Charming atmoshere, wonderful attentive service and delicious food! The hostess Iryna, greets you and seats you immediately. We chose the pre fixe dinner: starter - wonderful bread with olive oil and balsamic bread dip, appetizer - tricolor salad, entree - salmon with escarole and white beans and dessert. Excellent! This was our second time in the restaurant and it was as good as the first time. We will be back. *one drawback is -- it is a small space - so it can be noisy. Terri M. read more

05.19.26@6:57p Made reservations for a table of 4 for 7pm. On time seating. Iryna was great and stuff's that came by our table were friendly and polite. Constant get water refilled, change of clean plates and remove dishes that were finished that's an A+. Foods was ok to good. My favorite was the SP Moules Frites. The fried was hot, crispy and tasty. read more

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This is a solid spot in hells kitchen for oysters, crudo, pizza, sorta whatever you're in the mood for. It's not trying to be anything too fancy, but it's acceptable as a night out spot. It's got way more personality than a place like the Smith, and the prices are not unreasonable. Service could not be kinder, and they are kid friendly. So if you need a place to go in the neighborhood, and you want some seafood but your date wants pizza, you've found it! The wine also is decent! read more

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The burrata was excellent but the lobster on top of it was the chewiest lobster I've ever had. So disappointing. The octopus was pretty good and tender. But a seafood restaurant that can't cook lobster isn't a place I'd go back to. read more

Blue Seafood Bar - Lobster and Burrata Salad. Terrible lobster - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm mad at myself because this place is two blocks from my apartment and my friend from Brooklyn had to tell me about it! We met here for a catch up dinner and I was wow-ed from start to finish. The vibe of the place is great and I would love to sit at the beautiful bar in front for happy hour sometime. The interior is cozy and fun. Service from Iryna (sp?) really put the experience over the top. She was exceptional and add that to the outstanding food, it was a great experience. I started with an Ocean Fashioned cocktail (basically an old fashioned, maybe a little sweeter) which was great. We shared some oysters and shrimp cocktail, along with some halloumi. Everything was great but we all went gaga for the halloumi. It was so good and had a wonderful bit of spice to it. There was some type of reduction on it that was amazing. I couldn't eat an entree after that, so I had the frito misto appetizer which was huge anyway. It was great...I could have just eaten a bowl of the lightly fried veggies in it! We wrapped up with a lava cake which was also great. I'm so happy to have come here and will definitely be adding it to my neighborhood rotation! read more

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Nice spot near theatre district with a lot of variety. Enjoyed their seafood salad, a cosmo and yummy bread this evening! A little pricey, but what isn't in NYC read more

Blue Seafood Bar - Seafood Salad - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Call me crazy for ordering pizza at a Seafood spot, but I'm proud to be crazy. The pizza was to die for! It melts in your mouth. The HH specials are awesome too, and they have this really cute wraparound bar. The bartender, Matt, was a superstar. He was so charismatic and made amazing cocktails. Literally said hi to every person who walked in the door and made everyone feel at home. Will definitely return! read more

Blue Seafood Bar - Margherita Pizza - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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On our last night in NYC my daughter and I felt like Oysters. We decided to check out Blue Seafood Bar and Eatery. We had a lovely walk from the M Social where we were staying to the restaurant. The restaurant is intimate and stylish. They have an oyster bar in the front when you walk in. We had quiet table in the back. The menu is all Mediterranean style dishes with lots of seafood, along with tapas. They bring delicious complimentary bread to the table served with olive oil, balsamic, and sea salt. We started with the Blue Point Oysters. Loved the presentation. They sprinkled oranges, strawberries, and blueberries around the ice. Made it even more fresh and loved the citrus touch. We ordered their special that was Moules-frites served in a white wine garlic cream sauce, it was SO good!!! The mussels were firm with a tender texture and the sauce was incredible! Yes we were dipping the fries in the sauce!!! Next we split the Burrata e Mortadella Brick Oven Pizza. It had fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, pistachios, and was topped with mortadella. I don't eat mortadella so added mine to my daughter's side. The pizza was delicious and loved the pistachio sprinkle on top. We ended with their Chocolate Soufflé. We were in NYC celebrating my daughter's birthday so it was perfect! They brought it out with candle for her. It was warm, rich, and fluffy, Yum! The service, ambiance, and food were fantastic. Such a wonderful dinner to end our NYC trip! I can't recommend Blue enough, five stars!!! read more

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I Come For The Happy Hour Oysters! $7 beer and get a dozen oysters?!?! Um, YES PLEASE!!! And whoever is back there making those different flavors of bread... AMAZING!!! I've never had oysters with a piece of fruit... Game-Changer! So refreshing and definitely calm the punch of that ocean flavor oysters have... The service ids great. Our server came every 20-30 minutes making sure we were ok on drinks and oysters. When everything is all said and done, im 3 dozen deep!!! We sat outside which was perfect because I love people-watching. I believe happy hour guests only sit outside... the main dining room is reserved for the full menu. no happy hour inside... read more

Blue Seafood Bar - $1 Oysters 4pm-7pm - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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The food here was absolutely amazing. Every visit somehow gets better, and this last one truly stood out. Our server, Mihaela, was wonderful--so attentive and genuinely kind. She even remembered us and many of the dishes we've ordered and loved on previous visits, which made the experience feel extra special. The chef, Isael (I hope I'm spelling his name correctly), is truly Michelin-star quality in both talent and attitude. The food was exceptional, and his passion really comes through in every dish. I made a point to personally thank him and let him know how incredible our evening was because it was that good. We were also lucky enough to meet the owner during our visit and had a lovely moment chatting with him. It made us want to reassure him that we will absolutely be back whenever we're in town. Blue Seafood Bar & Eatery is something special--fantastic food, wonderful people, and an experience worth returning to again and again. read more

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Wonderful service! We notified the staff we had a show to catch and they fully acknowledge and acommadated it. Started off with a bread basket which isn't common in NYC, per se. Our table got the $39 pre-fix menu which came with an appetizer, main and dessert. I am not sure when it starts but it ends at 7pm. I got the branzino ceviche, salmon and coffee creme brûlée. The ceviche and salmon were excellent portions and helped with my protein intake for the day. Highly recommend and glad we stumbled upon this spot! read more

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Bartender was excellent food and prices were also great for their happy hour. Cute small place read more

I arrived earlier than my date this evening Planning on attending the Louis Armstrong play afterwards and was allowed to sit outside at a table with a glass of wine. How perfect was that. When my guest arrived we dined indoors and it was quaint and lovely. We ordered Salmon and it was superbly prepared. Followed by a delicious dessert. The servers kept everything moving smoothly and we left with enough time to stroll to our show. Such a wonderful experience. read more

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Great happy hour deals on weekdays, but the quality of the oysters are not it. There are other New York City spots with better HH oyster deals so if possible, there are many options. But apparently some days are good so I guess it can be really good. read more

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Pretty good! Walked in for an early dinner on a Wednesday night and was able to get seated. It was a little loud inside but the service was alright. The mixed grilled seafood was awesome (and a lot of food). Nothing else stood out as particularly good/bad. The pours of wine were a little small for the price/quality. read more

Blue Seafood Bar - Mixed Grilled Seafood (For Two or More) - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Partner grabbed the linguine with clams for me and I was actually appalled with how disgusting the dish was. Insanely big pieces of garlic - not minced, overcooked clams, a weird texture to the pasta and just overall flavorless. Was pretty pricey and ended up chucking the whole meal. read more

I had a delivery order of oysters, fish & chips and panna cotta. I had never ordered nor expected a restaurant to deliver shucked raw oysters, but Blue Seafood Bar did and they were excellent! They were served on ice with cocktail sauce and lemons. They were juicy, fresh and delicious! The flounder was nicely cooked with some crispiness to the breading and a nicely cooked large single piece of fish inside. The fries were still crispy, too. I really enjoyed the panna cotta dessert...excellent! Also included were two small pieces of a strange looking though tasty purple colored sour dough bread! Delivery was fast, and the price was average for Manhattan. In all, I was very pleased with this meal! I hope to go to this restaurant in the future. read more

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I was looking for a seafood restaurant for a large group and allow behaved little foodie kids, which can be hard to find ;) I found them on yelp and google. Came here with a very large group (family) and they were so accommodating. Easy to book on Resy. Communication was great, they called to confirm, the waitstaff was on it too - excellent service - special thanks to Armando for all the attention and his recommendations were honest and on point. We came on a weeknight, so it wasn't too crowded. While reading the menu, they bring out tomato bread with accompaniments, loved the zucchini dip. We ordered some margarita pizzas and fritti misto for the kids - they ate it all. For the adults we got the New England clam chowder (good size portion), grande seafood tower, the grilled seafood platter, mixed grilled vegetables, broccoli rabe - everything was fantastic! We shared everything family style. Great sized portions.. I don't get why other reviewers were complaining about the portions? Quality is fresh. Another table got the halibut special which looked really good too. Wine list is good too - had a bottle of some white burgundy that wasn't overly expensive. All the desserts were delicious, definitely get the coffee creme brûlée. We also got the tres leche flan, chocolate soufflé, and tiramisu. Honestly, everything was good and the whole family was happy with Blue Seafood. read more

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I love the vibe at Blue Seafood Bar. The Happy Hour is buzzy and the oysters and seafood are fresh! Very friendly service too by Michaela! read more

Blue Seafood Bar - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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There's nothing better than an $8 glass of crisp dry white wine at happy hour, a dozen oysters for a a dozen dollars (I mean, where else can you find dollar oysters? In THIS economy??), and a batch of truffle oil fries sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Do I always over order refills of wine? Yes. Do I regret it? Sometimes. But is my wallet happy? You betcha. Such a cute spot and perfect for a catch up with friends. Isaac is one cool dude! read more

Recently, my friend and I stopped into this fabulous spot on 9th Avenue, which was def worth the visit. We sat at the bar - she's a drinker and I'm sober - and both found something that we enjoyed. She ordered the "watermelon vibe," which she savored, and I ordered a pineapple juice (on ice). I wasn't hungry, but she was ready for a little something; so, she also ordered three different types of oysters (two of each type). Our bartender and server, Matt, was both helpful and kind, as was his bartender colleague; forgive me, as I only grabbed Matt's name. We struck up a conversation with Matt, and he was easygoing, charming and pleasant, too. It was a gentle and welcoming place to hang for a while. This is a sweet, low key eatery for a late evening drink and/or nosh. Their items are elegantly prepared and presented, yet relatively affordable. We recommend it! Best, Kat read more

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I've been to Blue Bar twice and had a great experience both times. The Spanish Octopus is my favorite thing I had here. Tender and delicious. The second time I came I got the pre fix and it was a lot of food for less than $40. A sloid choice on the upper west side of Manhattan read more

Was walking down 8th avenue looking for a new place to eat and saw that they were serving clam chowder and that sounded good. We had a fabulous, four course meal, starting with lobster rolls -2 in and order - delicious and easy to share- and then moved on to the clam chowder (amazing with a few fresh clams in the soup) - follow by a lobster pasta dish and finished with the grilled tuna. We will be back! The wait staff was amazing as well! Thank you Mihaela for making our drop in visit special! I heard their brunch is something to come back for! read more

This is clearly a post-work meetup place, and I think the happy hour menu is the draw. Otherwise, I think it's rather overpriced, considering the quantity and quality of the food. We ordered the small seafood tower, and everything (save the clams) was fine. But not quite enough for two people, frankly. So we got some cheese, which came with a couple of pieces of toast (not a particularly good "focaccia"). Husband ordered a dessert too -- a crème brûlée served in a coffee cup, really cutting down on the surface area for the brûlée sadly. (More of a mousse too.) All in all, everything tasted okay and service was prompt. But I'm not sure we'd come back for anything other than the cheap happy hour oysters. read more

Great service and food, a little smaller than expected but had an amazing experience. The desserts are a must try!!!! read more

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This place was excellent for Happy hour. Ordered 12 Long Island Oysters. They were absolutely delicious. Presentation was super cute also. The cocktail and vintages type sauces they give you to eat with are great. Bartender/waiter guy was so friendly and nice. Ordered the veggie goat cheese focaccia they give spicy oil sauce to eat with so good. For drink I ordered and expresso martini totally did the trick also helped keep me awake for the opera we went to after. Come check out this cute spot. Dim lit and very cute interior design. read more

Blue Seafood Bar - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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This was absolutely amazing. The oysters were next to none and the food all tasted so fresh. Trying a hot plate next time would be great thing. The drinks were so good! Mine was the pear and it was soooo good. Looking for seafood, this was a great spot! read more

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Too pricey. The drinks were the only thing that was good. For being a Seafood restaurant, the Calamari was rubbery and had no flavor, the charcuterie board was boring and not worth the price. Ended up spending almost $200 and walked out feeling scammed. The environment was kind of cool. If you go at all it should just be to grab drinks before a show. read more

The service was great!!! The staff is so kind and fun. We really enjoyed our time at blue seafood bar! read more

Blue Seafood Bar - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Friendly staff. Seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly. Kumamoto oysters was awesome. Ordered the seafood platter for 2 but it definitely could feed more. read more

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Meh - don't know where or what the fiver stars are noshing - we had some okay mussels , a disappointment of a Caesar salad - wet, and lacking Caesar dressing . Wet as in watery and little real dressing . Asked for anchovies - no anchovies in a seafood place ? Terrific . Shrimps were small and tail on . The frito Misto of shrimps scallops and calamari had one - 1 - scallop , two wee shrimps and more decent calamari . But - disappointing all around here . I did wash it down with a $15 draft beer. Hmmm. Kudos on the comp bread w beet juice infused. read more

What a treat... Hopefully one of the best seafood restaurants I've had in New York City in a long time. Is it pricey, of course it is, but you're paying for great food and amazing service. My spouse and I came here for our anniversary and we're not disappointed. The restaurant was clean and fun; and I especially loved the very clean and chic bathroom. We able to make a reservation quick easily, and when we arrived, they were ready for us without weeding. Place was pretty packed, but I waitress was super attentive, and very informative. Everything was fresh and seasoned perfectly. We both enjoyed the grilled octopus, which was super tender and amazing. We also had the mixed seafood platter for two which was out of this world. I highly recommend you come and visit. read more

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Service! Food! Ambiance! All top shelf. Bartenders and staff always greet you with a smile. Happy Hour favorite for locals and our friends who join us again and again. See you there. Oysters! Steak! Salad! Burger! All delicious. read more

Blue Seafood Bar - Espresso martini. - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

$1 oysters for Happy Hour from 4-7pm?! Heck yeah!!! Was on a business trip in NY and not too hungry, so this was a perfect snack. Didn't find this place on Yelp til 6:30, so by the time my Lyft dropped me off, it was 6:50. But it was no problem -- a couple of empty seats at the bar and the bartender helped me right away, so I was able to get my order in in plenty of tome. Just have to remember to go earlier next time so I can get 2 orders of oysters before Happy Hour ends! (Also got the clam chowder to have something a little more substantive, but it was a bit watery for my taste. Won't get that next time.) But def going back for the oysters! read more

We had a big party and this was one of the few places that would take us late at night. Regardless, we were pleasantly surprised. The service was great and super friendly. Prices were a bit high for what you get. - Oysters (4.5/5): tasted super fresh, had great flavors overall - Lobster roll (3.5/5): this was good but nothing special. It tasted a bit too creamy and just like something was missing. The bread was like a sweet roll that reminded me of a Hawaiian roll, which paired well. Just a bit small of a portion read more

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Super charming local spot. Went for happy hour and wee not disappointed. Sat at the bar and had great, attentive service, with a very reasonable price point. read more

Blue Seafood Bar - Happy hour oysters, clams, and cava - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

I made a reservation at the last minute with no issue on a weekend and was impressed. The indoor vibe offered a nice reprieve from the loud hustle and bustle of the city outside. I had the salmon with avocado and eggs, which was delightful. My wife had a burger that was delicious. The soft lighting really highlighted the intimacy. Would definitely recommend as it captures the feel of the city without feeling like a tourist spot. read more

Having truly enjoyed the sister restaurant Giardino 54, we were excited to try Blue. Unfortunately we had a very bad experience and cannot recommend this establishment. The issues concerned both product and service. We have tried to amicably contact the management and after 3 emails and 2 calls have still not had the courtesy of a returned call - and we have been regular patrons and supporters of this restaurant group. Very disappointing. read more

In short, this is a cute place for date night / catching up with a friend, but expect your dinner to go for at least two hours due to the slow times between each dish being delivered to the table! There is both indoor and outdoor seating available -- if you choose to sit indoors, they will take your temperature and contact information. The tables are spaced apart with plexiglass in between, so I felt safe dining indoors! We ordered the Grilled Spanish Octopus to start, and wanted to share the Garganelli Duck Ragu and Seafood Pizza. The table for two was very small, so they were only able to deliver one dish at a time. The service was great -- Gabriela was our server and very friendly, and there were others who would clear our plates between each dish and refill our waters and offer pepper/parmesan. I loved the octopus and the garganelli, but the pizza was not great. It's a good amount of seafood, but it really weighs down the thin crust and makes the crust soggy. I would thus recommend the other dishes but not the pizza. It took a looooong time between each dish, so our meal was about two hours from ordering to paying the check. Again, heads up that if you are looking for a quick dinner, this may not be the best option for you! read more

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I just loved the ambiance and we came at happy hour . The bartender Moises is absolutely fabulous and helpus with the selection of both wine and food . I can't wait to come back again read more