What are the best salmon dishes in New York?

Based on diner recommendations, the best salmon dish in New York is at Zabar's (Delicatessen) (99% recommended). We compared 15 restaurants serving salmon dishes.

How much do salmon dishes cost in New York?

Salmon dish prices in New York range from $17.54 to $80.00 across 15 restaurants.

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Best Salmon Dishes in New York

15 restaurants compared

Price range: $17.54 – $80.00

Avg recommendation: 95%

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

#199% recommend

Nova Salmon (Handsliced)

Zabar's (Delicatessen)

Upper West Side·$$

$32.00

Zabar's signature cold-smoked Atlantic salmon, sliced thin by hand.

Tip: Ask for the 'Nova' if you want it mild and fatty. If you like it salty and firm, go for the 'Belly' or 'Lox.' Always watch them slice it—it's a New York brilliant example.

#299% recommend

Nova Salmon Sandwich

H&H Bagels

Upper East Side·$$

$18.50

Hand-sliced Nova smoked salmon with cream cheese and traditional trimmings on a bagel.

Tip: Get it on an everything bagel for the full flavor profile. The seeds and aromatics perfectly balance the rich, fatty salmon. Most regulars eat them exactly as they come, without toasting.

#399% recommend

The Traditional Sandwich

Murray's Bagels

Chelsea·$$

$17.54

Nova salmon, cream cheese, tomato, onion, and capers on a hand-rolled bagel.

Tip: This is the benchmark. Get it on an everything bagel for the full flavor profile. The salmon is fatty and cut with extreme precision.

#499% recommend

The Hattie Platter

Russ & Daughters Cafe

Lower East Side·$$$

$80.00

Smoked fish platter with Gaspe Nova, sable, cream cheese, and bagels for 3-4 people.

Tip: This platter is the best value if you're a group of 3 or 4. The hand-slicing is what makes the fish so buttery—it's significantly better than any pre-packaged salmon you've ever had.

#599% recommend

The Signature Favorite

Ess-a-Bagel

Midtown East·$$

$20.53

Nova salmon, scallion cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, and capers on a bagel.

Tip: The 'everything' bagel here is very heavy on the garlic and onion. If you're going to a meeting after, stick to the plain or sesame. The scallion cream cheese is the best in the city.

#698% recommend

The Classic Sandwich

Russ & Daughters Cafe

Lower East Side·$$$

$22.00

Gaspe Nova smoked salmon, plain cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, and capers on a bagel.

Tip: Get it on an everything bagel, toasted. The combination of the salty seeds and the fatty salmon is the perfect New York breakfast bite.

#798% 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.

#898% recommend

The Classic

Russ & Daughters

Lower East Side·$$

$22.00

Gaspe Nova smoked salmon, plain cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, and capers on a bagel.

Tip: Get it on an everything bagel, toasted. The hand-slicing is what makes it—machine-cut salmon just doesn't have the same texture.

#997% recommend

Melanie's Favorite

Ess-a-Bagel

Midtown East·$$

$21.74

Nova salmon and plain cream cheese with cucumbers and capers on a bagel.

Tip: Don't ask for your bagel toasted! A fresh Ess-a-Bagel doesn't need it and the staff will give you a funny look. The texture is at its peak right out of the basket.

#1095% recommend

Nova & Eggs with Onions

Barney Greengrass

Upper West Side·$$$

$20.00

Traditional breakfast of soft-scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and caramelized onions.

#1194% recommend

Potato Latkes

Russ & Daughters Cafe

Lower East Side·$$$

$18.00

Crispy fried potato pancakes served with sour cream and salmon roe.

#1294% recommend

The Anthony Kaleem

Amy Ruth's

Harlem·$$

$26.95

Three traditional salmon croquettes served with a fluffy waffle.

#1394% recommend

Lox Bowl with Sushi Rice

Shalom Japan

Williamsburg·$$$

$24.00

Nova salmon served over seasoned sushi rice with traditional trimmings.

#1489% recommend

Slow-Baked Salmon with Royal Osetra Caviar

Le Bernardin

Midtown West·$$$$

$70.00

Gently heated salmon fillet topped with premium caviar and classic French accompaniments.

Tip: If you do the chef's tasting, this will likely appear. It's a moment to appreciate how low-and-slow cooking can intensify flavor rather than diminish it.

#1580% recommend

Broiled Salmon with Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Angelo's of Mulberry Street

Little Italy·$$$

$32.00

Tender broiled salmon served alongside spaghetti tossed with garlic and olive oil.