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: 4.6

4.6 (857)

$30 and under

Seafood

856 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

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2 people

May 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Lively

Please check out our social media pages for more information and specials about delivery and takeout.

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!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:45 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: Contact us for catering inquiries at 9thaveblue@gmail.com<br />Private Dining: The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 60, standing room for up to 80 guests. Blue works hand-in-hand with our customers to provide a variety of menu options to that satisfy any budget and at any given time.
Private party facilities
The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 60, standing room for up to 80 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.

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 Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

$1 Oysters for Happy Hour
$21.00 per person
Multiple dates available
$1 Oysters during Happy hour 4-7pm & 10pm-closing . Monday to Friday Only, served at the Bar area only. This experience is available on first come first serve basis ,No reservations , Walkings Only ! Note: 1 Doz. Oysters & 1 Drink Minimum order.
After Show Late Menu $39 Pre Fix menu
$39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in an after-show of our Late menu culinary journey at Blue Seafood Bar& Eatery in the heart of New York City's vibrant Theater District and Lincoln Center. Enjoy a delectable 5-course prix fixe dinner curated to complement your evening plans. Savor Mediterranean-inspired dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, perfectly setting the stage for an unforgettable night out. Available Everyday 9:30pm-Closing Note: The price above does NOT include tax, gratuity, or fees. Drinks are NOT included and will be charged la carte. **This experience booking is the first step in confirming your booking. A member of our events team will reach out to confirm this reservation**
Chefs Tasting Menu $79
$79.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in a pre-theater culinary journey at Blue Seafood Bar& Eatery in the heart of New York City's vibrant Theater District and Lincoln Center. Enjoy a delectable 5-course prix fixe dinner curated to complement your evening plans. Savor Mediterranean-inspired dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, perfectly setting the stage for an unforgettable night out. Note: The price above does include tax, gratuity and OT fees. Drinks are NOT included and will be charged Ala Carte. **This experience booking is the first step in confirming your booking. A member of our events team will reach out to confirm this reservation**

Offers

2 Free Bottles of Sparkling Wine. 8ppl+
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM
2 Complimentary Bottles of Sparkling Wine for groups of 8ppl or more. Your choice of Prosecco or Cava Sparkling wine. Our way of saying Cheers to the New Year by adding a delightful touch to your dinning experience. Important: To Claim this offer PLEASE ad a note on your Reservation with us and show this message to our Host or your Server!(NOTE: This offer is available with full dining experience ONLY).
Late Happy Hour Everyday 10pm -Closing
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM
Happy Hour Specials: Oysters( 6pcs. min), $2 Oysters (pc) $1.5 Clams (pc) $10 mixed drinks, $8gl Wine, $26 Carafe of wine. $25 btl. of wine with a Doz. of Oysters or Clams $7Craft Beer, $6gl of sparkling $5 Craft Beer with doz. oysters or personal pizzas. ONLY BAR area and High Top TBLS! No Reservations.
Late Happy Hour Everyday 4-7pm & 10pm -Closing
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM
Happy Hour Specials: Oysters( 6pcs. min), $2 Oysters (pc) $1.5 Clams (pc) $10 mixed drinks, $8gl Wine, $26 Carafe of wine. $25 btl. of wine with a Doz. of Oysters or Clams $7Craft Beer, $6gl of sparkling $5 Craft Beer with doz. oysters or personal pizzas. ONLY BAR area and High Top TBLS! No Reservations.

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What 857 people are saying

Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant is praised for its "excellent service," "delicious food," and "wonderful seafood dishes." The friendly, attentive staff and cozy atmosphere make it an ideal spot for date nights or pre-theater meals. Although it can be "a bit pricey," the happy hour deals and unique menu items, like "squid ink seafood risotto," receive high marks.

857 Reviews

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Lee VIP
Denver8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Servers were attentive & friendly and did not make us feel rushed to leave when we decided to order more wine, despite it being pretty late. Food was delicious - would definitely eat here again.
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Jeff VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful assortment of both raw and cooked seafood dishes. We started with the oyster ceviche and a house salad, both were memorable. Entrees included the tuna with Mediterranean slaw and the branzino which were cooked perfectly. We look forward to our next visit!
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michael VIP
New York City20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Seated right away and service was excellent. Food was tasty and well prepared Very pleasant dinner.
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Kenric
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We ordered the lobster salad. At $37 it had a tiny half tail which was completely rubbery. We sent it back and the second attempt was no better. The seafood pizza was also disappointing. We won’t be back.
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Judith
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
this was a perfect pre-concert dinner place before attending a concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center. They had two prefixed pre theater tapas selections made for light meal options. I had a Sardinian Paella which used couscous pearls instead of rice also was easy to handle. Three desserts... fresh berries and panna cotta, yummy expresso coffee creme Brule and caramel bread pudding were an great dinner finishes. compliments to the chef and the excellent wait staff.
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Meilani VIP
Philadelphia218 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant was very cute. Server was friendly and efficient. Support staff was awesome as well. Great food. Would recommend and would dine again.
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Patrick VIP
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The salt crusted bronzino was excellent and certainly enough for 2 people to share.
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Corey
Pittsburgh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great small restaurant with nice and friendly atmosphere. Good location for a date or dinner with friends or family. The employees were very kind and responsive. The food was outstanding!
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Sharon VIP
New York City77 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a bit pricey. Overall the food and service were impeccable.
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michelle VIP
Edmonton1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service. Started out at the bar for their cocktail hour menu which was an amazing deal (bottle of wine and 12 oysters for $36). Then switched tables to the main dining area for a nice meal. Excellent specials. They made sure we were out on time for our broadway show. Definitely would recommend
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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 4.6 stars by 857 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

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 Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
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 Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blueseafoodbar.com/
Phone number
(212) 757-7511
Catering
Catering: Contact us for catering inquiries at 9thaveblue@gmail.com<br />Private Dining: The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 60, standing room for up to 80 guests. Blue works hand-in-hand with our customers to provide a variety of menu options to that satisfy any budget and at any given time.
Private party facilities
The entire space can be reserved for private events and parties. The seating capacity is 60, standing room for up to 80 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.

Blue Seafood Bar & Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

$1 Oysters for Happy Hour

After Show Late Menu $39 Pre Fix menu

Chefs Tasting Menu $79

Offers

2 Free Bottles of Sparkling Wine. 8ppl+

Late Happy Hour Everyday 10pm -Closing

Late Happy Hour Everyday 4-7pm & 10pm -Closing

Concierge
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What 857 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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