What are the best fish dishes in New York?

Based on diner recommendations, the best fish dish in New York is at Daniel (99% recommended). We compared 26 restaurants serving fish dishes.

How much do fish dishes cost in New York?

Fish dish prices in New York range from $4.75 to $68.00 across 26 restaurants.

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Best Fish Dishes in New York

26 restaurants compared

Price range: $4.75 – $68.00

Avg recommendation: 92%

Top 5 Fish Dishes in New York (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 26 restaurants:

Atlantic Black Bass at Daniel — 99% recommended, $64.00 (Upper East Side)
Sturgeon Scrambled with Eggs and Onions at Barney Greengrass — 99% recommended, $24.00 (Upper West Side)
Crispy Fried Catfish with Green Mango Salad at Sripraphai — 99% recommended, $18.50 (Woodside)
The Nova & Sturgeon Sandwich at Barney Greengrass — 98% recommended, $22.00 (Upper West Side)
Smoked Sturgeon Sandwich at Murray's Bagels — 97% recommended, $19.50 (Chelsea)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 26 Fish Dishes

#199% recommend

Atlantic Black Bass

Daniel

Upper East Side·$$$$

$64.00

Black bass wrapped in crispy potato scales with a Syrah wine reduction.

Tip: This is available on the lounge à la carte menu if you don't want to commit to the full four-course prix-fixe. The potato crust is a technical masterpiece—make sure to get a bite of both the fish and the crust together.

#299% recommend

Sturgeon Scrambled with Eggs and Onions

Barney Greengrass

Upper West Side·$$$

$24.00

Soft-scrambled eggs with chunks of high-quality sturgeon and caramelized onions.

Tip: This is non-negotiable. It's the best way to experience the high-quality sturgeon that the shop is named for. Order it with a side of their perfectly toasted bialy.

#399% recommend

Crispy Fried Catfish with Green Mango Salad

Sripraphai

Woodside·$$

$18.50

Fluffed and fried catfish served with a tart green mango and chili dressing.

Tip: Don't pour the dressing over the fish—it will get soggy. Instead, take a bite of the crispy fish and then a forkful of the mango salad to experience the texture properly.

#498% recommend

The Nova & Sturgeon Sandwich

Barney Greengrass

Upper West Side·$$$

$22.00

Hand-sliced Nova salmon and sturgeon with cream cheese on a bagel.

Tip: The combination of the two fish is the best move. Get it on an everything bagel for maximum flavor. The sturgeon's firmness balances the buttery Nova perfectly.

#597% recommend

Smoked Sturgeon Sandwich

Murray's Bagels

Chelsea·$$

$19.50

Firm, savory smoked sturgeon with cream cheese and onions on a bagel.

Tip: The sturgeon is worth the higher price point. It has a great meaty texture that holds up well against the dense bagel. Order it with a bialy for a change of pace.

#697% recommend

Whitefish Salad Sandwich

H&H Bagels

Upper East Side·$$

$16.50

Creamy house-made whitefish salad with lettuce and onion on a bagel.

Tip: Add a slice of fresh tomato—it provides a bright acidic lift to the rich, smoky fish. The plain bagel is the best choice here to let the salad's flavor be the star.

#796% recommend

Seared Long Island Fluke

Chambers

Tribeca·$$$

$38.00

Local fluke served with shelling beans and a preserved lemon pan sauce.

#895% recommend

Chongqing Braised Fish Filet with Chili & Pickled Mustard Greens

Land of Plenty

Midtown East·$$$

$28.00

Silky fish in a bold, spicy-sour broth with fermented vegetables.

Tip: Order this on your first visit. It's the best snapshot of Sichuan technique—hot, sour, numbing, and aromatic in one bowl.

#994% recommend

Hamachi Ponzu

Kappo Masa

Upper East Side·$$$$

$68.00

Thin slices of yellowtail served with a bright, citrusy ponzu and serrano chilies.

#1094% recommend

The Muriel

Ess-a-Bagel

Midtown East·$$

$18.40

Whitefish salad, scallion cream cheese, and lettuce on a bagel.

#1194% recommend

Whitefish Salad Platter

Murray's Bagels

Chelsea·$$

$16.00

Creamy house-made whitefish salad served with a bagel and trimmings.

#1294% recommend

Super Heebster

Russ & Daughters

Lower East Side·$$

$18.00

Whitefish and baked salmon salad with wasabi-infused flying fish roe.

Tip: The wasabi roe is surprisingly spicy. If you're sensitive to heat, ask for it on the side or light.

#1392% recommend

Okele

Dept. of Culture

Crown Heights·$$$

Pounded yam with okra and smoked fish.

#1492% recommend

Dry-Aged Arctic Char with Perilla Oil and Smoked Trout Roe

Jungsik

Tribeca·$$$$

$45.00

Cured and dry-aged Arctic char with crispy skin, perilla-based emulsion, and caviar garnish.

Tip: If you get to choose between Arctic char and another fish course, choose this. The dry-aging step is what makes it different from typical restaurant preparations.

#1591% recommend

Branzino (Grilled Whole Fish)

Taverna Kyclades

Astoria·$$

$32.00

Whole black sea bass grilled simply with olive oil and lemon.

Tip: Ask the server to bring it tableside and fillet it for you—it's part of the experience.

#1691% recommend

Whole Dover Sole with Provençal Baker's Potatoes

Crevette

West Village·$$$

$65.00

Whole Dover sole meunière-style with provençal roasted potatoes.

Tip: Dover sole is premium and delicate — let the butter and lemon shine. Don't overcomplicate it.

#1791% recommend

Striped Jack with White Kimchi and Fish Bone Broth

Jungsik

Tribeca·$$$$

$35.00

Paper-thin slices of raw striped jack with white kimchi, osetra caviar, and chilled fish bone broth reduction.

Tip: This is typically served early in the tasting. The broth adds an umami punch that most raw fish dishes lack. Drink it all — don't leave drops in the bowl.

#1889% recommend