This Manchester Restaurant Has the Best Seafood in New Hampshire, According to Yelp

When you think of the best seafood in New Hampshire, your mind probably goes straight to the Seacoast, right?

After all, we're talking about a state with miles of coastline, lobster shacks, waterfront restaurants, and some pretty serious seafood lovers.

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This might surprise you.

According to Yelp, the best place for seafood in New Hampshire isn't in Portsmouth, Hampton, Rye, or even along the coast.

It's right in downtown Manchester.

Yelp recently released its list of the best seafood restaurant in every state for 2025, and New Hampshire's winner was Hooked Seafood Restaurant in Manchester. This place opened in 2011, has built a loyal following over the past 15 years offering fresh seafood, raw bar, lobster dishes, fish tacos, and seafood chowder.

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You can find it on Hanover Street. Hooked shares a space with its sister restaurant, Ignite Bar & Grille. That's like two menus under one roof.

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A quick look through online reviews shows why people keep coming back. If you have been there, then you know... the seafood cioppino, fish tacos, oysters, lobster dishes, and attentive service. Tripadvisor reviewers have consistently ranked it among Manchester's top restaurants, and it's earned Travelers' Choice recognition as one of the area's highest-rated dining spots.

Ask ten Granite Staters where to get the best seafood and you'll probably get ten different answers.

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That's one of the great things about seafood in New Hampshire.

Whether you're grabbing fried clams by the beach, cracking into a lobster roll overlooking the water, or digging into a bowl of chowder on a rainy afternoon, there are plenty of incredible options across the state.

But according to Yelp's reviewers, if you're looking for New Hampshire's top seafood destination in 2025, Hooked Seafood Restaurant in Manchester is the place to beat.