BLT Fish
21 W. 17th St. (Fifth & Sixth Aves.) 
Send to Phone
New York, NY 10011
212-691-8888 | Make Restaurant Reservations
Cuisine
Open
Dinner Mon.-Sat.Features
- Heart-healthy dishes
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Open late
- Casual
* Click here for rating key
 Laurent Tourondel took New York by storm when he opened BLT Steak, refining the American steakhouse with Gallic finesse, and there hasn't been an empty seat since. He followed up with BLT Fish, which is actually two restaurants in one. Downstairs is a Fish Shack seating 45 and serving the kind of seafood you'd readily find up and down the New England coast---platters of shellfish and clam chowder, lobster rolls and fried calamari. Upstairs is a more serious seafood dining room with a striking see-through ceiling, suede walls and gray leather banquettes. Start with the kampachi, green olive tapenade and pickled cucumber before moving on to the sea salt-crusted New Zealand pink snapper. Sides include stuffed artichoke gratin or bok choy shoots with garlic chips. The wine list is divided into aromatic and stylistic categories, and there are good bottles under $50. The prices of entrées here are based on the pound. The whole fish average two to three pounds, so ordering one for two people is the only sensible way to go. These may be had with any of a variety of sauces, or simply grilled and graced with olive oil. Desserts, by Shawn Glenn, are scrumptious, including the chocolate Amaretto icebox cake with milk chocolate ice cream. BLT Fish is a serious restaurant, but it's not so serious that you won't have a grand time. |
- Find deeply discounted gift certificates for restaurants in your area from Restaurant.com
- Plan Your Valentine's Day with Gayot's Guide to Romance
- Find the Best Heart-Healthy Restaurants Near You
What's Hot
RESTAURANT AWARDS
Just published! Our annual restaurant issue features the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S., including New York's Per Se, Corton, Le Cirque, Blue Hill and more!
A SEASON OF LOVE
Set the mood for love by reserving a table at one of the Best Romantic Restaurants in New York, or view our list of Valentines Restaurants to find out which restaurants are offering unique menus just for February 14. Also, see who sets the standard for seductive dining across the country with our Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S. list.
