AQUAGRILL

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210 Spring St New York, NY, 10012
210 Spring St New York, NY, 10012
New York, NY 10012

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AQUAGRILL - New York, NY
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Best

strongly recommend - wonderful atmosphere & food is so well done! Must go

Worst

unlike many of the reviewers, we had fantastic service but the food was very much hit or miss!! crab cakes--so-so, they were served on a mesclun salad with a really bland and uni...

Still going after all these years... 6/19/2005

When I went for my birthday, it had been years since I'd dined at Aquagrill, and I was pleased to find that it's still top-notch. The service was professional and attentive- they even let us move to a cozier table that opened up 20 minutes after we'd been seated. The oyster selection was impressive, and I loved the Maine lobster salad, tuna tartare and boulliabaise. Only four pieces of asparagus for $8 was a little lame, but overall my experience was a home run. more
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bar none 5/14/2005

aqa grill has the best raw oyster menu in manhattan hands down! Pros: food Cons: service more
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great fish 4/1/2005

i just went to this place recommended by a friend and it is really great fish selection. We had a really good time and the food was well prepared. It is great place to eat fish, and shellfish. Go there if you are looking for fish and only!!! more
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Nice Oysters, but don't get the hype 3/29/2005

You can find better service, food, decor at hundreds of places. I can't begin to understand the high ratings that this place gets. The food was uninspired, the service poor and the cocktails down right terrible. One might go just to have oysters, but with so many other places in the city that do everything right, why bother? Pros: oysters Cons: food, service, decor more
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The best oysters. The host is less desirable. 3/25/2005

this is one of my favourite places for oysters. we went early at 5.30 to oysters and champagne and was not disappointed. we were disappointed that we couldn't get a table since we didn't have a reservation, especially as the place didn't serve dinner til 6 and it was not crowded for a early saturday night. so we had dinner at the bar with a really nice bartender but did feel rushed by the host - though we spend $300!!! more
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warm and inviting 2/28/2005

If you love a variety of fresh raw oysters with a mix of a nice ambience & good service, this is the place to come. They have a main cod dish which just melts in your mouth. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience Cons: Crowded, Long Wait, Recommend Reservation more
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unforgetable experience 12/4/2004

This was our first experience and from the minute we walked into the door we were looked after by everyone. The hostess made sure we knew where the lounge was since all the seats at the bar were full and had the waiter come over to take our drink order. From that moment we were guided through what was a memorable evening of the best raw bar (we had the Plateau Royale) and service. The staff was prompt and professional. The raw bar was one of the best I have every had; although a little pricey. The ambiance complemented the evening. We will be back and I recommend the experience highly. Benny and Nives New York, NY Pros: Food, Service more
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Super Seafood 11/6/2004

After a not-so-great start due to an obnoxious host, the remainder of my evening at Aquagrill was fantastic. The appetizers, entrees, and desserts were all very interesting and well balanced. The waitstaff was attentive and helpful. I'll definitely be back. Pros: Food, Service more
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An Excellent Evening 10/15/2004

We had a fairly large party (seven), and I must say, this was one of those meals where everything you eat, from the appetizers, to the oysters, to the entrees, to every dessert, was nothing short of spectacular. One in our group was not overly impressed with the salmon dish, but all in all everyone really, really like what they were served. We ordered seven different desserts, and passed them around the table. It was remarkable how different each one was, but all were excellent. Service was also excellent. Good waiter who knew the menu very well, and made great recommendations. Highly recommended more
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Great brunch. 10/13/2004

My wife and I loved the Sunday brunch. She enjoyed the peppered tuna carpaccio appetizer (with grilled onions and avocado) and the roasted cod entree (with wilted spinach and artichokes). I began with an assortment of oysters, followed by a fantastic grilled pampano (with terrific truffle mashed potatoes). A mango tart and carmelized grapefruit with grapefruit sorbet were 2 wonderful ways to finish a great meal. Service was friendly, prompt, and efficient. Timing between courses was perfect. We'll be returning soon! Pros: Wonderful cooking, Value, Service more
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A Bit of Attitude for Little Flavor 9/23/2004

Despite the rave reviews from other posters, I was not impressed with the food or the attitude at this SoHo establishment. The prices seemed reasoable enough and while I did enjoy the raw bar, my entree of the highly touted (by the maitre d and the server) swordfish was overcooked and bland. The service was efficient enough but not very friendly or very accomodating. I am sure there are better seafood restaurants in the city - I suggest trying one of them first. Pros: outdoor seating, fresh raw bar, efficient Cons: , servers w/attitude, noisy more
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Noisy but Yummy 9/21/2004

The restaurant is VERY noisey. the chairs are uncomfortable, and the wine list is poor. There are not alot of wines by the glass and most bottles average at about $55. why would anyone want outdoor dining at this place? The neighborhood is not clean. The food was although fantastic and seafood fresh. I do not suggest this place for a date or for couples. Just come here for the food, and food only. The place is also pretty small, not suggested for big groups. i also had trouble making reservations. they seem to be very snobbing. they said, only 6:30 or 8:30 reservations. They do not seat at 7 or 7:30. That just seems strange to me. Pros: FOOD Cons: , CHAIRS, CROWDED more
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Great SoHo Seafood Restaurant 8/26/2004

If you are in SoHo, this is a great restaurant for seafood. The service is professional and attentive, and they add nice touches such as a small salmon tartare before the meal, and a cute plate with some little desserts on it for after the meal. The food is also quite good, and the falafel crusted salmon is an excellent choice. I plan to return for another couple of visits this year. Pros: Food, Service more
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great service, delicious, well-presented 5/18/2004

My second visit to Aquagrill was every bit as enjoyable as the first. Ordered the falafel-crusted salmon and mushroom truffle chatham cod. The salmon wasn't really my thing, but the cod was excellent as were the appetizers (florida stone crab claws and lump crab salad). The chocolate tasting plate was a nice finish. The waiter was friendly and helpful. Pros: outstanding service, delicious more
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go for the food; stay for the service 2/7/2004

although i went to aquagrill for the highly acclaimed food (which definitely lived up to its reputation), i was blown away by the phenomenal service. attentive, informative, professional, and friendly, the restaurant staff truly is first class. unbeknownst to the three of us, the hostess made note of the fact that i was celebrating my b-day after a member of my dinner party made a very brief reference to it as we were seated. following our delicious meal, she had a special order dessert with candles sent to the table without prompting - truly classy. as for the food, the flavors are subtle and well-orchestrated, the fish is unbelievably fresh, and the raw bar is as good as any i've seen in the city. also, the crowd, even on a wed evening, is a great (and surprisingly good-looking!) one. Pros: phenomenal service, great atmosphere, very fresh fish more
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Great even for novice seafood eaters 1/5/2004

It's only recently that I've developed a taste for seafood at all [aside from sushi]. But Aquagrill made me feel right at home trying items that were new to me. The fruits de mer ""royale"" was tender and high quality; the cauliflower-and-peekytoe-crab soup was great too, and so was my companion's skate which I tried as well. And our waiter was a champ, taking the ""seafood newbs"" through all the different choices without blinking. The only change I'd make might be to remove a couple of tables from the floor -- at $100 a plate, I don't want to be squashed. I can't imagine how anyone larger than me would feel... But I'd still highly recommend this place for a special occasion to anyone, whether you think you like seafood, or not. Pros: Fresh fish, Good service Cons: Cramped space more
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Ms Maggie Donaghy 12/27/2003

I just finished my dinner at Aquagrill and have to say that it was one of the best dining experiences of my life. I read the reviews posted here on City Search before going down so I of course ordered the Cod Special which is not to be believed. Everything people said about it was true... but you would not believe just how good it tasted until you actually have it in your own mouth :) I had the lobster/avocado salad for and appetizer and that was divine as well. Service was perfect from the hostess to the bus boy, to the manager and of course our waiter Tedd... A truly pleasurable dinner that I hope to repeat again soon! Pros: Tedd, wide selection/fish more
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No thrill at Aquagrill! 10/9/2003

I have eaten at all the best restaraunts in the city, from Jean Georges, to Baltazhar and was so excited about hitting up Aquagrill only to have one of the priciest poor meals of my life. WHat are you people talking about- the place is stuffy, snobby, and attracts a not so exciting crowd, and the meals were absolutely BLAND- I don't know how they made a delicious sounding special of Striped Bass with all these yummy acoutremants taste so completely lifeless and unfilling-but they did!- and there signature dish of salmon crusted with falafel was equally poor- skip this, save your money and buy your own fish at the market- I promise it'll somehow come out better! They wouldnt even let us move our lcation when there were other tables open and we were next to the kitchen! Pros: Nothing Cons: Service, Food, Atmosphere more
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Great food, slow service... worth it! 9/22/2003

Aquagrill lives up to it's billing. Incredible selection of oysters. Excellently prepared fish. Cod wouldn't normally be my first choice, but I went with the Truffle Mushroom Cod and was delighted with it. A must try! The accompanying spinach fish is excellent. The complementary amuse-bouche and petit fours are great touches. Plus, its kind of cool to get something complements of the chef. Slow, but very polite and accommodating service. Hey, if you have more than two words to say to the person across from you, then a little wait for great food is a small price to pay. Speaking of which, Aquagrill can get a little pricey, but it's not exorbitant. Excellent wine list as well. Pros: Food, Food, Food Cons: Slow, Could get pricey more
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yummy seafood 9/17/2003

must try the appetizer crab and scallop terrine. great seafood at reasonable prices. waiters are helpful and friendly. location is a bit odd, but it's worth the trip. Pros: fresh seafood, prompt service Cons: location more
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  • The Scene
    Since it flung open its floor-to-ceiling windows in 1996, this sophisticated corner seafood spot has been one of Soho's quintessential neighborhood restaurants. Its...

  • 2/2/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sat: 6pm-11:45pm, 12pm-3:45pm, Sun: 12pm-3:45pm, Mon-Thu: 6pm-10:45pm, 12pm-6pm, Fri: 6pm-11:45pm, 12pm-6pm
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown
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