Satisfy Your Seafood Craving

Now that indoor dining is back and increasing to 35% capacity on Friday, February 26, you may be looking for some local dinner options to break away from takeout.

Got a seafood craving? Maybe you’re pescatarian, observing Lent or are just in the mood for a dish you can’t prepare at home easily. It can be hard to find good options or variety for a seafood dinner—but not in Lincoln Square. Book a dinner reservation at one of the neighborhood’s many delicious eateries and enjoy a dish from the sea across genres and flavors. We’ve highlighted a few menu items below to whet your appetite and show the local diversity of dishes, but check out each restaurant’s menu for even more seafood dinner options.

Atlantic Grill (49 West 64th Street at Broadway): Enjoy Chirashi Bowl featuring salmon, tuna, hamachi, shrimp, tamago, salmon roe, eel, and avocado. Of course, the menu is filled with seafood, including sushi roll options, a raw bar, Alaskan King Crab legs and more.

Bar Boulud (1900 Broadway at West 64th Street): Order Panko Crusted Rainbow Trout with mushroom duxelle, cipollini onion, and beurre blanc. Make it part of a three-course prix fixe deal and enjoy an appetizer and dessert, too.

Bar Masa (10 Columbus Circle): Enjoy Beaten Tuna Steak with Garlic Soy or order some specialty handrolls such as yellowtail scallion, spicy tuna green chili, and more. The menu changes regularly based on seasonality and availability.

Café Fiorello (1900 Broadway at West 63rd Street): Order Whole Lobster Fra Diavolo with spaghetti pomodoro. Order a glass of Italian wine and transport yourself to Italy for a meal.

The Empire Rooftop (44 West 63rd Street at Broadway): Delight in Mini Ahi Tuna Poke Tostados with avocado, lemon soy, sriracha, corn tortilla. Pair it with a specialty cocktail and enjoy the view.

Nougatine (1 Central Park West at Columbus Circle): Try Black Sea Bass in paprika-shallot butter with potato ravioli. This dish is also part of the restaurants “tasting for two” option, which includes tuna tartare, passion fruit tart, and several other dishes which is also available at Jean-Georges (1 Central Park West) for dinner.

Rosa Mexicano (61 West 62nd Street at Columbus Avenue): Order Alambre de Camarones--marinated jumbo shrimp skewered and grilled in garlic vinaigrette with tomatoes, onions and serrano chiles, over white rice with salsa verde picante and ranchera. Enjoy a taste of Mexico with a classic margherita.

The Smith (1900 Broadway at West 63rd Street): Enjoy a Pot of Mussels in chardonnay broth with dijon, tarragon, and fries. Order a few fresh oysters from the raw bar, too, and get your shellfish fix.

Sugar Factory (1991 Broadway at West 67th Street): Try Pan Roasted Salmon with mashed potatoes. Order dinner here and pair your meal with one of the many specialty cocktails for which Sugar Factory is well known.

Westside Restaurant (2020 Broadway at West 68th Street): Enjoy a dish like Grilled Red Snapper cooked to your own liking at this old-school, local diner. They also offer other fish entrees that sometimes change seasonally, including salmon, trout, and sole. 

These are just a few delectable options for a seafood dinner around Lincoln Square—there’s always more to check out, so you should check in with each restaurant before making reservations if you have any questions or want to learn more. Visit our Neighborhood Guide for a list of restaurants in the area and enjoy some delicious seafood options.

Photo credit: Atlantic Grill