Salmon River

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3 E 40th St (at nr. Fifth Ave.)
New York, NY 10016

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(212) 481-7887
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best salmon i ever had, cooked perfect medium rare with a variety of vegetable tasty and well seasoned, we also tried the miso glazed pacific cod which was fantastic. The service ...

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It's mediocre, nothing remarkable nor memorable. Service was good, though the space is a lot smaller so...

Don't forget lunch here 7/17/2004

A great midtown stop for lunch...business lunch or in-between window shopping. Very ""budget friendly"" with some of the freshest seafood at half the price (compare to The Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station). Can get a little noisy some days at lunch...lots of businesses take clients here...but the waitstaff is very attentive, the ambience is more than decent..and the value is superb. Pros: Fresh seafood, Service, Value more
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Arlene 7/12/2004

Went with my husband on a Saturday evening during the prix fix hours of 5-7. We both had the salad which had a very flavorful dressing. I opted for the beef tenderloin which was an extra $5 but so worth it. It melted in my mouth and the sauce and side of scallion mashed potatoes and asparagus was delicious! My husband had the herbed chicken with mushroom risotto and he liked it too. For dessert we had the cappucino cake which was really tiramisu. The coffee needed some help but can't complain since it's included in the prix fix price which is an amazing deal! Highly recommended! more
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Arlene 7/12/2004

Went with my husband on a Saturday evening during the prix fix hours of 5-7. We both had the salad which had a very flavorful dressing. I opted for the beef tenderloin which was an extra $5 but so worth it. It melted in my mouth and the sauce and side of scallion mashed potatoes and asparagus was delicious! My husband had the herbed chicken with mushroom risotto and he liked it too. For dessert we had the cappucino cake which was really tiramisu. The coffee needed some help but can't complain since it's included in the prix fix price which is an amazing deal! Highly recommended! more
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The Real #1 Seafood Restaurant 6/1/2004

I went to Salmon River with my family last Tuesday for a late lunch to celebrate my graduation from college. I had the Wild King Salmon which was amazing, and the Chilean Sea Bass and the Black Sea Bass also got rave reviews. The service was fantastic, our waiter was attentive and prompt. I had a nice glass of pinot grigio with my dinner. For dessert the Capuccino Cake was excellent. I definitely recommend this restaurant, great value, great food. Pros: food, service, value more
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The Real #1 Seafood Restaurant 6/1/2004

I went to Salmon River with my family last Tuesday for a late lunch to celebrate my graduation from college. I had the Wild King Salmon which was amazing, and the Chilean Sea Bass and the Black Sea Bass also got rave reviews. The service was fantastic, our waiter was attentive and prompt. I had a nice glass of pinot grigio with my dinner. For dessert the Capuccino Cake was excellent. I definitely recommend this restaurant, great value, great food. Pros: food, service, value more
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Try Salmon River 4/27/2004

A friend and I recently had dinner at Salmon River while visiting New York. It was a Wednesday evening and only moderately crowded. The room is quite small, but we had a nice corner table and lots of privacy. The service is fair - not quite attentive enough - but not bad. The food was good - bassil chicken for me, salmon for him. Reasonably priced - one appetizer (good calamari) with plenty to share, two entrees and wine for a little more than $50.00. Pros: good food, good value more
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Try Salmon River 4/27/2004

A friend and I recently had dinner at Salmon River while visiting New York. It was a Wednesday evening and only moderately crowded. The room is quite small, but we had a nice corner table and lots of privacy. The service is fair - not quite attentive enough - but not bad. The food was good - bassil chicken for me, salmon for him. Reasonably priced - one appetizer (good calamari) with plenty to share, two entrees and wine for a little more than $50.00. Pros: good food, good value more
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great value 2/17/2004

we went for the prix fixe 3 course menu. the ambience is very elegant and the food was really tasty. all for 20$, this is a fantastic value. Pros: comfort food, attentive more
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great value 2/17/2004

we went for the prix fixe 3 course menu. the ambience is very elegant and the food was really tasty. all for 20$, this is a fantastic value. Pros: comfort food, attentive more
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Superb, Elegant Meal 11/24/2003

Went there for a romantic dinner for my girlfriend's birthday - both of us could not have been more pleased. She had the sea bass special, I had the halibut, both tremendously delicious. The ambiance is fantastic, the service exceptional. I will definitely go back for more nights to remember! Pros: Food, Decor, Service more
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Superb, Elegant Meal 11/24/2003

Went there for a romantic dinner for my girlfriend's birthday - both of us could not have been more pleased. She had the sea bass special, I had the halibut, both tremendously delicious. The ambiance is fantastic, the service exceptional. I will definitely go back for more nights to remember! Pros: Food, Decor, Service more
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a GREAT find 8/25/2003

I went b/c my boyfriend and I had a coupon for a free bottle of wine... I'll go back because of how amazing it was. We went on a Saturday night, and had NO trouble getting a table as their busy time is during the week. Waiter was attentive, we had the corner booth that was wonderful, and great food. Cute space, good food, great value... I'll be back! Pros: Service, Value, Food Cons: Not crowded enough, on Saturdays! more
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a GREAT find 8/25/2003

I went b/c my boyfriend and I had a coupon for a free bottle of wine... I'll go back because of how amazing it was. We went on a Saturday night, and had NO trouble getting a table as their busy time is during the week. Waiter was attentive, we had the corner booth that was wonderful, and great food. Cute space, good food, great value... I'll be back! Pros: Service, Value, Food Cons: Not crowded enough, on Saturdays! more
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eeeh 3/5/2003

This would be the best fish restaurant in some (small, landlocked) places, but not in the big city. The fish itself was good, but sides and apps ranged from fair to downright terrible. The service was amateurish and inattentive. The room is nice enough, but if you don't like cigarette smoke, wait for the ban. Pros: fish, easy to get in Cons: other food, smoky, lousy service more
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eeeh 3/5/2003

This would be the best fish restaurant in some (small, landlocked) places, but not in the big city. The fish itself was good, but sides and apps ranged from fair to downright terrible. The service was amateurish and inattentive. The room is nice enough, but if you don't like cigarette smoke, wait for the ban. Pros: fish, easy to get in Cons: other food, smoky, lousy service more
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Salmon River a Downhill Experience! 2/8/2003

Upon arrival we were stuck for 10 minutes behind a large group of 17 with no host/hostess in site. We sat 15 minutes before someone took our drink order. When our white wine arrived, it was warm, and badly presented. The waiter actually seemed annoyed when asked to put it on ice. The smoke from the bar infiltrated the restaurant area and made it an unpleasant dining experience. It's a pity when a place that has decent food gets everything else wrong. Pros: Decent Food Cons: Warm Wine, Awful Service; Smokey, Mushy butter more
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Salmon River a Downhill Experience! 2/8/2003

Upon arrival we were stuck for 10 minutes behind a large group of 17 with no host/hostess in site. We sat 15 minutes before someone took our drink order. When our white wine arrived, it was warm, and badly presented. The waiter actually seemed annoyed when asked to put it on ice. The smoke from the bar infiltrated the restaurant area and made it an unpleasant dining experience. It's a pity when a place that has decent food gets everything else wrong. Pros: Decent Food Cons: Warm Wine, Awful Service; Smokey, Mushy butter more
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fresh seafood at reasonable prices... 11/17/2002

My wife and I just stumbled on to this place and now we are regulars. Great fresh seafood, reasonable prices and friendly, efficient service. Lots of choices on the menu is lots of price ranges. You can celebrate important occasions here or just grab a salmon burger at lunch. I love this place. Pros: fresh seafood, great service, good value more
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fresh seafood at reasonable prices... 11/17/2002

My wife and I just stumbled on to this place and now we are regulars. Great fresh seafood, reasonable prices and friendly, efficient service. Lots of choices on the menu is lots of price ranges. You can celebrate important occasions here or just grab a salmon burger at lunch. I love this place. Pros: fresh seafood, great service, good value more
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Blows away the competition 11/15/2002

I was entertaining clients in midtown the other day and I would not consider going anywhere else for seafood. Everyone else in my office feels the same way. The bar is really cool. The food at salmon river blows away tbig name competitor like Docks an the Oyster Bar and the prices are much lower. This is going to be a very successful Restaurant Pros: fantastic food, lower prices, excellent service more
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  • "Unlike Midtown restaurants that are busy only for lunch & pre-theater dinner, Salmon River buzzes from breakfast ?til closing. Midday, it refuels neighborhood office workers, both on-premises and with Bryant Park-bound salads and sandwiches; after work, corporate creatures unwind at the long bar, in the mesh-curtained lounge, and in the quieter, bamboo-accented rear dining area. Then come the theatergoers and couples grabbing dinner before heading home from Grand Central; later yet, coworkers shuffle in, discussing the project that kept them after hours. The seafood-centric menu presents familiar dishes with Manhattan flair courtesy of a Nobu-pedigreed chef, Rene Nilo Cuzco, who possesses a light touch and a knack for seasonings". NY Magazine

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  • Well-prepared seafood with a creative flair in midtown.

  • 6/13/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-10pm Sat-Sun 6:30am-11am; 5pm-10pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diner's Club, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown South Central
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