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Sushi Bar Showcasing Sake and Japanese Whisky - Crave Sushi Bar, New York, NY

Crave Sushi Bar

4.7 (153)
$30 and under
Japanese
947 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022-7778

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Crave Sushi Bar, located in a charming 19th-century townhouse in Midtown East, is a must-visit for sushi enthusiasts. With an elegant ambiance and oceanic colors, it sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Dedicated to sustainability, Crave Sushi Bar features a menu with 100% domestically sourced fish, partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program to ensure every bite is both delicious and environmentally responsible. Led by Executive Chef Todd Mitgang, the culinary team offers an innovative take on sushi. Their signature "dressed nigiri" and sashimi come with unique toppings and sauces, while the "Naked Sushi" section caters to purists with fresh fish served simply. In addition to sushi, the menu includes Japanese-inspired dishes like Dashi Ramen Pasta and Salmon Teriyaki, complemented by an extensive sake selection and creative cocktails. Whether for a casual lunch or a special dinner, Crave Sushi Bar promises an unforgettable culinary journey.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 927-2927
  • Website
    https://cravesushibar.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Todd Mitgang
  • Catering
    Our catering department offers bento boxes, trays of sushi rolls or nigiri's, along with an assortment of apps and entrees.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Gold Room is perfect for groups of 12-30 guests or a full buyout of the venue seats up to 60 or 75 for a cocktail party. Whether it's platters of sushi rolls or nigiri or an omakase experience for your party let our seasoned events manager plan the perfect sushi experience.
  • Location
    947 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022-7778
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    We are located on the West side of 2nd avenue between 49th & 50th Stree
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Offers

  • Hand Roll & Highball Cocktail Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Introducing our Hand Roll @ High-Ball Cocktail Happy Hour every day 5-6:30pm centered around open-style sushi hand rolls (think sushi tacos) that are two bites of locally sourced and creative genius delivered to your table within seconds of being rolled up. All of our hand rolls are $8 and we feature daily specials of what just landed in our local waters that our fishmonger sources seasonally. We also feature a Wagyu bao bun sourced from our friends at New England Wagyu farms. And what is happy hour without a great deal on drinks? Our bar team has created a fun selection of High-Ball cocktails focused on using high quality spirits topped with Badger Beverages, a local craft soda purveyor. All of our High-Ball cocktails are priced at $10

    Hand Roll & Highball Cocktail Happy Hour Photo

Menu

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What 153 people are saying

Crave Sushi Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Crave Sushi Bar offers "wonderfully creative sushi" with a fusion flair in a cozy setting. Patrons praise the "incredible food and service," highlighting standout dishes like dressed scallop nigiri and Jonah Crab roll. The restaurant is known for its sustainability focus and "friendly, attentive" staff. Perfect for casual or special occasions.

153 Reviews

  1. Marc VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I look forward to eating here at least once a week

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  2. Demetra

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very mediocre sushi for NY. Service is not representative of the min 20% tip.

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  3. Loni

    South Dakota1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful people we’re so kind and the food was amazing

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  4. Heather

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Large portion of fish in the sushi rolls! The server has very polite and friendly!

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  5. Natalie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dressed scallop nigiri, the tuna o toro, the homemade chocolate chip cookie all incredible!

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  6. Victoria

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and service was friendly and attentive. The happy hour was delightful too. I will definitely return.

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  7. Lori VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good deal for Happy Hour- the food was excellent and came out quickly, but the bar/drink service was slower-They did apologize and give an extra sushi dish for that which was appreciated. I would definitely go back and recommend:

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  8. David VIP

    New York City92 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Solid midtown sushi choice with creative dressings. A bit expensive for what it is given the tight space and close tables.

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  9. Glen VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service. Hard to believe it has been 1 year since the opening. Crave Sushi Bar is now an entrenched restaurant in this neighborhood. It is the best sushi experience in all of New York City. My wife and I are always felt welcomed at the restaurant.

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  10. Risa

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an incredible experience from start to finish! First, the staff is amazing. Friendly and attentive. Always providing service with a smile. The food was exceptional. We eat a lot of sushi; we haven't had sushi like this! What a treat! Fresh, unique, curated based on our preferences, and truly delicious! We cannot wait to go back! Hurry up and go before everyone else finds out about it and you can't get in!

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FAQs

Crave Sushi Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Crave Sushi Bar

947 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022-7778

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on the West side of 2nd avenue between 49th & 50th Stree
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Todd Mitgang
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Website
    https://cravesushibar.com/
  • Phone number
    (646) 927-2927
  • Catering
    Our catering department offers bento boxes, trays of sushi rolls or nigiri's, along with an assortment of apps and entrees.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Gold Room is perfect for groups of 12-30 guests or a full buyout of the venue seats up to 60 or 75 for a cocktail party. Whether it's platters of sushi rolls or nigiri or an omakase experience for your party let our seasoned events manager plan the perfect sushi experience.
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