Iraq's seafood tradition flows from the Shatt al-Arab and Gulf waters — masgouf grilled fish in Baghdad and Basra, and riverside dining rooms serving spiced fish with rice.
FishRestaurants.com lists 61 verified fish and seafood restaurants across 3 cities in Iraq, each with photos, Google ratings, opening hours, and direct links to neighbourhood city guides.
Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil lead coverage, with southern port cities supplying the freshest Gulf catch.
Highly rated venues in our directory include هوكاباز _ المنصور, Erbil Rotana, ABC Restaurant Erbil, HuQQabaz Baghdad, De Fermo Restaurant, HuQQabaz, giving you a practical shortlist whether you want a harbour dinner, casual lunch, or a contemporary tasting menu.
Across featured listings, the average Google rating is 4.4, based on publicly linked review counts for each restaurant profile.
Iraqi seafood features masgouf (open-fire grilled carp), fried fish platters, and spiced rice dishes with shrimp and hammour.
Travellers often search for "best seafood restaurant Baghdad" — our city pages are structured for exactly these queries, with maps, category filters, and FAQ sections.
Use the city links below for Erbil (35), Baghdad (22), Basra (4). Each guide lists restaurants with cover photos, star ratings, and one-click access to full profiles including phone numbers, websites, and map directions.
2 cities in Iraq currently have ten or more listed seafood venues with map data — ideal starting points for local search and trip planning.
Category filters on city pages help you narrow to grilled fish, oysters, sushi, fish and chips, and shellfish without scrolling irrelevant results.
FishRestaurants.com prioritises dedicated fish and seafood restaurants rather than steakhouses with a single salmon dish — so you reach serious seafood rooms faster.
Featured listings below use real cover photos from listed venues — not stock imagery — so you can judge atmosphere before opening individual profiles.















