This downtown Chelsea restaurant is helmed by chef Craig Common, who worked with a restaurant group that operated multiple seafood restaurants before blazing his own path at Common Grill. An all-domestic wine list accompanies classic American seafood dishes such as Maryland crab cakes, fried perch, and broiled whitefish.

Downtown Saline is home to this nod to Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole cuisines. Mac’s menu offers options like seafood gumbo and shrimp and crawfish étouffée alongside other Southern specialties and seafood favorites.  

In addition to excellent sushi, Godaiko’s menu also includes items such as cedar plank unagi and soft shell crab buns. Daily two-for-one sushi roll specials and an extensive drink menu keep regulars coming back.

Ann Arborites have been flocking to this popular downtown seafood restaurant for close to 40 years.   Real Seafood has the widest variety of catches prepared in styles from around the world.  

TR Durham was well-known on the East Coast prior to moving to Ann Arbor 12 years ago. He continues to produce nationally-acclaimed smoked salmon in a variety of flavors in this small, easy-to-miss location inside Kerrytown.

Taste’s elegant food features a sophisticated marrying of Vietnamese flavors with classic French methods. The restaurant’s fresh seafood selection ranges from an intricate scallop ceviche to a hearty seafood laksa — a rich and spicy curry stew.

Housed in a 19th century train station, this landmark is a go-to spot for special celebrations in Ann Arbor. Diners come here for a wide selection of seafood dishes with classic preparations like planked salmon and snapper Hemingway as the occasional train whizzes by.

This downtown eatery serves sushi and other Japanese comfort food items. The hamachi taco — a crisp taro root shell with yellowtail tartare topped with a truffle-soy sauce — is a can’t miss item.