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Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant, New York, NY

Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant

4.5
4.5
814 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Please check out our social media pages for more information and specials about delivery and takeout.

Fine Seafood & Fish Restaurant inspired by Mediterranean & European food culture from the same areas. Our bar menu includes local and imported craft beers, cocktails and boutique Pan-Mediterranean wines in a beautiful intimate setting. Our focus is on the fresh, wild and organically cultivated fish & seafood. The menu encompasses a selection of small plates, crudo, quality cured meats (like Jamon Iberico & Pata Negra) and extends to Brick-oven pizza, Baked whole fish in Sea Salt, artisanal cheeses and an oyster bar consisting of both east and west coast oysters.

Outdoor dining available and is first come, first served!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 757-7511
  • Website
    http://www.blueseafoodbar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Andrea Giacomoni
  • Catering
    Catering: Contact us for catering inquiries at 9thaveblue@gmail.com<br />Private Dining: The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 45, standing room for up to 70 guests. Blue works hand-in-hand with our customers to provide a variety of menu options to that satisfy any budget and at any given time.
  • Private party facilities
    The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 50, standing room for up to 70 guests. Blue Seafood Bar- Restaurant works hand-in-hand with our customers to provide a variety of menu options that satisfy any budget for your next Private Event.
  • Location
    856 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
  • Neighbourhood
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Cross Street
    56th Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking after 7pm or discounts offered through validation at parking lot on 56th near 9th Ave.
  • Public transit
    Subway (A,C,B,D,1,2) to Columbus Circle - 2 blocks away
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • After Show Late Menu $39 Pre Fix menu

    US$39.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in an after-show of our Late menu culinary journey at Blue Seafood Bar& Eatery in the heart of New York City's vibrant Theater District and Lincoln Center. Enjoy a delectable 5-course prix fixe dinner curated to complement your evening plans. Savor Mediterranean-inspired dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, perfectly setting the stage for an unforgettable night out. Available Everyday 9:30pm-Closing Note: The price above does NOT include tax, gratuity, or fees. Drinks are NOT included and will be charged la carte. **This experience booking is the first step in confirming your booking. A member of our events team will reach out to confirm this reservation**
    After Show Late Menu $39 Pre Fix menu photo

  • Chefs Tasting Menu $79

    US$79.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a pre-theater culinary journey at Blue Seafood Bar& Eatery in the heart of New York City's vibrant Theater District and Lincoln Center. Enjoy a delectable 5-course prix fixe dinner curated to complement your evening plans. Savor Mediterranean-inspired dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, perfectly setting the stage for an unforgettable night out. Note: The price above does include tax, gratuity and OT fees. Drinks are NOT included and will be charged Ala Carte. **This experience booking is the first step in confirming your booking. A member of our events team will reach out to confirm this reservation**
    Chefs Tasting Menu $79 photo

  • Pre Theater $39 Pre Fix menu

    US$39.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a pre-theater culinary journey at Blue Seafood Bar& Eatery in the heart of New York City's vibrant Theater District and Lincoln Center. Enjoy a delectable 3-course prix fixe dinner curated to complement your evening plans. Savor Mediterranean-inspired dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, perfectly setting the stage for an unforgettable night out. Note: The price above does not include tax, gratuity, or fees. Drinks are also NOT included and will be charged Ala Carte. This Menu is Served Only between 4 PM and 5:45 PM. **This experience booking is the first step in confirming your booking. A member of our events team will reach out to confirm this reservation**
    Pre Theater $39 Pre Fix menu photo

Offers

  • 2 Free Bottles of Sparkling Wine. 8ppl+

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Mon - 4:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Tue - Thu - 4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.,Fri - 11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.,Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
    2 Complimentary Bottles of Sparkling Wine for groups of 8ppl or more. Your choice of Prosecco or Cava Sparkling wine. Our way of saying Cheers to the New Year by adding a delightful touch to your dinning experience. Important: To Claim this offer PLEASE ad a note on your Reservation with us and show this message to our Host or your Server!(NOTE: This offer is available with full dining experience ONLY).

    2 Free Bottles of Sparkling Wine. 8ppl+ photo

  • Late Happy Hour Everyday 10pm -Closing

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Mon - 4:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Tue - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
    Happy Hour Specials: Oysters( 6pcs. min), $2 Oysters (pc) $1.5 Clams (pc) $10 mixed drinks, $8gl Wine, $26 Carafe of wine. $25 btl. of wine with a Doz. of Oysters or Clams $7Craft Beer, $6gl of sparkling $5 Craft Beer with doz. oysters or personal pizzas. ONLY BAR area and High Top TBLS! No Reservations.

    Late Happy Hour Everyday 10pm -Closing photo

  • Late Happy Hour Everyday 4-7pm & 10pm -Closing

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Mon - 4:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Tue - Thu - 4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.,Fri - 11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.,Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
    Happy Hour Specials: Oysters( 6pcs. min), $2 Oysters (pc) $1.5 Clams (pc) $10 mixed drinks, $8gl Wine, $26 Carafe of wine. $25 btl. of wine with a Doz. of Oysters or Clams $7Craft Beer, $6gl of sparkling $5 Craft Beer with doz. oysters or personal pizzas. ONLY BAR area and High Top TBLS! No Reservations.

    Late Happy Hour Everyday 4-7pm & 10pm -Closing photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 814 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant offers an enticing dining experience with "excellent cocktails and service" that consistently receive praise. Guests enjoy "fresh, delicious seafood" and a vibrant ambiance, perfect for pre-theater dining. While some find it pricey, the "creative dishes" and "friendly staff" make it a memorable visit.

814 Reviews

  1. Gregory

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant. Great service. The seafood platter was particularly amazing.

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  2. Eddie

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    For a high price the place is extremely tight. The oyster was fresh bu other crevice and dry meat seemed over price for the item. Not a wide range Of selection. Limited option. And place with table smaller than school desk for 4 people. Quite disappointing and not a good experience and tab for draft is out of order during rush dinner hour?

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  3. Rosie

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a very last minute reservation but a lovely experience. The space is really nice, not too loud. The tables felt a little close to each other but overall it felt clean and cozy. The food was really good - the bread the bring to the table is so good. My cocktail was also tasty - a lavender something. A nice little spot!

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  4. Sarah

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the branzino ceviche, gambas al ajillo, croquetas and seafood risotto! Service was great, too! Make a reservation to make sure you get in! Great spot to dine before a show!

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  5. Michael

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always excellent and I love going there. Try the grilled seafood for 2.

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  6. Lori

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were great but noise level was high even though restaurant was not that busy and when we were seated we were told they needed our table at a specific time - while we had tickets to a show it was as if they were going to rush us through the meal even though we made the reservation far in advance.

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  7. Daphnee

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    My server was amazing and very accommodating. I was disappointed with the mushroom ravioli. It was overcooked and mushy. The menu was very pricey.

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  8. Aaron

    VIP

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh my golly Miss Molly this food was out of this world amazing! New York Day 1 is in the Books! We had an amazing dinner at Blue Seafood Bar. My wife started her meal off with New York Clam Chowder followed by salmon for her main course, I had a variety of raw oysters 🦪 2 Blue Points (my favorites) 2 Saint Edwards, & 2 Long Island oysters, followed by an amazing seafood pizza, definitely a first. This pizza has calamari, mussels, octopus 🐙 clams, shrimps, cherry tomatoes & fresh parsley! Oh my golly miss Molly it was so good! The manager gave us some sparkling wine, bc he thought he offended me! I wasn’t offended at all but appreciated to kind gesture. ✌️❤️

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  9. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable. The oysters were delicious, we had the lobster rolls, they were very good I would not get them again. I felt like the lobsters were a little too minced for my liking. We also had the lobster burrata salad which was very good. I had the special which was a filet Bronzino with vegetables and mussels and clams with it. This dish was absolutely amazing. The portion was large. My fiancé had the salmon which he enjoyed very much, that portion was a bit smaller. We finished with the cheesecake and ice cream for dessert. Perfect date night restaurant The ambience of the restaurant is so beautiful. I would definitely return. We finished with the cheesecake and ice cream for dessert. Perfect date night restaurant.

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  10. Lucimara

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was amazing. One of the restaurant I’ve had been in NYC I loved this restaurant

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FAQs

Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 757-7511.

Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 814 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant

856 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    56th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking after 7pm or discounts offered through validation at parking lot on 56th near 9th Ave.
  • Public transit
    Subway (A,C,B,D,1,2) to Columbus Circle - 2 blocks away
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrea Giacomoni
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.blueseafoodbar.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 757-7511
  • Catering
    Catering: Contact us for catering inquiries at 9thaveblue@gmail.com<br />Private Dining: The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 45, standing room for up to 70 guests. Blue works hand-in-hand with our customers to provide a variety of menu options to that satisfy any budget and at any given time.
  • Private party facilities
    The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 50, standing room for up to 70 guests. Blue Seafood Bar- Restaurant works hand-in-hand with our customers to provide a variety of menu options that satisfy any budget for your next Private Event.
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