A fine pre-theater dinner, as always and good service from Andres. We're many time return customers and we'll be back!

Talk about a glam restaurant in the middle of Times Square. There is a downstairs and upstairs, I do recommend getting a reservation as it can get pretty full on the weekend from what I saw left available on Open Table. Service: We were greeted at the hostess stand by last name & were seated right away. The waiter was prompt, presentable and knew the menu well based on what I had mentioned I've liked before. He was funny, charming and did know how to upsell & let me tell you it was all worth it. Food: THAT LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE JESUS. I've posted the photos of all of the food but that stood out by far. All food was 5/5 we enjoyed every last part, even the bread they bring out to start. We even had dessert and I usually don't order dessert at a restaurant. Carrot cake WOW & blueberry pie with ice cream I FINISHED IT. All was so savory I can't wait to go back to NYC to revisit. Exquisite, definitely stop by. We only ate (no alcohol) & I'd say this place is $$$$. read more

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Celebrated my birthday here and had a great time! Our server, Rayshawn, was very attentive and made my dinner amazing.

Upon arrival, I wasn't greeted immediately because the hostess was speaking to her coworker. I was a little annoyed at first but the rest of my experience at this restaurant completely made up for it, mostly. My date and I were told to go upstairs, after checking in with the upstairs hostesss we were seated right away. Our waitress was very nice and had a great personality. For starts, we ordered the BBQ Eel sushi roll and the 3 East, 3 West from the Oyster bar ( one was Fanny Bay and I cannot recall where the others were from), and Tuna Tartare. We were already quite full from the starters alone! Haha. But all three of these dishes were EXTREMELY tasteful and delicious!! I was iffy about the Tuna Tartare because I've ordered it from other places but I didn't feel like it had taste, but this one definitely did. All the starters raised the bar for the entrees. For the entrees, we had Florida Red Snapper and the Local Striped Bass. The Red Snapper was cooked well, but the Striped Bass was much better! But the lobster risotto that the Striped Bass came with was nothing special. It wasn't very good, actually. But the sides that the Red Snapper came with (lemon herb gnocchi and portobello mushrooms and jumbo lump crab) was delicious. The gnocchi was very filling but it was definitely good eating it together with everything else. I'm usually not much of a fish-eating person but I came here after reading such great reviews about the restaurant and it did not disappoint at all. I definitely want to dine here again, but after I get the money for it. The bill came out to be about $124, which is on the pricey side but it's doable for an occasion. By the way, one of the busboys spilled water on me and that almost ruined the night because my pants were wet and I had to sit on dry napkins for the remainder of the night. But I knew it was an accident and I didn't feel it was worth it to ruin the night. So besides this and my initial "greeting," this was a great dining experience that I'd recommend to family and friends. read more

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Enjoyed a tall glass of ice cold fresh squeezed orange juice, while waiting for the Banana Praline French Toast -- which was awesome! Nice, warm bananas with toasted almonds. The maple syrup wasn't needed, thanks to the not-to-sweet blueberry compote. The Make-Your-Own omelete with thick-sliced sausage, onions and mushrooms were really good, too. Very filling, since it came with a hefty side of home fries. **Side note: unisex bathrooms STILL creep me out. I doubt I'll ever get used to that trend. This was a clean one, at least. read more

I had the Halibut at the Blue Fin and it was a very good dish. I'm from CA, where Seafood is plentiful and fresh. The fresh cookies for desert were excellent, as was/is the service. The sushi is okay. I'm both Asian and from California, so think with a bit of a Westcoast and Eastern background, that it's better in Cali than here. But that may be as debatable as who's better... Biggie or 2Pac... Death Row or Def Jam... so, it's all about personal taste and perspective. I'd go here again if/when visiting NY. It's not necessarily a "must go back to" every time type place, but is definitely on the "I'd never kick it out of bed" selection I'd never decline. read more

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My mom and I had dinner here while in NYC. Its inside the W Hotel. The hotel is doing some remodeling so the restaurant does not currently have the great view of Times Square it normally does but that did not effect our evening. The food was really good and so was the service. We started with the shrimp and lobster spring rolls. They were very tasty. Nice and crisp, good shrimp and lobster flavor inside. Nice dipping sauce, a bit spicy. For our entrees, we had the Chermoula Jumbo Shrimp (bacon, sweet corn ragout, sweet pepper jus) and the Pan Seared Halibut (herb gnocchi, lump crab meat, petit portobellos, arugula). The shrimp was very nicely cooked with good sides. The fish was nicely cooked, good sides as well. For dessert, we had the Lemon Layer Cake (bing cherry compote, buttermilk cherry ice cream) and the Warm Peach Crumb Pie (pecan streusel, bourbon caramel, vanilla ice cream). Both were delicious. The lemon cake was light and had a good lemon flavor. I love the peachs on the crumb pie. They also gave us some wonderful cookies which we took back to the hotel. Unfortunately, we left them in our refrigerator so we never got to each them. :( Good service and good food! read more

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This was an impromptu lunch stop after striking out at the TKTS booth across the way. We were hungry, disappointed and not too eager to try to brave the Times Square crowds so soon. A quick search on the gluten-free app showed that this could be an option. We walked across the way to look at the menu, and decided to give it a shot. I mean heck, I love me some seafood, and thankfully, my girls do, too. Walking in to the foyer, you see a hostess stand, a bar along the back wall, and a large flight of stairs to the left. It was only after we were seated that we realized that the top part of the building was a different restaurant altogether. We weren't given an option at the stand as to which one we wanted to dine in. Maybe because we didn't have reservations? Or maybe we looked too causal, too much like tourists? Anyway, we were at a small table opposite the door, which was unfortunate in that we got a gust of cold air every time they opened. Our waiter was friendly enough, but he seemed a bit distracted. They were all running between the bar on our level and the restaurant upstairs, so I'm sure he was just busy. He did take the time to hear our allergy alert, and to answer our questions. We decided to share the seafood platter (the "balcony" version), as well as a spicy tuna roll and a Dynamite roll. The odd thing is that they brought out pastries to start with. There was a scone, a biscuit and a slice of some kind of carrot cake. Didn't really go with the seafood theme, but of course the two of us who could consume flour ate them. We were afraid we'd still be hungry after our meal, but it turned out we ordered just enough food; we were satiated without being stuffed. My favorite thing on the seafood platter was the ceviche. Shame it came in such a small cup! Wait, let me back up. The platter came with oysters, mussels, squid rings (not fried calamari), crab legs, ceviche and clams. While everything was fresh and tasty, my favorite - as I mentioned - was the ceviche. It was just perfectly prepared, not too citrusy, not too bogged down by other ingredients. The spicy tuna roll was also very good (my husband would have approved), but the Dynamite roll really wasn't. It was just kind of bland, which was surprising, given all the spice notes rolled up in it. Overall, it was a good lunch meal to tide us over, and allowed us to feed the seafood urge. Our waiter was friendly enough, but he probably could've used a hand that day. read more

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If I can start with the delicious new lychee martini that our server ANDRES recommended off the menu as an appetiser ( to die for) !!! We got the bang bang shrimp which weren't too spicy to my taste, followed by a miso glaze sea bass and the black and seared scallops. Honestly some of the best recommendations I could've had . Definitely coming back!!! read more

Extraordinarily overpriced. Meh ambiance. Terrible portion size for cost. Despite calling ahead to ask about celiac disease, restaurant staff were clueless. read more

Had breakfast and while not cheap the food was great..an omelette with spinach with pastries cereal and an orange juice with a ginger shot. The steel cut oatmeal was also awesome with fruit. Service was great with JaLeesa read more

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Pretentious. Wait staff immature and asks things like "Is everything amazing " rather than "how is everything." This is a Landry's product . First thing was to sell a Landry's Club membership rather than after the meal with the check. That said, food was well prepared and good but a bit short of "amazing." Reasonably well-priced for being on Times Square except for the sea bass bites app which was 4 tiny bites. read more

3 stars for the food- good but nothing special for the price.. But 5 star for the service - our server, Keron Waldron was the best. Courteous, attentive and professional. read more

Beautiful, classy, sexy blue restaurant. Blue Fin, in the heart of Times Square, is like no other Times Square restaurant at all. It is clean, the staff is courteous and helpful, and the food is superb. The sushi rolls and appetizers are averagely priced (NYC prices) but definitely worth it as the food is high quality and flavourful. We ordered two rolls. The truffle rainbow roll was yummy but I didn't find it to be worth $19 as it was mainly avocado. The best roll we ordered was the Dynasty Roll as it had plenty of flavour with the spicy shrimp, mango and apricot pistachio. Super delicious could've eaten 2 whole rolls on my own !!!! So so yummy. Also Slow Braised Pork Belly Bao Buns were so flavourful and delicious with a slightly spicy and smoky flavour of the charred pork belly. It was an amazing dish. Definitely recommend this place!! read more

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Cool spot right in Times Square. Sushi in NY in the heart of the city. We ordered the Edamame that had a nice kick along with some peanuts thrown in. Also ordered the Shrimp Wontons which were good, Imperial Lobster Rolls, Crispy Rice, California Roll and their Miso Soup. All the items were good but not great. Good fresh fish but lacked the sauces to make it great. The Edamame was actually different and pretty good. They had a raw seafood bar as well but we got in just before closing and really didn't look very closely at these options but it looked good. Restaurant was nicely done and looked as they though could seat a pretty good number of people. Nice bar as well. read more

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1-28-23 Blue Fin Times Square, what a delicious meal with the best waitress ever! Sophia, Sophia, Sophia, you are a breath of fresh air! Food fantastic, atmosphere unique, love those blue jellyfish...and service was the best. Sophia was friendly and sweet, and as interested in us as we were in her! I would definitely go back for both food and service. read more

Dined here on Sunday night for a late restaurant week dinner. The restaurant has a lovely modern decor and makes you forget you are in the middle of the Times Square craziness. The RW menu was very enticing. Appetizers included Tuna Sashimi, Heirloom Tomato Salad and a Soup. 4 of us got the Tuna and it melted in your mouth, it was delicious. 1 had the salad which was also very good. On to entrees, I was happy to see that they offered soft shell crab, which I love. It came out looking almost like a with salad piled with wax beans, fresh cherries and nectarines with 2 crabs on it, not what I expected, BUT it was fabulous, the cherries were heavenly with the crab, I would have never thought it, but fruit paired with some fried soft shell crab is awesome! The other entrees that were ordered were the snapper with a kiwi/mango salsa, also very good. Everything was extremely fresh. As for wine..we definitely wanted wine...there were a couple of suggestions on the RW menu, but we wanted something more interesting than Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay. So we started looking at the wine list and yes it was a bit pricey, until we got to the last page...BIN ENDS! The last page included many bin end bottles that were at a reduced cost, so we ended up with a great 2008 Bodega O. Fournier Torrontés Urban Uco for only $25 a bottle. Great deal, great wine which went lovely with the food. I wish more restaurants posted their bin ends like this. On to dessert most of us opted for the Mocha Panna Cotta...all I can say...O-M-G, it was delicious! Someone also ordered the Lemon Meringue, which they said was good, but the Panna Cotta was the bomb! Service: Our waitress was friendly, she didn't know much about the wine and towards the end sort of disappeared. Granted it was late and it was only us and 1 other table seated on the second floor. All in all she was fine. Regular menu may be on the pricey side, but the RW menu is totally worth it and don't forget to try a bin end wine! read more

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For a Sushi bar I was a little disappointed in their selection of Sushi. But for what little selection they had, the fish was very fresh and tasted good. Prices seemed fairly expensive, but I would assume they are typical for the New York Times Square area. The service was ok, it was a little slow, and the server did not seem to be very friendly. Being this is in a high tourist area, I would expect them to be a little bit more friendly. Overall, this place was okay, but I have heard there are better Sushi places in the area. read more

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I have been here a few times and usually only order seafood tower and sushi. I went there with a group of four people. We started with maine lobster & shrimp lettuce wraps, nothing special to me it was ok. Their tuna tartare was really good. Then we ordered their orchestra tower and it was an amazing shellfish tower which included maine lobster, red king crab, jumbo shrimp,littleneck clams, ceviche, marinated mussels, oysters plus we ordered a few sushi rolls and martini's. I really enjoyed myself and would definitley go there again. read more

I decided to book this restaurant during restaurant week and to celebrate an anniversary. First, I hate walking near Times Square because of the insane amount of crowds but was willing to push that aside since I love seafood and sushi. It's easy to find the place and inside, it's a classy and elegant feel. The host was kind and sent me upstairs despite the fact that I was super early for the reservation. The wall decor is beautiful and nice to look at. The bread we received was soft inside and SUPER salty outside. Choosing from the restaurant week menu, we selected Tuna roll, Salmon with crispy skin, trio of sorbet and Balcony seafood platter. The place is very busy so you'll see the waiters flying by and letting you feel a nice gust of wind like you're sitting outdoor. The tuna roll was a bit spicy but not bad. I would never pay full price for that and would rather go to the sushi places for $2.50 rolls which are huge, fresh and delicious. The salmon was good but I wasn't liking the tomato and beans that came with it. It was pretty weird and I had to shove that around my plate. The trio of sorbet was unique which included strawberry, grapefruit, white peach. Strawberry was the only one I could tolerate. The seafood platter was interesting. It came with lobster, shrimp, mussels with a strange sour ceviche-like topping, oysters, and a bit of other stuff I wasn't sure about. Basically, this can be a seafood lover's dream. Everything comes pre-cracked and easy to pull out and eat. Pretty nice. Gotta love that. I would only go back to celebrate a special occasion but that's probably only once in a while, if even once in five years. Good experience but I wouldn't recommend to go as a regular customer. read more

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Came to BlueFin before going to a broadway show. Show started at eight o'clock reservations were for six o'clock, we arrived about ten minutes late for our reservations but were seated right away. As soon as we sat the waiter asked if we were seeing a show so he would spend up the process of our food coming out. He got us out in time without feeling rushed and even had time for dessert. The food was excellent. My boyfriend and I shared oysters and the brussel sprout caesar salad as appetizers. For dinner I got the pan seared halibut after reading the reviews on yelp, it lived up to its hype as did my boyfriend's dinner the red snapper. However it is a pricey place. read more

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Pre show dinner here last Saturday and we were seated right away since we had reservations. The place is huge and easy to find. Although I've seen this place in passing, this is my first time inside and the whole place feels so chic. I especially loved the wall leading to the upstairs section- Food wise - it's a little pricey for my liking... I mean a single order of California roll (6 pieces) was 13. I ordered the roasted cod for my entree and the bf ordered one of their specials- prosciutto wrapped cod. They were both excellent! Perfectly cooked and seasoned very well. I wish I had room for dessert because everything on the menu looked appetizing. I'll probably be back because it's definitely a nice and convenient place to have lunch/dinner before/after a show- read more

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Came here for NYC Restaurant Week and really enjoyed the meal. Deco, layout and location are great! The service was really great between the attentiveness of our waiter Winston and the manager checking in with us. We got the attention that we needed without feeling rushed. The waiter was really accommodating and made really good suggestions that definitely helped improved our overall dining experience. The cocktails were flavorful but I would have liked the alcohol to be present in them. We got seafood entrees which were delicious. Good portions; still had room for dessert. Overall really good dining experience. read more

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I usually stay at the W Times Square in New York, so the Blue Fin is very convenient! It's a trendy sushi restaurant right in the middle of Times Square, with large windows (which are excellent for people watching). The ambience is calm and relaxing. Despite its location, the restaurant is always able to seat us right away. I enjoy going to Blue Fin for a quick brunch. They have unlimited mimosas or bellinis during brunch hours. The sushi selection isn't crazy diverse, but the rolls they offer are good. We always order the lobster cocktail, which is a whole lobster served on ice. It's always delicious. I also really like the steamed shrimp dumplings and the lobster and shrimp spring rolls. read more

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Stopped in after a show for a quick bite. There's not much in Time Square that isn't crowded so when we were able to get right in we were excited. The hostess took us up stairs and seated us in a cozy booth. My daughter always takes over ordering so I let her do her thing. We only wanted appetizers since it was late. She ordered the lobster and shrimp spring rolls they crispy and tasty but not the best. We then had shrimp dumplings in a broth that was good. We then had their truffle sushi roll with the fish on top instead inside the sushi was not my favorite. Still hungry we ordered the shrimp at $8.00 a piece we had three! Blue Fin is located in the W Hotel right in Time Square. The service was good our waiter was great. Food could of been better but still enjoyed ourselves. read more

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Hungry and needing food quick? Good place to come. We got a table fast. We arrived after the theater let out and the restaurant was 1/3 full. The food was good. Unique and flavorful twist on Asian sushi. The wontons were amazing. Everything was tasty. So why 3 stars? It was the service. It was just ok. Asked for water and other food items several times. He just kept forgetting. Really nice, but not attentive. read more

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Blue Fin is literally one step off Duffy Square by Times Square. It's much bigger and livelier than it looks from the front door. There, the spartan entrance leads you upstairs to lots and lots of tables. We ordered all the standard sushi selections (that WE like) and we tried some new ones. Everything is delicious and, not surprisingly for the neighborhood, a little pricey. But hey, we got the good stuff! The service was stellar, and friendly. We even got to chat with some people at a nearby table about which Broadway shows we had seen, and which we should see. It was all very nice. read more

Came here recently for restaurant week. They had a nice pre-rice menu but Nothing that stood out. We ended up opting for their regular menu items. Here's the thing- I wasn't too crazy about it. They are really friendly inside and their waitstaff is super knowledgeable about their menu items but it was just lacking altogether. Their lobster bisque OKAY and it was missing those big chucks of lobster that I'm used to. I also had salmon that was flavorless. I have to say I was pretty disappointed and probably wouldnt return. read more

The restaurant is actually in the W hotel, next to Times Square. The location is perfect. We come for the restaurant week. Food here is good, especially the soup. I really like the decorations in the restaurant, but the waiters seem a little bit hurried, always asking us whether or not we finish the dish. It's really annoying. Food 4 stars Service 2 stars read more

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The food was bad, and I am not expecting much in Times Square. But it was truly disappointing. and slow coming out of the kitchen. The calamari were soggy and pretty much tasteless and the rest of the meal wasn't worth mentioning except that is wasn't good. And the 'sushi" which isn't, is a variety of designer maki rolls with to much sauce and add on to even taste like much of anything. To quote Collin Farrell's character from "In Bruges" If I'd grown up on a farm, and was retarded, it might impress me. But I didn't, so it doesn't. read more

This review is solely about the food. I ordered the halibut which came recommended by the server. My husband had the New York burger and we ordered a side of lobster mashed potatoes. First, my 40$ halibut was SO DRY and I don't mean just a little. I had to choke down every bite and couldn't even finish it. My husband said the burger was fine but not a lot of flavor and has had better for about half the price. The lobster mashed potatoes literally tasted like they were made with ketchup. I wish I was kidding, we ate the lobster off the top and left the rest. So after spending 120$ and not finishing any of the food we are leaving to a convenience store to buy snacks because we are still hungry. read more

Very elegant looking place. I think I ate downstairs here years ago but the upstairs is nicer. Food was excellent and service was professional and they made sure to get us out in time for out show. No easy task since we were a party of 10. I don't remember exactly what I had but I shared a salad and had a meat main course. I do remember that everyone there did say how much they enjoyed their meal. I got there early and ordered a Van Gogh Double Espresso vodka at the bar. They thought they had it but couldn't find it. The bartender told me he could make something similar with a Stoli Vanil with a shot of espresso. It was awful but I'm glad that he tried. read more

Justin made all the drinks I asked very professional and satisfied every my reques. came here as solo dinner

Everything about our dinner was spot on! The St. Aubin wine, the Trio Tartare, the grilled octopus, pork buns and sushi rolls. All were excellent. If there is anything that could be considered negative, I would say the size of the rolls were small, but good. Kudos to Darrell - great server! read more

It's surprising how I had never noticed this restaurant, until the Restaurant Week. Came here for a week-day lunch with friends and loved it! We ordered the "Slow braised pork belly bao bun" for appetizers and the salmon for main course. The pork buns were one of the best I've had - this coming from someone who has to order pork buns if it's on the menu. Crispy char siu with lettuce and a spicy sauce, wrapped in super soft buns are to die for! The "cedar plank faroe island salmon" was well done like I had asked for and came with charred corn salad. The burnt crispy later of salmon, conjured up by the chef makes it worth the price. It's not very often that you like the salad that comes with salmon as much as the salmon! The chef made that happen here. Then came the beautifully decorated desserts. You've got 2 options - 1. Triple Chocolate cheesecake with ice-cream 2. Summer stone fruit upside down cake. Get the second one, yes definitely, get the second one! It's ridiculously delicious, a no-brainer. The server was extremely courteous, ambience was fancy but not overwhelming. They got my friends' kid a drawing kit and made sure she was comfortably seated. It's right next to the red stairs are Times Square, so a great location. Made the entire experience memorable! read more

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Food was delicious! And our waiter Charles was delightful and very helpful :) great ambiance in the restaurant

Actually it's really exceed what I expected. The Food is so tasty, with full of feature flavors & healthy ingredients. I love all dishes. read more

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Mmm sushi! Feel like it's the 100th sushi place I reviewed. They're probably all 5 stars lol. But really, this sushi is great. Comes with a variety of sauces and the rolls themselves can be made inside out or other options. The yellowtail tasted fresh and the more expensive rolls (~$13.50) really are worth the price (with mango, shrimp, caviar, lobster, etc.) and can't be found at a lot of other places! Hence their unique names, though, like..summer roll. I liked it ^^ read more

First time to New York and wanted some fresh seafood. This place did not disappoint. Everything was delicious. We had the salmon, crab cakes, asparagus, bang bang shrimp and broccoli. Our server was the best with his smile, helpful and continuous checking on us. Highly recommend trying it out!! read more

I was there for restaurant week just before going to see a play. I knew I had a tight schedule but the staff there was very understanding and and accommodating. The decor is really beautiful. The food was unlike anything I've experienced before and I am looking forward to returning. Blue Fin is located in the heart of Times Square, so it is easily accessible no matter where in the five boroughs you live. read more

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