Best Salmon Dishes in New York
15 restaurants compared
Top 5 Salmon Dishes in New York (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 15 restaurants:
- Nova Salmon (Handsliced) at Zabar's (Delicatessen) — 99% recommended, $32.00 (Upper West Side)
- Nova Salmon Sandwich at H&H Bagels — 99% recommended, $18.50 (Upper East Side)
- The Traditional Sandwich at Murray's Bagels — 99% recommended, $17.54 (Chelsea)
- The Hattie Platter at Russ & Daughters Cafe — 99% recommended, $80.00 (Lower East Side)
- The Signature Favorite at Ess-a-Bagel — 99% recommended, $20.53 (Midtown East)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 15 Salmon Dishes
Nova Salmon (Handsliced)
Zabar's (Delicatessen)$32.00
Zabar's signature cold-smoked Atlantic salmon, sliced thin by hand.
Nova Salmon Sandwich
H&H Bagels$18.50
Hand-sliced Nova smoked salmon with cream cheese and traditional trimmings on a bagel.
The Traditional Sandwich
Murray's Bagels$17.54
Nova salmon, cream cheese, tomato, onion, and capers on a hand-rolled bagel.
The Hattie Platter
Russ & Daughters Cafe$80.00
Smoked fish platter with Gaspe Nova, sable, cream cheese, and bagels for 3-4 people.
The Signature Favorite
Ess-a-Bagel$20.53
Nova salmon, scallion cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, and capers on a bagel.
The Classic Sandwich
Russ & Daughters Cafe$22.00
Gaspe Nova smoked salmon, plain cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, and capers on a bagel.
The Nova & Sturgeon Sandwich
Barney Greengrass$22.00
Hand-sliced Nova salmon and sturgeon with cream cheese on a bagel.
The Classic
Russ & Daughters$22.00
Gaspe Nova smoked salmon, plain cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, and capers on a bagel.
Melanie's Favorite
Ess-a-Bagel$21.74
Nova salmon and plain cream cheese with cucumbers and capers on a bagel.
Nova & Eggs with Onions
Barney Greengrass$20.00
Traditional breakfast of soft-scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and caramelized onions.
Potato Latkes
Russ & Daughters Cafe$18.00
Crispy fried potato pancakes served with sour cream and salmon roe.
The Anthony Kaleem
Amy Ruth's$26.95
Three traditional salmon croquettes served with a fluffy waffle.
Lox Bowl with Sushi Rice
Shalom Japan$24.00
Nova salmon served over seasoned sushi rice with traditional trimmings.
Slow-Baked Salmon with Royal Osetra Caviar
Le Bernardin$70.00
Gently heated salmon fillet topped with premium caviar and classic French accompaniments.
Broiled Salmon with Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Angelo's of Mulberry Street$32.00
Tender broiled salmon served alongside spaghetti tossed with garlic and olive oil.