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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.
Covers Orlando and nearby cities in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties
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.
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.
Years in business 16 of 20. Open since 2015, 11 years.
Activity. Latest Google review 27 minutes ago, so it competes normally.
Total 80 of 100. Full method
Also on our lists: Brunch (No. 1)
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.
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.
Years in business 20 of 20. Open since 2003, 23 years.
Activity. Latest Google review a day ago, so it competes normally.
Total 75 of 100. Full method
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.
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.
Years in business 16 of 20. Open since 2015, 11 years.
Activity. Latest Google review 19 hours ago, so it competes normally.
Total 64 of 100. Full method
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.
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.
Years in business 12 of 20. Open since 2020, 6 years.
Activity. Latest Google review 2 days ago, so it competes normally.
Total 63 of 100. Full method
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.
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.
Years in business 12 of 20. Open since 2021, 5 years.
Activity. Latest Google review 8 hours ago, so it competes normally.
Total 61 of 100. Full method
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.
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.
Years in business 20 of 20. Open since 1995, 31 years.
Activity. Latest Google review a day ago, so it competes normally.
Total 53 of 100. Full method
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.
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.
Years in business 12 of 20. Open since 2017, 9 years.
Activity. Latest Google review 3 days ago, so it competes normally.
Total 51 of 100. Full method
Also on our lists: Brunch (No. 7)
No single restaurant owns Orlando's seafood titles. Orlando Weekly readers chose High Tide Harry's in 2024 and 2025 and The Current Seafood Counter in 2026, and Orlando Magazine readers chose Reel Fish both years. The Orlando Sentinel's critic picked The Nauti Lobstah in 2024 and 2025, then Lighthouse Seafood Market & Cafe in 2026.
The kitchens split by region. The Nauti Lobstah builds its menu around New England lobster and shellfish, and The Current leans Northeastern with lobster rolls and clam chowder. High Tide Harry's sells more Cajun seafood boils than anything else, Reel Fish cooks in an old Southern fish-camp style, and The Osprey works over Florida oak and charcoal.
The seven sit in seven different areas, so choose by where you are. The Nauti Lobstah is in Apopka, Lighthouse in Lake Mary, The Current in College Park, The Osprey in Baldwin Park and Reel Fish in Winter Park. High Tide Harry's is about two miles north of Orlando International Airport, and The Boathouse sits on the lake at Disney Springs.
Several kitchens keep short weeks. The Nauti Lobstah and Lighthouse Seafood Market & Cafe both close on Sundays and Mondays, and Reel Fish closes on Mondays. Evenings end early at some, too: the last seating at The Nauti Lobstah is 8 p.m. midweek, and the Lighthouse café stops serving at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
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:
Atlantic Beer & Oyster, Bar Harbor Seafood, Big Fin Seafood Kitchen, Celebration Town Tavern, Coral Reef Restaurant (EPCOT), Deep Blu Seafood Grille, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Fish On Fire, FishBones, Grills Lakeside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar, High Tide Harry's, Lee & Rick's Oyster Bar, Lighthouse Seafood Market & Cafe, Lombardi's Seafood, Narcoossee's, Ocean Prime, Paddlefish, Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + Bar, Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill, The Boathouse, The Current Seafood Counter, The H Orlando, The Nauti Lobstah, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, The Osprey, Todd English's bluezoo, YH Seafood Clubhouse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Osprey in Baldwin Park is known for oysters, seafood towers and cioppino, and High Tide Harry's on South Semoran Boulevard serves charbroiled oysters. Reel Fish in Winter Park offers oyster platters, and The Boathouse at Disney Springs runs a raw bar alongside its lobster rolls and steaks.
Lighthouse Seafood Market & Cafe in Lake Mary is a family-run fish market selling fresh catch, with a café in the same storefront serving a grilled grouper sandwich, smoked fish dip and conch fritters. The Orlando Sentinel's critic named it Best Seafood in 2026, and Tasting Table listed it the same year.
Published price bands vary by style. Tripadvisor puts High Tide Harry's at $$ to $$$ and The Boathouse at $$$$, and OpenTable places The Osprey in its $31 to $50 band. The other four picks had no price level in the sources used, so check their current menus before you go.
The Current Seafood Counter in College Park is counter-service with a Northeastern lean: lobster rolls, fried grouper sandwiches and New England clam chowder. Orlando Weekly readers voted it Best Seafood Restaurant in 2026. It began in a Sanford food hall in 2020 and also runs a seafood bar in downtown Sanford.
