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    Fish Cheeks

    4.4 (2k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Hisa V.

    Really tasty and cute place. Staffs are friendly. Feels like little over price, but thinking of location , can't help.

    Fried Fish with garden herbs, crab fried rice and butterfly pea flower limeade
    Celeste B.

    I learned about this restaurant when I attended the Complex food fest. They have some of the most delicious Thai food options. My favorite dish is their crab fried rice - it's amazing! The staff were friendly and the restaurant decor was nice. The food is pricy compared to other Thai restaurants but it's definitely worth it.

    Squid ink calamari
    Mark S.

    Fish cheeks is a great modern take on authentic Thai food. Every dish I had hit the spot! - The squid ink calamari was refreshing, packed with flavor, and I like how the squid is not deep-fried. - The grilled whole branzino is great if you're coming with a group of three to four people. The flavor is great, and it's quite tender. - The coconut crab curry is also a must-have. It packs great flavor, although I do wish there was a little more crab meat. - I'd say my favorite dish tonight was the grilled pork cheeks. They are cooked very well, super tender, and when paired with the sauce on the side, can be quite refreshing. While the lines can be long, the servers are super friendly and the atmosphere inside is bright and welcoming. I definitely recommend

    HH Dozen ($22)
    Elena N.

    Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2026 Time: around 4:30pm Party of: 3 Meal: Happy Hour - everyday 12pm to 5pm *HH Dozen ($22) *HH Nam Gin Martini ($14) x2 *HH Spicy Mango ($14) *HH Cremant de Bourgogne, Burgundy ($12) x3 *HH 'Muscadet' Domaine de la Geraudrie, Loire ($12) *Corn Salad ($15) *Rice Salad ($18) *Wings ($18) *Pacific Baby Prawns ($18) *Chp chili ($1.50) *Tax ($16.18) We were meeting up a girlfriend and I think she suggested Fish Cheeks. She got here first and grabbed a table for the three of us. The HH isn't bad. The cocktails were a little weak for me - very sweet and juicy, so I switched to bubbles afterwards. Food wise, I was pescatarian at the time, so only tried a few items. The oysters were standard, tho I find it weird they charge you for hot sauce. I'm guessing that was the $1.50 charge listed above since they gave us peppers instead. The prawns were crispy and had good flavor. Service was fine. Our server was attentive and friendly. It was earlier on a weekday and rainy, so the vibe was very chill. The space is very colorful as well. Going to the restroom is like playing roulette. There is one on each side (or maybe two) so it's a gamble as to which one you think will free up first since they are on opposite sides of the resto. Fun spot for HH. REVIEW #4019

    Anthony P.

    Finally tried Fish Cheeks after having been on my list for so long. I will preface this by saying I am typically disappointed by Manhattan Thai food. I find it oftentimes to be overpriced, coming with a lot of bells and whistles and lacking in flavor compared to Little Thailand in Queens where I grew up. This place is an exception! From beginning to end everything was excellent. The pork belly was the perfect temperature of warm, tender, a bit acidic/sour (YUM), and so delightful. I can see why many reviews recommend it. The crab curry was so nice and clean and fresh. The crab was so tender, and the curry strong, and went beautifully with the rice. It's actually such a sleeper hit, and we added it onto our order last minute. The steamed branzino was delicious, too - tender, limey, sour, sweet, a little heat - it's got everything!! And it tasted so so clean. Beware! There are tiny fish bones, so be careful as you're eating it. The dessert was good too, and very authentic.

    Austin B.

    Amazing Thai food Get the steamed fish with the citrusy fish sauce Pork jowl might've been the best I ever had Wasn't a fan of the mussels Corn salad basically a papaya salad but I think I prefer papaya Kaprow was standard Zaab wings also good but pretty standard Service was great. Does get crowded so go early. Didn't realize they have upstairs

    Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs
    Stephen T.

    Food: 5/5 We got the Market Oysters ($22/dozen HH), Zabb Wings ($18), Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs ($40), and Crab Fried Rice ($28). The steamed fish was the star. It was incredibly tender and comes on a heated tray so the Thai herbs and sauce stay hot. I've never had anything like this at any Thai restaurant. Service: 3/5 The service was inconsistent. The front door was open and it was cold. We asked a waiter to close the door and he said they had to leave it open. We saw the manager constantly closing it when customers would swing it open so we ended up asking him and he said no problem and closed it right away. There were so many waiters and waitresses crowded behind us just standing around, it was a bit awkward because they were right there 2 inches away. We also saw people get shrimp chips? We never got ours. Ambiance: 5/5 The ambiance is lively, trendy, and full of energy without feeling overly chaotic. The space has a modern downtown NYC vibe with colorful touches and a buzzing atmosphere that makes it great for group dinners or date nights. It's definitely a place that feels fun and memorable from the moment you walk in.

    Crab Fried Rice + Steamed Fish
    Iyanla M.

    Of course I had to come back, I've been craving this place at least once a week. Every time I return, I bring a new friend so they can experience the magic too. Second visit was at the Brooklyn location with my homegirl and we got seated immediately. Service was quick, waiter was attentive. That location is smaller than the Noho one but still a great vibe. We shared the oysters (literally the only place that can get me to eat oysters), some white wine maybe one too many lol and the Choo Chee Scallops. I never knew I needed scallops in a curry paste sauce until now... omg SO good. The sauce alone deserves its own review. Third visit was date night and we shared the crab fried rice (obviously a must), the coconut crab curry, okay I totally get the hype now because it was DELICIOUSSSSS and the pork belly chili garlic. The flavors were amazing, super bold and savory, but we personally didn't care for the pork itself. Still definitely worth trying if you're a pork lover. At this point Fish Cheeks is becoming one of my favorite spots in the city. The food is flavorful, fun to share, and every visit somehow tops the last.

    Jenny S.

    The food here was delicious! We got two curry and the crab fried rice. The fried rice with the sauce was great! Best authentic Thai food I've had in a while!

    Alisa J.

    Great vibes and super friendly service. The vegan tofu dish was absolutely delicious. The tofu is the perfect texture and the spicy flavor of the red curry was delicious. The food is kind of expensive but is super yummy.

    Coconut Crab Curry
    Sehar M.

    Omg this place was fantastic. I tried this place at my friend's suggestion and I would absolutely come back here again. We came here as a walk-in and were able to get seated with a limitation of our dining. The service was quick though the bathroom situation wasn't the best. They only had two bathrooms for bigger place. The food was great. We got the coconut crab curry, crab fried rice, calamari and duck curry. My favorite was the coconut crab curry, which is what their known for cause it's so good but also spicy. I would absolutely come back here again!

    Lisa L.

    The zabb wings and the crab fried rice were very good. As well as the steamed fish! Everything was well seasoned and had a burst in flavor. There were also good non alcoholic options. The only con was that there are only two restrooms in the entire restaurant? There was always a line and that's a bit too uncomfortable for me.

    Zabb Wings
    Brian L.

    Every dish was excellent. Crab curry was probably the best thing to highlight here. Crab fried rice was also great. Good wok aroma. Chinese people would know what that means. Fried fish was good but it was a 190+ LDL score waiting to happen. Zabb wings were a delicious as expected. Corn salad was a surprise. Very good.

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    How long should I plan for dinner?

    1.5 hours max... not really a lingering type of place. It will take that long to get a drink & your food

    Is it realistic to eat outside in their dinning shed in January?

    Greetings! Our outdoor seating is heated and covered, and we are able to provide blankets as needed. However, it all depends on the weather and temperature outdoors. Most days are quite comfortable in the outdoor booths.

    What is the happy hour here?

    12pm-3:30pm & 5pm-6pm

    Is the bar on a first come basis or reservations required?

    Greetings. Bar seating is first come. However, if you are interested in bar seating as a reservation, you can include it in your notes and we will do our best to accommodate that request.

    Hi, I have an amex gift card that's loaded onto my phone. Would it be possible to pay with tap to pay? (Apple/Android Pay?)

    We do have tap to pay for in person transactions.

    Is anything on your menu gluten free?

    Hello. At the moment there are only a few items that have gluten and cannot be modified, however most of our menu is GF. Thank you for your inquiry!

    Are there heaters/heat lamps for the outdoor seating? Have an outdoor reservation for tomorrow.

    Looking forward to having you join us. Any outdoor reservation spot available on RESY.com is for a heated booth, however we do keep sidewalk seating available for walk ins if outdoor is desired.

    Do I need to show my vaccination card if I take a outdoor seating?

    No, you only need your vaccination card for indoor dining

    Can you provide us with the summer 2021 NYC Restaurant Week menu? Understand it's for Tahoe our only. I do not see it in Instagram or anywhere else. Thank you?

    We are currently working on a pdf of the menu to post. Until then, please take a look at any delivery/take out platform we are on, and look for the Restaurant Week menu there. We are currently live Monday to Friday.

    Is the lunch menu the same as the dinner menu?

    Yes, at the moment the menu is the same for both lunch and dinner.

    Is the outdoor seating covered?

    When we were there over the winter, there was covered seating against the facade plus also a covered structure along the sidewalk.

    Is it super busy on Saturday evenings? Should I/do I need to make a reservation?

    First time i went was on a Saturday. It was packed. Reservations were made upon arrival.

    Why are reservations only possible on the weekends and not the weekdays on Resy?

    That's not true. It's for everyday of the week

    Sit down dining? Can we call to make a reservation?

    They don't take reservations by phone but keep an eye out about two weeks out for them. They have indoor and outdoor dining. Outdoor dining has heaters and indoor dining is at 25% capacity with dividers between diners. All in all, felt safe eating… Read more

    Do they have alot of vegetarian options?

    Yes, I recall they had a Vegetable Green curry that is made with eggplants and cauliflower.

    What kind of crab do they use?

    Definitely blue crab.

    Is there long wait time without rsvp?

    Yes the wait time can be significant. The restaurant is fairly small so tables get taken fast. The food is delicious and well worth the wait if you have time. But i highly highly recommend making a reservation.

    Do they have high chair?

    I have never encountered babies or children under 2 in my 3 visits. Maybe because some things to eat are slightly spicy

    Can i only order side dishes for to go?

    Yes you can

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