Crave Fishbar
East Midtown-Turtle Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Crave Fishbar is a practical Midtown East seafood pick for an easy dinner rather than a trophy reservation. Book it when the group wants seafood flexibility and a sit-down meal; cross-shop nearby specialists if ramen, yakiniku, Indian, Turkish, or Chinese is the clearer brief.
About Crave Fishbar
Crave Fishbar is a New York City dinner option with nightly hours from 5–10 PM and a smart casual dress code.
Consider Crave Fishbar when you want a New York City dinner plan and the listed evening hours work for you.
A practical New York City dinner option
The useful information here is direct. Crave Fishbar is listed as open Monday through Sunday from 5–10 PM, which makes it a dinner-only choice based on the listed hours. If you are comparing plans, Totto Ramen Midtown East, Yakiniku Gen, Amma, Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant, and Peking duck house are other named options to consider depending on what your group wants.
Because no price tier, chef details, awards, seat count, or signature dishes are listed, the decision should be based on the schedule and dress code. Treat Crave Fishbar as a New York City dinner option with smart casual attire.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose this if the group needs a New York City dinner option from 5–10 PM and is comfortable with smart casual dress. Cross-shop Amma, Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant, Peking duck house, Totto Ramen Midtown East, or Yakiniku Gen if another plan better fits the group. For broader planning, use our full New York City restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 945 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022
- Website
- cravefishbar.com
- Phone
- +16468959585
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Crave Fishbar sits firmly in the middle ground between formal, tasting-menu establishments and loose, counter-style seafood joints. The room leans casual but purposeful: a fish-focused register where salt, ice and brine preface the meal and a raw bar subtly sets expectations. Rather than courting novelty, the dining room prizes consistency and reliability across a long service day, which gives the place a steady, workaday confidence. The overall effect is uncomplicated and unfussy — seafood-forward, attentive to provenance, and tuned to the rhythms of a Midtown corridor that feeds both office and neighborhood crowds.
Best For
The spot is built for practical, seafood-first dining across the day. The neighborhood dynamic—office workers at lunch and residents at dinner—means the kitchen is calibrated to steady service rather than theatrical tasting menus. That makes Crave Fishbar a dependable choice for midday work meals and relaxed evening dinners when freshness and consistent produce quality matter most. It works well when you want a straightforward, well-executed seafood meal without the formality of fine-dining rituals and is suited to both solo lunches and neighborhood dinners with friends or colleagues.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the fishbar strengths: expect a raw-bar presence and shellfish offerings that shape the room’s sensory profile. Signature items call attention—oysters highlight the briny, immediate flavors the restaurant trades in, while the lobster curry shows the kitchen’s willingness to concentrate flavor in individual plates rather than a tasting-menu format. Because the concept emphasizes freshness and consistency, opt for market-driven shellfish and single-plate seafood preparations that showcase produce quality over elaborate multi-course sequences.
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale neighborhood setting with warm hospitality and a focus on fresh raw bar and creative dishes.
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Vibe
Best For
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- lobster curry
- oysters
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 945 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the right fit
Choose Totto Ramen Midtown East for a quicker ramen meal, or Yakiniku Gen for a more focused yakiniku dinner. If the group wants a different cuisine lane, Amma and Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant are the cleaner alternatives.
Restaurant context
How Crave Fishbar compares in Midtown East
Crave Fishbar is the flexible seafood choice in this set. Totto Ramen Midtown East is better for a faster, ramen-specific meal, while Yakiniku Gen is the stronger fit when the table wants yakiniku as the whole point of dinner.
Amma and Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant are better cross-shops when the cuisine choice is already settled. Crave Fishbar makes more sense when the group needs seafood, range, and a lower-effort booking in New York City.
Peking duck house is the better call for a Chinese meal built around that category. Choose Crave Fishbar when ambiance and ease matter more than chasing a single specialty format.
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Compare Crave Fishbar
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crave Fishbar | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Totto Ramen Midtown East | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Yakiniku Gen | New York City | Yakiniku | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5612024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4792023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| Amma | New York City | Indian | No published awards |
| Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Peking duck house | Manhattan | Chinese | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Crave Fishbar?
Bar dining is not listed, so do not plan around it unless you confirm directly with the venue. The listed details are that Crave Fishbar is in New York City, is open daily from 5–10 PM, and lists smart casual dress.
Can Crave Fishbar accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not listed. If you are planning for more than a standard dinner party, confirm directly with the venue before you go. The listed hours are 5–10 PM every day.
Is lunch or dinner better at Crave Fishbar?
Dinner is the only service supported by the listed hours here. Crave Fishbar is open Monday through Sunday from 5–10 PM; lunch service is not listed.
Is Crave Fishbar good for a special occasion?
It may work for a special-occasion dinner if the listed details fit your plan: New York City, nightly 5–10 PM hours, and smart casual dress. Specifics such as private dining, large-party policies, menu format, or celebratory amenities are not listed here.
Does Crave Fishbar handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodation details are not listed here. For allergies or strict dietary needs, confirm directly with the venue before you go rather than assuming specific menu adjustments are available.
How far ahead should I plan for Crave Fishbar?
A specific booking window is not listed. Since Crave Fishbar is listed as open daily from 5–10 PM, choose a time within those hours and confirm current availability directly with the venue.
