Thalassa Restaurant

Went there for the first time yesterday w/4 friends for Restaurant Week. The space was gorgeous and the menu was imaginative. The Lavraki fish was great and I enjoyed the honey walnut cake. The service, however, brought the experience down completely. The server, who was dressed like a manager but had zero serving skills and/or ettiqutte, was vapid, snotty and totally absent for most of the meal (although he couldn't stop hovering after he presented the check). I was under the weather and didn't order a lot and the server could not have been more clear about how much he disapproved of my choice. Despite my four friends all ordering full meals a round of cocktails and 2 bottles of wine, he managed to make 5 rude remarks about my smaller order! I am in restaurant management myself, and i understand how busy Restaurant Week can be but the place simply wasn't that full and the server gave the impression that even had the place been completely empty who wouldn't have changed his attitude. As one of my friends put it at the end of the meal, ""He wasn't the worst server I've ever had, but if this wasn't Restaurant Week and I had just paid $150 for my meal, I would have been pretty angry."" Pros: Ambience, Food Cons: SERVICE!!!! more

Went there for the first time yesterday w/4 friends for Restaurant Week. The space was gorgeous and the menu was imaginative. The Lavraki fish was great and I enjoyed the honey walnut cake. The service, however, brought the experience down completely. The server, who was dressed like a manager but had zero serving skills and/or ettiqutte, was vapid, snotty and totally absent for most of the meal (although he couldn't stop hovering after he presented the check). I was under the weather and didn't order a lot and the server could not have been more clear about how much he disapproved of my choice. Despite my four friends all ordering full meals a round of cocktails and 2 bottles of wine, he managed to make 5 rude remarks about my smaller order! I am in restaurant management myself, and i understand how busy Restaurant Week can be but the place simply wasn't that full and the server gave the impression that even had the place been completely empty who wouldn't have changed his attitude. As one of my friends put it at the end of the meal, "He wasn't the worst server I've ever had, but if this wasn't Restaurant Week and I had just paid $150 for my meal, I would have been pretty angry." Pros: Ambience, Food Cons: SERVICE!!!! more

In an out of the way part of Tribeca, I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant. The fish were very fresh and you can actually choose which fish you want to eat from the raw bar. The crowd was a little bit older than you normally see downtown, but there was a mix of clientele. The bill did add up quickly though! Over $100 a person with some wine, so beware of the fish by the pound concept! Pros: Nice service, sleek atmosphere, fresh fish Cons: Pricey tabs more

In an out of the way part of Tribeca, I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant. The fish were very fresh and you can actually choose which fish you want to eat from the raw bar. The crowd was a little bit older than you normally see downtown, but there was a mix of clientele. The bill did add up quickly though! Over $100 a person with some wine, so beware of the fish by the pound concept! Pros: Nice service, sleek atmosphere, fresh fish Cons: Pricey tabs more

I was waiting for my 3 friends to arrive, and was treated with cold indifference from the staff. As I looked around the room, I can only say I felt the waiters took themselves too seriously. The atmosphere was very uptight, not indusive for a pleasurable meal, no matter what the quality of the food may be. Pros: well prepared fish Cons: uptight atmosphere more

I was waiting for my 3 friends to arrive, and was treated with cold indifference from the staff. As I looked around the room, I can only say I felt the waiters took themselves too seriously. The atmosphere was very uptight, not indusive for a pleasurable meal, no matter what the quality of the food may be. Pros: well prepared fish Cons: uptight atmosphere more

Both the service and food were fantastic from beginning to end during my recent dinner at Thalassa. The maitre'd was courteous, the sommelier made an excellent wine recommendation, and our waiter Erman(?) was very knowledgeable about the selection of fresh fish which arrived hot and delicious at our table, yet I still have one complaint: whomever is in charge of the music program is an acoustic imbecile. There are no less than four speakers in the dining room, but they don't make a peep. As a result, all of the music comes from the bar area, bounces off walls and dividers, and becomes muted and distorted. Despite the excellent quality of the cuisine and service, they were hard to enjoy because it was like eating with a mosquito buzzing in my ear. As a foodie and former restaurant industry worker, I was impressed, but as a musician, I think that all the senses should work together. Pros: Fresh fish, knowledgeable staff Cons: Too solemn more

Both the service and food were fantastic from beginning to end during my recent dinner at Thalassa. The maitre'd was courteous, the sommelier made an excellent wine recommendation, and our waiter Erman(?) was very knowledgeable about the selection of fresh fish which arrived hot and delicious at our table, yet I still have one complaint: whomever is in charge of the music program is an acoustic imbecile. There are no less than four speakers in the dining room, but they don't make a peep. As a result, all of the music comes from the bar area, bounces off walls and dividers, and becomes muted and distorted. Despite the excellent quality of the cuisine and service, they were hard to enjoy because it was like eating with a mosquito buzzing in my ear. As a foodie and former restaurant industry worker, I was impressed, but as a musician, I think that all the senses should work together. Pros: Fresh fish, knowledgeable staff Cons: Too solemn more

Crazy spread of shinny, fresh, fish starring at you. The waiter walked us thru every fish. Very different than other restaurants when you order a fish, here you see it, touch it Its the real deal not covered in altering sauces, its simply the best fish in all NYC. Quality is there, perfection costs, servers not over bearing, great wines for everyone. If you havent been - GO!! ohh the desserts better go to the gym, the decor is hip, very tribeca as well as the crowd. yiasou - opa Pros: Fresh, Clean, Bathrooms more

Crazy spread of shinny, fresh, fish starring at you. The waiter walked us thru every fish. Very different than other restaurants when you order a fish, here you see it, touch it Its the real deal not covered in altering sauces, its simply the best fish in all NYC. Quality is there, perfection costs, servers not over bearing, great wines for everyone. If you havent been - GO!! ohh the desserts better go to the gym, the decor is hip, very tribeca as well as the crowd. yiasou - opa Pros: Fresh, Clean, Bathrooms more

I should have listened to last week's post. I took my parents to Thalassa for their 35th anniversary last night. The food was very good. And they brought out a warm chocolate cake with a candle in it for my parents - which was a nice touch. Pros: good food, nice atmosphere Cons: slow service with unattentive waiters, no truth in advertising more

I should have listened to last week's post. I took my parents to Thalassa for their 35th anniversary last night. The food was very good. And they brought out a warm chocolate cake with a candle in it for my parents - which was a nice touch. But we specifically chose Thalassa for the $35 restaurant week all summer long special. It's shown on the menu as a 3 course price fix. But instead of the menu of 3 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 3 desserts to choose from - as per their website - the waiter said it would be a greek salad followed by grouper over calamari risotto with a phyllo custard dessert thing. As luck would have it, we all liked these and thus were all fairly happy with ordering the 3 course $35 price fix. But it was surprising and disappointing that the menu was not what was shown on the website - and frankly a bait and switch tactic just angers me on principle. Pros: good food, nice atmosphere Cons: slow service with unattentive waiters, no truth in advertising more

If you are looking for a restaurant with extended Summer promotion (Restaurant Week 2006) do not go to Thalassa. My girlfriend and I went there for dinner this evening, and you can imagine how angry the person must be, if I am writing this review at midnight! First of all, when I asked for a Restaurant week menu, they did not have it. The tasting menu ($ 35 value) was not up to a par ( salad (?), Fish and desert). I was explained that WAS a Restaurant week menu, but it really wasn't, if you check Opentable you will see a totally different menu. We had their tasting food anyway , I did not want to make a scene. Secondly, when I had a question about Greek wine list ,a waiter tried to sell me the most expensive bottles ( It is a No-No in my books). Our check was brought to us before we finished coffee, and not even asking if we want to have some more coffe the waiter took away sugar and milk. Real good service, ain't it? I was a very dissapointing experience for me I am not going back. Ever. Nor I recommend it to my friends. Pros: Decor more

If you are looking for a restaurant with extended Summer promotion (Restaurant Week 2006) do not go to Thalassa. My girlfriend and I went there for dinner this evening, and you can imagine how angry the person must be, if I am writing this review at midnight! First of all, when I asked for a Restaurant week menu, they did not have it. The tasting menu ($ 35 value) was not up to a par ( salad (?), Fish and desert). I was explained that WAS a Restaurant week menu, but it really wasn't, if you check Opentable you will see a totally different menu. We had their tasting food anyway , I did not want to make a scene. Secondly, when I had a question about Greek wine list ,a waiter tried to sell me the most expensive bottles ( It is a No-No in my books). Our check was brought to us before we finished coffee, and not even asking if we want to have some more coffe the waiter took away sugar and milk. Real good service, ain't it? I was a very dissapointing experience for me I am not going back. Ever. Nor I recommend it to my friends. Pros: Decor more

A great experience. Cool decor, great service and delicious food. The seafood is particularly good. The menu is eclectic, not just Greek, so it has something for everybody. Pros: amazing seafood Cons: none more

A great experience. Cool decor, great service and delicious food. The seafood is particularly good. The menu is eclectic, not just Greek, so it has something for everybody. Pros: amazing seafood more

My fiancé proposed to me during our 2yr anniversary dinner at Thalassa. The maitre'd and our waiters were all so lovely and provided amazing service. We ordered the scallops appetizer and a grilled white fish off the fish-by-the-pound selection. Both were delicious! After the proposal they gave us free champagne and dessert on the house. The champagne was a very good quality and the dessert was also quite good! We could not have had a more magical night if it were not for the staff at Thalassa. Thank you guys! Hope to hold our rehearsal dinner here :) Pros: Service, Food, Ambience more

My fiancé proposed to me during our 2yr anniversary dinner at Thalassa. The maitre'd and our waiters were all so lovely and provided amazing service. We ordered the scallops appetizer and a grilled white fish off the fish-by-the-pound selection. Both were delicious! After the proposal they gave us free champagne and dessert on the house. The champagne was a very good quality and the dessert was also quite good! We could not have had a more magical night if it were not for the staff at Thalassa. Thank you guys! Hope to hold our rehearsal dinner here :) Pros: Service, Food, Ambience Cons: None more

The restaurant greatest achievement is having collected so many enthusiastic reviews that suspiciously forget to mention how expensive it is. I am one of the original Zagat reviewers, I have eaten in more than 500 restaurants in NYC alone and I have a weak spot for fish. The food is good, at times very good, but to call Thalassa the best fish restaurant in NYC is way overextended. I can think of at least twenty other places that are, in my opinion, much better for fish than Thalassa. And quite a few of them cheaper than Thalassa. 68 dollars for a special-of-the-day crab main course and 87 dollars for a fish a la carte are definitely expensive. I guess someone has to pay for the fresh orchids in the restrooms! Incidentally, the sheep butter thaty serve the bread with is very good; and desserts - totally unimpressive - can be skipped entirely. Pros: Nice ambiance Cons: Very expensive more

The restaurant greatest achievement is having collected so many enthusiastic reviews that suspiciously forget to mention how expensive it is. Pros: Nice ambiance Cons: Very expensive more