El Fish Marisqueria

The food in this restaurant is pretty good. the atmosphere is pretty good, but keep in mind. You are in the upper west, so the crowd was mostly older people, but still with good vibe. Overall, at dinner, the restaurant was almost full. I wish that you would have more privacy. many tables are just 2 people, one next to the other. So you hear Everyone's conversation, so some lack of privacy, the cocktail where good the Margarita, the chef's Margarita, it was good. The mule was just okay, and the service was okay as well. Nothing too exciting. I wish they would pay more attention to our requests. Also they suggested more food than we could consume. So we had a lot of leftovers are on the table.

Food okay but won’t come back. We found a fish tooth or something very sharp and small in the food. Very dangerous for kids. I didn’t bring this to the server immediately. Toward the end of our dinner, I showed it to the manager (I guess). He said sorry and said I should have told him earlier, which I didn’t know why does that matter. Then he left.

Incredible food and genuinely kind people. Everyone was very warm and welcoming. The service was amazing and the ambience is perfect. Highly recommend!

Wonderful flavours and good portions. Definitely going back. I’m officially a big fan of Mexican fine dining now. The tuna taquitos, grilled octopus, and swordfish schnitzel were amazing. Branzino with tortillas was good but the salad on top was a bit sour for my taste

After finishing the New York marathon we arrived at this lovely restaurant. They served us very kindly. We had to sit at the bar and that was excellent. Pablo and Daniel served us, they are friendly people. We had a super delicious spicy tuna dish for dinner and the fish of the day, which was fantastic. IPA beer on tap and a Margarita. Dessert and espresso. Totally recommended. The chef is an artist, and the bartenders too!

The Mexican/Seafood theme sounded like a gimmick but they deliver the goods. I think the Langosta Ensenada (lobster with fried rice) is their best dish, but also great was the Brochetas de Salmon Kung Pao and Baked Clams, which tasted more like a delicious soup with clam and chorizo. The ostiones a las brasas (baked oysters) where also very good with a butter, charred flavor. Finally, I liked the Fideo Seco, which was sweat and creamy, sorta like an a la vodka sauce with chunks of lobster mixed in. Yum!

I complain about the dearth of Mexican seafood restaurants, and the restaurant gods grant me my wish. Enter El Fish Marisqueria. Now, not everything we tried was great. I would skip the Lobster Aguachile. Peanut butter and yuzu sound like an interesting combination, but they're probably one of those couples that's too weird to ever work long-term...like Phoebe and Joey. So even though the lobster is plump and delicious, you're better off steering away from the strange sauce. Similarly, the special of poached halibut was just okay. Well done, but nothing remarkable. Everything else was on point. The East Coast oysters were fresh and briny. The Ensalada de Espinaca was huge, fresh, and tasty. I don't normally rave about salads, but this one deserves all the kudos. And the Langosta Ensenada was gorgeous and perfectly seasoned with some of the best Chinese-style egg fried rice I've ever had (and I know what I'm talking about). We tacked on a side of the Fideo Seco, which was rich and creamy, and the beans, which were hearty and filling. For sweetness sake, get the chocolate dessert. No one does chocolate better than the former Aztec cultures, and unless you have a peanut allergy, you'll lick your plate with this offering from the gods. Plant parents will love the minimalist decor accented with copious flora. I spotted monsteras, dieffenbachia, pothos, and many other household favorites. Service was good, for the most part, though they got into their heads without our ever saying so that we wanted to split every dish one at a time--so dinner took much longer than expected because they literally served everything one at a time.

This was one of the most delicious meals I’ve had. We initially only ordered 6 oysters and quickly ordered a second round after devouring the fresh perfect bites. Really loved the lobster and clams as well. A unique Mexican - seafood fusion. Service was phenomenal. I loved the interior decor and layout. Vibes were great.

El Fish is so good I came here twice in one week! The menu is extensive so you can come multiple times and try different stuff every time. Here are the hits: - Tostada Ensenada - Grilled Octopus - Fideo Seco (WOW) - Tacos de Langosta - Bacalao Gotta say, wasn't a huge fan of the Swordfish Schnitzel. Everything else was bangin though!

Moeden chic restaurant 5 min walk from Lincoln center. Attentive kind service. Food is amazing. Beautifully presented and tastes exquisite. We shared * tuna tacos- amazing! Must order * salmon with risotto = i felt salmon was slightly smelly * crab salad pretty good * some fried fish- very tasty With 2 ice cream and capuchino x 4 and soft dronk = 190 plus tip $75 each x 3 people. Slightly expensive side for casual dinner. Overall recommended for a special friend gatherings. Pretty restaurant!

I was more than a little intrigued by the name - El Fish is a pretty awesome name. The host was very friendly as was our server. The space is nice, very modern and vibrant. We had: - Baked Clams - very good with chorizo - Tacos Langostines - delicious - Fideo Seco - Noodles, Lobster and truffles - delicious - Pineapple Cake with Pineapple Ice Cream - so so - too much pineapple! Overall a nice meal but next time we will skip dessert.

Cuisine: 4 Service: 6 Decor: 7 Value: 4 Overall: 4 I was excited to come here ever since I saw pictures and reviews of their Fideo Seco. Unfortunately, this lobster version was a soggy mess that tasted nothing like the traditional toasty and crispy Spanish pasta that I loved every time I am in Spain. The high price of the dish didn't bother me much until having my first bite. Then it was all downhill from there. Yucatan Fish Dip and Grilled Octopus were both decent, but nothing to write home about. El Crab Melt BLT wasn't bad, but the thick cut bacon really covered up the delicate sweetness from the crab. Lastly, the Pescadillas Acapulco sounded interesting but did not hit the spot, just mushy tuna salad like filling in a deep fried shell that was too thick and quite hard. As for service, it was lackadaisical and way too absent whenever we needed something. The prices were quite high as well. Combined with the restaurant's underwhelming Mexican fusion cuisine, my friends and I will not be revisiting.

Bake Clam was the best thing we had. Tostada Ensenada was also very good but for $27 for 1 piece it's quite ridiculous. Octopus looks good but was not great. Lobster Fried Rice looks great but lobster was frozen with mushy texture. Mexican Green was little salty and saucy. Core Esquite was fine seems like they use Chinese Sichuan pepper oil? Churro was meh Ice Cream was poor quality. Wine by the Glass was poured at the table so not exactly sure what it was served.

Very pretty modern Mexican seafood restaurant. Was on the UWS after seeing a show on Broadway & decided to stop in after seeing an ad in the Playbill. Looked like reservations were not available so we opted for early seats at the bar. Husband had great drink that tasted like a margarita but there was vodka instead of tequila. Shared the marlin dip with chips which was fantastic- chips were homemade. We shared the branzino & halibut fish entrees. Don't recall the entire descriptions but they were both very good. Service was great which is very important. We skipped dessert but will definitely go back to try some of the other great things in the menu .

We were looking at restaurants in the area and when we drove by this place, we couldn't help but notice how cute it was. We were able to get a table without a reservation, but it was pretty early when they opened. Staff was very nice they do have cocktails, which were great. The menu offers seafood with a Mexican twist. Everything was delicious. To start we had the octopus which came with amazing seasoning. Perfect presentation and dips. The tuna tartar taquitos were delicious. For the entrée, we shared the Bronzino, which is off the bone very flavorful served with fresh tortillas. . We tried the eggplant side again ... delicious. for dessert. We had the churros. I would've liked to have a bit more churros than ice cream in this but that's my only complaint bc the churros were so good. Not too sweet just the perfect taste.

Strange but true: Until the opening of El Fish, Amsterdam Avenue from West 60th to West 70th had exactly zero sit-down restaurants. And even if we include every single spot selling sustenance, there isn't much more: Vanguard wine bar, which has small plates, is the next-closest thing to a full-blown restaurant, and the remaining options are a Starbucks, an H-Mart and a couple of tiny Chinese takeout joints. Sure, there are real restaurants on some of the side streets and a block away on Broadway, but it's still a striking stretch of dining desolation, given that the thoroughfare's half-mile portion in the West 60s is lined from start to finish with huge residential beehives with abundant storefronts. There's also the fact that this 10-block section of Amsterdam Avenue includes Lincoln Center and its near-daily throngs of fine arts aficionados. So, it's putting it mildly to say that El Fish has helped to fill a big void. Given the utterly enormous size of that void, pretty much any real restaurant would've been welcomed, but El Fish is far from run of the mill -- it's a stylish spot, it's got an uncommonly spacious dining room, its Mexican food is impressively creative, and it offers an ambiance of laid-back sophistication that really should be attractive for the aforementioned patrons of the opera, ballet, theater and philharmonic. The menu is interesting in multiple respects, e.g., its prices range from very reasonable ($20 for a generous plate of lump crab, aioli, avocado and microgreens) to almost comically high ($20 for six littleneck clams). In addition, the city's current dining ethos is very much reflected in the combination of a pescetarian focus and a maximalist approach to ingredients and plating. Ymmv on whether this is a good thing. Take, for instance, the whole fried bass with bok choy and rice. A cynic might question the wisdom of cutting half the sea creature into nuggets that are fried separately, and then dousing everything in a refined Mexican version of General Tso's sauce, and squeezing all of that onto a platter alongside a mound of slightly damp rice and fronds of bok choy. But a different person might laud the creativity, and point out the lovely use of hominy kernels in the rice, and note that $40 is a very fair price for a plate that four people could share as a main. I'll also draw your attention to the side of "Mexican greens," described as verdolagas, or purslane, which is a big bowl of long-stemmed greens with bewitching herbs and spices, and a welcome break from the usual side of spinach or broccoli or green beans. As for beverages, I'll mention that my wife ordered a mocktail but was almost served a real cocktail, and that the server promptly brought the correct drink and then comped it when the check arrived. For some people, accidentally drinking alcohol would be a big problem -- akin to a vegetarian accidentally eating meat -- and so El Fish gets bonus points for taking the error seriously and responding professionally. Overall, Amsterdam Avenue's dining landscape remains quite barren. But it's hard to imagine one restaurant changing the scenery more than El Fish.

We were excited to try this new restaurant in the neighborhood and really still hope it does well! We called at the last minute and they graciously seated us at the bar. (note: reservations recommended). Son loved the tuna taquitos which seemed a popular dish that evening with other diners. Hubs loved the oysters. We also tried the following: Salmon skewers, pescado frito, and branzino. Salmon skewers were delicious and loved the rice risotto/kung pao twist on the dish, however, the following were not ideal: pescado frito - beautifully presented!!! however, the flavors and cooking were just ok. Branzino - was advertised as boneless, but there were bones in every bite and husband had to carefully remove about 27 bones. The portion seemed very small. Not very enjoyable to eat (and a bit concerning!!!). It might have been an off night for the above mains? So would love to give benefit of doubt. We did bring to their attention and they offered free dessert, but we decided to skip that. The decor and ambiance were classy, lovely, and serene - a welcome change to the restaurants in the area. While service was elegant, there seemed to be missing a "friendly, warm, welcoming" vibe. It was more of a distant feeling we had so again perhaps an off night. Just a mixed experienced for which we expected more for the price point. Am very hopeful however as this place has great potential and will do well with trying to correct above or perhaps we just ordered the wrong dishes (?). Sending this establishment many blessings and hope to write a more updated review towards the positive.

Fusion mexican @ near Lincoln center, NYC Had a early dinner Friday and the restaurant wasn't crowded. My friend and I wasn't too hungry so we ordered crab salad and Fideo pasta and shared. Both of dishes were on a salty side. The crab salad had too much of a mayo and the pasta had too much tomato-chipotle sauce. The pineapple sponge cake with the sorbet was ok. The design of the restaurant was nice but tables were too close to others but service was very attentive.

Zero complaints, I came here for dinner before a show at the met with a friend. I had the lobster pasta and the grilled oysters. The ambiance is dimly lit and cozy, customer service was great. The pasta dish threw me off at first when I spotted avocado but it was delicious together, very heavy on the lobster. The grilled oysters were very citrusy. I highly recommend and will definitely return when I'm in the area.

The flavors here are tasty, and while it is Japanese-Mexican style (if that is even a thing), and you can argue that's "not a legit style," I think if it passes the taste test, it is fine. My main complaint about the restaurant is definitely how small the portions were. Getting appetizers $30 after $30, you get just a few bites. And while the flavors are good and the dish is well made and constructed, you really feel like they are pinching at your wallet at every turn. It reminds me of Casa Dani in Hudson Yards where you spend a ton of money to have a few bites per dish and leave hungry.

I live nearby so wanted to try. Food is OK but nothing special. The branzino portion was small. Service is not great and It's difficult to get the staff's attention, they don't refill water unless flagged down. Also worth mentioning is the noise level. Nothing was terrible but I left wondering why I spent $100 per person when I could have made a better meal at home. And ultimately isn't that why we go out? It's OK, but not an experience I'd care to repeat

I had gone to see the play Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center and afterwards had to search for a place on Yelp nearby that was still open since there was not much around. This place was a few blocks away and I walked in about 15 min before closing. The place had a warm, welcoming ambiance. The manager & waiter I encountered were friendly and helped me charge my phone, and at my request recommended dishes I could take to go. I ended up getting the Fideo Seco which was a pasta with lobster pieces. When I got home I was surprised by how short & thin the pasta was, but it all tasted delicious. If in the area I would like to sit & have a relaxed meal there one day.

This place was so delicious highly recommend the salmon skewers absolutely out of this world. The margarita was you just wanted one after it was so delicious. It's a little secret jam. Nobody knows us there and it's so yummy. Highly recommend if you want a different twist on food.

Nice Mexican restaurant close to Lincoln Center. Not particularly authentic, but a pleasant meal with good service. And a five minute walk to Lincoln Center.

I hate to leave three stars because the food and the service were amazing. The Baked Clams were a fantastic appetizer and we had the Swordfish Schnitzel and Fideo Seco and they were both great. The service was super attentive. But...the restaurant was so hot! The hostess and multiple wait staff were fanning themselves and also an entire table across from us were fanning themselves too. By the time we left, I was sweating so much that we had to go home for me to change my shirt before our show because it was soaked with sweat. I would return...but only if the AC is working next time!

This place was amazing!! I came here on a Saturday night and it was so lively. I would absolutely recommend making a reservation. The interior is so beautiful as well. It's sleek, classy, but also modern. We started with the piña colada and mango mojito. Every dish we got was delicious. We got the tuna taquitos and grilled octopus to start. Both were delicious and fresh. For the mains, we shared the fideo seco and langosta ensenada. I still crave the fideo seco! We tried the churros for dessert, which was a large portion size. It was a unique dessert and I would recommend sharing. I can't wait to try this place again.

We ordered about six different dishes and we loved all of them. It's very unique fusion of Mexican and other cuisine. The servers were very attentive and we had a great time enjoying our dinner.

I complain about the dearth of Mexican seafood restaurants, and the restaurant gods grant me my wish. Enter El Fish Marisqueria. Now, not everything we tried was great. I would skip the Lobster Aguachile. Peanut butter and yuzu sound like an interesting combination, but they're probably one of those couples that's too weird to ever work long-term...like Phoebe and Joey. So even though the lobster is plump and delicious, you're better off steering away from the strange sauce. Similarly, the special of poached halibut was just okay. Well done, but nothing remarkable. Everything else was on point. The East Coast oysters were fresh and briny. The Ensalada de Espinaca was huge, fresh, and tasty. I don't normally rave about salads, but this one deserves all the kudos. And the Langosta Ensenada was gorgeous and perfectly seasoned with some of the best Chinese-style egg fried rice I've ever had (and I know what I'm talking about). We tacked on a side of the Fideo Seco, which was rich and creamy, and the beans, which were hearty and filling. For sweetness sake, get the chocolate dessert. No one does chocolate better than the former Aztec cultures, and unless you have a peanut allergy, you'll lick your plate with this offering from the gods. Plant parents will love the minimalist decor accented with copious flora. I spotted monsteras, dieffenbachia, pothos, and many other household favorites. Service was good, for the most part, though they got into their heads without our ever saying so that we wanted to split every dish one at a time--so dinner took much longer than expected because they literally served everything one at a time.

Will this be our new go-to spot for Lincoln Center evenings? It's definitely in the running and I was able to convince my dad to cross the street and try something that wasn't Fiorello or any one of those bad Italian places that entice the theatre crowd. We ordered the Lobster Ceviche, which had a strong Asian influence with peanut flavors. Next up we shared the miso eggplant side and Pescadillo de Acapulco. I typically love Eggplant, but this one wasn't for me. The Pescadillo was light and delightful. We weren't terribly hungry this evening, so were able to get away with not ordering much and adding some dessert to our menu, but for the average human I would recommend more than we ordered. The table next to us was raving about the stuffed clams, so it seems that may be worth a try the next time we have a theatre night.

This place is amazing!! Service was excellent. Started out with some cocktails. Had some wonderful guacamole to go along with it. Your generous, serving of both the guacamole and the warm chips. BF had the fried lobster, which he thought was pretty darn good. Another, and her party had the Bronzino, which she ate every single bit of. I had the FIDEO SECO Fideo pasta, lobster, black truffle, tomato-chipotle creamy sauce, queso fresco, avocado. absolutely amazing. It was $35 and worth every single penny. Love this place.

We loved El Fish! It was our favorite restaurant experience on our trip. Our server was excellent. The food was outstanding. The fish, oysters were excellent! It was a little loud as they were quite busy but we enjoyed the environment. It was very energetic. Highly recommend.

Awesome spot. Great service. Fabulous food and drink. This place is special. All kinds of fish beautifully prepared.

The ambiance is pretty and not too loud; nice diverse crowd and good service. However the drinks were weak and the food was nothing to write home about.

Had such an amazing experience at El Fish! I had some family visiting the city and we decided to try this rather new seafood centric restaurant (one of us really likes octopus), and we were not disappointed! The service was friendly and attentive (water was always full without noticing, changed plates per different courses, and checked in on use frequently but not in an interrupting manner). The decor felt inviting as well, and while there were lots of two seaters close together (typical for NYC), our four seater had plenty of room! Overall we ordered the octopus (my fave), the caeser salad, the lobster pasta (perfectly spicy and creamy), and the fried lobster (like a lobster fried rice dish). All were delicious and would order again for sure.

I remember when this place used to be a supermarket. So glad they turned this into an awesome new restaurant. We came here for a Galentine's dinner last week and I was wowed! The restaurant was packed (as usual) but we were seated promptly for our reservation. The dining room is on the smaller side but well-lit and beautifully decorated. Feels almost like you're being transported somewhere tropical after escaping the NYC streets. Our server Ivan was great! He gave us great drink recommendations and checked in on us frequently. We started with passion fruit margaritas- didn't love them as they weren't very passion fruit forward but the tequila was good quality. Ivan recommended another drink that I cannot remember the name of but it had tequila, hibiscus, and rose in it. It was beautiful and delicious! To eat we had: Ostiones a las brasas: So flavorful! The oysters were grilled perfectly and the soy-ginger butter sauce was good enough to drink. I did in fact slurp these. They were also plated beautifully on little clouds of salt. Jalea: Fried shrimp and calamari platter with yucca fries. I can't speak for the shrimp but the calamari were breaded and fried well and tasted nice and fresh. Loved the pairing of this with the aji verde aioli. I wouldn't say it was the best calamari I've had but it was pretty great! Fideo Seco: This was the star of the night for me. I wasn't sure what to expect with a lobster pasta but the lobster was tender, the tomato-chipotle sauce was sweet with the perfect amount of heat (and I hate spicy food), and the noodles were the perfect vehicle to tie this all together! I liked the each bite was a little different with avocados to temper the heat, black truffle to add umami, and queso fresco to add creaminess. All that said, I could eat this again and again. Branzino A las Brasas: I don't have a lot to say about this. It was solid. Branzino was cooked well. I didn't love the salsa on top. Honestly would skip this. Mango (?) Tres Leches: I don't think this is on the menu so maybe it was a special but Ivan recommended this for us. This was the perfect cap to a delicious meal. The tres leches was sweet and not overly soggy and the mango topping was refreshing and added some acidity to counter the sweetness. It was paired with a strawberry ice cream which was also tasty. TLDR: Overall, an excellent dinner and I will definitely be returning. Definitely order the grilled oysters and the fideo seco. Might be nice to just sit at the bar and order drinks and apps. There were so many other things on the menu so lots to try! Rating: 4.5/5 stars.

Went for the first time tonight and sat at the bar. Had a lovely experience with Gustavo who was both attentive and personable. We ordered a couple of drinks and appetizers based on great reviews we had seen, however, we were disappointed in both of our app choices. They were not bad, but they were not amazing. While we had a great customer service experience at the bar, the on duty manger was quite rude to my friend when she tried to retake her bar seat after leaving for a few minutes. If it wasn't for Gustavo, we would have walked out. While we may return for drinks at the bar, we are unlikely to eat a full meal there and the manager may need some additional customer service training.

Really solid place in the Lincoln Center area with nice upscale ambiance and interior. Service was good and attentive. Food was decent but pricey which is to be expected for a place like this in this location. Would recommend if you need something that fits this bill in the area but nothing extraordinary to write home about.

Worst experience in UWS ever, DO NOT BRING YOUR FAMILY HERE. COME IF YOU LOVE TO BE ABUSED. As soon as we entered we asked for a table with our two year old, they told us we can be seated, only if we "keep the stroller and the kid downstairs in the basement" we laughed thinking it was a joke. When we were getting seated, they said you have to "keep the baby quiet, otherwise it will affect other customers" we politely responded our child is a two year old, you can't "keep the child quiet". Then we were told you have to. We got up and left. Does this place realize they are in UWS? Is that how you treat your customers and young parents? AVOID AT ALL COST.

El Fish Marisquería is a whisper of a restaurant. It often tries to tell you what sort of restaurant it is but you can't hear it. Tuna Caritas Taco--Mexican? Fideos with Uni and Lobster--Spanish? Lobster with fried rice--Chino-Caribbean? The flavors try to make a statement, but often lack enough salt and acid. Even the spice fades lazily in and out. EFM is a low talker. It's bland, inoffensive food. One can't help but feel there's more of a focus group behind the menu than an actual culinary mind. Service is adequate. Atmosphere and space are pleasant enough. Not Recommended.

Great all around. We have been a return customer. Not your typical run-of-the-mill Mexican food. Good raw oyster bar.

Delicious! We love the "fish hash", the tuna tartar taquitos, the salmon kebabs. Gracious service. Cozy brick wall ambience, and gracious service. Our favorite pre-theater spot near Lincoln Center! (Good cocktails too)

My family lives in the neighborhood and so we were eager to try El Fish. It is truly a unique and thoughtful restaurant. I was especially happy with the care they showed to the older clientele. We will all be there before too long! As one might expect from the name, this is a fine seafood restaurant with a Spanish flair. And flair is the right word. The spicing and presentation is very spicy and flamboyant! Fun indeed. At the same time, the pepper-based spice is very low-key. My Midwest conditioned mother loved it and claims not to like hot things! The ambience is peaceful, and upscale. We will be back...

We noticed upon entering this bustling establishment that it was extremely warm inside and it was definitely a fish restaurant. Once seated, we ordered a round of top tier priced cocktails from the menu, the Paloma, Pear Mezcalita, and El Fish Cosmo. We later tried the Chef's Margarita which tops the menu at $22. The place was very busy at 6:30 on a Saturday evening with a crowd that appeared to be of the pre theater Lincoln Center demographic. We enjoyed our cocktails while catching up with the gals and we never felt rushed as we took our time throughout the evening. After mentioning the temperature to our server Ernesto, who was amazing, things seemed to cool off. We ordered our starters which were fine (nothing noteworthy) and we thought the mains outshone them by far. The dishes are presented with a flair and the whole fishes are dramatic in nature. We enjoyed the Salmon Skewers with the creamy Mexican rice the most and the fried fish was really just that with a delicious garlic chili sauce. The corn esquite was a great side as well. Ernesto convinced us to try some dessert because they have a new pastry chef so we did. The crepes were light and the avocado ice cream seemed to work somehow. We all agreed we liked the vibe of the place especially as it got later in the evening and the crowd's median age fell. The beau and I have had this place on our list for a while now and we are glad we finally tried it. It's definitely a nice addition to the neighborhood.

Good dinner. I joined the waitlist and got an immediate call that 2 seats were available at the bar. Steak fajitas were really good as well as the salmon. Bar service was wonderful as was the company. Nice ambiance in the small contemporary restaurant. We enjoyed our meal.

I've been to lots of restaurants in NYC that say they are this, or that. But they're always just what New Yorkers think they should be, or even worse, just what the decor resembles. (Seriously looking for a real Cuban place in NYC pls help!) Well, all that said, El Fish is EXACTLY what my favorite places in Ensenada and across Baja are all about. Loved it!!!!

A wonderful relaxed space that feels human and intimate, El Fish specialises flavourful Mexican seafood that is creative and fortified with high quality ingredients. Wish I had tried it all but the toro taquitos, tuna tacos, lump crab salad, fideo seco with lobster and salmon skewers were all outstanding. The grilled oysters were fantastic. Service is warm from the moment you are greeted at the door. Water was regularly refilled. This is a great addition to the upper west side. Perfect pre- theater event at Lincoln Center.

El Fish Marisqueria: The "Le Bernadin" Of High End Mexican Fusion Cuisine Thank you Ariel Lacayo for another great restaurant on the upper west side.!! You enter and are greeted by a wonderful hostess like Catalina. Whether seated at the bar or a table, the experience is similar to a 3 star Michelin or NY Times reviewed restaurant. The bartenders are expert mixologists and so friendly and outgoing if you like. The service is impeccably choreographed. The menu is diverse and intriguing. The starter fish and other options are tantalizing and delicious: I especially like the lobster bisque, baked clams, and tortilla and taco options. Each main dish I have had is a treat and memorable: Some of my favorites are the lobster fideo (so original), lobster empanada, and the perfectly made medium rare (for me) fajitas to mention just a few. Ending with the deserts poses a wonderful dilemma in choosing from a great and delicious selection. The wine selection is extensive enough to cover all combinations to enhance each course. In short, I love El Fish and have made it my second home for a great meal, especially since I live only two blocks away

Had an awesome dinner here! Surprised it wasn't more crowded early but will definitely get more packed as people find out about it. Really fresh seafood done well. Favorite was the octopus!

Great location for Lincoln Center. Wonderful lunch options. Meal was well paced. Great service.

Despite being in an area lacking in spots to eat, El Fish almost makes up for it. The service is decent, the dishes are comforting and filling, and their cocktails and desserts leave me satisfied.

Very rude. The waiter warned us that if our 2-year old kid gets loud, other customers will be upset when we just sat down. I think the waiter is not a native speaker and so he couldn't communicate well, but neither he nor other staff apologized after that.

Written by my daughter (but I agree with her review): This place is great we ordered branzeno and steak fajitas. delicious chips they fried great place. The service was good lots of people there ready for you. small yet stylish and festive..

What a beautiful little place! It's hard to spot because the sign is sort of hidden, but once you come inside is like a different world. Very elegant, minimalist and several allusion to the sea. The servers were nice but I'd say some too quick in the attention. I ordered the Ensenada tostada, and was brought the tuna one instead. It looked good so we decided to keep it and it was a great call because it was really tasty. We enjoyed all we ate, my partner still thinks of the fish schnitzel! Be watchful of the desserts - the chocolate mousse is for dark chocolate lovers only. The churro was my absolute favorite! We will def go back.

This is a surprisingly interesting Mexican fusion, there were some dishes with an asian twist and some with a Jewish twist. However, everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. Service was very attentive and the place has a good vibe.

This place explores beyond the traditional Mexican dishes. My girlfriend and I were able to get a reservation on the opening weekend. We were seated right away and were greeted with great attention by the staff. We ordered a little bit of everything from the menu. We got a half dozen east coast and a half dozen west coast oysters. I personally preferred the east coast, and it was cheaper too. We then ordered a few appetizers, including the Tacos de Carnitas de Atun, the Yucatan Fish Dip, and a side of Corn Esquite (very good). For our main course, we split the Fideo Seco. This was unlike anything we'd ever tasted before. By looking at the description, combining lobster, truffle, and a chipotle-tomato sauce does not sound like it should go together. But it did! Surprisingly, the truffle was just enough and not too overpowering. The sauce provided and little heat, and the lobster was nice and tender. I would mostly recommend this place if you want tapas and shareables. The entree items are pretty expensive. But the appetizers are great and definitely enough to share with 3-4 people.

Stylish with a creative take on Mexican food, but a little too loud. It's so busy that we had trouble getting a reservation, luckily we were able to get a table as a walk-in late one night. We'd go back, if just to have the Tostada Ensenada - it was so delicious. The Brochetas de Salmon Kung Pao was beautifully presented and tasted fine; the Kung Pao just referred to the peanuts, it wasn't spicey at all. For dessert we had a meringue, strawberry shortcake concoction - also delicious. Tea service was surprisingly good - we each got our own pot (as it should be).

Great food & service , delicious and great atmosphere. Close to home too. You have to try it. The smoke fish dip, whole fish and drinks top rated.