— The Feast · New York Top 10 Guide · created almost 2 years ago
In his review of Top Chef vet Sam Talbot's new seafood-centric restaurant Imperial No.9, Sam Sifton rather aggressively expresses his disappointment with the consistency of the restaurant's fish. Whether you agree with his harsh assessment or not, it's fair to say the restaurant isn't in the top tier of the city's seafood spots. We've compiled a varied list of the places that do fish best.
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Spot All items to earn this badge.Often referred to as a "temple to seafood," head to chef Eric Ripert's flagship if you're in the food fine dining of the highest order. The prix-fixe offers a three-course lunch for $69 and a four-course dinner for $110.
Michael White's three-starred crown jewel is known for its inventive crudo dishes and killer whole fish preparations.
Some would argue that there's no way to enjoy fish but in it's purest form--sushi and sashimi at a first rate spot like Yasuda. Sea urchin goes for $5 a piece.
Dave Pasternack is a wizard in the kitchen with fish at this Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich-owned venture.
If you're looking for classic French seafood, order whole dover sole at this old school spot.
Times critic Sam Sifton cited the butter-poached lobster here as a must-order item.
April Bloomfield's casual reboot of her seafood-centric concept is a great spot for crudo, her famous oyster pan roast, and, of course, oysters on the half shell.
Chef Joey Campanaro does comfort food better than just about anyone else. His seasonal halibut dish is no exception.
Who says great seafood can't be served in the context of a uber-casual Chinatown BYOB spot?
Josh Capon may have become known for his burgers, but seafood is the real draw at this Soho hangout.
