cannot recommend this place enough (almost gatekept it, but that felt mean!) the ambiance is impeccable, the food is impeccable, but more importantly the team is impeccable-- J.P. made us feel like absolute celebrities here. even on valentine's day aka the busiest day of the year!!! if you need a chic place for dinner w the gals or a dimly lit date night, the otter is it read more

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Came here for brunch with my spouse while visiting NYC. Restaurant was empty with 1 large table of 8ish people, and another party of 2 that came 10m after us. Food took over 40 minutes to arrive after ordering, far too long for a near empty restaurant given its capacity. You know that feeling when you see what you thought was your food but then it goes to the table that came after you? Maybe prepare for that experience. The crab omelette was plain. Literally an omelette with chives, topped with lightly seasoned crab meat, and crispy noodles for a garnish. It was just ok and I would not recommend ordering that dish. It was poorly composed, tasting like its components and nothing more. The other item ordered was a lobster roll which came with fries. The lobster roll was also just ok. Although I've had lobster rolls less than 10-15 times in my life, I can confidently say this was the worst one I'd ever eaten. Fries were good though. Service was fine, not the wait staffs fault the food took so long and was not good. A heads up about the kitchen would've been nice. Maybe the restaurants' teams or managers could do a better job of communicating with each other. read more

Located at The Manner Hotel, The Otter has become one of my FAVORITE restaurants in the city and is a must-visit especially if you're in the soho area. If you like seafood, this is your place. The oysters were so fresh - we were instantly impressed. Little did we know the halibut would blow us away! It was cooked to perfection and the the mint was such a nice touch. This was a girl dinner so ofc we HAD to get the seasoned fries, of course, which did not disappoint. But what we really need to talk about is the desserts because oh my you need to try every single one of them: the pistachio tiramisu are you kiddddding, and the chocolate ice cream were so good. It's the perfect place to get dressed up, down some martinis, and have an incredibly chic night with delicious food. I love the high fashion nature of the crowd and the dimly lit sexy ambience. Me & my girls are definitely coming back! read more

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They do a good job of concealing that this is a hotel restaurant, although I guess newness has something to do with it. There aren't many options for early brunches in Manhattan that aren't cookie cutter hotel brunches or in extremely loud spaces. I think The Otter is a solid pick, although the "seafood" aspect is rather muted and the $29 "smash burger" wasn't a smash burger. read more

My friend had a $89 voucher for $157 value. The seafood is done very well. Salt and pepper squid were very flavorful, the lobster rolls was buttery, and the crab agnolotti had a fantastic sauce. I thought the portion sizes were a bit small, and don't think the prices are as worth it without the voucher. The seasonal sorbet was a standout too. It looked inconspicuous on the menu, but it's a huge serving and the pear flavor was very nice and strong. It also came with whipped cream and frozen grapes. The ambience is fancy and romantic, dimly lit with open candles. The restaurant is set within a hotel. Note this does receive the Amex Platinum Resy credit, despite being within a hotel. read more

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Had a lovely girls dinner here on a Saturday night. The Otter is spacious, not a big fuss making a res and has great food. The staff were very nice and attentive too. The scallop Crudo, agnolotti and swordfish are most orders. If you're looking for a good space for a quieter group dinner or dinner with parents, I'd definitely recommend. read more

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Food was delicious and service was excellent. Went her for brunch on a Saturday afternoon - great cocktails , burgers and French toasts! read more

The Otter - Burger, eggs Benedict & Hash brown - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Such a lovely place! It's located inside a hotel, but you would never know. Beautiful wall art with a quiet ambiance (if you're sitting on the inside). The servers and bartenders are great! Have visited a few times and enjoyed each time. Also, their seafood is delightful. Highly recommend. read more

The Otter - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

It's a hidden gem in Soho. The service and food is good. The razor clams and lobster rolls are fresh. We like the salt and pepper squid but little salty to me. The Parsley Root Agnolotti with crabmeat is tasty. They have a busy bar and the vibes and energy is great. Good place to hangout with friends and family. read more

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We came to The Otter for the first time on a recent Saturday night. We had a reservation but had we not, getting in would not have been a problem -- while there were plenty of diners it was never overcrowded and always quiet enough to hear conversation easily. We ended up staying almost four hours because the atmosphere was so relaxed and pleasant! As seafood lovers (one of us from New England) we were overall really impressed with the freshness and preparation of all the food. The lobster roll is probably the best we've had in NY, with a good portion of very sweet perfectly cooked meat. The fish and chips likewise was not overly greasy and a nice twist on the usual with mackerel. The fries are simply addictive. For starters, the tuna tartare was gorgeous and the fava bean salad Light and flavorful. Our only slight disappointment was the fideo w clams; we hoped to try the usual shells and clams on the menu which likely would have been more filling. With just eight clams and the small fideo noodles it felt like there was more broth than anything else (though said broth WAS good). For dessert the Boston cream pie was beyond -- tasted exactly like the classic but with layered sponge cake and cream it was somehow very light. A must for any fan of Boston cream pie. Overall service was very attentive and friendly. We will likely return for lunch -- the lobster roll and fish and chips alone are worth the return trip. read more

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Good service, food was good I really enjoyed the drinks and the salad. The ambiance was casual great vibesy music for brunch. Our server was very kind made great suggestions. I had the Marea Rosa very Smokey but strong just what I needed. I'd def come by and try some of their other dishes. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night and the food and service were absolutely incredible, shoutout to Hugo!! If there is anything you must get, you NEED to have the lemon rice pudding. Truly one of the best desserts I have ever had. We started with the scallop crudo which was absolutely delicious and so fresh. It has a nice kick and was a great way to start the meal. The complimentary bread rolls and 3 butters were also so warm and delicious. We then had the chopped cauliflower caesar which tasted similar to cauliflower rice and is cold but was so delicious and light. For pasta we had the crab agnolotti which was absolutely incredible. The agnolotti has a delicious cheesy filling and there are huge chunks of crab. The ritz crackers add a really nice crunch. We also got the swordfish steak frites which were not my favorite of the night but still really delicious and peppery and the fries were nice and crispy. The best item by far of the night was the lemon rice pudding. It is so light and lemony and the golden raisons filled with a raison paste were so incredibly delicious. One of the best desserts I have ever had. Incredible service, really beautifully decorated, and delicious wine (syrah). Will have to come back! read more

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The space is cute, but the crowd completely misses the mark. It was mostly older people or obvious tourists, which kills the SoHo energy you'd expect. Drinks were just okay and definitely overpriced for what they are. Service wasn't terrible, but the vibe just felt off -- not the kind of spot you'd want to linger or start a night out. Overall, not a place I'd go back to. Plenty of better options in the neighborhood. read more

The Otter - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Incredible service and vibe. I highly suggest the potato rolls to start with the raw bar. The butters that come with the rolls are so delicious. If you're not feeling seafood, the smash burger is very good. I loved the pasta with the crab. The pieces of crab were huge. Their signature martini comes with an oyster and is delicious. read more

This restaurant opened up before it should. Ordered 4 items: tuna tartar, the shrimp cocktail, scallops, and the positano spritz. The scallops were such a tragedy. Two scallops - beautifully plated, and great quality but so spicy that you couldn't taste the scallop at all. The shrimp cocktail was delicious, high quality, sauces were fine but I would recommend they substitute the orange sauce they provide with it. The tuna tartar is the most confused dish I've seen in a long time. I couldn't take more than a couple of bites - texturally, visually unappealing and the taste was not worth the calories. Big props to the bartender (who had to seat me and take my order since there was no other staff available), the positano spritz was tasty and I appreciate them for having non-alcoholic beverages on their menu. They've clearly made the investment into this restaurant, definitely recommend working the menu a bit more to highlight the ingredients. read more

The Otter - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

I loved the food here, not ashamed to say it. It is a bit surprising that this restaurant has not caught on yet but my guess would have to be the location (Sessanta was good too but didn't last) or pricing (quite expensive) but the food itself was objectively very good. I'm also pleased to see a new restaurant offering unique dishes. If I see another restaurant in WV/Soho offering a steak, a chicken, and a branzino I'll die, The Otter takes chances with unique recipes and ingredients and they actually worked well (better than Manuela's attempt IMO). Standout was the scallop crudo, and dessert! read more

The Otter - Boston Cream Pie- delicious - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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The Otter offers a intimate vibe and great service! Standout dishes were the Parsley Root Anglotti and the Mushroom Fettuccine. Another honorable mention was the Roast Chicken and Grits. The grits were delicious and the addition of the mushrooms gave the perfect chewy bite. We also ordered the Steamed Halibut, but I'd personally pass on that. While it was cooked perfectly, both the broth and the fish itself were extrmely salty. read more

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Nice deal on pulsed. The servers and host very friendly. Very fresh and clean. The vibe is trendy chic. read more

The Otter - Cesar salad - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Was in NYC on business and had a night to dine alone. Was staying in SoHo so I wanted to walk somewhere. The Concierge at the hotel recommended The Otter. I sat at the bar, ordered an Old Fashioned, and was instantly comfortable with both the friendliness, ambiance and surroundings. Ordered the swordfish steak frites with a nice glass of wine. The swordfish was unique, perfectly cooked and very tasty. Had trouble eating the entire piece of swordfish but eventually got there. Had the Boston Creme Pie for dessert which was also awesome. After another Old Fashioned and some friendly conversation, my dinner was complete. Would not hesitate to return on my next visit to NYC. read more

The Otter is fantastic! I've been there twice now, and both times the food, service and ambiance were fantastic. Sam (bartender) was also very helpful and nice, and even made a special, off-menu cocktail for me and my friend. The clam chowder, lobster roll and fideo pasta were particular standouts. read more

Such a nice spot! Went for Restaurant Week, had the literal best food. It's pretty, with great outdoor dining, fresh seafood, nice service. read more

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Mixed bag, but very cute ambience and worth going if you know what to order! Service was excellent - fabulous staff. The dressed seafood platter was excellent (except the oysters which were very average and bland. tuna or clams were best bites so save these for last). Scallop crudo was yum and came highly recommended, but the dressed seafood platter outshined it. Skip salt roasted prawns. Tasty but it wasn't giving as much as I wanted it to and was not worth the price. Skip the clams and shells. It was dry, bland and we each had one bite and then left it. Just trying too hard! I loved the parsley root crab pasta, my friends didn't as much. I ate their helpings! Pistachio tiramisu was good, but you can't be a purist about it. Pistachios are very big chunks on top. Not for everyone, but I enjoyed! Bread & butter service is delicious! Packed full of flavor. Fries were super well seasoned. IMO sit at the bar for the seafood platter & fries & a cocktail. Both mocktails on their menu were fantastic. Would order both again. read more

The Otter - Seafood platter, prawns & scallop crudo. - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Jacob is the best bartender and we love coming to the otter for their oysters and shrimp cocktail. They have a great happy hour and impeccable service ! read more

Had an amazing dinner at this new spot. The steak and swordfish both were beyond our expectations. The swordfish was the best I have had in my life, and the steak easily trumped minetta's famous cote de boeuf - and was nearly the same size for half the cost. The dining room was lively but not loud by any means - at times I felt like I wasn't even in the city. The vibe was hip and classy, but not in an intimidating way. The cocktails were stellar. The cold fish plate was another I wish I had gotten more of, as it melted in your mouth and exploded with flavor. Our server, Adeira, was more than a professional. There was zero of the negative or 'too good' energy you often find too much from staff working in this neighborhood. She was kind, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. She was warm, welcoming and accommodated all of our dietary restrictions and went above and beyond in terms of service. Despite it being busy, nothing took long, and we never felt rushed. Happy this place is around, we had a marvelous date night with food and service that blew us away. Get in while you can. read more

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Alex Stupak needs to go back to his culinary roots and focus on his Mexican restaurants. When we arrived (between 7:30 and 7:45 pm) on a Saturday night in Soho, the only customer in the place was one woman at the bar so other than her and the two of us the restaurant was empty. Despite our being the only customers, it took 15 minutes before anyone came over to us. He asked us what kind of water we wanted and we asked for sparkling water. He came back several minutes later and said that they had no sparkling water, which is mind boggling for a hotel restaurant. We also asked to order drinks and he told us that he would send over the waiter who we still hadn't seen. When the waiter eventually came over he asked us what we wanted to eat. We told him that we wanted to order drinks first. He took our cocktail order and then left. When we saw him again we asked about our drinks (remember this is an empty restaurant) and he responded that he would put in our order (which we had given 10 minutes before). At that point we said never mind and left. Not one single member of the staff asked us why we were leaving or if there was a problem. Please read my other reviews, you will see that I give fair reviews and understand the challenges of opening a restaurant. read more

The Otter - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

The service at this lovely new restaurant was excellent, however we were underwhelmed at the brunch menu. While my mushroom omelette looked pretty, it was eggs with a spicy mushroom ragu and salad on top. Since it was my birthday, they surprised the table with a yummy tiramisu. And we were surprised when it showed up on our check! Though promptly taken off when we inquired about the charge. The restaurant itself is very pretty from the interior to the tables to the loo! read more

The Otter - Mushroom Omelette - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

I had dinner here last night with a few of my friends. It was simply incredible! No notes at all. The staff were kind and attentive. The drinks were fantastic, the ambiance perfect and each food item we got was 10/10. Would recommend The Otter to anyone looking to dine downtown!! Can't wait to go back. read more

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I'm wondering if these 4 reviews are written by good friends and family members of this place... Afraid I didn't get that experience there. Not likely going back or would recommend anyone going there ... I would give 3 stars to the ambience and the server ... don't care for the food. I do notice their efforts! Dessert was the worse experience. The four of us shared 1 pistachio tiramisu and yet most of it was left behind... that's how bad it was. Pistachio had no crunch or flavor. If you are using nuts without flavor or texture of the crunch by freshly toasting it ... please don't use it. Definitely don't put nuts on top of tiramisu and keep it in the fridge ...making all soggy! I strongly recommend remove pistachios tiramisu from the menu or stick with the classic tiramisu! read more

Man the food was 10 out of 10. I mean flavor, presentation. There was so much intention behind the menu. Literally something for everyone on the menu. Even the string beans were amazing. I am very impressed and have already been here twice! Service was good and I the vibe of the hotel and restaurant is just so awe. read more

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Came here for brunch and they have a beautiful patio however slow service. We had the lobster roll and burger. Overall a bit overpriced for what you get as the roll was two bites, the burger was slightly cold as well as the fries. read more

We had an early'ish' reservation and the restaurant was quiet when we arrived - 6:45pm. The staff were friendly but I would say amateurish. Despite being plenty of seating options we were initially seated right beside the waiter's station and kitchen door. We asked if we could move to another table and they did oblige. Our waitress, although very pleasant was not well trained. She came to our table 4-5 times in short order to ask if we were ready to order (felt rushed) ,we asked if we could have minute and then she did not return for another 20 minutes. She was not clear on many details about the dishes. Unsure. Our food was good but not great. My husband found a piece of plastic in his pasta. The manager did offer to comp the dish and was very apologetic. I ordered the halibut, it was a nice simple dish and quite tasty. No little gem lettuce in sight and cilantro that was not on the menu. We opted out of ordering dessert ordered 2 cappuccino's .... 2 espresso's arrived. The decor is great. Maybe they are still working out the kinks just think at this price point we had hoped for more. read more