Seafood Challenge

A Competition Between Elite Seafood-Centric Restaurants

A SPECIAL EVENT FOR VIP TICKET HOLDERS Presented By Buckhead

Delectable Seafood Showdown

Dive into an exclusive competition featuring some of the finest seafood-focused restaurants, crafted just for VIP guests! From sushi to cioppino, this premium tasting experience will dazzle your palate as you cast your vote for the best. With only 300 VIP spots available, you’ll enjoy early access at 6:00 PM, an hour before general admission, to savor these extraordinary creations alongside this year’s steak entries.

 

VIP Lounge & Exclusive Perks

Step into the ultimate VIP experience at RARE New York 2026, happening September 10th at Industry City. Relax in a spacious lounge while enjoying exclusive creative cocktails and live chef demos. Expect a blend of comfort, luxury, entertainment, and surprises designed to elevate your evening.

Reserve Your VIP Experience

VIP tickets for RARE New York 2026 are $399 and extremely limited! Don’t miss your chance to indulge in this premium experience. Secure your tickets now before they sell out! VIP entry begins at 6 PM.

2026 VIP Competitors

About Barnegat Oyster Collective

Set along the waterfront in Barnegat, New Jersey, Barnegat Oyster Collective brings the bounty of Barnegat Bay directly to the table. Built around a collective of independent New Jersey oyster farmers, the restaurant and market offers an especially close connection between the people growing the shellfish and the gu

About Point Seven

Point Seven is a coastal-driven restaurant inspired by the 70 percent of the world covered by water from Chef and Co-Owner Franklin Becker. Located in the iconic MetLife Building steps from Grand Central Terminal, the restaurant celebrates global coastal cuisines through refined technique, exceptional sourcing, and a deep respect for the world’s oceans.

About Zaab Zaab

Experience authentic Thai flavors at Zaab Zaab, serving bold, comforting classics made with fresh ingredients. Visit our locations offering a warm, welcoming dine-in experience plus takeout and delivery. From spicy Tom Yum Prawn to crave-worthy Wings, every dish is crafted with care and packed with flavor.

About Frying Pan

Frying Pan NYC is a seasonal open-air bar and grill at Pier 66 in Hudson River Park, on West 26th Street in Chelsea, three blocks north of Chelsea Piers. We sit alongside the Lightship Frying Pan, the big red boat permanently moored at the pier, together with a 1930s Lackawanna railroad barge and a vintage rail float bridge.

Mission Ceviche

About Mission Ceviche

Mission Ceviche believes in bringing people together in vibrant and dynamic venues to create lasting memories over satiated stomachs. Led by co-founders Chef Jose Luis Chavez and Brice Mastroluca, we’re dedicated to using the freshest ingredients and a modern take on classic culinary techniques to showcase the flavors and dishes of Peru.

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