We had dinner at the Shell last week. It was a random walk in for us. We ordered the Mediterranean…read moreBranzino, Chilean Seabass, Seared Scallops and Sizzling Garlic Shrimp, Goat Cheese Salad. The food was extraordinarily delicious. The fish were cooked to perfection. The tastes of all the food was balanced (no excessive sauces etc). All four of us had a great culinary experience. We had Pear Tartlet, Affogato and the Shell Lava Cake for desert and all of it was done just right. Considering this is my first Yelp review ever, take my word for it and try out The Shell at 635 Amsterdam Ave. New York (just in case there are other restaurants with this name).

From the friendliness of the entire staff to the attention to all details, Everything was great…read more Incredible food and outstanding service!! Can't wait to come here again on my next trip to NYC.

Excellent seafood in heart of theater district. Will be back on next trip…read more We could only get reservation for 515pm or after theater time. Empty at that time. But packed by theater time. Service by Christa w Excellent. Attentive. Responsive Happy hour until 630pm in table area. So we got a few off hh menu. Then kept going hh small tasty clam chowder $4. Oysters and littleneck clams $2 each . ( don't understand why they don't have steamed clams) And a really good but small shrimp sliders $9 Had Parker rollls ' should have skipped Tuna crudo hit the spot. And a fresh lobster roll. Wife had chocolate cake for dessert Note: while restrooms are one flight down, there is an accessible one on main floor

Meh. I was really…read moredisappointed with the $1 oysters here. They were SO THIN I had to put 2-3 on the same half shell to get a decent bite. I just had a quick dozen and left hungry.

It's shameful it's taken me so long to eat at Fish Cheeks…read more Thai is one of my favorite cuisines, and Fish Cheeks is one of those restaurants that reminds you why. I'd be pressed to find a better Thai food in Thailand. As the name implies, this menu is seafood centric with a few pork options. We ordered the pork jowls, larb, mussels, crab fried rice, crab glass noodles, crab curry (sorry, we love crab). Larb, so good. Loved the crispy pork and sausage with cabbage wrap. The bbqed mussels had incredible flavor with a tasty curry dipping sauce. Jowl was tender, fatty, with a fresh fish sauce. Crab fried rice, excellent. Crab curry, very tasty. Crab glass noodles, sooooo good - must order! Overall Fish Cheeks is everything and more. I can see why this restaurants has remained so popular since opening years ago. Five stars!

I wanted to be spontaneous and try a restaurant in Williamsburg. We were greeted by Amanda and…read moreChe who were the friendliest host I have met in a long time. We didn't have reservations but a table opened up quickly. I love the esthetics of the restaurant and all the murals on the walls. Their spicy mango cocktail seems to be their top seller because almost every table had a glass, just be warned it comes with a whole chili pepper inside. I also tried non alcoholic Coco bah which was simple and refreshing. Food was all unique Thai food and flavorful. I told them I have a shrimp allergy on our lovely server Emma wrote on the menu what had shrimp or shrimp ingredients on the menu. For appetizers my friend tried the squid ink calamari and Grilled Pork Cheeks both incredible starters. My friend had the crab fried rice which is also popular in the restaurant and 30 day dry aged beef Kaprow. The dish looks like ground beef but the flavors were amazing with garlic, basil and hot chili. I will definitely want to go back and try other items on their menu.

Came for Brunch on a Sunday . Great food (try the shrimp &…read moreGrits- different but really good). Live music is fabulous (Danny Lipsitz) and the drinks are perfect. Of all the places to go In New York, Glad we stopped here . The attentive service (Bar and Restaurant) made the experience even better. Great job Valerie's !!

Came here for a slightly early dinner after a Broadway show with a party of 4 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation, but it didn't seem like we would have needed one, but I suppose better safe than sorry. The ambiance feels straight of the golden age, which is an aesthetic I'm certainly a sucker for. Even their robust cocktail menu fits the bill and is one of the prettiest menus I've ever had the joy of perusing. Staff was able to sit us a little bit ahead of our reservation which was also much appreciated. Wait staff was also very helpful and attentive, I don't think I've ever had my water glass so topped off! Starting off with cocktails, this place is a gin bar through and through and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't try one of their many options. I went with the 10,000 words, which you simply just give a spirit of your choice (I picked gin of course) and whether you antes) wanted your drink shaken or stirred and the bartender does the rest, so a bit of a surprise! I wound up with their version of The Last Word which was delightfully citrusy but I was hoping I'd wind up with something a little more adventurous app things considered. My girlfriend got the blackberry G&T, which was not only very pleasing to look at but delicious to boot. For food, we started with splitting some zucchini blossoms and beef cheek bao buns (both come in portions of 3). Both were tasty, but I love a good bao bun and these were so light and pillowy, I could have just went for an order of those for my main course. For the entree I went for the roasted half chicken, perhaps the most unassuming choice on the menu but this was maybe the best roast chicken I've ever had. Prepared perfectly, cooked to perfection, excellent portion size, and the kicker of it all was the stunning gravy that I was tempted to lick my plate for. Chicken is very easy to screw up, and they nailed it on all fronts here. My girlfriend went for the Valerie Signature burger with white cheddar and this thing did not mess around! A very rich patty, cooked to her temperature of choice served alongside some garlic truffle fries that made an American classic feel just a little more elevated. Our experience was delightful and I'd love to comeback here again, especially to check out more of the cocktail menu and soak in more of that golden age aura the place gives.

Deal dujour. World Cup lunch special Two courses $29 with wine or beer $5…read more Now this was my first time here, surprisingly as I'm mostly pescatarian. I passed and saw the sign & this is a DEAL!! Ate: Complimentary focaccia Strawberry gazpacho Skate with veggie couscous Bordeaux blend The gazpacho was perfection with cukes & avocado. Superb skate, just a lovely lunch and AMAZING VALUE. On till 7/19ish.

Summary: the food is alright, the portions are large, but the hostess I interacted with was not…read moregreat. I felt unwelcome, which was tough since I came here for dinner before a Broadway show, & was left without many other available options. I arrived 25 minutes late for my reservation, but was told that my only option was to sit at the bar due to their 30 minute grace period being up (which wasn't true). I looked around the restaurant & saw it was only 20% full, but the hostess then said all the open tables are reserved for guests who are arriving soon. Based on what I saw, it was hard to believe her. I checked open table to see if any reservations were available, and sure enough there was one at 6:15pm -- mind you, I arrived at the restaurant at 5:55pm. So I book the 6:15pm table & inform the hostess. I then sat down to wait for 6:15 to come. As I waited, I noticed the hostess asked each incoming guest whether they were attending a Broadway show & what time each show was at so that they could ensure the guests made it out on time. At 6:06, she comes & says she can seat me because another guest cancelled, which again, I found hard to believe. As she leads me to my table, I noticed she didn't ask if there was a show I was attending, nor the show's start time. I stopped & asked if she wanted to know my show time before seating me, & she looked so surprised. The honest truth is that the hostess did not treat me like a customer. Instead, I felt unwelcome & couldn't help but wonder if it was related to me being Black the only Black person in the restaurant. The food was ultimately alright, but the service here really ruins the experience.

Great service. Good lunch pricing. Nice stop off of Broadway. Very clean and accommodating.read more

Fabulous seafood! So fun!…read moreA bit expensive but I would return. Nice server staff Yummy seasoning. We got Mild Capt style Go! Go! Go!

Amazingggg I love it here Elijah was great so kind and gave great recommendations. Drinks 10/10 and…read morethe seasoning is there. Came fora birthday and I will be back for date night, took lots of pictures no problem at all!

Such a gorgeous restaurant! The interior is so beautiful it feels like a luxury resort. It is…read moreeasily one of the best celebration spots in Times Square for birthdays or anniversaries. Their new $69 prix fixe menu is an incredible deal for the quality of seafood, steaks, and drinks you get. Great food, high energy, and beautiful upscale vibes,service on time. 10/10!

Sam and all the staff were 5 star. Brought my service dog and everyone was so nice to her too. She…read morewas super chill and just sat but at least 4 customers and all the staff said hi. For the food and drink - AMAZING. Idk why I haven't been here as a local but we'll definitely be regulars

03.08.26 @ 5:45pm Made reservations for 3. When got here…read morestill needed wait a bit and got seated on the bar. Came here for the oysters due to it have much variety to choose from. Our bar waitress was nice, friendly and easy going. Feel very comfy seating at the bar. The oysters were all fresh.