Top 5 Seafood Restaurants in Carmel, NY

If you’re a seafood enthusiast, you may be looking for a seafood restaurant that checks off your list for the best seafood locale in Carmel. You want a place that serves fresh fish and ocean fare, farm-to-table vegetables and salads, unique and traditional starters, and of course, delicious chicken, pork, or beef entrees for the land lovers. The team at Meadowland GMC also loves our seafood, which is why we highly recommend five of our favorite seafood restaurants located near Carmel, NY.

Purdy’s Farmer and The Fish

Purdy’s Farmer and The Fish serve fresh and healthy farm-to-table cuisine to visitors and residents near Carmel. You can dine inside their restaurant or enjoy an outdoor table on their beautiful garden porch. A large portion of their menu, such as the fresh vegetables and flavorful herbs, is sourced directly from their very own farm. When you enjoy their Cedar-Planked Scottish Salmon or the Nova Scotia Halibut, you will be dining on newly harvested potatoes, crunchy carrots, bright green fennel, and spinach.

What truly sets Purdy’s Farmer and The Fish apart from nearby seafood restaurants is their farm shop. You can order from a full selection of fresh fish like swordfish, bass, and grouper, and local meats such as pork loin, ground beef, and house-made bacon. They also have a full raw bar selection that includes oysters, shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, and mussels. Choose from their daily selection of garden-grown produce from their farm as well as other local vendors.

If you’re hosting a family gathering or a work-related luncheon, take advantage of their house-made pickles, assorted cheeses and baked goods, shrimp and lobster cocktail platters, cheese, house-made charcuterie platters, various salads and pasta, and so much more. Purdy’s Farmer and The Fish is located about 25 miles from Carmel in North Salem.

Mahopac Seafood and Market

Recently under new ownership, Mahopac Seafood and Market has been a focal point in Mahopac for several years. They are known for their high-quality seafood fare and amazing customer service. Along with their restaurant, they also have a seafood market that features a wide variety of seafood choices. You can choose from lobster tails, salmon, shrimp, clams, and several other delicious and fresh-from-the-sea ocean delights.

If you prefer to eat flavorful seafood prepared by others, take advantage of their dinner menu. Order a few starters such as Clams Casino, Coconut or Fried Shrimp, or Asian Calamari. If you enjoy raw bars, you can choose from either raw oysters or raw clams, or request the Raw Bar Sampler that includes both raw oysters, clams, and shrimp cocktail.

You can’t go wrong when you order Surf and Turf, like Scallop Scampi, Lobster Tail, or Filet Mignon. For pasta lovers, Mahopac has several seafood and pasta dishes like Linguine with White or Red Clam Sauce or Seafood Alfredo. Be sure to also try something different at one of your visits to this local seafood diner, such as Sesame Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Sauce, Cod Oreganata with Pesto or Baked Lemon Sole stuffed with Crabmeat.

Mahopac Seafood and Market can be found in Mahopac and is only about a 5-mile drive from Carmel.

Coral Seafood Restaurant

Coral Seafood Restaurant features both traditional seafood favorites and new seafood selections that will keep you more than satisfied. In addition to being known as one of the best seafood restaurants in the Hudson Valley, you can enjoy a delicious meal on their new outdoor patio or completely renovated dining room. The floor-to-ceiling retractable windows offer fresh air and bright sunshine while dining with family or friends. Eating at Coral Seafood is an amazing experience you will never forget.

The menu at Coral’s showcases delectable entrees with locally sourced and full-flavored natural ingredients. If you plan on visiting for lunch, you may want to try the Lobster Ravioli, Salmon Steak, or Tuna Burger. Their dinner menu features a variety of appetizers, salads, seafood, meats, and of course, handcrafted cocktails. You may enjoy the Red Snapper, Black Sea Bass, or Seafood Pasta with shrimp, mussels, calamari, and scallops.

Located in Baldwin Place, Coral Seafood Restaurant is less than 10 miles from Carmel.

Lake House Restaurant & Bar

Boasting some of the most beautiful views of the Hudson Valley, Lake House Restaurant & Bar sits right on Lake Mahopac, offering an amazing atmosphere for all who dine here. All ingredients they use to create their savory dishes are sourced from local markets. You are truly getting a taste of the Hudson Valley when you visit this restaurant.

Their menu has a little something for everyone with their fabulous selection of starters, soups, salads, entrees, pastas, and more. Begin your meal with something unique like the Grilled Portuguese Octopus or the Tuna Tartare, or try a bowl of their New England Clam Chowder or a plate of their farm-fresh Arugula and Beet Salad. Their pasta dishes include selections such as Seafood Linguine Fra Diavolo and Linguine with White Clam Sauce. Last but not least, their main entrees feature exquisite dishes like Shrimp and Polenta, Oven-Roasted Salmon, or Nantucket Sea Scallops.

Lake House Restaurant and Bar can be found in Mahopac, which is only about 5 miles from Carmel.

Joe Willy’s Seafood House

The owners of Joe Willy’s Seafood House were once in the wholesale seafood business for 25 years, and have now made their dream a reality by opening up this fun and festive seafood bistro. With their extensive experience in the seafood industry, you won’t leave Joe Willy’s disappointed. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating as well as a full-service bar. Bring your family or meet a group of friends for a mouthwatering dinner you won’t soon forget.

Begin your meal with Roasted Oysters, Coconut Shrimp, or a bowl of their popular Lobster Bisque. They offer a Sea Entree and Land Lubber menu that includes King Crab, Shootin’ Shrimp Dinner, BBQ Grilled Chicken, and Baby Back Ribs. We can’t forget to mention their delicious pasta dishes such as Pan Seared Scallops over Linguine or Lobster Cream Sauce with your choice of shrimp, chicken, or scallops.

Joe Willy’s Seafood House is located in Wappingers Falls, about 25 miles from Carmel. It’s a little further away but definitely worth the drive.

Now that you have a good idea of the various seafood restaurants near Carmel, which one of these local diners will you choose to visit first? If there’s a favorite of yours we missed, we’d love to hear about it. Contact us to let us know and we’ll be happy to add it to our list.

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