Thalassa Restaurant

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179 Franklin St (at Greenwich Street and Hudson Street)
New York, NY 10013

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(212) 941-7661
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Thalassa Restaurant - New York, NY
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Best

Thalassa is the best Greek restaurant in New York. Fresh amazing food followed by amazing service! Must try this restaurant!

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I went to this place on a Tuesday, and it was empty (only 3 or 4 tables), so ambience was kind of cold. I sat at the bar to wait for my friend and asked fo a glass of Chardonnay. ...

Great Place - Great People 9/22/2003

had a great dinner the other nite - freshest fish around ,healthy meal, i am a wine collector very impressive collection, nice clientele, i loved the octapus appet, fagri whole fish (main) , ek mek dessert , antonopoulos chardonnay, definatelty going back very soon, alot closer than greece, service was fantastic! Pros: wine list, beautiful design, goodlooking crowd Cons: hard to find more
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Great Place - Great People 9/21/2003

had a great dinner the other nite - freshest fish around ,healthy meal, i am a wine collector very impressive collection, nice clientele, i loved the octapus appet, fagri whole fish (main) , ek mek dessert , antonopoulos chardonnay, definatelty going back very soon, alot closer than greece, service was fantastic! Pros: wine list, beautiful design, goodlooking crowd Cons: hard to find more
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Like a trip to Greece 9/9/2003

Visited last night and it was a wonderful surprise. I hadn't read the reviews so went expecting a good meal and was overwhelmed. The seafood is incredibly fresh. The lobster on the fish table were still moving about! The service was warm and attentive. The moussaka, zucchini blossom stuffed with crabmeat and baklava were excellent. The fish by the pound is a treat. Many fresh selections from the Med seasoned with capers & lemon and grilled to perfection. Extensive wine selection. And the space is amazing. The offwhite marble, blue light fixtures and airiness will make you believe you're on the sea. Pros: Decor/ambiance, Service, Incredibly fresh food Cons: you have to leave!, Tad pricey more
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Like a trip to Greece 9/8/2003

Visited last night and it was a wonderful surprise. I hadn't read the reviews so went expecting a good meal and was overwhelmed. The seafood is incredibly fresh. The lobster on the fish table were still moving about! The service was warm and attentive. The moussaka, zucchini blossom stuffed with crabmeat and baklava were excellent. The fish by the pound is a treat. Many fresh selections from the Med seasoned with capers & lemon and grilled to perfection. Extensive wine selection. And the space is amazing. The offwhite marble, blue light fixtures and airiness will make you believe you're on the sea. Pros: Decor/ambiance, Service, Incredibly fresh food Cons: you have to leave!, Tad pricey more
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Be careful 8/29/2003

I went to this place on a Tuesday, and it was empty (only 3 or 4 tables), so ambience was kind of cold. I sat at the bar to wait for my friend and asked fo a glass of Chardonnay. Well, I should have asked for the price before... they charged me $14 for this glass!!!! This is unbelievable... I won't go back to this place. Cons: Price more
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Be careful 8/28/2003

I went to this place on a Tuesday, and it was empty (only 3 or 4 tables), so ambience was kind of cold. I sat at the bar to wait for my friend and asked fo a glass of Chardonnay. Well, I should have asked for the price before... they charged me $14 for this glass!!!! This is unbelievable... I won't go back to this place. Cons: Price more
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Yummy 7/18/2003

1 1/2 Lb Shrimp...yes Shrimp not lobster (those are 6 Lbs) try the exotic Fish not on the menu and a must have is the Flower stuffed with lump crab meat. As soon as my glass was empty there was a wait staffer there to refill it...(its the little things that count) Pros: Great Food, Very Unique, Service more
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Yummy 7/17/2003

1 1/2 Lb Shrimp...yes Shrimp not lobster (those are 6 Lbs) try the exotic Fish not on the menu and a must have is the Flower stuffed with lump crab meat. As soon as my glass was empty there was a wait staffer there to refill it...(its the little things that count) Pros: Great Food, Very Unique, Service more
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Nice place! 7/1/2003

When I walked in for lunch, it was at first a little intimidating because the design & space is so modern & nice. It was not what I expected from the outside. Service was very professional & very attentive. Food was good as well. Small portions but very tastefully done. Pros: Not crowded more
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Nice place! 6/30/2003

When I walked in for lunch, it was at first a little intimidating because the design & space is so modern & nice. It was not what I expected from the outside. Service was very professional & very attentive. Food was good as well. Small portions but very tastefully done. Pros: Not crowded more
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Tribeca Greek 6/30/2003

Thalassa is a nice new addition to the Tribeca restaurants. The ambiance is cool and minimalist. The food is fresh and bursts of flavor. I had the scallops and prawn in the tomato sauce as an appetizer which was very bold and tastey. The meal was followed by the soft shell crabs which were absolutely delicious! Tender, just salty enough and cooked to perfection. Others had the market lobster which was very good, but at $50 for the entree...I think the prices are a bit ridiculous for what you get. The desserts were less appetizing. The valrhona chocolate crepes were hard and didn't taste very fresh. The sorbets were way too sweet to finish. A good place to take clients on an expense account. Pros: Nice ambiance, Good for groups Cons: Pricey more
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Tribeca Greek 6/29/2003

Thalassa is a nice new addition to the Tribeca restaurants. The ambiance is cool and minimalist. The food is fresh and bursts of flavor. I had the scallops and prawn in the tomato sauce as an appetizer which was very bold and tastey. The meal was followed by the soft shell crabs which were absolutely delicious! Tender, just salty enough and cooked to perfection. Others had the market lobster which was very good, but at $50 for the entree...I think the prices are a bit ridiculous for what you get. The desserts were less appetizing. The valrhona chocolate crepes were hard and didn't taste very fresh. The sorbets were way too sweet to finish. A good place to take clients on an expense account. Pros: Nice ambiance, Good for groups Cons: Pricey more
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TORONTO is where to go for Greek, not NY 6/6/2003

I'm sorry but this place was good but not great. Honestly, people, the seafood was great but at 30-40$ a plate - that's just ridiculous. I'll admit the ambience was nice but at the end of the day - I expect good greek food. I am greek, and have eaten at greek restaurants all over the world. New York just sucks for greek food. Go to Toronto - the Greeks there know what they're doing. more
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TORONTO is where to go for Greek, not NY 6/5/2003

I'm sorry but this place was good but not great. Honestly, people, the seafood was great but at 30-40$ a plate - that's just ridiculous. I'll admit the ambience was nice but at the end of the day - I expect good greek food. I am greek, and have eaten at greek restaurants all over the world. New York just sucks for greek food. Go to Toronto - the Greeks there know what they're doing. more
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Does Basic Grilled Fish Cost So Much? 5/12/2003

Okay, not great food. Service was weak as was the wine list. The prices are ridiculous; for two with one bottle of wine ($40) pre-tip was $170. If I pay this much I want to walk out saying ""WOW, that was a great meal and worth it."" Instead, I said, ""WOW, that was a lot of money for grilled fish!"" Cons: food more
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Fresh Fish, but pricey... 5/11/2003

Thalassa takes the greek style of seafood cuisine and adds elegant decor to become one of the current ""hip spots"" in NYC dining. The variety of fish is impressive and I would particularly recommend the soft shell crab. If you're into Greek wine, this is the place for you! The selection is quite large, but you can also choose from California, Italy, or France if you're feeling less adverturous. Service is polite and attentive. The weakness of Thalassa is Value. While I thought the meal was quite good, the prices are in line with what should have been an exceptional meal. When the novelty of Thalassa's newness wears off this will become an issue. more
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Does Basic Grilled Fish Cost So Much? 5/11/2003

Okay, not great food. Service was weak as was the wine list. The prices are ridiculous; for two with one bottle of wine ($40) pre-tip was $170. If I pay this much I want to walk out saying "WOW, that was a great meal and worth it." Instead, I said, "WOW, that was a lot of money for grilled fish!" Cons: food more
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Fresh Fish, but pricey... 5/11/2003

Thalassa takes the greek style of seafood cuisine and adds elegant decor to become one of the current "hip spots" in NYC dining. The variety of fish is impressive and I would particularly recommend the soft shell crab. If you're into Greek wine, this is the place for you! The selection is quite large, but you can also choose from California, Italy, or France if you're feeling less adverturous. Service is polite and attentive. The weakness of Thalassa is Value. While I thought the meal was quite good, the prices are in line with what should have been an exceptional meal. When the novelty of Thalassa's newness wears off this will become an issue. more
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8 thumbs up from 3 Greeks & 1 Aussie 5/5/2003

One of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. I went there with 3 Geeks...oooops I meant Greeks...and we we were all blown away with not only the fantastic menu and food, but also the service which was impeccable....and these guys I was with were all comparing it to mama's & yaya's cooking back home so you know it had to be good. DEFINITELY have a martini there -- excellently executed, huge, gigantic -- and most certainly a forgettable experience. As far as food - our favs were the kalamarakia, oktopodi and lethrini. All the wait staff went beyond the call of duty. We were all more than impressed and will be back very soon... Pros: Knowlegeable Staff Cons: Bazouki Music more
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8 thumbs up from 3 Greeks & 1 Aussie 5/4/2003

One of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. I went there with 3 Geeks...oooops I meant Greeks...and we we were all blown away with not only the fantastic menu and food, but also the service which was impeccable....and these guys I was with were all comparing it to mama's & yaya's cooking back home so you know it had to be good. DEFINITELY have a martini there -- excellently executed, huge, gigantic -- and most certainly a forgettable experience. As far as food - our favs were the kalamarakia, oktopodi and lethrini. All the wait staff went beyond the call of duty. We were all more than impressed and will be back very soon... Pros: Knowlegeable Staff Cons: Bazouki Music more
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  • The Scene
    White sails pulled taut overhead, honey-colored wood plank floors, a marble bar--it feels like dining aboard a beautifully restored sailboat. The lighting is flattering, the crowd somewhat serious and service generally attentive and well-meaning.

    The Food
    If the decor isn't hint enough, the fresh fish packed in ice just to the left of the bar will erase any uncertainty: Seafood is the house specialty, and it's reliably fresh. Start off with feta-stuffed grilled calamari, tender, subtly sweet veal dolmas or rare scallops wrapped in shredded phyllo dough and served with a tangy caper sauce. If they've got it, order the lethrini, a delicate white fish, simply perfect when grilled and drizzled with lemon and olive oil. The hearty braised lamb shank is irresistible as well. Don't miss almond baklava for dessert.

  • 7/22/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 6pm-11pm Fri-Sat 6pm-12:00am
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Master Card, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Tribeca
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