Blue Fin
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
A midtown group-dining fallback steps from Broadway theaters, where booking ease and large-party capacity matter more than culinary ambition. Expect corporate-friendly service and straightforward menus geared for pre-theater crowds. Solo diners and couples seeking craft will find better value downtown.
About Blue Fin
Blue Fin is a New York City venue with evening hours throughout the week. Hours are 4–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 4–11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 4–9 PM Sunday. The dress code is business casual.
For planning, start with the basics rather than assumptions about menu style, group capacity, private-event formats, neighborhood, or service options. If timing matters, the clearest planning point is that Blue Fin opens at 4 PM daily and stays open later on Friday and Saturday than on other nights.
The Private-Dining Equation
If you are considering Blue Fin for a larger gathering, confirm the reservation format, party-size limits, menu arrangements, and any accessibility or dietary needs directly before booking.
For comparison while planning New York City dining, Bond 45, 701West, and The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens are other named options to research. Compare hours, dress expectations, reservation policies, and the kind of experience each venue can document before making a decision.
What to Expect on the Plate
Before framing Blue Fin around a particular cooking style or must-order dish, review the current menu directly. Treat the listing as a practical starting point: Blue Fin is in New York City, follows a business-casual dress code, and serves during the evening hours listed above.
For a broader look at dining options across the city, consult our full New York City restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1567 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bluefinnyc.com
- Phone
- +12129181400
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Blue Fin sits squarely in the Times Square ecosystem, where a relentless flow of foot traffic and theatergoers shapes everything from pacing to portioning. It reads as a modern, polished seafood room that answers the neighborhood’s demand for reliability and accessibility rather than culinary theater. Evenings feel brisk and purpose-driven: diners arrive with a timeline, service moves with pace, and the restaurant meets the practical needs of a transient, visitor-heavy crowd. That pre-theatre energy makes the room feel lively and energetic, a place built to deliver consistent seafood in a high-capacity, urban setting.
Best For
Blue Fin is best experienced in the evening, especially for pre-theatre nights when the two-hour window before curtain time dominates service patterns. The location and operational focus suit visitors who need a dependable full-service meal on a fixed schedule, and it also works well for parties seeking accessible seafood in the Times Square corridor. Unlike destination tasting-menu restaurants elsewhere in Manhattan, Blue Fin answers a practical brief: high volume, steady quality and quick turnarounds that align with the demands of theaters, hotels and transient diners in the neighborhood.
Ordering Tips
Plan around the pre-theatre rhythm: allow for the two-hour window before a curtain when booking or arriving. Expect a menu and kitchen calibrated for volume and consistent execution rather than elaborate tasting-menu pacing; that means dishes that can be turned reliably on a steady timeline. If you have tight timing, book early and let staff know your theater schedule so service can be paced accordingly. For diners without a fixed deadline, an earlier reservation avoids the busiest surge of pre-show guests and gives a more relaxed experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sleek and modish with glitzy appointments, evoking an elegant nautical getaway where Broadway energy meets quiet sophistication.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1567 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bond 45, Notable alternative
- 701West, Notable alternative
- The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens, Notable alternative
- Juniors Restaurant and Bakery, American Deli, American Deli
- See No Evil Pizza, Pizza, $$
Restaurant context
Blue Fin sits squarely in the Times Square convenience tier, competing on availability and group capacity rather than kitchen pedigree. Bond 45 offers a similar Broadway-adjacent footprint with a more polished Italian-American menu and slightly better acoustics, making it the smarter pick if your group values the meal itself. 701West elevates the experience further with a more ambitious wine list and refined plating, though you'll pay a premium and walk an extra avenue west. For casual groups prioritizing value over polish, Juniors Restaurant and Bakery delivers deli comfort food with lower spend and faster turnover, while See No Evil Pizza offers a budget-friendly, high-energy alternative if your party skews younger and prefers slices over sit-down service.
The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens trades midtown foot traffic for a quieter uptown setting and seasonal outdoor seating, worth the detour if your group can travel twenty blocks north and the weather cooperates. Blue Fin earns its place when you need same-day or next-day availability for ten-plus guests and the theater curtain dictates your timeline, under those constraints, it's a pragmatic choice. Outside that scenario, nearly every peer on this list delivers a more memorable meal for comparable or lower spend.
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Compare Blue Fin
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Fin | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Bond 45 | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| 701West | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Juniors Restaurant and Bakery | New York City | American Deli | , | 2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3902023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in RecommendedPearl Recommended Restaurants |
| See No Evil Pizza | New York City | Pizza | $$ | 2025 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Blue Fin?
Blue Fin is open 4–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 4–11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 4–9 PM Sunday. Confirm reservation availability directly for your date and party size.
Is Blue Fin good for solo dining?
Can Blue Fin accommodate groups?
For group plans, contact Blue Fin directly to confirm party-size limits, reservation requirements, and any event arrangements.
Does Blue Fin handle dietary restrictions?
What should a first-timer know about Blue Fin?
Blue Fin is in New York City and has a business-casual dress code. Hours are 4–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 4–11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 4–9 PM Sunday. Confirm menu format and service style directly.
What should I order at Blue Fin?
Review the current menu directly with Blue Fin before your visit.
