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| SEAFOOD Mermaid Inn: Seafood. 568 Amsterdam @ 87-88th; 22/18/$43; 799-7400; Fresh from the ocean seafood and fish; Laid back, top service and affordable prices make this a top seafood choice. Upscale fish shack; Crazy good lobster rolls. $1 Oysters at happy hour; Get the “Mermaid Mary” – variation on the Bloody; Bitburger beer on tap; Seared calamari; Lobster risotto; Bone-in pork chop; Fish tacos; Blackener catfish; Lobster & Truffle Mac n Cheese; Decent atmosphere! Ocean Grill: Seafood. 384 Columbus @ 78th-9; 24/21/$53; 579-2300; Fish kingdom of West side; Freshest seafood in neighborhood; Huge bar area too; Truly a classic feel and great service from Steve Hanson’s top notch empire; Fish so fresh it may swim away. Sushi on menu as well; Upscale seafood dining; They serve an excellent Brunch with complimentary drink; All forms of grilled fish in a choice of sauce and preparation; Rolls galore along with sashimi/ sushi; King Crab; Raw bar. Oceana: Seafood. 120 W 49th @ 6th-7th Av; 23/23/$78; 759-5941; Spacious setting, more of a corporate setting focusing on happy hour and power lunches; Epic good (and expensive) raw bar; Trendy to grab a drink and appetizers at the bar which has a tasty & more affordable menu; Great menu, but main courses all north of $30 each; The fish and shellfish is excellent however. Blue Fin: Seafood. 1567 B-Way @ 47th; 22/22/$56; 918-1400; Seafood palace; Crowded; Noisy; Cavernous, sleek; Steve Hanson owned; Despite touristy location – great meal will be had. Tuna tartare and ultra fresh sushi stand out; Oh, and try the Lobster Bisque; Eat upstairs and beforehand, have a drink at downstairs bar (pricy though); Brunch served; Raw bar as well; 1000+ wines. Francisco’s Centro Vasco: Seafood-Spanish. 159 W 23rd @ 6-7th Av; 23/13/$47; 645-6224; Lobster house, plain and simple. Come for genius crustaceans; Best is a Lobster stuffed with crab meat and swiss cheese; Cheap for the genre with huge portions. Lobster tails stand out as well; Alaskan King Crab; Crab meat without the shell; Shrimp Scampi; Escargot; Soft Shell Crabs. Esca: Seafood. 402 W 43rd @ 9th Av; 25/20/$69; Italian-Seafooder; Mario Batali owned; Top of the line fresh fish and amazing pasta dishes; Excellent setting and service. Whole fish available and served beautifully; Very pricy, especially if you have a bottle of wine; NY Times 3-stars; Food quality is top notch; Portions could be bigger; $75 tasting menu available or a-la carte; Massive wine list. Mary’s Fish Camp: Seafood. 64 Charles @ W 4th; 25/13/$41; 646-486-2185; Unreal Lobster Rolls – get it - $30 for the roll with fries; Fish Shack – laid back; Not formal; Always packed as food is that good. Huge menu of all seafood. Small place; Whole fish amazing- tilapia, red snapper. Plenty of other selections on the menu as well – all mouthwatering. Pearl Oyster Bar: Seafood. 18 Cornelia @ Bleecker- W 4th; 26/15/$43; 691-8211; Unreal quality; Known for a perfect Lobster Roll; Fresh fish; Long waits to get in… but worth it! Informal – New England seafood; No Rez; Lives up to the reputation. Insanely popular; Closed Sunday; Here is your order: Combo seafood Cocktail & New England Clam Chowder – then Lobster Roll with shoestring fries. Fish: Seafood. 280 Bleecker @ Jones; 21/14/$36; 727-2879; Dive Seafood restaurant/ Comfort food; Provides a relaxed Environment but still nice enough for a fun date; New England Seaside shack; Truly quality food. Try the Lobster feast or selections from the raw bar; Red White & Blue special: $8 for ½ dozen oysters & a wine or beer. Very affordable pricing makes this place a must try. Noon-4pm, all u can eat Blue Crabs $21.95! Aquagrill: Seafood. 210 Spring @ 6th Av; 27/19/$58; 274-0505; Fish heaven; Raw bar- endless oyster selection; Popular and always packed; Seafood still fighting for life on your plate it’s so fresh; Two levels – date friendly; Extremely helpful staff to educate you on fish. Ever-improving quality and reputation; Quality of service elevates them; Crabcakes beyond outstanding; Splurge on the seafood plateau. City Hall: Seafood. 131 Duane @ Church-WB-Way; 21/21/$57; 227-7777; First up – love the décor; Giant space with lots of room and a long, welcoming bar; Business types fill the place at lunch; Surf and Turf at its best- though price; Professional ‘America’ seafood house; Crab Cake stands out; 6-7 different cuts of steak available; Oysters and seafood raw towers; Even my fav, Lamb Shank on menu. Lure Fishbar: Seafood. 142 Mercer @ Prince; 23/23/$58; 431-7676; Go early to enjoy the hopping bar scene; Ultra fresh seafood including sushi; Cruise ship level service, with the setting reminiscent of a yacht’s interior; Sexy patrons; Fish so fresh it will swim to your plate; Also feature superb sushi; Lunch, Brunch, Happy Hour or Dinner; Excellent raw bar; Lobster Roll; Large menu. Ed’s Lobster House: Seafood. 222 Lafayette @ Spring-Kenmore; 23/16/$42; 343-3236; You might as well be in Maine; Lobster Rolls & other Lobster classics; Very popular; Incredible Chowder. Same owner as Pearl Oyster Bar; Daily specials include Friday’s Lobster Fra Diavolo; Open daily for lunch; No better way to take a break from Soho shopping than stopping for a Lobster Roll. Tides: Seafood. 102 Norfolk @ Delancey-Rivington; 24/23/$41; 254-8855; Gorgeous bamboo ceiling; Incredibly affordable fresh seafood; Lobster Rolls stand out; Attentive staff & gorgeous setting; Simply a bargain for what you get; Must try; Soft Shell Crab in season. Mermaid Inn: Seafood. 96 2nd Av @ 5-6th; 22/18/$43; 674-5870; Fresh from the ocean seafood and fish; Laid back, top service and affordable prices make this a top seafood choice. Upscale fish shack; Crazy good lobster rolls. $1 Oysters at happy hour; Get the “Mermaid Mary” – variation on the Bloody; Bitburger beer on tap; Seared calamari; Lobster risotto; Bone-in pork chop; Fish tacos; Blackener catfish; Lobster & Truffle Mac n Cheese; Decent atmosphere! Jack’s Luxury Oyster Bar: Seafood / French. 101 2nd Av @ 5-6th; 26/15/$65; 979-1012; One of the most highly rated restaurants on MenuPages, Zagats and Yelp; Small plates of French influenced seafood dishes from owners of Jewel Bako; Way to go is to get the $50 tasting menu and sit at the bar; Restaurant is ultra small and cramp and seats 24; Limited menu in general; No website; However, food is works of art. Blue Water Grill: Seafood. 31 Union Sq @ 16th; 25/23/$54; 675-9500; Perfect date spot at what I consider the best in the Steve Hanson owned family; Two levels – ideal décor; Incredible fresh fish & shellfish options; Snazzy drinks; Sushi options; Jazz downstairs; Energetic scene; Stand outs include the Chilean sea bass, Lobster mashed potatoes, Mahi Mahi and the Sushi & Special rolls. BLT Fish: Seafood; 21 W 17th @ 5th-6th Av; 24/20/$63; 691-8888; Laurent Tourondel owned; Falling off the bone fresh fish; New York Times 3 star rated; Excellent service with cool, made for dates, décor; Two levels with a different scene in each. The Whole fish is the best…tuna, snapper. Impeccably prepared; Gorgeous skylit room; Only downside is limited non-whole fish items. City Crab & Seafood: Seafood. 235 Park S @ 19th; 21/18/$42; 529-3800; Hugely underrated Seafood house; Very large menu, & large portions; Excellent soups, drinks as well as fresh seafood. King crab and seafood pastas stand out, as does salmon and chowder. All drinks and appetizers are half price if you go during happy hour which ends at 7pm. Docks Oyster Bar: Seafood. 633 3rd Av @ 40th; 20/17/$50; 986-8080; Casual, fun restaurant; White table-cloth setting with a very popular bar scene; Website has tons of pictures & menu is mouthwatering; While not top in quality, it is spacious, date friendly and solid. Brunch served weekends & includes a drink; Happy Hour M-F, 3-7pm; Nice Raw bar and overall good scene. Sushi as well. Fishtail: Seafood. 135 E 62nd @ Lex-Park; 23/23/$64; 754-1300; Order the Lobster Dumplings and possibly the Angry Mussels; All the appetizers are amazing; Famous for a Cheesecake Lollipop tree; David Burke owned; Classy townhouse setting and attentive service; Freshest fish from Burke’s company owned fishing boat; Huge, well spaced location, 3,800 sq feet, bi-level space; Brunch menu and lunch; Outstanding menu – tons of whole fish; Shellfish towers; Lobster Mac N Cheese off menu. Fulton: Seafood. 205 E 75th @ 2nd-3rd; 21/18/$57; 288-6600; Brought to you by the folks who own Citarella; Names after the South Street market; Manu for dinner is mostly whole fish or fish entrees; Excellent sides and appetizers including Mac N Cheese and Grilled Octopus; Pleasant brick-walled setting and good service; They have a raw bar and also feature a great looking Lunch and Sunday Brunch menu. Atlantic Grill: Seafood. 1341 3rd Av @ 76th; 24/19/$53; 988-9200; Hopping Seafood standout; strong date spot; Fresh fish; Bar scene is decent. Dining room has a spacious, clean feel; Elegance & laid-back cool at same time; The winner here is the fresh fish and large menu selections. Chilean sea bass & ice cream tower dessert. Have a wonderful brunch with included drink. Sushi & rolls as well. Raw bar. Turquoise: Seafood. 240 E 81st @ 2-3rd Av; 22/18/$54; 988-8222; Fish as fresh as the ocean produces; Personal service; Greek- Mediterranean influence in preparations; Whole fish is way to go here. Flex Mussels: Seafood. 174 E 82nd @ Lex-3rd; 23/17/$45; 717-7772; $20 all you can eat mussels, fries and a beer from 5:30-7pm at the bar daily; What a Fra Diavolo sauce; They feature a large multitude of sauces to have your mussels served in; Best non-mussels item on the menu is the Lobster Roll and Fish and Chips; The fries are excellent here. Inexpensive overall. Have location at 154 W 13th. | |
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