Turquoise

Kosher restaurant · Fresh Meadows

Turquoise

Kosher restaurant · Fresh Meadows

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189-23 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

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Fresh kosher seafood with Mediterranean flair, grilled or broiled  

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189-23 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 Get directions

turquoisekosherfish.com

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189-23 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 Get directions

+1 718 776 7775
turquoisekosherfish.com

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The Best Kosher Restaurants In NYC - New York - The Infatuation

"If it’s fish that you’re after, Turquoise is the spot for you. The seafood here is always simply prepared, so you don't have to dig for your protein under any heavy, unnecessary sauces. Get the broiled flounder with olive oil and lemon or the grilled salmon. Both go well with a fire-roasted eggplant with tahini, thick zucchini chips, and a halloumi flambée. One more thing: order the dairy desserts. our favorite is the homemade biscuit cake)." - anna rahmanan, will hartman

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/best-kosher-restaurants-nyc
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The Best Kosher Restaurants in NYC | Eater NY

"For a very Mediterranean seafood experience head to Fresh Meadows in eastern Queens to Turquoise. A half dozen or so whole fish — usually including dorade, striped bass, and branzino — are available every day, as well as fillets, which can be grilled, broiled, or deep fried depending on the texture of the flesh. Raw fish is also available as carpaccios and tartares. The meatless menu means dairy desserts like cheesecake and chocolate mousse are available." - Eater Staff

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Turquoise Kosher Fish Restaurant Review - Fresh Meadows - New York - The Infatuation

"If it’s fish that you’re after, Turquoise is the spot for you. Simply prepared, the seafood here is always fresh and never too heavily dressed with any unnecessary sauces. We’re partial to the simpler options on the menu, like the broiled flounder with olive oil and lemon and the grilled salmon, along with the slew of great appetizers. Those include the homemade tzatziki, a whole fire-roasted eggplant with tahini, thick zucchini chips, and a halloumi flambée. One more thing: order the dairy desserts (Our favorite? The homemade biscuit cake)." - Anna Rahmanan

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Queens favorite for Mediterranean fish—whole bronzino, dorade, and carpaccios—under respected local supervision. Included in community guides and Eater’s kosher coverage for its seafood‑centric menu.

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Kosher Restaurants in New York (2025)
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Yael Shemesh

Google
Amazing experience! Delicious food, fun atmosphere, and great service. Couldn’t be better. We will definitely be back.

Dmitry Belenky, MA, LMHC

Google
Amazing and delicious fish fillets cappuccinos and a nice anniversary cake with a candle. The ambience is great. Food is very tasty especially the garlic bread.

Pi hos Bor

Google
Nice place in the area busy on certain days. Food is great .

Hilda Sadigh

Google
Great place with lots of fish option. Lunch scene was a bit quiet although I heard dinner scene is way different and more vibrant. It is a bit pricey for a casual lunch.

Malkiel Shimunov

Google
I heard great things about this place. Unfortunately we were let down. Food was ok, not bad, but not great either 😕. Service is rushed, and seemed like waitstaff didn't care much either way, which made perfect sense when you see automatic 20% gratuity added to your bill at the end of it all (which im pretty sure is illegal to add for 2ppl table). Sides are bland, and fish itself is pretty decent thank God when you add salt to it and squeeze lemon on top, otherwise also pretty bland. Glad we didn't get the pastas as well, just imagining how much worse it probably would've been since they're known for fish and are kind of mediocre with it. Overall, don't come in with high expectations and hopefully you'll have a better experience than us.

jill eisner

Google
The food is delicious. The staff are friendly and attentive. The restaurant is clean and bright.

Shea Werner

Google
Food is really good people are very nice service was amazing definitely recommend this place

Steve K

Google
The good: the food overall was good to very good including the appetizers, main courses and dessert The bad: they had no record of our reservations, maybe I shouldn't have made them so far in advance. They did us a big favor and allowed us to stay -Very noisy and busy, I would ask for a table outside or by the wall if you want some civility -The wait staff seemed overwhelmed, they did ask once how the food was yet finished plates were left on the table for half an hour and getting a refill of water was a chore. I actually seemed to startle a staff member who was walking by with a full pitcher of water when I actually asked him for water -20% was automatically added on the check for service yet the wait staff of course never mentioned that. If they're going to automatically add on the tip it's classy for a place to mention that - Someone in my party had to bring the bill and credit card up to the front to pay as our waitress totally missed the credit card leaning off the table with the check when she walked by and we knew based on the service that evening we were never going to get out of there if we didn't
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David L.

Yelp
Great Food, from Appetizers, Entre & desserts. Bit Pricey But I understand why when you want to have a Fresh Fish! Happening Atmosphere. Overall you would have a great experience!

Alice M.

Yelp
Food was excellent but only two stars because it's really bad business at turquoise restaurant on union turnpike. Rude waiter and worse manager. Tried to cheat us by claiming we weren't there for early bird pricing. Will not be returning.
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Chaya N.

Yelp
If you're looking for a kosher seafood place, this is definitely the best pic for you. They never disappoint with their raise of different fish cooked in different ways. Very nice ambience.

Chaya S.

Yelp
I had the three-course prix fixed special, and each dish was plentiful and satisfyingly delicious! Not short shrift. Highly recommend this dining jewel.
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Mitchel A.

Yelp
Best kosher fish!! Amazing salads and desserts too! Nice atmosphere. Good size portions.
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Ory M.

Yelp
Great food consistently, efficient service - highly recommended. Try the butterflied Bronzino!
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Cibi A.

Yelp
The SUSHI - so fresh, lots of options and so well done. Beautiful atmosphere and decor, extensive menu, delicious, friendly owners. The zucchini chips were also delicious, light, crisp and well seasoned. We'll be back soon
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Eden E.

Yelp
Poor service.. Always forgot to put bread or salat to order ... .. If you charge too much money for services .,, then please provide good service.
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Vostok S.

Yelp
This place is PACKED on a Monday night. There's a reason for it. The food is incredible, the service is fast and on point and the roasted eggplant is just salivating. And the fish ofcourse is the reason I'm here.

Jordan Y.

Yelp
DO NOT GET SUSHI HERE I ordered a roll with spicy tuna and salmon, at the time I said out loud that it tasted a bit too fishy but I kept eating it. The last 36 hours has been hell. I repeat do not get sushi from this restaurant. Cooked fish, enjoy. But anything else your risking your peace.

Joshua A.

Yelp
It's ok. The tip was included in the bill and they charged it as 20%. The service was ok and the server was definitely nice but i personally don't think tip should be included‍. Other than that food was alright. The fish is definitely a 10/10. The macaroni is mediocre at worst, and ok at best. The sushi felt like rubber. I've had better good and service before in this restaurant, maybe today was an off day. I do recommend this place to try it out. The service is not bad like other reviews make it put to be.
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Jacqueline Z.

Yelp
One of the best seafood restaurants in queens the blackened st Pete is my personal favorite go to. It has a nice crunchy fried yet tender inside. The Greek salad is a nice accompaniment to start. They give you there version of bread and butter at the table to start which is nice to have the sauces to dip with the entrees. Will be back and a personal favorite of most is the eggplant with tahini. Not my personal favorite but I'm not a tahini gal. Will be back soon for some good fish and there delicious pomegranate sangria to finish my meal off with.

Natalie F.

Yelp
EXTREMELY RUDE owner. he had MULTIPLE empty tables and made us wait 30 min because our reservations weren't for another 30 min. he told us if we have a problem with it to leave and not eat at his restaurant. Disgusting way to treat ur customers. ontop of that the service sucks.
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Renee J T.

Yelp
We were hungry we needed a good hearty meal and we needed Kosher! Trusty yelp app to the rescue ... drove past Turquoise a few times saw yelp reviews and decided tonight is the night for fish dinner. warmly greeted there were a few tables with diners We arrived about 5:20 pm water and bread instantly on the table given menus we see they have a twilight special ...$23 for a full meal including dessert yup I am game since dessert is so important to me choices of salads, broiled or fried fish plus potato or veggies My beet salad was great! cheese & candied pecans with a light dressing I opted for a fried flounder it really was lovely very light breading not greasy or heavy. steamed veggies tasted fresh and good. I liked the carrot I always like light steamed carrots our waitress was very attentive our water glasses always filled as we were eating our meals my daughter and I are saying this is really good food finished off with their biscuit cake its a dairy cake with a flaky crust and creamy filling it was the perfect ending we left with full bellies very happy. Koshers of Queens are never cheap and the regular menu is on par with usual prices but what a great dinner we had and we for sure will return.

Michael L.

Yelp
The food was very fresh and beautifully prepared. I finally enjoyed a delicious meal that was healthy and didn't make me feel like being rolled out of the restaurant. The dishes were simple but very pleasing to the eye. Portions were ample. Service was top notch and turn around time from ordering to being served was very fast. Sangria was delicious. But have a designated driver for sure. . Even the coffee was particularly good. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend.
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Jacob Y.

Yelp
This place gives to little food for a lot of money! I had the Fish and Chips and there was more fries than fish! Still great food, but still very expensive. Also has sushi. Will try their sushi next time I go there. Also installed nice outdoor dining patio. Will come again.
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Joseph T.

Yelp
As the restaurant's name suggests, Turquoise specializes in fish that is kosher. The ambiance is modern and upscale. The food is simple yet well executed. During lunch hours, you'll find business professionals and likeminded individuals having meetings. Another point to take note of is the lunch price fix menu which includes a salad, an entree, and a dessert for $21. I started with the Israeli salad. The tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions were chopped finely giving each bite a medley of tastes. I also liked the blend of oil, vinegar, and lemon used for the dressing. The salad was quite refreshing. I also liked the garlic and parsley butter which was served with the complimentary bread. For my main course, I opted for the St. Peter's Tilapia with rice and steamed vegetables. The fish was broiled, and it came out very moist and juicy. I have never characterized fish like that before. The breading was light yet flavorful. I finished my meal with a homemade biscuit cake which I would classify in a similar family to a napoleon or tiramisu cake in that elements of thinly baked dough were layered with mousse. The service was quick and promptly accommodated any requests. There was no hostess, yet I was seated fairly quickly. Lastly, I'd like to reiterate that the lunch deal is quite good!
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Liora B.

Yelp
I really enjoyed Turquoise! We started with garlic bread that i devoured!!! The green salad was so fresh and the lettuce was shredded into perfect tiny pieces. Then we had the whole fire roasted eggplant with tahini, tzadiki, and the 1/2 and 1/2 fish. Everything was really yummy and totally craving-worthy plus the service was great! Can't wait to return!!!

Michelle M.

Yelp
I've been here a bunch of times the food is always fresh. Hard to get a reservation sometimes. The menu is okay. It's good for going out a bit pricey and the sides are okay.

Michael T.

Yelp
Great food, good vibes, fast service and knowledgeable servers. Make sure you reserve though.
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Rinat L.

Yelp
We had a confirmed reservation but when we got to the restaurant the OWNER said they didn't have it in the book. Which was wrong because we showed them the confirmation. So he said we would have to be finished in one hour which is very rushed. We left. And it was NOT THE FIRSF TIME it happened. They have no respect to repeat customers. It's a SHAME.

DiDi D.

Yelp
RUDE RUDE RUDE! Not recommended! The owner was very rude and disrespectful to us. My fish was burnt to a crisp- the owner yells at me that it's okay to eat that way?!? Are you serious?? Adding insult to injury - when i ordered the Cabernet Sauvignon, they had the audacity to give me the sweet kosher wine instead. Again when I confronted the owner that they gave me the wrong wine he argued with me. I made the waiter pour the Cab into a glass in front of me and then taste both wines!! The server then apologized and the owner was nowhere to be seen (obviously). Eating at a restaurant should be a pleasurable experience. This was completely the opposite. I suggest you skip this place if you want to enjoy yourself.

Tammy E.

Yelp
Horrible horrible horrible service. Owner is mean and disrespectutfal. Had a party that started at 8pm and didn't receive our fish until 10:45 will never come back!
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Misha B.

Yelp
One of my favorite places to dine out. I would highly recommended. It's a kosher restaurant and they are closed during Jewish Holidays. They have a bar.(not full bar) Amazing deserts and excellent service. Fish menus are excellent.
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Ken D.

Yelp
Came here with a group of eight. The food was very good and the desert were off the charts. I was very impressed for fish restaurant it was clean and didn't have the fishy smell. The service needs improvement for it takes a long time to get what is needed. Wether it's a glass of water or to get a clean fork takes a long time. And when the place it packed it very claustrophobic feeling. But then when a place it packed it must mean the food is good. Highly recommended and I will come again.

Alan S.

Yelp
Terrible service. Rude waitress. No manager on site. We asked if our food had butter in it because we requested for it not to, and the waitress stated that it did not have but the flavor and texture showed there was clearly butter. Waitress did not take our concerns into account due to health issues with butter. Never going back. Customers consideration was NOT taken into account at all. Run away.
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Nissan S.

Yelp
Best kosher fish restaurant in NY very fresh food and salads welcoming service big portions highly recommend
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Moshe M.

Yelp
Highly recommend this place if you really like fish. Always tastes fresh and cooked so that its crispy on the outside but still juicy on the inside. Make SURE to make a reservation if you plan to go after 5 on any given day. Restaurant gets very crowded at night and many open tables are already reserved prior.

Sheila S.

Yelp
One of the worst experiences we were having dinner and the waiters decided they needed our table we were only there for an hour and the Resturant was half empty But the waiters took our wine glasses and teacups and threw us out DONOT GO THERE
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roman d.

Yelp
Was there on Sunday evening. The place was packed, the ambiance is welcoming, the food that I managed to eat was not bad, the service was super slow. Not sure whether it was because of the fact that only 2 wait staff was working during busy time when about 100 people were there or because there should have been more wait staff during such busy time. It's not the fault of the waitresses that were running around overwhelmed, but of the owner. As such, I had to cancel the last of my order because it was getting late and we had enough of waiting. Maybe, big maybe, I will go again Recommendation: don't go off its busy.

Ryan H.

Yelp
There food is delicious and they have an amazing happy hour price. I would recommend to all. I always get the salmon steak and it is very good.

Linda A.

Yelp
Food is superb ! Came in with a few friends and ordered a bit of everything. The sushi rolls are heavenly. Specifically the Jerusalem and Haifa roll. The salad is so fresh , I ordered the Greek salad and couldn't get enough. The half and half bronzing was amazing , I liked the rice as a side the most. And the red sangria , definitely worth the calories ! Can't wait to come back !
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DJ-Artur Y.

Yelp
Been coming here for about a year now.. Great spot for family gatherings! Went in today and was compelled to write this review, it's a shame that other people write bad things, honestly some of the best fish and service I have ever encountered, the young man that was our waiter came to our table like 10 times to make sure everything was on point! I loved that! We usually get ronni who is a real class act! He knows how to treat people and they honestly deserve every star! Keep up the great work! (Bronzino) is off the hook!
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Abe N.

Yelp
Saint Petersburg half fried half grilled is UNREAL !!!!!!!!! Bronzino is also good. The appetizers and salads are fresh and delicious. Make sure to make a reservation. Enjoy
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Aaron G.

Yelp
Great ambiance for a kosher restaurant (some get to be very schlock) and a nice, casual setting. The food was excellent - my wife and I decided to get the Turquoise Tuna Tartare (listed as a appetizer), Combination Fillet Platter, and a penne pasta dish with broccoli and cream sauce. The tuna tartare was excellent but awfully small - for the price this is not a good appetizer for two people. The combination platter had three smaller size fillets of fish - we ordered Chilean sea bass, salmon, and flounder. All of the cooked fish was well prepared (the flounder was buttery smooth and was my favorite - where do they get it this far out of season?) and tasted fresh, but again with the smaller portions, including the small scoop of rice and steamed vegetables. The pasta was the only decent size portion - to be expected, considering pasta is relatively inexpensive - but was cooked perfectly al dente. We did not have any liquor but the list appeared appropriately priced (read: enjoy a drink when you get home later). The bread served with dinner tasted to be fresh baked in the restaurant, with great garlic butter and a small dish of tahini which was excellent, tasting of lemon and decently thick. The sushi menu seemed appropriately priced as well, and I would expect the fish is as fresh as the cooked options (however we did not have sushi). This place is not cheap...$80-100 for two people looks to be average. Our bill was less since we did not have dessert or drinks. There are far better values for kosher dining, and this place is not for couples/families on a budget. That said, I would recommend this place as a mainly-fish option that is convenient from Nassau and Queens.
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Hayley J.

Yelp
My family and I came here to celebrate a birthday. The food wasn't bad, although they didn't actually sear the tuna two people in our party ordered. When they commented to the waitress, she claimed that's how it was done at this restaurant. They weren't complaining about the taste, just that it wasn't what they had ordered. I took off two stars due to their service. There were only two waitresses in the entire restaurant, and just about every table was full. Our waitress did the best job that she could given the circumstances, but it took forever to get her attention and service. I felt bad for her because the delays weren't her fault. The restaurant needs to hire at least one more server, ideally two, to handle such a large Saturday night crowd.
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Sofya M.

Yelp
What a charming and beautiful spot, loved the decor. Was here for double date night this past Sunday night. Place was ridiculously packed. Luckily, seated right away and waitress came to take our order. I liked how they gave us complimentary side dishes to try. Bread, butter, sauces and marinaded veggies. We order the tuna tarter appitezier, sushi rolls. Our friends got flounder and tempera roll. Food was all very good, no complaints. Sushi was fresh, and flavorful. Service was on point until towards the end. The place was just packed. I am not gonna hold it against our waitress, because she tried to be accomendating as possible. They were just swamped, we had to cancel part of our order because we couldn't wait any longer. Really should hire more staff on a crazy night like that. Still, won't let that spoil the experience. I would still come back to try the fish next time.

Gina J.

Yelp
This is by far the best fish restaurant in town! The fish is fresh as always and everything they serve is absolutely delicious! Great service and amazing food!

Mememe Y.

Yelp
Great food. Service was okay. It's usually quite busy and loud. This place is a bit on a pricey end.u
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Rafael R.

Yelp
Great food service is also good I highly recommend this place for anyone who likes fish or pasta dishes there apatizer r very fresh and light They have good wine selection people most of the time rave about there wine collection and over all very relaxing atmosphere you won't regret it
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Elisheva P.

Yelp
Delicious food excellent service. Love this place. It is kosher which is great and the food is fresh. They really know what they r doing with their fresh salads and the fish always tastes dwlicious. Desserts are scrumptious as well. Only con is that it's pricey but guess that's the price u pay for great and healthy food

Peter B.

Yelp
Being a frequent customer of the original Turquoise in Great Neck, I was very excited when it reopened closer to my neighborhood, albeit in the form of a fish only rstaurant. While the fish was equally delicious, the restaurant lacked the warmth and excitement if its predecessor. At first I wrote it off to different personalities of the management but, more and more, it became apparent that it is because of a truly apathetic attitude towards its clientele. On our last, if not final visit, in a restaurant which was perhaps filled to 10% of capacity, it took many attempts to have the server come to our table. We had to wait over 40 minutes to get our entrees and almost equally as long to get the check. During all this, the owner, who in the beginning used to stop by each table to personally greet the diners, was sitting at a table deeply immersed in his cell phone despite all the head swiveling going on around him. It would be a shame to lose this restaurant from the neighborhood. I hope they start paying more attention to their customers before it's too late.
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David M.

Yelp
Good kosher fish restaurant. I highly recommend getting the whole fish dishes. The salads are good as well. The filet fish dishes are a bit small in portion size. The service is average with waiters that know the menu well. My only warning is that this restaurant is very much on the expensive side. Be prepared to spend as much as you would in a fine kosher stake restaurant ($130 - $150 for two people with desert).
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Michael P.

Yelp
Excellent Restaurant, but you must love fish. Only two pasta dishes on the menu. Appetizer and salad portions are nice, main course portions are a little smaller than expected, except for whole grilled fishes, which are large. Beautiful Restaurant with very, very good food, service and ambience.

J G.

Yelp
I love Turquoise... the food is fresh, delicious and well-prepared. Service is very good and the restaurant itself is warm and inviting. They have a passion fruit wine that is really refreshing. I recommend the Hamachi carpaccio, St. Peter's en pappillote, and the Zion whole fish in curry. Also the small salads, pickled vegetables, beets, etc. are delicious.

Simon L.

Yelp
This place has a great ambiance and service. Their food is delicious. I loved the Sea Bass (my order) and the Talipa (my wife's order). We actually both tried both. My only issue was that her portion was about 1/3 larger (4-5 pieces) than my own (one medium sized piece) and my price was slightly higher. I can chalk that up to the price of the fish though. The Sea Bass was so buttery, soft and was cooked very well. Sides: They unfortunately ran out of the Rosemary Potatoes, but did substitute french fries (they were quite good and did help the 'fish and chips' i wanted.) We also tried the asparagus as a starter. It was pretty good. Our waitress was polite, patient and quick, and I saw her do the same at other tables. She even made sure to put in our appetizer order while we were contemplating what to order for our main. The timing was great. Dessert: Three words: Whisky Chocolate Cake. The slice was so yummy and thick, we finished it off. This place...4/5 stars/ We actually had NO leftovers. p.s. There were a few birthday tables around us, they had music played and when they brought the cake with a candle to each table, the server carefully held a glass upside down with the lit candle until it was down (presumably so it would not go out/burn someone.)

Michael H.

Yelp
Came here for an early dinner and were very pleasantly surprised. We had several fish and pasta dishes. The fish dishes were very creative and delicious. Desserts were super. I had the seared tuna and it was perfectly done. Service was great - the waiter was very patient and helpful. This place is a very high-quality, reasonably priced Queens restaurant. The manager was very accommodating when we placed our reservations and made us feel welcome when we arrived. We will definitely go back to this place. A very pleasant experience.

Arash H.

Yelp
I went there last night for the first time. The atmosphere I give 5 stars The food I give 5 stars The service I give 0 stars. It was very open, bright and not noisy which was nice. I ordered the sushi sandwich which was spot on, the best I've had. I also ordered the St. Peters whole fish which was cooked to perfection and lots of flavor. The only thing that killed the entire night was the service. I had asked for more water which our waitress forgot. I waited 20 minutes for a refill of water to the point where I walked up to ask for a pitcher of water. One of my friends ordered 2 rolls of sushi which he waited 20 minutes while everyone at the table received their meals. He had to cancel his. And every time I looked over our waitress was on her cellphone the whole time. Would I recommend this place to a friend...if they want kosher fish, sure. Would I go back again probably not.

Stan X.

Yelp
Amazing. Amazing. Simply Amazing, each and every time! The food is always fresh and the service is always great. Try the Tzions fish, its great!