Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant

Name: Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant
Address: 856 9th Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10019
Telephone: (212) 757-7511
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

605 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Fine Seafood & Fish Restaurant inspired by Mediterranean & European food culture from the same areas. Our bar menu includes local and imported craft beers, cocktails and boutique Pan-Mediterranean wines in a beautiful intimate setting. Our focus is on the fresh, wild and organically cultivated fish & seafood. The menu encompasses a selection of small plates, crudo, quality cured meats (like Jamon Iberico & Pata Negra) and extends to Brick-oven pizza, Baked whole fish in Sea Salt, artisanal cheeses and an oyster bar consisting of both east and west coast oysters.

Outdoor dining available and is first come, first served!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 757-7511

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:15 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 757-7511
Website
http://www.blueseafoodbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Andrea Giacomoni
Catering
Catering: Please contact us for catering inquiries at 9thaveblue@gmail.com Private Dining: The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 45, standing room for up to 70 guests. Blue Seafood Bar works hand-in-hand with our customers to provide a variety of menu options to that satisfy any budget and at any given time. For more information please contact us at 9thaveblue@gmail.com
Private party facilities
The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 50, standing room for up to 70 guests. Blue Seafood Bar- Restaurant works hand-in-hand with our customers to provide a variety of menu options that satisfy any budget for your next Private Event.
Private party contact
Sylvia or Dorian: (212) 757-7511

Location
856 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
56th Street
Parking details
Street parking after 7pm or discounts offered through validation at parking lot on 56th near 9th Ave.
Public transit
Subway (A,C,B,D,1,2) to Columbus Circle - 2 blocks away
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

New England Clam Chowder$10.00
Thick Cream Clam Bisque with Potatoes, Celery & Corn
Seafood Salad$29.00
Octopus, Scallops, Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Clams, Lemon & EVOO
Tricolore Salad$17.00
Arugula, Endive & Radicchio with Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Honey Mustard Dressing
Ceaser Salad$16.00
Romaine Hearts, Homemade Dressing & Croutons

Brunch Plates

Quiche du Jour*$16.00
Assorted Mixed Vegetables
Frittata*$16.00
Spinach, Mixed Vegetable & Goat Cheese
Waffles & Berries*$18.00
Served with Mixed Berries & Maple Syrup
Bacon & Waffles*$18.00
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon with Waffle & Maple Syrup
Lobster Eggs Benedict$26.00
Poached Eggs over Potato Gratin & Béarnaise Sauce
Pancetta Eggs Benedict*$20.00
Pork Belly Italian Bacon, Poached Eggs, Potato Gratin & Béarnaise Sauce
Steak & Eggs$34.00
Grilled Sirloin Steak, Scrambled Eggs, Arugula & Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Fish & Chips$28.00
Traditional Crispy Flounder Fillet with French Fries
Scrambled Eggs, Avocado & Smoked Salmon$30.00
Scrambled Eggs, Half Avocado with Cream Cheese, Nova Scotia Smoked Salmon, Chives & Fresh Dill
Linguini Alle Vongole$29.00
Clams, Parsley, Garlic & EVOO

Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon$19.00
Sliced Cucumber with Dill & Greek Feta
Tuna Burger$26.00
Guacamole, Arugula, Radish & Aioli
Angus Burger*$19.00
Grass Fed Angus Beef Burger, Arugula, Heirloom Tomatoes & Red Onion
Panino*$16.00
Arugula, Fresh Tomato, Prosciutto & Brie Cheese

Oysters

Minimum Half A Dozen

East Coast

Long Island (New York State)$3.45
Mild, Meaty, Large in Size with A Slightly Sweet Finish

West Coast

Giga Cup (Washington State)$4.75
Medium Size, Smooth Fresh & Briny

Raw Bar / Crudo

Shrimp Cocktail
Served with Home-Made Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
- 4pcs$24.00
Lobster-On-The-Shell
Half or Full 2LB Chilled Lobster
- MP
King Crab Legs
Jumbo Crab Served with Aioli and Lemon
- 3oz$18.00
Platter of the Sea$96.00
Crab Legs (3oz.), 4 Shrimp, ½ Lobster with 4 Oysters & 4 Clams
Salmon Ceviche$20.00
Pomegranate, Pickled Red Onions, Tomatillo, Cilantro, Lemon & EVOO
Tuna Tartare$24.00
Avocado, Radish, Chives & Orange Vinaigrette
Scallops Carpaccio$26.00
Shaved Cucumber, Grapefruit, Cherry Tomato Confit, Dill, Lime & EVOO

Brick Oven Pizza

Margherita$19.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Fresh Basil
Prosciutto$26.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Parma Prosciutto, Arugula & Parmesan
Seafood$27.00
Mussels, Clams, Octopus, Calamari, Shrimp, Cherry Tomato & Fresh Parsley
'Nduja & Carciofi$24.00
Spicy, Spreadable Pork Salami, Artichokes, San Marzano Tomato & Mozzarella; Nduja - Contains Roasted Peppers
Burrata$22.00
Mozzarella, Fresh Sliced Tomato, Burrata & Dried Oregano

Brunch Cocktail

Bloody Mary$12.00
Contains Clam Juice
Screwdriver$12.00
Mimosa$12.00
Greyhound$12.00
Peach Bellini$12.00
Pear Bellini$12.00
Glass of Sparkling$12.00
Brunch Pitchers
- 1l$34.00
Oyster Shooters$10.00
Vodka, Sea Salt, Blue Point Oyster

Special Event Menu

Seating Limited to 90 Min

Special Event Menu$44.00
Bottomless Drinks & Entrée. Choice of Entrée (marked*) & Any Selection of Brunch Cocktail

Bottles for Lunch and Brunch

$36

Cava Brut Sparkling, NV Catalonia, Spain
Cava Rose Castellar Demi-Sec, NV Catalonia, Spain
Luca Toni Rose, Vino de la Tierra Castilla, Spain
Abadija Real Verdejo Viura, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Poderi del Naspoli Sangiovese, Emilia Romana, Italy

Brunch Prix Fixe

Bottomless Drinks & Entrée

$44

Brunch Cocktail

Any Selection of Brunch Cocktail

Bloody Mary
Screwdriver
Mimosa
Greyhound
Peach Bellini
Pear Bellini

Entrée

Quiche du Jour
Add Bacon ~ $5
Fritata
Egg White ~ $4
Waffles & Berries
Bacon & Waffles
Angus Burger
Add Cheese ~ $3
Margherita Pizza
Pancetta Eggs Benedict
Panino
Fish & Chips

What 605 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Tony
Grand Rapids
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We absolutely love this restaurant and make a point of eating there every trip we make to NYC. Never disappointed!
MA
MAEMCS
Minneapolis
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very cute little restaurant with everything you could want in a night out.
DG
DavidG
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place is a bit small but intimate. Our server Ana Gabriela was amazing. I love what I ordered and I don’t drink beer but I shared a Duvel. It was good. My husband and I had a great experience.
w
woodpecker
New York Area
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food was outstanding. Waitress was helpful with recommendations. Not a place for quiet conversations.
PP
PamelaP
Houston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and service attentive. We loved the tuna dip for bread, crab, and lamb.
HK
HKSCPS
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a lovely meal and lovely service. It is a great regular neighborhood dining stop.
E
Elizabeth
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went for brunch with 7 family members, and we all had a great time. We had lobster eggs benedict, seafood salad, burrata pizza, linguini alle vongole and fish and chips, and everything was delicious. Service was wonderful. We're all planning to come back to try dinner soon!
e
elizabethd
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal, excellent service, beautiful decor. Definitely coming back to dine again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
PERFECT pre-Met spot - 5:45 pm reservation gave us a “private dining” experience without crazy cost. Gabriella, our server, remembered us from a prior visit. Seafood special w/squid ink pasta was truly amazing.
BB
BelindaB
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing variety of seafood menu options. Delicious! Wait staff were excellent, attentive, helpful, and just plane out nice!!!
h
happycamper
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
The food was good, but not a very wide selection of secret
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall great quality seafood place with fresh ingredients. Clam chowder was really great
j
judester
Philadelphia
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
We were all impressed with the quality of the food. The seafood was fresh and varied, the dishes, whether tapas, entree or otherwise, was surprisingly delicious and inventive. The only dish that was in any way disappointing was the lobster roll. It was difficult to share and not as good as all the others. The only drawback is the setting itself. The chairs are small and uncomfortable and tiny table space made putting many sharing plates down all at once almost impossible. Obviously, the restaurant is very small and tight quarters not unusual. Just a shame they don't have a bigger space in which to operate. Hopefully, as word gets out about the true excellence of Blue, they might in their future be able to move to a bigger location.
L
Laney
Atlanta Metro
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was good; could use a touch more seasoning on the octopus carpaccio as well as the duck. Ambiance and service were delightful, as was the wine list. Great neighborhood gem.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent seafood dishes, as well as pizzas, in a cozy setting, with friendly and professional service. We particularly liked the seafood pizza and bacalao.
m
mamrose
London
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Love this restaurant- the 2 tops are tiny and it’s not easy to get comfortable at the table Food was delicious
LA
LaurenA
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Only negatives - the tables are way too small and it is very cramped. However… amazing people, service, and food totally make up for it!! Delicious salmon with escarole and beans. Meat and cheese plate was perfect for two people.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and amazing service!!! Unique combination of bar, tappas and traditional offerings. The sake tasting is great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined here last year and again enjoyed the delicious specials of perfectly prepared fish. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
JC
JeffCurran
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were spectacular
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Spanish octopus App was AMAZING!! Great experience all around. Our server was perfect
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Come here for a late dinner, very fast service and friendly. The seafood was good.
CJ
ChrisJ
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant evening. Rodrigo was a wonderful server and the food was delicious and delivered swiftly and was beautifully presented. You will not leave hungry
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated early. Service was outstanding (Thank you especially to Gabrielle). Food was fantastic and fresh—grilled octopus was a highlight. Not one thing to complain about.
DC
DeniseC
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Everything came out in a timely manner. Did not feel rushed. Great atmosphere!
AB
AndreeaB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and a great experience here as always. The staff was very kind and took the time to explain things.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
un resto cosy avec des produits de la mer de très bonne qualité, un service agréable à un prix raisonnable pour new york, à faire!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
we have eaten here quite a few times over the years. Blue is a perfect name because of the Long Island Bluepoint oysters and also for being a terrific restaurant. Great raw scallops too.
CS
CameronS
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best. Customer service…Food…Cocktails as well. My favorite restaurant in Hells Kitchen hands down!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just excellent! Def a must go
LM
LorraineM
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seafood was amazing!!
j
johno
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the grilled octopus it was excellent. Our server Gabriella was exceptional. Highly recommended
DW
DavidW
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent. The only down side was the tables were too small to hold all of the great food. I would absolutely go back.
G
Gheeman
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything at Blue was better than expected. The food was cooked to perfection. The seafood is fresh and the taste is beyond. The service was impeccable and made our time at the restaurant much nicer. Every detail was fulfilled without even asking. I never even touched the wine bottle and my glass was never empty. Great ambiance the lighting and space seemed so cozy.
P
Peggy
Detroit
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We loved the food, service and vibe so much! We will be back! Peggy Cavanagh Ann Arbor, MI
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. But the SERVICE is the icing on the cake. Consistent attention to detail. Never had to ask for refills or change of silverware. They were all on up of everything. AMAZING.
RP
RichardP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Good food, good service, but so noisy. Cacophonous. Even the waitress, who was really nice, had to speak up. Won’t go back there again because of this.
o
out2dine
New England
115 reviews
vip
5.0
115 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very wonderful dinner at Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant. The restaurant is small and atmosphere was intimate. Cocktails were very good-lemon drop martini and bourbon mixed drink. The lamb chops and lobster thermidor were excellent. Kudos to the chef! Our server gave us great service. I’d definitely recommend that you try Blue Seafood Bar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience! The food was prepared to perfection. So good! If you visit New York City, add this restaurant to your must dine list!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superior service, very accommodating to my peers special request with her dinner, outstanding service. Not loud. Beautiful decor

FAQs

Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 757-7511.

Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 605 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 757-7511

Google Map for Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant

856 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross street
56th Street
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:15 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking after 7pm or discounts offered through validation at parking lot on 56th near 9th Ave.
Public transit
Subway (A,C,B,D,1,2) to Columbus Circle - 2 blocks away
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrea Giacomoni
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blueseafoodbar.com/
Phone number
(212) 757-7511
Catering
Catering: Please contact us for catering inquiries at 9thaveblue@gmail.com Private Dining: The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 45, standing room for up to 70 guests. Blue Seafood Bar works hand-in-hand with our customers to provide a variety of menu options to that satisfy any budget and at any given time. For more information please contact us at 9thaveblue@gmail.com
Private party facilities
The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 50, standing room for up to 70 guests. Blue Seafood Bar- Restaurant works hand-in-hand with our customers to provide a variety of menu options that satisfy any budget for your next Private Event.
Private party contact
Sylvia or Dorian: (212) 757-7511

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Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

The Best Pizza in New York City

Seafood Salad

Fish & Chips

Salmon

Soup & Salads

New England Clam Chowder$10.00

Seafood Salad$29.00

Tricolore Salad$17.00

Ceaser Salad$16.00

Brunch Plates

Quiche du Jour*$16.00

Frittata*$16.00

Waffles & Berries*$18.00

Bacon & Waffles*$18.00

Lobster Eggs Benedict$26.00

Pancetta Eggs Benedict*$20.00

Steak & Eggs$34.00

Fish & Chips$28.00

Scrambled Eggs, Avocado & Smoked Salmon$30.00

Linguini Alle Vongole$29.00

Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon$19.00

Tuna Burger$26.00

Angus Burger*$19.00

Panino*$16.00

Oysters

East Coast

Long Island (New York State)$3.45

West Coast

Giga Cup (Washington State)$4.75

Raw Bar / Crudo

Shrimp Cocktail

Lobster-On-The-Shell

King Crab Legs

Platter of the Sea$96.00

Salmon Ceviche$20.00

Tuna Tartare$24.00

Scallops Carpaccio$26.00

Brick Oven Pizza

Margherita$19.00

Prosciutto$26.00

Seafood$27.00

'Nduja & Carciofi$24.00

Burrata$22.00

Brunch Cocktail

Bloody Mary$12.00

Screwdriver$12.00

Mimosa$12.00

Greyhound$12.00

Peach Bellini$12.00

Pear Bellini$12.00

Glass of Sparkling$12.00

Brunch Pitchers

Oyster Shooters$10.00

Special Event Menu

Special Event Menu$44.00

Bottles for Lunch and Brunch

Cava Brut Sparkling, NV Catalonia, Spain

Cava Rose Castellar Demi-Sec, NV Catalonia, Spain

Luca Toni Rose, Vino de la Tierra Castilla, Spain

Abadija Real Verdejo Viura, Castilla y Leon, Spain

Poderi del Naspoli Sangiovese, Emilia Romana, Italy

Brunch Prix Fixe

Bottomless Drinks & Entrée

Brunch Cocktail

Bloody Mary

Screwdriver

Mimosa

Greyhound

Peach Bellini

Pear Bellini

Entrée

Quiche du Jour

Fritata

Waffles & Berries