my boyfriend and i had a reservation for two to kick off the new year with a good dinner -- we arrived and were promptly seated. the ambiance is classy and dimly lit (our table was fit with its own small lamp), with the chatter of the restaurant making up most of the background noise. service is friendly while not overbearing and dishes came out pretty quickly. food was also up to par. my boyfriend ordered the brochetas de salmon kung pao and enjoyed it -- the fish was good and the dish felt unique while tasting great. i had the branzino, which was alright but in my opinion a little on the bland side. that's more than likely because it was overshadowed by how good the appetizers and shared plates we got were -- between the two of us, we also got the tostada de atun, ostiones a las brasas, and pescadillas acapulco. everything was prepared perfectly and the flavors were bold and delicious. the shared side of the fideo seco was so rich and creamy it almost overpowered our main dishes. the bill was a little on the more expensive side, but it's a classier meal and good quality at that, so the price matches what you get. read more

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Food 4/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 Value 2/5 Discovered El Fish through the red dining and had an overall solid experience. It's definitely a more elevated take on Mexican coastal cuisine. Fideo Seco (4.5/5): The highlight of the night. The creaminess paired with the lobster was great. Grilled Octopus (4.25/5): cooked just right and paired with a unique, crispy sweet potato which made it fun to eat. Baked Clams (4/5): Delicious, though $21 for only 5 pieces felt a bit steep. Fajitas Nortenas (4/5): The steak could have been more tender, but the flavor was great--especially when paired with their excellent corn tortillas. Tacos de Langosta (4/5): A solid taco, but not exactly a "must-order." For $28, getting only two tacos felt a bit steep for what it was Skip the Drinks: Both the Watermelon Margarita and Passion Fruit Mojito felt overly strong and lacked a unique flavor profile Save Room for Dessert: Surprisingly impressive! The Chocolate Molten wasn't overly sweet, and the Strawberry Flan featured rhubarb that paired perfectly with the custard. A great spot for a high-end seafood dinner, though the drinks didn't quite live up to the food. read more

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Upscale Mexican-fusion restaurant in Lincoln Square. We came per the recommendation of the Red Dining Book. For entrees, we ordered the Swordfish Schnitzel and the Fideo Seco (lobster noodles) and got a side of the pumpkin. Everything was visually beautiful, but the food itself lacked some balance. There were a lot of overpowering flavors that competed vs complimented each other. The schnitzel felt like an Austrian/German take on chicken schnitzel, but it was paired with an Israeli salad - while fresh, felt a bit out of place with the breaded fish and the mashed plantain. The fideo seco was very heavy and creamy - almost a bit too rich for my taste with the chipotle sauce, lobsters and shaved truffle. That said, I think the seafood was cooked well itself, the swordfish and lobster, but I didn't personally love the dishes as a whole. I think I may have ordered the wrong dishes, but I'm interested in coming back again! Finally, wait staff service was good. Refilling water often a spacing out parties considerably, which was nice! read more

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I walked in on a Wednesday night around 6pm. All the tables were reserved already but there was plenty of seating at the bar so that's where I went. I got a glass of the Sancerre (meh - definitely not as good as what I am used to), along with a Caesar salad (way over-dressed and not that great) and the lobster pasta with black truffle (although I enjoyed the dish, it wasn't as mind blowing as all the reviews suggest). Over all, I wasn't that impressed. read more

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Moeden chic restaurant 5 min walk from Lincoln center. Attentive kind service. Food is amazing. Beautifully presented and tastes exquisite. We shared * tuna tacos- amazing! Must order * salmon with risotto = i felt salmon was slightly smelly * crab salad pretty good * some fried fish- very tasty With 2 ice cream and capuchino x 4 and soft dronk = 190 plus tip $75 each x 3 people. Slightly expensive side for casual dinner. Overall recommended for a special friend gatherings. Pretty restaurant! read more

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The food and service here were amazing! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the maitre d'/manager, a lovely woman with a warming hospitality charm. I had a glass of Sancerre with my tuna taquitos (tuna tartare in a taco), and for the entree, I wanted to keep it light for dinner, so I had the crab salad, which met my expectations. The ambiance is cozy and family-oriented; the lights are dimmed at the perfect time that the sun sets, and the music is soft so you can hear your partner or friends across from you. I will be returning!!! Thank you, Irene, Cesar, Roberto, and the entire staff for an amazing experience. read more

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The food was overcooked, steam table chicken the steak steak overcooked and tough.Tasteless. The lobster was way overcooked hardly any lobster. and topped with tasteless rice totally different from our first experience The prices were extraordinary $400 for four people, and it was mediocre at best,,, it's gone downhill from my first eating experience there...too bad..... so terribly disappointed and ashamed that I took my family there read more

Cuisine: 4 Service: 6 Decor: 7 Value: 4 Overall: 4 I was excited to come here ever since I saw pictures and reviews of their Fideo Seco. Unfortunately, this lobster version was a soggy mess that tasted nothing like the traditional toasty and crispy Spanish pasta that I loved every time I am in Spain. The high price of the dish didn't bother me much until having my first bite. Then it was all downhill from there. Yucatan Fish Dip and Grilled Octopus were both decent, but nothing to write home about. El Crab Melt BLT wasn't bad, but the thick cut bacon really covered up the delicate sweetness from the crab. Lastly, the Pescadillas Acapulco sounded interesting but did not hit the spot, just mushy tuna salad like filling in a deep fried shell that was too thick and quite hard. As for service, it was lackadaisical and way too absent whenever we needed something. The prices were quite high as well. Combined with the restaurant's underwhelming Mexican fusion cuisine, my friends and I will not be revisiting. read more

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I had a light early dinner at El Fish Marisquería a couple of weekends ago after an opera at the Met. I had a reservation for one person (I recommend a reservation; it got busy quickly), and they sat me at the bar, which was perfect. Since it was such an early meal (4:30 pm, since I had a train to catch), I decided to keep it light with some peel and eat shrimp, served with lime, tajin, and aji verde dipping sauce. The shrimp were fantastic - fresh and delicious, and I really enjoyed the dipping sauce. I enjoyed that with a cocktail (they offer some great choices) and a glass of Mexican wine. I enjoyed sitting at the bar - the service was great. I would definitely return to El Fish for another meal. Their menu is fantastic, and I barely got to try any of it when I stopped by for such an early dinner. I'd love to go back for their lobster aguachile, Yucatecan fish dish, tacos de langosta, pescado frito, chilaquiles... I'm sure I'll be back! read more

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El Fish is so good I came here twice in one week! The menu is extensive so you can come multiple times and try different stuff every time. Here are the hits: - Tostada Ensenada - Grilled Octopus - Fideo Seco (WOW) - Tacos de Langosta - Bacalao Gotta say, wasn't a huge fan of the Swordfish Schnitzel. Everything else was bangin though! read more

Bake Clam was the best thing we had. Tostada Ensenada was also very good but for $27 for 1 piece it's quite ridiculous. Octopus looks good but was not great. Lobster Fried Rice looks great but lobster was frozen with mushy texture. Mexican Green was little salty and saucy. Core Esquite was fine seems like they use Chinese Sichuan pepper oil? Churro was meh Ice Cream was poor quality. Wine by the Glass was poured at the table so not exactly sure what it was served. read more

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I was more than a little intrigued by the name - El Fish is a pretty awesome name. The host was very friendly as was our server. The space is nice, very modern and vibrant. We had: - Baked Clams - very good with chorizo - Tacos Langostines - delicious - Fideo Seco - Noodles, Lobster and truffles - delicious - Pineapple Cake with Pineapple Ice Cream - so so - too much pineapple! Overall a nice meal but next time we will skip dessert. read more

We had a wonderful dinner at El Fish. Our table was set in a quiet corner. The decor was pleasant and the room was busy but the noise level was manageable. Service was highly professional and competent. Our server was sensitive to our needs without being intrusive. Our choices of grilled branzino, lobster pasta and pumpkin soup were awesome. Presentation was beautiful and dishes were well spiced. We would definitely return! read more

We were looking at restaurants in the area and when we drove by this place, we couldn't help but notice how cute it was. We were able to get a table without a reservation, but it was pretty early when they opened. Staff was very nice they do have cocktails, which were great. The menu offers seafood with a Mexican twist. Everything was delicious. To start we had the octopus which came with amazing seasoning. Perfect presentation and dips. The tuna tartar taquitos were delicious. For the entrée, we shared the Bronzino, which is off the bone very flavorful served with fresh tortillas. . We tried the eggplant side again ... delicious. for dessert. We had the churros. I would've liked to have a bit more churros than ice cream in this but that's my only complaint bc the churros were so good. Not too sweet just the perfect taste. read more

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Food was decent, but the menu composition was bit confusing. I couldn't figure out what kind of food they are trying to make. They say it's Mexican inspired seafood. Menus suggested Japanese or Jewish but we couldn't find any Japanese flavor in anything we had. Some dishes were confusing. The Lobster Aguachile was pretty much Thai. Grilled Octopus and Fideo Seco was an Mediterranean dish. "Mexican" green was pretty much butter heavy sauteed spinach. Is it French? The taste was great, but just confusing mix of cuisines. Service was attentive, but the restaurant needs better quality control. We had chipped dishes and a dirty menu. Also the restaurant charged my card for more than the amount I wrote on the bill. read more

Absolutely delicious food! The ingredients were fresh and high quality. Flavors with so much depth you couldn't quite remember the entire experience of tasting it, and wanted to keep having more. They could be vibrant and delightfully surprising as well. I wish I knew how they pulled it off, but I didn't think I'd get away with sneaking into the kitchen to watch! The dishes were a treat for the eye as well. The best items we got were the Enchiladas De Camaron, Cob Seafood Caesar, and best of all, the Brochetas De Salmon Kung Pao. The only thing that was disappointing was the Chilaquiles. My party shared everything so we all got to experience more of their cooking. The salmon in the Brochetas De Salmon Kung Pao was perfectly cooked and amazingly fresh. It easily flaked under a fork, the texture was almost creamy. The creamy Mexican rice was good on its own, but came with a caramel-colored sauce with a light zing that made it hard to stop eating it! The Cob Seafood Caesar had a wonderful interplay of flavors and textures. Tomatoes and avocado were so fresh they shone on their own. The gentle vinegar on the tomatoes helped make the flavor pop without overwhelming the tomato. Fun chewy pieces of savory meat. The Enchiladas De Camaron came drenched in a beautiful orange sauce. Perfectly uniform coloration that's hard to achieve at home. The enchiladas were soft with a lovely bite to the (shredded?) shrimp inside. Wonderful depth of flavor. It's like they put all the effort into the food and none into the advertising. This might be the second time I've ever written a review, but the food was so amazing it's a pity no one knows about this place. The outside of the restaurant is nondescript, with a small sign saying "El Fish" far above eye level. You just see the large window with mostly empty tables and an indoor plant inside. The ambiance was wonderful. It was quiet and calm. We could talk easily. Lots of natural sunlight, airy open space, soft tones on the walls. read more

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Strange but true: Until the opening of El Fish, Amsterdam Avenue from West 60th to West 70th had exactly zero sit-down restaurants. And even if we include every single spot selling sustenance, there isn't much more: Vanguard wine bar, which has small plates, is the next-closest thing to a full-blown restaurant, and the remaining options are a Starbucks, an H-Mart and a couple of tiny Chinese takeout joints. Sure, there are real restaurants on some of the side streets and a block away on Broadway, but it's still a striking stretch of dining desolation, given that the thoroughfare's half-mile portion in the West 60s is lined from start to finish with huge residential beehives with abundant storefronts. There's also the fact that this 10-block section of Amsterdam Avenue includes Lincoln Center and its near-daily throngs of fine arts aficionados. So, it's putting it mildly to say that El Fish has helped to fill a big void. Given the utterly enormous size of that void, pretty much any real restaurant would've been welcomed, but El Fish is far from run of the mill -- it's a stylish spot, it's got an uncommonly spacious dining room, its Mexican food is impressively creative, and it offers an ambiance of laid-back sophistication that really should be attractive for the aforementioned patrons of the opera, ballet, theater and philharmonic. The menu is interesting in multiple respects, e.g., its prices range from very reasonable ($20 for a generous plate of lump crab, aioli, avocado and microgreens) to almost comically high ($20 for six littleneck clams). In addition, the city's current dining ethos is very much reflected in the combination of a pescetarian focus and a maximalist approach to ingredients and plating. Ymmv on whether this is a good thing. Take, for instance, the whole fried bass with bok choy and rice. A cynic might question the wisdom of cutting half the sea creature into nuggets that are fried separately, and then dousing everything in a refined Mexican version of General Tso's sauce, and squeezing all of that onto a platter alongside a mound of slightly damp rice and fronds of bok choy. But a different person might laud the creativity, and point out the lovely use of hominy kernels in the rice, and note that $40 is a very fair price for a plate that four people could share as a main. I'll also draw your attention to the side of "Mexican greens," described as verdolagas, or purslane, which is a big bowl of long-stemmed greens with bewitching herbs and spices, and a welcome break from the usual side of spinach or broccoli or green beans. As for beverages, I'll mention that my wife ordered a mocktail but was almost served a real cocktail, and that the server promptly brought the correct drink and then comped it when the check arrived. For some people, accidentally drinking alcohol would be a big problem -- akin to a vegetarian accidentally eating meat -- and so El Fish gets bonus points for taking the error seriously and responding professionally. Overall, Amsterdam Avenue's dining landscape remains quite barren. But it's hard to imagine one restaurant changing the scenery more than El Fish. read more

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Fusion mexican @ near Lincoln center, NYC Had a early dinner Friday and the restaurant wasn't crowded. My friend and I wasn't too hungry so we ordered crab salad and Fideo pasta and shared. Both of dishes were on a salty side. The crab salad had too much of a mayo and the pasta had too much tomato-chipotle sauce. The pineapple sponge cake with the sorbet was ok. The design of the restaurant was nice but tables were too close to others but service was very attentive. read more

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Great food, solid cocktails and good service. Definitely recommend. I am not a seafood lover but everything tasted great.

The food is disgusting I can't swallow the food down, not juice. The waiter's altitude is bad service is extremely slow. read more

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The flavors here are tasty, and while it is Japanese-Mexican style (if that is even a thing), and you can argue that's "not a legit style," I think if it passes the taste test, it is fine. My main complaint about the restaurant is definitely how small the portions were. Getting appetizers $30 after $30, you get just a few bites. And while the flavors are good and the dish is well made and constructed, you really feel like they are pinching at your wallet at every turn. It reminds me of Casa Dani in Hudson Yards where you spend a ton of money to have a few bites per dish and leave hungry. read more

The food was DELICIOUS, and the service was great. We really enjoyed our meal and can't wait to return.

Very pretty modern Mexican seafood restaurant. Was on the UWS after seeing a show on Broadway & decided to stop in after seeing an ad in the Playbill. Looked like reservations were not available so we opted for early seats at the bar. Husband had great drink that tasted like a margarita but there was vodka instead of tequila. Shared the marlin dip with chips which was fantastic- chips were homemade. We shared the branzino & halibut fish entrees. Don't recall the entire descriptions but they were both very good. Service was great which is very important. We skipped dessert but will definitely go back to try some of the other great things in the menu . read more

El Fish Marisquería - Halibut with asparagus, peas, etc - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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I complain about the dearth of Mexican seafood restaurants, and the restaurant gods grant me my wish. Enter El Fish Marisqueria. Now, not everything we tried was great. I would skip the Lobster Aguachile. Peanut butter and yuzu sound like an interesting combination, but they're probably one of those couples that's too weird to ever work long-term...like Phoebe and Joey. So even though the lobster is plump and delicious, you're better off steering away from the strange sauce. Similarly, the special of poached halibut was just okay. Well done, but nothing remarkable. Everything else was on point. The East Coast oysters were fresh and briny. The Ensalada de Espinaca was huge, fresh, and tasty. I don't normally rave about salads, but this one deserves all the kudos. And the Langosta Ensenada was gorgeous and perfectly seasoned with some of the best Chinese-style egg fried rice I've ever had (and I know what I'm talking about). We tacked on a side of the Fideo Seco, which was rich and creamy, and the beans, which were hearty and filling. For sweetness sake, get the chocolate dessert. No one does chocolate better than the former Aztec cultures, and unless you have a peanut allergy, you'll lick your plate with this offering from the gods. Plant parents will love the minimalist decor accented with copious flora. I spotted monsteras, dieffenbachia, pothos, and many other household favorites. Service was good, for the most part, though they got into their heads without our ever saying so that we wanted to split every dish one at a time--so dinner took much longer than expected because they literally served everything one at a time. read more

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This place is amazing!! Service was excellent. Started out with some cocktails. Had some wonderful guacamole to go along with it. Your generous, serving of both the guacamole and the warm chips. BF had the fried lobster, which he thought was pretty darn good. Another, and her party had the Bronzino, which she ate every single bit of. I had the FIDEO SECO Fideo pasta, lobster, black truffle, tomato-chipotle creamy sauce, queso fresco, avocado. absolutely amazing. It was $35 and worth every single penny. Love this place. read more

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I live nearby so wanted to try. Food is OK but nothing special. The branzino portion was small. Service is not great and It's difficult to get the staff's attention, they don't refill water unless flagged down. Also worth mentioning is the noise level. Nothing was terrible but I left wondering why I spent $100 per person when I could have made a better meal at home. And ultimately isn't that why we go out? It's OK, but not an experience I'd care to repeat read more

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Will this be our new go-to spot for Lincoln Center evenings? It's definitely in the running and I was able to convince my dad to cross the street and try something that wasn't Fiorello or any one of those bad Italian places that entice the theatre crowd. We ordered the Lobster Ceviche, which had a strong Asian influence with peanut flavors. Next up we shared the miso eggplant side and Pescadillo de Acapulco. I typically love Eggplant, but this one wasn't for me. The Pescadillo was light and delightful. We weren't terribly hungry this evening, so were able to get away with not ordering much and adding some dessert to our menu, but for the average human I would recommend more than we ordered. The table next to us was raving about the stuffed clams, so it seems that may be worth a try the next time we have a theatre night. read more

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This place was so delicious highly recommend the salmon skewers absolutely out of this world. The margarita was you just wanted one after it was so delicious. It's a little secret jam. Nobody knows us there and it's so yummy. Highly recommend if you want a different twist on food. read more

I had gone to see the play Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center and afterwards had to search for a place on Yelp nearby that was still open since there was not much around. This place was a few blocks away and I walked in about 15 min before closing. The place had a warm, welcoming ambiance. The manager & waiter I encountered were friendly and helped me charge my phone, and at my request recommended dishes I could take to go. I ended up getting the Fideo Seco which was a pasta with lobster pieces. When I got home I was surprised by how short & thin the pasta was, but it all tasted delicious. If in the area I would like to sit & have a relaxed meal there one day. read more

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Had such an amazing experience at El Fish! I had some family visiting the city and we decided to try this rather new seafood centric restaurant (one of us really likes octopus), and we were not disappointed! The service was friendly and attentive (water was always full without noticing, changed plates per different courses, and checked in on use frequently but not in an interrupting manner). The decor felt inviting as well, and while there were lots of two seaters close together (typical for NYC), our four seater had plenty of room! Overall we ordered the octopus (my fave), the caeser salad, the lobster pasta (perfectly spicy and creamy), and the fried lobster (like a lobster fried rice dish). All were delicious and would order again for sure. read more

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Exceellent service! Thank you for a lovely evening! Stellar service and excellent grilled oysters! 5 margarita read more

Nice Mexican restaurant close to Lincoln Center. Not particularly authentic, but a pleasant meal with good service. And a five minute walk to Lincoln Center. read more

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Went for the first time tonight and sat at the bar. Had a lovely experience with Gustavo who was both attentive and personable. We ordered a couple of drinks and appetizers based on great reviews we had seen, however, we were disappointed in both of our app choices. They were not bad, but they were not amazing. While we had a great customer service experience at the bar, the on duty manger was quite rude to my friend when she tried to retake her bar seat after leaving for a few minutes. If it wasn't for Gustavo, we would have walked out. While we may return for drinks at the bar, we are unlikely to eat a full meal there and the manager may need some additional customer service training. read more

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I hate to leave three stars because the food and the service were amazing. The Baked Clams were a fantastic appetizer and we had the Swordfish Schnitzel and Fideo Seco and they were both great. The service was super attentive. But...the restaurant was so hot! The hostess and multiple wait staff were fanning themselves and also an entire table across from us were fanning themselves too. By the time we left, I was sweating so much that we had to go home for me to change my shirt before our show because it was soaked with sweat. I would return...but only if the AC is working next time! read more

El Fish Marisquería - Swordfish Schnitzel - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

I stopped by here while waiting on my son who was at ABT/ Lincoln center. The room is very clean warm and welcoming. Service was great and the Food was excellent. A fun neighborhood spot to which I will certainly return. read more

This place was amazing!! I came here on a Saturday night and it was so lively. I would absolutely recommend making a reservation. The interior is so beautiful as well. It's sleek, classy, but also modern. We started with the piña colada and mango mojito. Every dish we got was delicious. We got the tuna taquitos and grilled octopus to start. Both were delicious and fresh. For the mains, we shared the fideo seco and langosta ensenada. I still crave the fideo seco! We tried the churros for dessert, which was a large portion size. It was a unique dessert and I would recommend sharing. I can't wait to try this place again. read more

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We were excited to try this new restaurant in the neighborhood and really still hope it does well! We called at the last minute and they graciously seated us at the bar. (note: reservations recommended). Son loved the tuna taquitos which seemed a popular dish that evening with other diners. Hubs loved the oysters. We also tried the following: Salmon skewers, pescado frito, and branzino. Salmon skewers were delicious and loved the rice risotto/kung pao twist on the dish, however, the following were not ideal: pescado frito - beautifully presented!!! however, the flavors and cooking were just ok. Branzino - was advertised as boneless, but there were bones in every bite and husband had to carefully remove about 27 bones. The portion seemed very small. Not very enjoyable to eat (and a bit concerning!!!). It might have been an off night for the above mains? So would love to give benefit of doubt. We did bring to their attention and they offered free dessert, but we decided to skip that. The decor and ambiance were classy, lovely, and serene - a welcome change to the restaurants in the area. While service was elegant, there seemed to be missing a "friendly, warm, welcoming" vibe. It was more of a distant feeling we had so again perhaps an off night. Just a mixed experienced for which we expected more for the price point. Am very hopeful however as this place has great potential and will do well with trying to correct above or perhaps we just ordered the wrong dishes (?). Sending this establishment many blessings and hope to write a more updated review towards the positive. read more

We ordered about six different dishes and we loved all of them. It's very unique fusion of Mexican and other cuisine. The servers were very attentive and we had a great time enjoying our dinner. read more

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Zero complaints, I came here for dinner before a show at the met with a friend. I had the lobster pasta and the grilled oysters. The ambiance is dimly lit and cozy, customer service was great. The pasta dish threw me off at first when I spotted avocado but it was delicious together, very heavy on the lobster. The grilled oysters were very citrusy. I highly recommend and will definitely return when I'm in the area. read more

Awesome spot. Great service. Fabulous food and drink. This place is special. All kinds of fish beautifully prepared. read more