There are plenty of fish in the sea, which has naturally translated to a rich and bountiful seafood industry in New York City. They might be caught locally or flown in from the far end of the earth, but as long as you stick with these NYC.com expert picks, you're sure to be in for fresh, delicious aquatic fare.
Le Bernardin, New York's internationally acclaimed four star seafood restaurant, was born in Paris in 1972 by sibling duo Maguy and Gilbert Le Coze. Dedicated entirely to the cuisine of Gilbert Le Coze, the self-taught seafood wizard, it only served fish: Fresh, simple and prepar...
787 7th Ave (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.)Marea means tide in Italian, and aptly describes the sea change Chef Michael White presents with his interpretation of southern Italian coastal cuisine. From his trademark handmade pastas to his fresh crudo and whole fish, Chef White and Owner Chris Cannon are committed to reinve...
240 Central Park SouthAll varieties of seafood and shellfish are prepared here with one goal in mind: to enhance the simple perfection of each ingredient. The food is neither complicated or intimidating. From the crab cakes or wild striped bass ceviche to other signature dishes such as grilled loup de...
1221 6th AveNow returned to life after a fire, Lure Fishbar has tantalizing specialties, ranging from a shellfish plateau to a creative "Fishbar Tasting" to the sashimi platter, assuming you don't want to order from the fascinating individual selections at the raw fish bar or shell...
142 Mercer St. (Prince St.)Standing tall alongside Greenwich Avenue's Tea & Sympathy empire, this chippie has a fine selection of fried fishes and other choices.
112 Greenwich AveSouth Fin Grill offers delectable seafood with a view! Spectacular ocean front views of the Verazano Bridge and the entrance to New York Harbor. Watch sailboats and cruise ships glide through the harbor. South Fin Grill promises to be the premiere Seafood Restaurant in Staten Isl...
300 Father Capodanno BlvdBlue Fin is located in the flagship W Times Square hotel. Recently awarded 2 stars from The New York Times, Blue Fin is an innovative seafood restaurant, with an all-star cast showcasing the talents of Executive Chef Paul Sale and Pastry Chef George McKirdy. Blue Fin is meticulou...
1567 BroadwayThe Sea Grill embodies the essence of the sea and the glamour of New York, combining both classic elegance and contemporary flair in its design. Featuring scrumptious regional seafood dishes such as Grilled Cavendish Farms Quail, Gulf of Maine Shrimp, Hawaiian Snapper, and Casco ...
19 W 49th St (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.)This "winebar & cevicheria" has such inventive Latin food—"smoked oyster shooters" for one, and tuna in a sweet soy glazing for another—that it's simply a degradation to describe with mere words when you could just experience it yourself!
122 East 7th StreetAvra's delicacies are graciously served in a setting evocative of a splendid Greek home. Innovative Greek architect Yianni Skordas has turned the spacious Avra interior into a cozy dining environment which also includes a courtyard for al fresco seating in the summer. Everything ...
141 E 48th St (bet. Lexington & Third Aves.)Bringing sensational seafood straight from the Maine coast to the five boroughs. Indulge in our one of a kind seafood menu - brought to you from a gourmet food truck, urban lobster shack, pop-up markets, and foodie events all around the city.
284 Van Brunt StreetNew York branch of Estiatorio Milos. Stylish and refined ambience elegantly accommodates white-clothed tables, canvas sun umbrellas and a marble ice bar, where the fruits of the sea are on display for guests to select before they are prepared in traditional Greek and Mediterranea...
125 W 55th StAlways trust the seafood of a man who owns his own processing company, as owner Luke Holden does. Emboldened by that fact and the connections it necessarily requires, Holden claims to have the ability to bring the freshest lobster possible to new York City, including diabolical l...
93 E 7th St