I had such an amazing time at this oyster bar! The staff was incredibly knowledgeable about all the different types of oysters they offer. I'm not a fan of oysters at all however Mya was so great in helping me choose the perfect ones for my taste to try. I even had the pleasure of attending their drag brunch event, which was so much fun. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for a day out with friends or a special celebration. Appreciate them for accommodating my party and I on short notice. Thank you to Mya for being such a great vibe. The ambiance was a wonderful dining environment however I would say it can be too cold at times. read more

I love Crave! I have been here twice and think it's one of the best upper scale restaurants here in the UWS. Super yummy cocktails and really friendly service. I've gotten the lobster curry both times I've been, and it is so delicious. Other notable apps include the crispy rice and the octopus. I would honestly pass on the fish tacos - the shells were weird and cardboardy and took away from the fish flavor. The tuna was delish and had a great smoky elote corn. Brussel sprouts and griddled rice were great sides, nothing too crazy! I will definitely come back here. Higher prices but worth it for good seafood. read more

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Jacqueline, our server, is amazing! Oysters are a must. Favorites were the fortune and the wellfleet. The homemade spicy cavatelli was bangin- definitely add calamri Bok choy as a side is recommend(by me). Was lucky enough to meet Jeremy... nyc's first oyster sommelier. I'm still obsessing about it honestly. I also spent a little too much time researching what I mollusk is since there a giant picture of one on the wall. Overall, higggghly recommend:) read more

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Food was fine -- nothing particularly good or bad or memorable. I had the barramundi which had a thick smear of miso on it. Hardly a glaze. Super loud. Friendly service read more

Sat at the bar and ordered a dozen oysters. Got the pat la Frieda cheese burger . It's a nice selection of oysters and the menu is very big , when it comes to Seafood here . It's about cheap but the quality is very good! read more

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Ok everyone listen up listen up this place is the best place to go for half hour. I'm not talking drinks. I'm talking some really good starters, food and drinks. The main menu is awesome as well I love my oysters. They were from West Coast to East Coast not one bad oyster totally melting in your mouth. Oh goodness highly recommend. The crab roll. Sushi was incredible so fresh with an added crunch of the seaweed. The environment is cool with wood decor and very comfy seats. Perfect for a positive eating experience with family The server and personal were excellent with knowledgeable of the menu and very professional. Please they have numerous GF options. read more

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I've had this spot bookmarked for quite a while and it was finally time to knock this spot off the list. We went ham on the oysters and tried a variety of different oysters that they imported both from west coast and east coast, fresh water and salt water. Pricing can range vastly up to $4.50. So yes, this can get expensive, but well worth it, especially if you go during their oyster happy hours between 4-6PM, which we unfortunately missed at the time. Aside from the oysters, entrees included the Thai Lobster Curry ($48), which was a chu-chee curry with charred red onion, japanese eggplant, thai apple eggplant, fresh bamboo shoots. It was recommended to also order the Garlic Chive Griddled Rice ($12) with this dish, which definitely went very well with the curry itself. I ordered the Seared Rare #1 Yellowfin Tuna ($45) consisted of coriander adobo, mexican corn, smashed fingerling potatoes, queso fresco, pickled onion, guajillo salsa. Eating each ingredient in one big bite tasted really well. They taste great separately as well. Service is great here. Very attentive, well informed especially on the oysters, and made good recommendations. I would come back again for the oyster happy hour in the future. read more

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Crave fish bar continues to be an amazing place for dating oysters and excellent food. I have noticed a recent update to their menu and it's for the better. The Lobster Thai dish is to die for. As well as the taco appetizers. As always, the oysters are delicious and their cocktails creative. So continues to be my favorite place to take someone either business or pleasure. read more

Amazing experience here. We came to celebrate my gf passing her LMSW exam and to our delight, they had martinis for $10 (all day Monday) and $1 oysters (also on Mondays)! Oysters were delish and fresh and martinis were strong and made to our liking. To make it even better, the service was phenomenal. We had the best waitress- she was super helpful and never rushed us. We also got a free dessert at the end, which was such a nice surprise! Loved it here and will definitely be back, they have a great HH and deals and everything is fresh and delicious. read more

Crave Fishbar - Martini Monday! $10 - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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In an empty place, the hostess asked us to move. Not very welcoming. The clams and oysters are fresh and before 6:30 pm are $1 ( for cherrystones) . Branzino dry and overcooked. read more

Crave Fishbar - I was shown to a corner table by a waiter when the hostess approached and asked us to move. - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Cute and spacious space with very on theme decor. I initially found this place in search of happy hour oysters. They offer $2 special oysters which rotates off their normal oyster menu. Food was alright but prices did not match the menu that appeared online. They need to update the prices to what is current. My only complaint is the service took a long time to get our food out. Oysters came out pretty fast after drinks but we were waiting over 40min for the entrees. The restaurant wasn't even half full so it didn't make a lot of sense why our table was being served so slow. $2 oysters were originally $3.5 so that's a solid deal. The table got 40 and they were fresh and delicious. Salmon Benedict: 8/10- A solid Benedict! I loved that it was on a brioche bread and not an English muffin. Lots of salmon! I'm never a fan of salads as a side but it was decent. If you're looking for something that gives you the most for the price this is the way to go. read more

Crave Fishbar - Benedict - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

It's my first time there crave fishbar octopus was very nicely cooked perfectly. It's me and my friend where there . He ordered lobster curry I ordered grilled fish it come with nice crispy asparagus it's all good experience host make us sit server was nice and attentive. We had two drinks it's $85 per person check came out . We will Vist them soon couple of with my friends. Thanks very much for good food and service. read more

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Went to Crave Fishbar (UWS) for dinner with a group of five. The space is comfortable, not too many tables, which was nice not being on top of other diners. I also appreciated that there wasn't music blasting, which made for easy conversation. We had a round table, which was ideal for a group. We started with oysters (mix of East and West Coast varieties) and the salmon sashimi tosta, which was flavorful with a kick. For mains, our table tried a range: fish tacos, grilled barramundi, Thai lobster curry, and seared tuna over corn, all beautifully presented. I ordered the Spicy Yellowfin tuna sushi roll (Calabrian chile, basil, garlic-broccoli rabe) along with Brussels sprouts. Both were good but not great, the sushi especially felt a little heavy-handed on flavor and spice, overwhelming the fish itself. At $22 for six pieces, it felt overpriced, and in hindsight I should've gone with a classic entrée instead of sushi at a non-Japanese spot. We also shared three desserts: cookie, carrot cake, banana pudding which were a nice change of flavor after the rich, spicy food. Overall: there were many seafood options, and a nice atmosphere for groups. Personally, I wouldn't rush back, but it's a decent choice if you're looking for seafood prepared in a variety of ways. read more

Crave Fishbar - Spicy Yellowfin tuna sushi roll (Calabrian chile, basil, garlic-broccoli rabe) and Brussels sprouts - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Lobster roll was good but not out of this world for the price imo. The cauliflower were a bit spicy. Brussels sprouts were good but felt drenched in sauce. Oysters were good. Drink -big ben felt a bit watered down. The service was great however and the ambiance was enjoyable. Better to have reservation otherwise might be more difficult to be accommodated. read more

Crave Fishbar - Maine Lobster Roll Brussels Sprouts Cauliflower - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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I tried this place for Winter Restaurants Week and picked it because they keep their outdoor seating open year round and actually are willing to let people sit there in the winter! This is huge for my friends and I as we still take COVID precautions, which largely means only eating outside. They also have strong heaters, but the electricity was out, something the restaurant warned me about in advance but we picked a warmer night and it was all good. The food was great and the staff couldn't have been lovelier. I started with the warm crab sushi, which was very good, and absolutely loved my barramundi entree. Perfectly cooked, high quality fish. Dessert was the weakest course as the only choice was a warm skillet style chocolate chip cookie with ice cream, but it was still delightful. I would definitely come back, especially for their extensive happy hour and hospitality. Wheelchair access: fully accessible outdoors, entrance is accessible but I didn't go in so can't comment on layout or bathroom. read more

This place is great. Bridget is a fantastic bartender and is actually what brought me into this location. They have a great HH which brings in a lot of folks but outside of HH it's still a good deal for the quality. The oyster selection is fantastic, you have west coast, and then down the eastern seaboard. They are incredibly knowledgeable about their oyster consumption and forge relationships with the different oyster farms to ensure the product is good. The salmon tostada bites are pure perfection. They have a couple good options for sake if that's your thing. read more

Crave Fishbar - HH oysters - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Boozy Brunches are my thing! Came here with a bunch of girlfriends to celebrate a birthday. Reservations are easily made via Opentable. Upon arrival we were greeted and seated. We were at party of 8 and although we were not all present they did allow us to sit (very rare). We started brunch with celebratory shots of mezcal. For brunch Crave has a 90min bottomless option which we all went with. For $19 you have a choice of Bloody Mary & mimosa. For an additional $5 you can also have margaritas, sangria or Big Ben. Totally worth it! Our waitress assured our glasses stayed full. For my meal I had the lobster roll with fries. So good! Buttery warm roll with mouthwatering lobster chunks. Crave Fishbar is the perfect chill brunch spot. If you're looking to enjoy your company and actually be able to hear what they're saying Crave is for you! read more

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I had heard so many good things about Crave Fishbar, and maybe it's just not then place for me. A lot of the ingredients that weren't the fish, tasted premade or even canned/jar. It had that plastic taste to a lot of things. The oysters were just fine. But they had a good selection of choices I will say that. The salmon sashimi tostada was easily the best part of the meal for me. But I will say that the avocado felt eerily similar to the creamed guacamole you buy in a plastic container at the grocery store. It had the same taste and feel to itt. The Seared Yellowfin tuna was a little confusing to me, the tuna itself as a quality of fish felt totally fine but the seasoning on it had almost nothing to it but "spicy". It wasn't flavorful at all and had no salt so it just tasted like nothing and was only a textural experience. The corn and potatoes were fine but the tomato sauce with chipotle felt like it came from a can or jar. It had a metallic taste to it. Not pictured, The Nashville Fish Tacos, were a big dissapouintment. It was lacking any sort of seasoning and flavor. And the fish was really fishy tasting. Once again it was spicy just to be spicy and didn't add any quality to the taco. The staff and service were great! read more

Crave Fishbar - Seared Rare #1 Yellowfin Tuna - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Very pricey, OK tasting food, servers got mixed up on one of our order. Probably won't come back again.

If you're craving Oysters and you're in New York UWS (upper west side) stop by Crave Fishbar! The best oysters, service is always on point, the ambiance is cozy and inviting! Make sure you ordered a coast to coast oyster tower! read more

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We have been coming to Crave Fishbar on the UWS for years, have always enjoyed our meals, and always consider it a special night, especially for the oysters. Tonight, however, it was wretchedly bad on all fronts. We ordered 2 dozen oysters - Wellfleets at $2.50, expensive enough, but Kumi's at $5.50, because they are always worth the splurge. We waited 30 minutes for oysters that were finally served at room temperature, almost dry in texture, and as flavorless as if they had been rinsed in fresh water. The Wellfleets were tiny and Kumi's were almost flat, without the deep cups that they are famous for. Not what anyone should expect for nearly $100. We tried to compensate by ordering a dozen cherrystones (at $5.50). And we waited another 30 minutes before they served a plate of very large quahogs more suitable for chowder or bait than raw consumption. We tried a couple, gagged, and sent the plate back. Needless to say, we left the restaurant $300 poorer, still hungry, and shaking our heads at the terrible quality of the seafood and worse service ( on the kitchen not the waitress). Restaurants have bad nights, a happy hour on Friday may have been testing their limits but we'll think twice before we return. read more

This place is extremely mid for a brunch place (can't say for dinner, that might be a different experience I'm pretty sure). Only came here because it seemed like a healthy non-greasy spot when we were told it would be an hour wait at Jacob's Pickles (which funny enough is greasy af, so maybe Crave did save us after all lol). Let's start off with the great: the watermelon sangria is delicious as is the tuna roll. Then it kinda falls off from there. We had the calamari, ok-ish. My husband had the breakfast sandwich... which tastes like a bodega bagel with bacon, egg, and cheese (made at home). And I had the sushi bowl... which is salmon, rice, avocado, and watermelon radish? Eh it was just not it. For a place that claims to be a fishbar, I expected more beyond oysters and whatever else. The outside is beautiful and they offered water for our corgis after we took them to a meetup near by. But I hope the dining experience is better for others! read more

Crave Fishbar - CHIRASHI SUSHI BOWL and Crave Breakfast Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing seafood. No surprise at a place named "Fishbar." The calamari appetizer was fantastic, as was the fish stew. Others in my party loved their food. Very friendly, enthusiastic, and attentive service. On Sunday night the place was quiet. Plus, they have a Sunday night special with appetizer, main dish, dessert, and discount wine. Exellent and reasonable! Will come here again when I'm in town, for sure. read more

We finally checked out Crave Fishbar one day for brunch after having bad luck finding a reservation on a beautiful Sunday in NYC. I guess everyone else was thinking the same thing as us and wanted to dine out while enjoying the sunny weather. Crave had been on my radar for a while, so I decided to organize a friends brunch there. We started our brunch with oysters for the table, which are priced $1.5 each for Sunday brunch. I forget the variety they served on our visit (definitely east coast), but they were super fresh and briny and tasted delicious. My meal was just okay. I had wanted the Fish Stew, which I found out they only served for "Sunday Supper," so the amazing waitress (Gwen) talked me into ordering their special Lamb Burger. The burger was just okay, and I wouldn't necessarily recommend it. Oh, and I later learned that it was $28 - yikes. Definitely not worth it. Two of my friends ordered the Poké Bowl entrée. The dishes were super small, and one friend indicated that the texture was weird because of the addition of mung bean sprouts. I don't mind mung bean sprouts, but I can't say I've ever had them on a Poké Bowl. One of my friends did enjoy his meal--the Omelet with Crab and Gruyere. I had food envy when this dish came to the table because it did look quite tasty. Final Thoughts: There was probably a good reason I could get a reservation at Crave when everything else around was booked up. It truly was just okay. I likely would not return to Crave except maybe to hit up their $1oyster Happy Hour after work. read more

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Overall a 3.5/5. Came here with a reservation for 1:30 on a Saturday. It wasn't too crowded for a Saturday brunch which was a relief. We did the 90 minute bottomless brunch. What was different than most places, they gave you a fish place card with the start/stop time. I got mimosas and my husband got beer which was in a can. The mimosas were more on the orange juice side and I had wished I could swap it for a different juice since I'm not a huge fan of oj, but that wasn't an option. Our food and drinks came out in a reasonable fashion. I was in between the squid ink pasta and the Nashville fish tacos, and ultimately landed with the tacos. I ordered the 4 piece tacos, but 2 only came. They did have a kick to it and the fish was cooked nicely, but I felt like it needed a good spicy sauce because once you got into the fish it overall tasted bland and I asked for more limes and salt to give it more flavor. When my waitress returned I mentioned I had ordered the 4 piece tacos and she had made the correction. Service was good, I thought our waitress was good about checking on us and seeing if we wanted more drinks and our table was lopsided and she tried to fix it. My husband's tuna was paired with corn, he felt as thought the piece of tuna was not one of the best he tasted and I thought the combination of a southwest flavored corn and sauce with a delicate tuna didn't work. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but from a food perspective it didn't wow me or leave me wanting more. I would visit again and give the squid ink pasta a try. read more

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I can't express enough how impressive Mya's service is! Her attentiveness, friendly demeanor, knowledge of the menu really made my visit worthwhile after a long work week. I usually stop by during happy hour and was really looking forward to a particular dish. As luck would have it, I did not arrive in time this visit so it was no longer available. She suggested an alternative dish that was absolutely delicious!!! If you like quality seafood, amazing service, and family friendly atmosphere, THIS IS YOUR PLACE!!!! Kudos to the entire team. read more

Wonderful brunch and service! We went with a group with my little Mimi and she was such a good dog! Ordered the fish taco, fish sandwich and the cauliflower side dish. They were delicious! I especially loved the fish tacos, with a huge serving of cabbage. And the fish sandwich was so delicious! Much better than the fish filet from McDonalds! Overall wonderful brunch meal and great service! read more

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We came here on a weeknight to try their oyster happy hour. We also ordered some drinks and small plates to share. In summary, the food was good here but the wait time for oysters during the happy hour was long. I'd recommend arriving early if you want to get a fair share of oysters. Our server was polite and knowledgeable. As for the place itself, it was beautifully decorated and made dining inside an enjoyable experience. We ordered a dozen oysters and also took it upon ourselves to try the salmon sashimi tostada and the sea bass crudo. Both were discounted on the happy hour menu. The salmon I could skip for next time. The crudo was on point and I'd order it again. It's possible I'll be back again. I'd like to try their full menu at some point. read more

Crave Fishbar - Crudo - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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On a dreary day in NewYork, I found my way to this quaint restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. The weekends always call for brunch and to enjoy a pescatarian based brunch was just what I needed. The fish tacos were delicious, flatly fish and well balanced toppings a top a soft tortilla... you can't go wrong. I did add a bit of kimchi butter to them after tasting it on the fried fish and waffles. A must! The waiters were friendly and offered details about the menu that one might miss. After suggesting the $1.5 oysters of the day, he also walked us through the brunch drink options, which included being able to drink like a fish for 90min! I can't wait to go back! read more

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One of the best restaurants on the upper west side, best oysters I have had in a while, and apparently oyster masters do exist. Worth going out of your way to come here. Service is top notch, all of the servers are friendly, polite, and very knowledgeable. The passion is there, eating here is always a special treat. read more

This place was awesome! I came here for my birthday and everything was so good. I loved the decor; it reminded me of the Hamptons. As for the food, their oysters were slightly on the smaller size for other seafood restaurants I've been to but considering the fact that this was middle of the city and a place near the ports, it was great! They have a great $1.50 daily choice oysters that were better than the ones we chose ourselves haha. I think this place had the best squid ink pasta I've ever had. The butter sauce and shrimp was so good. Also, hands down the best affogato I've had in my life. The espresso and the whipped cream they provided were 10/10. They even provided a free massive cookie because it was my birthday and I expected a simple cheap cookie but it was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be adding this to my list of go-tos when in the city. read more

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We came here for the happy hour whoch is everyday!!! There was a large selection of oysters and other bites. Everything was delicious but what really stood out was the service from the staff especially Claire. She gave great recommendations and was very attentive. She was a total pleasure. We will definitely be back. read more

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We were looking for an hour to kill before meeting some friends for dinner. We came upon this place for happy hour and it was absolutely amazing. We got delicious oysters, salmon sashimi, and hand cut fries. The salmon was definitely my favorite thing on the happy hour menu. It was not too filling and was an explosion of flavors. Will definitely be back for more! read more

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Just had the WORST MEALl at Crave Fish Bar (Amsterdam and 80th.) Ordered the ROASTED SUMAC SPICED ICEANDIC COD with pickled vegetables, turnips, cubanelle, pappadews, soft pitas and hummus. Came with ABSOLUTELY NO pickled vegetables, turnips, cubanelle, or peppadews. Just a 3-oz piece of UNSPICED cod swimming in a bowl of hummus. I've had nice meals here. This was unacceptable. Especially for $38. read more

It's gone downhill slightly over the last 10 years. There is less offered during the happy hour for oysters and the costs have gone up. The service has declined a bit too sadly. read more

The food is decent. For appetizers, we shared the calamari and the fish tacos. The calamari was crispy, and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering. The fish tacos were also good. I got the crab fusilli for my entree, and while the crab had nice flavor, the overall dish was a bit bland and under-seasoned. Service was very friendly and cheerful. read more

Today was my second time visiting Crave Fishbar UWS (I've also been to the Midtown location last year as well). My last visit to the UWS location was early 2022. Food and service were good back then. Today....was not a good experience at all. My fiancé and I had brunch with "Drink like a fish" (basically 90 minutes unlimited drinks). After the first drink came, the waitress put a sign with the time the 90 minutes would be up. Thought that was neat but it also came with a disclaimer, only one drink at a time and if we ordered too fast we'd get cut off before the 90 minutes. Okay... in all my life and in all the restaurants I've been to, I've never heard that one before, but thought maybe they had some rowdy people in the past who got too drunk or something. After we received our first drink, we chatted for bit while waiting on our food. The waitress came back and seemed shocked that we finished the first drink, and made a remark. I started feeling a bit uncomfortable, like I was being watched, but ordered a second drink anyway. Pacing seemed spaced out on purpose so we don't order too much. My second drink order was wrong; ordered a mimosa and got a beer (I don't drink beer), but I didn't want to cause any issues. Food arrived. Good, basic, small portions. I ordered a third drink, but my fiancé was told he couldn't order another until he finished what he had (which we understood) and not to chug it. At this point we felt like we were children being told what we could have and how much. After the third drink we left. There was still 45 minutes left (out of 90) and we were still hungry, thought about ordering more food but honestly didn't feel comfortable with the service so far and ended up eating at a place across the street afterward. I would not recommend visiting Crave Fishbar. Service is abysmal and honestly there are better seafood restaurants in the city. read more

Friendly attentive service Fun casual vibe Excellent food! The oysters were amazing! The GM here is an oyster master and it shows! Great selection impeccable presentation. read more

I heard good things about this restaurant and was not disappointed! Stopped in Sunday during Happy Hour. All tables in the downstairs are available for happy hour drinks and food. This nice upscale neighborhood restaurant at 81st & Amsterdam has seating inside and outside. They call it NYC's best oyster happy hour deal and they are right. Offered every day from 4-6. This is a great way to start your night. There's a choice of 7 different types of oysters with prices ranging from $1.50 - $4, We started with the Blue Point - 12 meaty little guys on the half shell. They were nice and cold. So good, we ordered another dozen. Paired well with the Mexican Pilsner they have. The best way to get out of the summer heat and cool down. read more

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I've given Crave Fish Bar more than one chance to show basic hospitality--and each time, the staff doubled down on rudeness despite an entirely empty restaurant. Arriving without a reservation (for Happy Hour!) to a visibly vacant dining room, I'm met with "Do you have a reservation? We're very booked up," followed by reluctant seating or dismissive instructions to sit outside because it's "first come, first served." On a later visit, seated outdoors among empty tables, a waitress begins an unnecessary argument, insisting I should have checked in with the host due to a "waiting list." When I offer to leave, she pivots--"Oh no! It's okay"--but by then the tone has been set. I left. It's not about policy. It's about how it's delivered. The welcome is consistently unwelcoming. There are so many restaurants on the UWS with wonderful staff, why spend money where you're treated poorly? read more