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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(212) 274-0505
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AQUAGRILL - New York, NY
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strongly recommend - wonderful atmosphere & food is so well done! Must go

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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...

Come here if you want seafood 9/8/2003

The oysters were absolutely amazing. They were extremely fresh and I had fun trying a few of Aquagrill's huge variety. Our server, Jennifer, offered excellent suggestions and was quite corteous and unobtrusive throughout the night. We never felt rushed (spent over two hours there). I had the warm octopus salad, which went very well with the Herman Weimer Riesling. It was tangy and refreshing. The truffle mushroom cod was the best fish dish I had ever tasted in my life! The texture was soft and fluffy, and it seemed to melt in my mouth. The tastes were overwhelming and delightful. My girlfriend had the sea bass with these lobster stuffed squash things (a special that night). I thought it was a bit too buttery, but otherwise very good. The lobster things, however, were amazing. I think Aquagrill should consider adding them as a separate appetizer item to their menu. Pros: Oysters, Fish, Service Cons: Price more
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BEST SEAFOOD IN MANHATTAN 7/25/2003

This is where my boyfriend and I end up on special occasions and when we want the best seafood in the city. The prices are surprisingly reasonable. It is romantic ,everything is fresh and delicious, and the service is white glove.....Run here! ps Make reservations. Pros: Food, Service, Ambiance more
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A Must Try 7/23/2003

For anyone who truly loves seafood, Aquagrill is a must visit destination. The selection and quality of oysters is unmatched anywhere in the city, hands down. The service was attentive and informative, even down to serving an appetizer in two portions from a single order - not something you see often in a bustling nyc restaurant. Oh, and order the mushroom truffle crusted cod, its unbelieveable. more
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Olive Oysters! 6/11/2003

The Oysters here are so good. Come just to try them, and West Coast are sweeter right now. The truffled cod with spetzl was so good, thanks for the recommendation! Be sure to call for a reservation! Pros: Great Seafood, Fun Area, Outdoor Seating Cons: Wait despite reserv. more
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Excellent 5/29/2003

Been there twice and it was delicious each time! Definitely get the truffled cod. Great service and atmosphere too! more
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great food, slowish waiter 5/9/2003

Truffled cod was fantastic! Oysters were good. I wish some place in the city would have descriptions of the oysters. I never know what to get or remember what I like except the Kumomoto. Service was slow at the end. It took forever to get the check and to order dessert. I loved the amuse bouche and the cookie plate at the end. Touches like that are 1st class all the way!! Pros: Food more
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I would go again 4/27/2003

Nice selection of raw oysters. Staff was very polite and attentive. Pros: polite staff, decor, adult crowd Cons: noise level, tables too close more
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Aquagrill 4/6/2003

My boyfriend introduced me to this place and it's wonderful! The food just melts in your mouth the wine is wonderful, and the service always there to answer questions and offer suggestions. We always recommend this to friends. Pros: Great Food, Great Wie, Great ambiance Cons: Reservations tough more
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fresh and amazing 3/23/2003

The mushroom truffle crusted cod was buttery and tender. The waiters must have just dived for the oysters because they were so fresh. The service was considerate and efficient. They did everything right. Pros: food, service, decor Cons: noise level more
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Lovely dinner 3/7/2003

Very nice place for a special dinner. Very fresh fish--we loved the warm shrimp cocktail appetizer and if you're more adventurous, the octopus salad. The cod dish entree is also very good, and anything with risotto. The simple fresh grilled fish is also something you can't go wrong with. The atmosphere is cozy, and romantic...great place for a birthday dinner or any special occasion. Definitely recommended more
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fresh from the sea 1/17/2003

Best seafood I've had in NYC. Oysters were cold and fresh. Service was great. All of the courses came in a timely fashion and not too quickly. Order the scallops entree...the risotto is heavenly. Heavy on the pockets but I will definitely be back. more
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Still great 1/16/2003

Went here the other night with another couple after not having been there for about a year. I'd venture to say it's even better than it used to be. We were greeted by two very nice hostesses and seated promptly. Our waiter was practically perfect - knowledgable about both the specials and as well as the entire menu. Importantly, he didn't rush us. All four of our meals, we agreed, were outstanding. more
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Excellent oysters! 1/9/2003

By far the best and freshest oyster selection I've found so far in NYC. Excellent service (great waiter) ---even though the hostess mixed up our group reservation but the manager was kind enough to fix that promptly---unexpected for a busy Friday night. Oysters are fresh and jumbo ones are a very good size. Seafood dishes are ample to very generous in portions (cod dish is great, specialty dishes recommended, bouillbaise was very good too, grilled fish anything all good). Space was good for the crowd---not too spacious but not too crowded (nice intimate setting for couples and small groups of people). Excellent downtown location---walking distance of other bars, shops, near trains, buses and parking space. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ALL. Although pricey, it's definitely worth the money overall if you're looking for quality seafood in a nice intimate/cozy setting. Pros: Fresh Seafood, Oyster selection, Wine List Cons: Expensive more
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seafood and eat it all up! 12/26/2002

i have been to aqua grill on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed. the wait staff is top-notch, knowledgable and accomodating. the aqua bites (like a cosmopolitan but better) are a refreshing starter cocktail. the wine list is one of the most affordable and better wine lists i've seen around town. the raw bar is superb, as are the perfectly seared and incredibly sweet diver scallops served over a bed of crab meat risotto (not to be missed!). the desserts are on the refreshing side, nothing too heavy but nonetheless delish! AQUA GRILL GETS MY VOTE HANDS DOWN FOR THE BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IN NYC! cheers to the chef and his staff for always dishing up delicious food in a completely unpretentious atmosphere. next time i'm there i'll raise my aqua bite to another decade on spring street! Pros: excellent food, affordable, great staff Cons: not one! more
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Reliable food and service 12/6/2002

I always end up going to this place for brunch. I think I have only been to dinner twice at Aqua Grill but whatever time of day I go, I am never disappointed. The wait staff is very friendly and service is great. The lobster sandwich is great too. Pros: lobster sandwich, great atmosphere, great wait staff Cons: can get very busy more
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dissapointed! 11/30/2002

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 uninspired vinagarette. i ordered the salmon blt--sandwich was really good but the fries they were served with were way too salty. and i'll eat almost any french fry!!! dessert was delicious but overall too spotty to go back!!! Pros: good sandwiches, nice atmosphere Cons: quality varies, a little drafty more
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First among equals... 11/1/2002

Aquagrill hold a special place in my heart as being my first restaurant experience in NYC. Whimsy aside, it stands out as being consistently excellent; busy yet comfortable, innovative yet homely. A glass of champagne at the bar sets the scene, and the food is delicious. The tuna tartare starter stood out, as did the cod main course. The wine list is surprisingly reasonable and the service is friendly. The tables are a little too close together, but when the food is this good it's difficult to be distracted. Pros: Fresh fish, Good wine list Cons: Too many tables more
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Love at First Bite 10/24/2002

After hearing the rave reviews, we had to go and see for ourselves if this place could live up to the hype. We went for a quick lunch and both the crabcake sandwich and the lobster roll were fabulous. Great food, attentive service, terrific decor and prime location have combined to ensure I return again and again! more
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Oysters a-plenty! 10/21/2002

Consistently good - one of the few places where I'll eat oysters raw w/o fear. The selection is incredible. My friends love the fish. The noise level can get loud but the service is wonderful. more
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fresh, delicious seafood 10/21/2002

absolutely delicious seafood. the fish and scallops are always perfectly done, really moist and cooked just through, great oysters, and lots of interesting off-beat seafood, such as sea anemone and others. It's a great place to go if you're in the mood for standard seafood (grilled tuna) to the extremely unusual. Also, great selection of what's in season. Had amazing stone crab claws. Good drinks too, the aquabite and cocktails are really well made. Also, nice atmopshere without the heavy formality of uptown seafood eateries such as Le Bernadin and Oceania. Good stuff! Pros: fresh fresh fresh!, great variety, gd mix casual/elegant Cons: can get loud/crowded, can be pricey 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...

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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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