + BarWinter Park (North Orange Avenue)Atlantic and Gulf fish, oyster platters and weekend brunch49
  1. 01

    The Boathouse

    80/ 100

    Disney Springs (The Landing) · Lake Buena Vista · Waterfront seafood and steak

    The Boathouse has by far the largest review base on this list, 4.8 stars on more than 25,000 Google reviews, and Orlando Weekly readers named it the best theme park-area restaurant in 2025 and 2026 and the best waterfront dining in 2025. It opened on the lake at Disney Springs in April 2015 and serves a raw bar, seared tuna and lobster rolls alongside steaks. Guests can also book rides in vintage Amphicars that drive into the water.

    How this score adds up

    Reputation 50 of 50. 4.8 stars from 25,236 Google reviews, seen Oct 20, 2026, adjusted to 4.80 after adding 250 reviews at 4.4 stars. Adjusted 4.0 or lower earns 0 and 4.8 or higher earns 50.

    Recognition 14 of 30. Each publication counts once, at its highest value; the total stops at 30.

    • Tasting Table - Where To Find The Best Seafood In Orlando, Florida (June 20, 2026) — 6 pts
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2026 - Best Theme Park Restaurant, winner (readers) — 4 pts (award in another category, counted at half)
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2025 - Best Theme Park Restaurant, 1st place (readers) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2025 - Best Waterfront Dining, 1st place (readers) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Magazine Dining Awards 2025, editor's picks - Best Theme Park Restaurant, runner-up — 3 pts (award in another category, counted at half)
    • OpenTable Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America 2026 — 1.5 pts (award in another category, counted at half)

    Years in business 16 of 20. Open since 2015, 11 years.

    Total 80 of 100. Full method

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  2. 02

    Lighthouse Seafood Market & Cafe

    75/ 100

    Shoppes at Lake Mary · Fish market and seafood café

    Lighthouse is the Orlando Sentinel critic's 2026 pick for Best Seafood, and Tasting Table also listed it among Orlando's top seafood spots in 2026. It is two businesses in one Lake Mary storefront: a family-run fish market selling fresh catch and a café serving dishes such as a grilled grouper sandwich, smoked fish dip and conch fritters. The café closes early (8 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday) and is closed Sundays and Mondays.

    How this score adds up

    Reputation 39 of 50. 4.7 stars from 767 Google reviews, seen Oct 20, 2026, adjusted to 4.63 after adding 250 reviews at 4.4 stars. Adjusted 4.0 or lower earns 0 and 4.8 or higher earns 50.

    Recognition 16 of 30. Each publication counts once, at its highest value; the total stops at 30.

    • Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards 2026 - Critic's Choice, Best Seafood — 10 pts
    • Tasting Table - Where To Find The Best Seafood In Orlando, Florida (June 20, 2026) — 6 pts

    Years in business 20 of 20. Open since 2003, 23 years.

    Total 75 of 100. Full method

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  3. 03

    The Osprey

    64/ 100

    Baldwin Park · Orlando · Modern coastal seafood

    The Osprey opened in Baldwin Park in 2015 as Osprey Tavern and switched to a seafood menu in 2020; its owners, Jason and Sue Chin of Good Salt Restaurant Group, were 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists for Outstanding Restaurateur. Orlando Weekly readers ranked it third for seafood in 2025, and Tasting Table's 2026 Orlando seafood roundup points to its oysters, seafood towers and cioppino. The kitchen cooks over Florida oak and charcoal, and the menus cover dinner and happy hour.

    How this score adds up

    Reputation 36 of 50. 4.6 stars from 1,434 Google reviews, seen Oct 20, 2026, adjusted to 4.57 after adding 250 reviews at 4.4 stars. Adjusted 4.0 or lower earns 0 and 4.8 or higher earns 50.

    Recognition 12 of 30. Each publication counts once, at its highest value; the total stops at 30.

    • Tasting Table - Where To Find The Best Seafood In Orlando, Florida (June 20, 2026) — 6 pts
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2025 - Best Seafood Restaurant, 3rd place (readers) — 4 pts
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2024 and 2025 - Best Audubon Park or Baldwin Park Restaurant, finalist (readers) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Magazine Dining Awards 2024 - Best Neighborhood Restaurant, #2 (readers' choice) — 2 pts (award in another category, counted at half)
    • James Beard Awards 2025 - Outstanding Restaurateur semifinalists Sue and Jason Chin, Good Salt Restaurant Group (owners; not scored) — not counted: marked as not scorable in our research (see the source)

    Years in business 16 of 20. Open since 2015, 11 years.

    Total 64 of 100. Full method

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  4. 04

    The Current Seafood Counter

    63/ 100

    College Park · Orlando · Counter-service seafood with a Northeastern lean

    Orlando Weekly readers voted The Current Best Seafood Restaurant in the 2026 Best of Orlando poll, and Tasting Table included it in its June 2026 roundup of Orlando seafood. It began in 2020 as a counter in a Sanford food hall and now runs this larger College Park restaurant plus a seafood bar in downtown Sanford. The menu leans Northeastern, with lobster rolls, fried grouper sandwiches and New England clam chowder.

    How this score adds up

    Reputation 37 of 50. 4.7 stars from 437 Google reviews, seen Oct 20, 2026, adjusted to 4.59 after adding 250 reviews at 4.4 stars. Adjusted 4.0 or lower earns 0 and 4.8 or higher earns 50.

    Recognition 14 of 30. Each publication counts once, at its highest value; the total stops at 30.

    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2026 - Best Seafood Restaurant, 1st place (readers) — 8 pts
    • Tasting Table - Where To Find The Best Seafood In Orlando, Florida (June 20, 2026) — 6 pts
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2024 - Best Seafood Restaurant, 3rd place (readers) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2026 - Best College Park Restaurant and Best Sanford Restaurant, 2nd place (readers) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value

    Years in business 12 of 20. Open since 2020, 6 years.

    Total 63 of 100. Full method

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  5. 05

    The Nauti Lobstah

    61/ 100

    Apopka (South Forest Avenue) · New England-style seafood

    The Orlando Sentinel's food critic named The Nauti Lobstah the area's best seafood restaurant in both 2024 and 2025, and Orlando Weekly readers ranked it second for seafood in both of those years. The Apopka restaurant took over the site where The Catfish Place operated for 38 years and is marking its fifth year in October 2026, with a menu built around New England lobster and shellfish. It is closed Sundays and Mondays, and last seating is at 8 p.m. midweek and 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

    How this score adds up

    Reputation 31 of 50. 4.5 stars from 2,450 Google reviews, seen Oct 20, 2026, adjusted to 4.49 after adding 250 reviews at 4.4 stars. Adjusted 4.0 or lower earns 0 and 4.8 or higher earns 50.

    Recognition 18 of 30. Each publication counts once, at its highest value; the total stops at 30.

    • Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards 2025 - Critic's Choice, Best Seafood — 10 pts
    • Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards 2024 - Critic's Choice, Best Seafood — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2025 - Best Seafood Restaurant, 2nd place (readers) — 4 pts
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2024 - Best Seafood Restaurant, 2nd place (readers) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Magazine Dining Awards 2024 - Best Seafood, #2 (readers' choice) — 4 pts
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2024 - Best Local Chef (Mike Rumplik) and Best Wait Staff, winner (readers) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value

    Years in business 12 of 20. Open since 2021, 5 years.

    Total 61 of 100. Full method

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  6. 06

    High Tide Harry's

    53/ 100

    South Semoran, near Orlando International Airport · Casual seafood house

    Family-owned since 1995, High Tide Harry's has the longest documented history on this list, and Orlando Weekly readers voted it Best Seafood Restaurant in 2024 and 2025 before placing it third in 2026. Its best-selling dish is a Cajun seafood boil, and the menu also covers charbroiled oysters, fried soft-shell crab, whole snapper and three daily soups. It sits on South Semoran Boulevard about two miles north of Orlando International Airport.

    How this score adds up

    Reputation 25 of 50. 4.4 stars from 5,978 Google reviews, seen Oct 20, 2026, adjusted to 4.40 after adding 250 reviews at 4.4 stars. Adjusted 4.0 or lower earns 0 and 4.8 or higher earns 50.

    Recognition 8 of 30. Each publication counts once, at its highest value; the total stops at 30.

    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2025 - Best Seafood Restaurant, 1st place (readers) — 8 pts
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2024 - Best Seafood Restaurant, winner (readers) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2026 - Best Seafood Restaurant, 3rd place (readers) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2025 - Best East Orlando Restaurant, winner (readers) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2025 - Best Splurge Restaurant, 1st place (readers, as published) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2026 - Best East Orlando Restaurant, 2nd place (readers) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value

    Years in business 20 of 20. Open since 1995, 31 years.

    Total 53 of 100. Full method

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  7. 07

    Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + Bar

    49/ 100

    Winter Park (North Orange Avenue) · Southern coastal seafood, fish-camp style

    Orlando Magazine readers named Reel Fish the area's best seafood restaurant in both 2024 and 2025, and also placed it in their top three for best restaurant overall in both years. The Winter Park kitchen takes its cue from old Southern fish camps, cooking seasonal, sustainably sourced fish from Atlantic and Gulf waters along with oyster platters and fish and chips. It serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, adds brunch on weekends and is closed Mondays.

    How this score adds up

    Reputation 31 of 50. 4.5 stars from 1,852 Google reviews, seen Oct 20, 2026, adjusted to 4.49 after adding 250 reviews at 4.4 stars. Adjusted 4.0 or lower earns 0 and 4.8 or higher earns 50.

    Recognition 8 of 30. Each publication counts once, at its highest value; the total stops at 30.

    • Orlando Magazine Dining Awards 2025 - Best Seafood, #1 (readers' choice) — 8 pts
    • Orlando Magazine Dining Awards 2024 - Best Seafood, #1 (readers' choice) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Magazine Dining Awards 2025 - Best Restaurant #2, Best Brunch #2, Best Happy Hour #3 (readers' choice) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Magazine Dining Awards 2024 - Best Restaurant #3, Best Brunch #2 (readers' choice) — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Magazine 2025 Dining Awards, Readers' Choice: Best Brunch, 2nd — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value
    • Orlando Magazine 2024 Dining Awards, Readers' Choice: Best Brunch, 2nd — not counted: the same publication already counts at a higher value

    Years in business 10 of 20. Opening year not documented, so it gets the neutral value.

    Total 49 of 100. Full method

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How we picked these seven

Every candidate is a seafood restaurant open today in Orange, Seminole or Osceola county. The score has three parts, all from public evidence we can show you:

  • Public reputation: star rating weighted by how many people left it50 pts
  • Recognition from independent guides and awards, 2024 to 202630 pts
  • Track record in Orlando, in years20 pts

Nobody paid to appear here or to move up. This is the launch edition, so anonymous visits and calls, health-inspection records and owner responses are not part of these scores yet; when we add them, the page will say so and the date will change. Read the full method.

Questions, answered

What is the best seafood restaurant in Orlando?

In our October 20, 2026 edition, The Boathouse ranks first with 80 of 100 points, followed by Lighthouse Seafood Market & Cafe with 75 and The Osprey with 64. Its strongest recognition: Tasting Table - Where To Find The Best Seafood In Orlando, Florida (June 20, 2026). Scores combine the public Google rating, independent recognition and years in business.

Where can I get a good lobster roll in Orlando?

Start with The Nauti Lobstah in Apopka, whose menu is built around New England lobster and shellfish. In Orlando itself, The Current Seafood Counter in College Park is known for its lobster rolls, and The Boathouse at Disney Springs serves them too.

What is a good seafood restaurant near Disney World?

The Boathouse at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista is the only pick on our list inside Walt Disney World. It is a waterfront restaurant with a raw bar, lobster rolls and steaks, rated 4.8 on more than 25,000 Google reviews as of October 2026.

Is there a good seafood restaurant near Orlando International Airport?

Yes: High Tide Harry's is on South Semoran Boulevard about two miles north of the airport. Orlando Weekly readers voted it Best Seafood Restaurant in 2024 and 2025, and it is known for Cajun seafood boils and charbroiled oysters.

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