Manhattan Restaurants for Seafood and Diner Classics

4.6 (2,799)

Mon – Tue, Sun, 11:30 – 23:00; Wed – Sat, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1)

14 East 60th Street

Greek island inspired decor frames seafood selected by the pound at 14 East 60th Street. The upscale kitchen focuses on Mediterranean ingredients and serves its signature crispy Avra chips.

4.1 (549)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00

673 Madison Avenue

This longtime Madison Avenue diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a straightforward coffee shop setting. Mid-priced comfort food provides a contrast to the seafood focused restaurants on this page.

4.1 (335)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

21 East 62nd Street

French brasserie cooking meets Italian and Mediterranean coastal traditions on East 62nd Street. Homemade pasta and fresh seafood anchor this upscale restaurant, established in 1999 near Madison Avenue and Central Park.

4.5 (1,128)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00; Sat, 17:00 – 22:00

55 East 54th Street

Contemporary Greek cooking on East 54th Street includes spanakopita, grilled octopus, and squid ink lobster pasta. The upscale Midtown restaurant offers weekday lunch and dinner, with dinner service on Saturdays and no Sunday service.