Best Tuna Dishes in New York
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $16.50 – $98.00
Avg recommendation: 95%
Top 5 Tuna Dishes in New York (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 6 restaurants:
- Masa Toro Tartare with Caviar at Kappo Masa — score 99/100, $98.00 (Upper East Side)
- Tuna Melt at S&P Lunch — score 98/100, $16.50 (Flatiron)
- Tuna Crunch Sandwich at Salty Lunch Lady's Little Luncheonette — score 97/100, $18.00 (Ridgewood)
- Aged Maguro (Bluefin Tuna) at Sushi Sho — score 95/100, (Midtown East)
- Tuna Carpaccio at Penny — score 94/100, $26.00 (East Village)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Tuna Dishes
#1Score 99/100
Masa Toro Tartare with Caviar
Kappo MasaUpper East Side·$$$$
$98.00
Finely chopped fatty tuna topped with a generous mound of premium caviar.
Tip: It's expensive but it's the benchmark for toro-caviar combinations. Pair it with a glass of dry sake to cut through the intense fat of the tuna.
#2Score 98/100
Tuna Melt
S&P LunchFlatiron·$$
$16.50
Creamy tuna salad with melted cheddar on toasted sourdough or rye.
Tip: Get it on the sourdough. The tang of the bread balances the richness of the tuna and cheese perfectly. It's the most reliable order on the menu.
#3Score 97/100
Tuna Crunch Sandwich
Salty Lunch Lady's Little LuncheonetteRidgewood·$$
$18.00
Creamy tuna salad with celery, red onion, and extra crunchy potato chips.
Tip: The portions are huge. One sandwich is easily enough for two light eaters to share. Pair it with their daily 'Lil Salad' to balance the saltiness.
#4Score 95/100
Aged Maguro (Bluefin Tuna)
Sushi ShoMidtown East·$$$$
High-grade tuna aged to develop umami and depth.
Tip: This is tuna that tastes like the best version of itself. No fishiness, pure umami. It's a key dish to understand Nakazawa's philosophy.
#5Score 94/100
Tuna Carpaccio
PennyEast Village·$$$
$26.00
Thinly sliced raw tuna with high-quality olive oil and sea salt.
#6Score 85/100
Pan-Seared Big Eye Tuna
Stone Park CafePark Slope·$$$
$32.00
Seared tuna with seasonal vegetables and a light sauce.