Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Fulton
150Pearl PointsPier 17 Seafood
About The Fulton
The Fulton is the better pick when seafood needs an occasion setting, not when the goal is takeout or a quick neighborhood meal. Its Pier 17 location gives dates, family dinners, client meals a stronger sense of arrival than many downtown seafood options, while Mermaid Oyster Bar, Saint Julivert Fisherie, Marea are the smarter comparisons for more casual, intimate, or higher-spend plans.
The Fulton is a seafood restaurant in New York City, with Lei Jiang listed as chef/owner. The most reliable way to frame it is direct: consider it when you want a seafood-focused meal and use the confirmed hours, dress code, recognition to decide whether it fits your plans.
The decision point is simple. Choose The Fulton when seafood is the priority and a smart-casual New York City meal is the brief. If you are comparing styles, look at other restaurants by mood and timing rather than assuming one venue fits every seafood plan.
Seafood for a planned New York City meal
Lei Jiang is listed as chef/owner, the venue has a clear seafood identity. Recognition from Opinionated About Dining adds a useful trust signal for readers comparing it with other choices. The Fulton is listed as Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended for 2026 and ranked #795 in 2025.
That does not make it the automatic pick for every seafood plan. If you are comparing options, Mermaid Oyster Bar is a natural cross-shop. Marea is another useful comparison.
Use the confirmed details to plan
The verified details point to a seafood restaurant with listed dinner service Monday through Sunday, lunch service on Saturday and Sunday, a smart-casual dress code. That makes it reasonable to consider when seafood is the shared preference and the timing fits the listed hours.
For readers mapping a broader New York City stay, pair this with our full New York City restaurants guide, especially if seafood is only one meal in the trip. The decision set changes depending on the brief: Lure Fishbar is another option to compare, while Saint Julivert Fisherie is also worth considering when you want another seafood-focused setting.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: seafood-focused meals in New York City where smart-casual dining fits the plan.
- Less ideal for: diners who are not looking for seafood or who want a venue with a different style.
- Timing: dinner runs Monday through Sunday from 5–9 PM, with Saturday and Sunday lunch listed from 11:30 AM–3 PM.
- Dress code: smart casual.
- Cross-shop: compare with Marea, Mermaid Oyster Bar, Saint Julivert Fisherie when deciding among seafood-focused options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Fulton good for solo dining?
It can be, if you want a seafood-focused meal in New York City. The verified details do not confirm a special solo-dining setup, so plan around the listed dining hours and the smart-casual dress code. Lure Fishbar is another option to compare if you are deciding between restaurants.
What are alternatives to The Fulton in New York City?
Marea, Mermaid Oyster Bar, Saint Julivert Fisherie are useful comparisons when deciding among seafood-focused options. Choose The Fulton when you want a New York City seafood restaurant associated with Lei Jiang.
Can I eat at the bar at The Fulton?
Bar seating is not confirmed in the verified details. Plan around the restaurant's listed hours and confirm seating options directly when booking. If you want to compare seafood options, Lure Fishbar is another restaurant to consider.
What should I order at The Fulton?
The verified cuisine is seafood, so it makes sense to focus your order there. Specific dishes, raw bar details, menu formats are not confirmed here. If you want to compare seafood-focused meals, Marea is another relevant option.
Can The Fulton accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not confirmed in the verified information. If you are planning for multiple diners, confirm availability and seating directly with the restaurant. Mermaid Oyster Bar is another option to compare if your group is deciding among restaurants.
What should a first-timer know about The Fulton?
Go in expecting a seafood restaurant in New York City with Lei Jiang listed as chef/owner. The Fulton is recognized by Opinionated About Dining, including a 2026 Casual in North America Recommended listing and a 2025 Casual in North America ranking of #795. Saturday and Sunday lunch windows are listed, along with nightly dinner service.
How far ahead should I book The Fulton?
Specific booking difficulty is not confirmed in the verified details. Use the listed hours when planning: dinner is Monday through Sunday from 5–9 PM, lunch is Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM–3 PM. Marea is another seafood restaurant to compare if you are planning a New York City meal.
Location
Northeast corner of Pier 17, 89 South St, New York, NY 10038
New York City, United States
Compare The Fulton
| Venue | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Fulton | Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended (2026); Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #795 (2025) | , |
| Saint Julivert Fisherie | , | $$$ |
| Lure Fishbar | , | , |
| Mermaid Oyster Bar | , | , |
| Marea | , | $$$$ |
| Vernick Fish | , | , |
A quick look at how The Fulton compares on price and recognition.
Also Consider
- Saint Julivert Fisherie, Seafood, $$$
- Lure Fishbar, Seafood, Seafood
- Mermaid Oyster Bar, Seafood, Seafood
- Marea, Seafood, $$$$
- Vernick Fish, Seafood, Seafood
How It Compares
Saint Julivert Fisherie is the better choice for a smaller, more intimate seafood dinner, especially if the group values a neighborhood feel over waterfront scale. The Fulton works harder for celebrations because the Pier 17 setting gives the meal a broader sense of occasion, booking is easier than the city's more constrained rooms.
Lure Fishbar and Mermaid Oyster Bar are better casual cross-shops. Pick Lure Fishbar for a classic downtown seafood mood, Mermaid Oyster Bar for oysters and a lower-pressure night. Choose The Fulton when the setting needs to feel planned rather than spontaneous.
Marea is the higher-spend comparison at $$$$, and it is the better fit for a polished seafood dinner where luxury service and a more formal New York dining signal matter. Vernick Fish is useful as an out-of-metro seafood comparison, but for New York City plans, The Fulton's advantage is simple: waterfront occasion value with easier access than the hardest reservations.
Recognized By
Explore New York City
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