The Sea Grill

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Rockefeller Center
19 W. 49th St., New York, NY 10020
nr. Rockefeller Plz. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-332-7610 Send to Phone

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Cuisine: Seafood

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Official Website

theseagrillnyc.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm; Sat, 5pm-9:45pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

B, D, F, V at 47th-50th Sts.-Rockefeller Center

Prices

$32-$42

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Business Lunch
Good for Groups
Kid-Friendly
Lunch
Notable Wine List
Outdoor Dining

Alcohol

Full Bar

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This Rockefeller Center seafood shrine has a split personality: The Adam Tihany–designed dining room shouts seashore with a bubble-covered floor, while outdoor seating melds with the Rock Center ice-rink festivities. The fish is so fresh that the menu notes the name of the boat that caught them; "a la plancha" means they're seared on a special grill that is supposed to excel at retaining moisture and flavor. Kitchen equipment aside, the results are indisputably delectable, as are appetizers like mussels in a Thai red-curry broth. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Extra

Outdoor seating available during the summer at "Sea Side," which serves small plates $7-$17

Food:	4

Service:	9

Décor:	8

Value:	3

Hey, I don't normally write reviews like this... but I think you need to know... The menu is a bit challenging for kids. It's also pricey. However, I prefer to consider "value" rather than just price. Frankly, the food was just okay. They said they'd make steak and mashed potatoes for the kids... we ordered it. A few slices of steak and literally a "painting" of mashed potatoes... a thin layer on the middle of the plate, on which the steak was laid. My seafood chowder was bland and the potatoes in it were underdone. My seafood pasta was drowned in parsley - way too much! My wife's swordfish was very dry. Staff was courteous - many of them! Lots of Maitre D's around with seemingly nothing to do. But I can't complain about the service. View of ice rink is nice. Just remember: Pricey, not that kid-friendly, average food, below average value... might be okay if you're a tourist. I live in the area and would not return. Where pricey equals $440+ for 2 adults and 2 children (1 glass of wine each adult)...

Excellent food, perfect service

emmtilt from 10034 | Posted on 4/23/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	7

Value:	8

This is one of my go-to easy, nice restaurants for visitors. It's got a diverse menu (changes very frequently), and the food is always extremely good. The service is helpful, knowledgeable and not hovering. They're very good at selecting dishes for people with allergies, a plus for me. The dining room is lively without being loud, and the tables are far enough apart that I don't feel like I'm eavesdropping involuntarily. The only downside is that the dining room tends to be on the chilly side. Take a sweater!

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