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Blue Fin
1567 Broadway, New York, NY, 10036
nr. 47th St.
212-918-1400
| 6.1 | "Mixed Reviews" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
Great Quality Times Sqaure Experience
texasmountaineer from 10036 | Posted on 8/22/09
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Have been here many times before or after a show. Hanging out after the show is better as the place has a club atmosphere feel. Never had a bad meal or service. Drinks are great and it is fun to hang at bar and watch the world go buy in Times Sqaure. I would not say this is fine dining at its best, but a trendy, fashion, fun experience. The chocolate is the best finish to the nite. If you want an extra box, ask......a good sign of customer service.
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I can't believe I paid good money for this dinner!
notsofussy from 10021 | Posted on 8/3/09
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I can't believe I just spent $200 here!!! I am not fussy and I typically only write favorable reviews. But the service was so poor here, I felt compelled to write. I've lived in the city for 20 years and have had hundreds of meals out - the service here probably ranked in the bottom five I've ever experienced. Not rude, just totally incompetent. Won't go into detail, enough said. The food was average at best and so there was nothing to help overcome the poor experience.
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Blue Finn wash out
client from 11724 | Posted on 12/12/08
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The provisions were unexceptional and the cost was rather extortionate. The Ambience was quite pleasant. A word of caution however. I was there last night during a torrential rainstorm and checked my coat and umbrella. Much to my dismay upon departure the clerk gave my umbrella to someone else and stated that there was a gentleman who insisted that my umbrella was his even though the ticket on it had my number on it. As a consolation he gave me the one left behind which was flimsy and leaked. So unless you want to donate your personal items, I would suggest not checking your belongings there.
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A tourist trap, but with some saving graces
linrtt from 10036 | Posted on 8/5/08
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I work right in the area so convenience/laziness brings me here pretty often. To be fair, the food is average, perhaps overpriced, although the atmosphere makes up for some of it. Try to get a table upstairs (the booths against the wall are most comfortable and the 'beach wall' makes for a nice gazing experience). The service is good most of the time, but it can get extremely busy during the corporate lunch hour. As for the food, I've had my hits and misses. Most of the entrees are nothing special with the sea bass as the exception. What stands out: the sesame flat bread they give before the meal, the spicy tuna sashimi in cucumber cups (don't think these are on the menu, but they do make them), and white chocolate/pear sorbet. Overall, this place caters to the Western palate and for more authentic sushi, I'd head down one block to Sushi of Gari on 46th.
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Fine dining experience.
redevils89 from 10003 | Posted on 3/28/08
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Haley and I went to Olive Garden but found a 40-minute wait-line, so we took a trip right across the road to Blue Fin. The waitress gave us the perfect wine for our taste. The Branzini and the Wild-Striped Bass entres were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The decor was fabulous as well. One lacking aspect, in my opinion, was the dessert menu. It would be nice to have a more variety, for the list currently consists mostly of sorbets and sherberts. Could be better A Must-Go.
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EXCEPTIONAL...ly mediocre
STEPHIEVEE from 10016 | Posted on 11/20/07
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Thought I was taking my ape somewhere special for his 51st birthday. But alas... my appetizer and main were both bland and room temperature (shoulda been hotter). His sushi was pretty good (but not as good as Maritime Hotel where we ate previous weekend). Drinks were good as was dessert. Our waiter was above par judging from previous posts. Wish I had looked at these reviews before shelling out 180 + tip. SKIP IT!! FEH!!!
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Won't be back
nlc from 12779 | Posted on 7/4/07
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Went there on a Sunday night. Server seemed helpful but messed up all of our orders. Told him numerous times about serious food allergies at the table, with specific requests to hold certain ingredients, yet not one request was followed, and we had to send a number of things back. Not acceptable when your bill is over $200 for dinner for two. The sushi was excellent but the rest of the food was bland and overpriced. Chicken was dry and tough. Definitely wouldn't go back and would only recommend this place for sushi and/or drinks.
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Blue Fin Good Food
rickfour from 11413 | Posted on 5/25/07
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Attended with my wife and son. My son has eaten there on several occasions this was our first visit. Decor was nice, ambiance was good, service was adequate, food was great, portions a little small and pricey
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Plenty more fish in the sea, but pick this one!
LauraWalker23 from B46 1TD | Posted on 1/23/07
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As resident of the W Times Square we didn't particulary want to eat in the hotel restaurant, but what a restaurant! A fantastic choice of filling breakfasts, I particularly loved the smoothies which were made with freshly pressed fruit! Definitely try the apple & pomegranate. The service was attentive and the waiter was really friendly and funny. We ate dinner there on a Friday night. We ordered champagne and our waiter was extremely attentive,our glasses were never more that half full. The Tuna Tatar appetiser was incredible. The Black Bass main was delicious although a little small for me. For dessert I had S'Mores, a huge chunk of chocolate cake, with a layer of marshmallow on top. All this wonderful food is only heightened by the beautiful decor. The signature sculpted wall, beautiful staircase lined with candles,the black suspended sculpture set the scene, puncuated with aqua marine blue in parts. Definitely request a booth as seating, very comfy cream leather seating and a nice big table. Overall it was a fabulous dining experience, not one for filling the appetite, but for delicate flavours in a beautiful, quiet, relaxing environment with attentive & accomodating service head to Blue Fin.
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Awesome decor, great food, poor server
Taya from 10002 | Posted on 1/20/07
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While strolling through Times Square Blue Fin caught our eye and we stopped to eat, simply because it looked like a nice place. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing! We were seated immediately upstairs, but had to wait a while for the menu and a server (luckily the atmosphere can keep you fairly occupied). We ordered sushi as an appetizer (the crab sushi was the best I've ever had, and the eel sushi I was not impressed with). I ordered a citrus crabcake or something of the sorts and it was absolutely amazing. The portions were small but it is perfect if you plan on actually moving later. During the course of our meal, I ran out of my water and proceeded to drink 95% of my date's water before the waitress finally came back; not once, but twice!!! As an ex-waitress, this made me not even want to tip her. We also ran out of wine. We split decent tiramisu for dessert, and waited a while for the check. Overall though, I absolutely loved it and would be more than happy to go back!
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