Seafood in Tehran spans southern Iranian cooking, Japanese restaurants and casual fish-and-chip shops. For a southern dish, look for ghalieh mahi, fish cooked with herbs and tamarind. For sushi or other Japanese dishes, start with the Japanese entries below.
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1- Rafael Seafood Restaurant
Rafael is listed here for southern Iranian cooking. The dishes below show how its seafood selection differs from the Japanese and fish-and-chip entries.
The menu at Rafael includes various authentic southern and seafood dishes such as:
- Dopiaza Fish
- Seafood Platter including grilled barramundi, salmon, and shrimp
- Shrimp Ghalyeh
- Fish Ghalyeh
Address of Rafael Seafood Restaurant
Tehran, Karim Khan Street, Mirzaei Shirazi Street, No. 30
Contact Number
+98 21 88916903
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2- Lakan Seafood Restaurant
Lakan Seafood Restaurant, another renowned and well-recognized seafood restaurant in Tehran, is located in the city center and welcomes numerous guests daily. This restaurant features an old-school charm and a high-quality menu serving various seafood and southern dishes. Given its central location, it’s best to visit on non-working days or use public transportation to get there.
Menu highlights at Lakan include:
- White Fish Rice
- Norwegian Salmon
- Smoked Fish
- Rainbow Trout
- Hoki Fish
- Sour Kooli Fish
- Mirza Ghasemi
Address of Lakan Seafood Restaurant Tehran
Tehran, Republic Square, beginning of Republic Street, No. 1648
Contact Number
+98 21 66427848
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3- Sensu Seafood Restaurant
Sensu is a casual restaurant entry. The address below is for the Niavaran branch; use it when checking current branch details.
The menu includes:
- Various Sandwiches
- Pasta
- Pizza
- Grilled and Puffy Shrimp
- Fried Shrimp
- Norwegian Fish
- Seafood Pasta with Shrimp
Address of Sensu Restaurant
Niavaran Branch: Tehran, Niavaran, Yaser Three-way, corner of Raz Alley
Contact Number
+98 21 26208016
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4- Mr. Crab Seafood Restaurant
Mr. Crab is one of Tehran’s most famous and recognized seafood restaurants, offering unique and high-quality seafood dishes.
This luxurious and elegant restaurant serves a full menu of delicious dishes including:
- Seafood Salad
- Various Fish
- Fried Shrimp
- Fish Fillet
- Rice with Fish
Address of Mr. Crab Restaurant
Tehran, Amaniyeh, Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Nahid East Street, No. 28
Contact Number
+98 21 88364643
5- White Fish Seafood Restaurant
White Fish, a chic and luxurious seafood restaurant in the Zafaraniyeh area of Tehran, satisfies all customers with its comprehensive, high-quality menu and exceptional service. The professional chefs and staff prepare a food menu with high-quality ingredients close to international standards. The restaurant also offers additional amenities like free internet, event and party halls, and parking.
Recommended dishes at White Fish include:
- Various Fish and Shrimp
- Various Kebabs
- Northern Dishes like Baghala Ghatogh, Mirza Ghasemi, and Tareh Torshi
- Gilaki Stews
- Special Seafood Platter
Address of White Fish Restaurant
Tehran, Zafaraniyeh, towards Saadabad Palace, Taheri Street, next to Saman Bank
Contact Number
+98 21 22704829
6- Kenzo Japanese Restaurant
Kenzo serves Japanese food at Vanak and Parsian Azadi Hotel. The hotel branch has a separate online menu with sushi, sashimi, grilled fish and shrimp dishes. Choose this entry for Japanese seafood rather than southern Iranian fish stews. The hotel also lists Kenzo among its restaurants.
Seafood choices on the hotel branch menu include:
- Salmon or tuna sashimi
- Grilled salmon
- Shrimp tempura
- Shrimp noodles
Address of Kenzo Restaurant
Vanak branch: No. 26, Khodami Street, Vanak, Tehran.
Hotel branch: Parsian Azadi Hotel, at the junction of Chamran Highway and Yadegar-e Emam, Tehran. Kenzo labels this branch “Saadat Abad” on its website.
Contact Number
Vanak: +98 21 88888222.
Parsian Azadi Hotel branch: +98 21 26741370.
Kenzo lists both branches as open from noon to midnight on its website, checked on 8 November 2026.
Kenzo branch locations and contact details
7- Fish and Chips Restaurant Chain
Another great seafood restaurant in Tehran that you must try is the luxurious and stylish Fish and Chips, with two different branches named Uncle Jack and Uncle Jimmy across Tehran. This restaurant has innovated by offering seafood in fast-food style.
Some recommended items at the two branches of Fish and Chips include:
- Various Grilled Fish
- Shrimp Noodles
- Pasta with Shrimp
- Caesar Salad with Shrimp
- Fried Shrimp
Address of Fish and Chips Restaurants
Uncle Jimmy Branch: Tehran, Saadat Abad, Book Square, Kooh-e Noor Boulevard, Opal Commercial Complex, Food Court, 9th Floor
Uncle Jack Branch: Tehran, Shahrak-e Gharb, Farahzadi Boulevard, West Dadman Boulevard, Baharestan Street, No. 9
Contact Number
+98 21 26350320
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8- Narenjestan Seafood Restaurant
Narenjestan is listed in Saadat Abad. The menu described here includes international dishes as well as seafood.
Some of the restaurant’s items include:
- Pasta with Shrimp
- Various Types of Sushi
- Fried Shrimp and Fish
- Various Grilled Fish
- Caviar
- Chicken Marsala
- Tandoori Salmon
- Vegetable Noodles
Address of Narenjestan Restaurant
Tehran, Saadat Abad, Western Sarv, City Hall Square, Qeyser Aminpour Four-way, Sarv Complex, 11th and 12th Floors
Contact Number
+98 21 22085353
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9- Gobgoo Southern Seafood Restaurant
Gobgoo is a southern Iranian restaurant entry in Shahrak-e Gharb. Its Bushehr-style dishes are a reason to compare it with the sushi and fish-and-chip options in this guide.
Some of the best items on Gobgoo’s menu that we recommend trying include:
- Puffy Shrimp
- Various Fish like Barramundi
- Fried Fish Fillet
- Fish Ghalyeh
- Gulf Lobster
- Stuffed Fish
- Southern Lentil Stew
- Southern Dessert Ranginak
Address of Gobgoo Restaurant
Tehran, Shahrak-e Gharb, Iran Zamin, Mahstan, corner of 2nd Alley, basement level
Contact Number
+98 21 86127288
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10- Golden Dragon Restaurant
Golden Dragon is a Chinese restaurant entry in northern Tehran. Look at its fish and shellfish dishes if you want Chinese cooking rather than a dedicated seafood menu.
Some of the recommended dishes at this restaurant include:
- Various Fish and Shrimp
- Spicy Soup with Shrimp
- Chow Mein with Shrimp
- Puffy Shrimp
- Noodle Soup with Shrimp
- Various Types of Sushi
- Lobster Shrimp Dish
Address of Golden Dragon Restaurant
Tehran, Shariati Street, Roman Bridge, beginning of Andarzgoo Boulevard
Contact Number
+98 21 22230292
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11- Avocado Seafood Restaurant
Another excellent seafood restaurant in Tehran, Avocado Seafood Restaurant, has made its mark among the best restaurants in Tehran with its diverse and high-quality Asian and Italian menu. Avocado is a cafe-restaurant that, in addition to a variety of seafood dishes, also serves great breakfasts, which we recommend trying during your trip to Tehran.
The recommended menu at Avocado includes:
- Various Sushi
- Various Fish
- Asian and Italian Dishes
Address of Avocado Restaurant
Tehran, Vanak, Mollasadra Street, Shiraz North Street, Hakim Azam Alley, Park Prince Complex, next to Pasargad Park
Contact Number
+98 21 88212105
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12- Rousha Restaurant Collection
Rousha’s entry refers to the restaurant at the department store in Niavaran. Sushi appears among the dishes described for this location.
Address of Rousha Restaurant
Niavaran, intersection of Farmanieh and Ammar, Department Store Rousha 9th Floor and R Floor
Contact Number
+98 21 25714000
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13- Kubaba Seafood Restaurant
Another Tehran restaurant with a seafood menu, Kubaba Seafood Restaurant, has four different branches in Jordan, Bam Land, Lavasan, and Iran Land. In this restaurant, you can try a diverse and complete menu of various seafood dishes as well as a breakfast menu.
If you’re visiting Tehran, you can taste authentic seafood dishes at one of the four branches of Kubaba Restaurant.
Address of Kubaba Restaurant
Jordan Branch: Jordan, Golkhaneh Alley, No. 257, First Floor
Bam Land Branch: End of Hemmat Highway, Shahid Khrazi Highway towards Persian Gulf Lake, 45th Argavan Street, Moje Square, Moje Street, Bam Land
Lavasan Branch: Lavasan, Sky Center Business Complex, Third Floor
Contact Number
+98 21 4044 7417
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14- Mezlek Restaurant
Mezlek is listed for southern Iranian cooking in Ekbatan. Use the address below to distinguish this entry from southern restaurants elsewhere in the city.
This restaurant is located in Ekbatan Town and hosts numerous customers daily.
Address of Mezlek Restaurant
Ekbatan Town, Phase One, Entrance of Block B One, Super Four, No. 28
Contact Number
+98 21 44666697
15- Negin Restaurant
The last seafood restaurant we intend to introduce in the list of the best seafood restaurants in Tehran is Negin Restaurant, located in Sadeghieh. In addition to a diverse and high-quality menu, one interesting aspect of this restaurant is the unique shape of its building, which is constructed in the shape of a ship and has a very chic and luxurious interior. Another point is the beautiful roof garden and courtyard of this restaurant, where guests can enjoy high-quality dishes and a pleasant atmosphere in an open space. In addition to seafood dishes, you can also enjoy international and Iranian dishes at this restaurant.
Negin restaurant address
2nd floor of Sadeghieh, Ayatollah Kashani Blvd., South Janatabad Intersection, corner of Niro St
Contact Number
+98 21 44014574
Final Words
Use the restaurant and branch names to check the current menu and opening hours before making a special trip. The options here differ in style: southern fish stews, sushi and battered fish suit different meals.
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