Fish and shellfish is a popular choice when eating out, particularly at eating places where the chef has a reputation for serving imaginative dishes. Fresh ingredients are the key to success. Several New York seafood restaurants have such a reputation and usually have their signature dishes and individual styles.
Aquagrill is located in SoHo and is a smart establishment, with crisp white table linen. Diners can choose a tasty appetizer, including Octopus Salad, and Atlantic or Pacific Coast Oysters. The main course menu offers sea scallops, crab polenta, and Grilled Salmon with a Falafel Crust. There is also a selection of rich desserts. The list of New York seafood restaurants includes cuisine from overseas. Le Bernardin is a French restaurant on 51st Street and has a dcor influenced by luxury ocean liners. Maritime paintings line the walls. The menu has Kobe Beef, Blue Fin Tuna and White Tuna, a cheese course and chocolate desserts.
The Flatiron District is the location for BLT Fish, which is actually two restaurants in one. The downstairs Fish Shack serves shellfish, clam chowder and lobster rolls. The more upmarket upstairs section has an elegant dcor of suede walls and leather banquettes. One of the highlight dishes is New Zealand Pink Snapper. Fish is prepared in a varied choice of sauces or can be simply grilled with olive oil. Dessert includes Chocolate Amaretto Cake. The Blue Fin is in Times Square and a jazz combo entertains diners whilst they tuck in to sushi or sashimi. Entrees include halibut and crab and there is an extensive wine list and a sake (rice wine) selection.
The Pearl Oyster Bar on Cornelia Street is a popular New York Seafood restaurant for families. Dishes include Lobster Rolls, Clam Chowder, and Fried Clams. Oceana on East 54th Street is another New York seafood restaurant, resembling the cabin of a ship. Highlights include the Taro Wrapped Pompano and the Arctic Char.
Esca on West 43rd Street is the place for Southern Italian cooking. A stone tiled floor and lots of plants greet customers. Favorite dishes are Grilled Octopus and Crab Risotto. The Hudson River Caf on West 133rd Street has indoor and outdoor tables and an outdoor bar. In addition to Maine Lobster Roll and Seafood Paella, there are steak and lamb dishes. One of the most ordered puddings is Guava Bread Pudding. The caf specializes in cocktails. Live music is played on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and during Sunday Brunch.
Estiatorio Milos on West 55th Street serves traditional Greek dishes. This New York seafood restaurant brings a bit of the sunny Mediterranean with Char Grilled Octopus, Fried Eggplant and Baklava to finish. For Japanese cuisine, the choice is the Lure Fish Bar on Mercer Street. Its dcor is a maritime theme and there is a Raw Bar serving sushi. The menu includes lobster, Arctic Char and calamari with sake available too. Desserts are hearty, including Warm Chocolate Cake and Apple Crumble.
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