Blue Fin – Seafood
Bathed in the soft glow of coastal light, Blue Fin offers a sophisticated escape where the briny scent of freshly shucked oysters mingles with the smoky aroma of wood-grilled sea bass. Guests are swept away by an atmosphere of refined tranquility, savoring artfully plated treasures from the deep that celebrate the pure, vibrant flavors of the tide.
1567 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 (212) 918-1400 https://www.bluefinnyc.com/Rating: 4.3/5 (1189 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at Blue Fin
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller | 29.5 g | 60.8 g |
| French Quarter | 39.7 g | 52.5 g |
| Sea Bass Bites | 154.6 g | 36.1 g |
| Magic Dragon | 182.4 g | 29.4 g |
| Crab Cake | 27.5 g | 28.9 g |
| King Crab Fried Rice | 9.9 g | 28.9 g |
| Tuna | 0 g | 28 g |
| Caterpillar Roll | 20.7 g | 25.8 g |
| A5 Wagyu Beef | 0 g | 24.9 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise this Times Square gem for its stunning decor and calming atmosphere, making it a perfect retreat from the bustling tourist zone. Guests rave about the fresh seafood, highlighting standout dishes like the Miso Glazed Sea Bass, Broadway Roll, tuna poke tacos, and mini lobster rolls. The service is frequently celebrated as top-notch, with reviewers noting attentive, accommodating staff and excellent recommendations. Whether visiting for a pre-theater dinner or the fantastic happy hour, customers describe the experience as exquisite and memorable.
Menu
To Share
- Tiger Prawn Dumplings - $18: chili oil, green onions, micro greens Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Bang Bang Rock Shrimp & Shishitos - $19: dynamite sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Crab & Lobster Roll - $24: maine-style lobster & crab salad, toasted bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Calamari - $19: buttermilk battered, red bell pepper, pepperoncini, voodoo sauce, black pepper aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Crab Cake - $28: remoulade, kimchi marinated crab claws Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Roasted Bacon - $22: chipotle maple glaze, blue cheese crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Sea Bass Bites - $22: Ponzu glaze, wasabi aioli, mango puree, avocado, pistachios, togarashi peanuts, tobiko caviar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Starters
- Lobster Bisque - $16: cream, sherry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chef's Garden Salad - $15: shaved vegetable crudite, creamy parmesan dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Roasted Cauliflower & Kale Salad - $16: limoncello vinaigrette, grapes, apples, white beans & tomato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Greek Salad - $16: heirloom tomatoes, red onion, olives, cucumber, tzatziki & feta Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Roquefort Wedge - $17: Nueske’s maple bacon, boiled egg, red onion, tomato, carrot, Roquefort cheese, ranch
Rolled Sushi
- Magic Dragon - $21: spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, eel sauce, secret ingredient Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Blue Fin - $23: hamachi, crab mix, tempura shrimp, gochujang sriracha cucumber, avocado Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Crazy Shrimp - $21: tempura shrimp, cream cheese, jalapeño-tomato jam, crab cake mix, eel sauce
- Caterpillar Roll - $20: soft shell crab, spicy tuna mix, avocado, eel sauce, dynamite sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Oyster Bar
Shucked Daily selection, cocktail sauce, horseradish, house mignonette
- 1/2 Doz Blue Point - $21 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore
- 1/2 Doz Specialty - $31 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Grilled & Roasted Oysters
1/2 Doz Blue Point
- French Quarter - $23: garlic butter, parmesan gratin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Rockefeller - $23: creamed spinach, pernod, bacon, hollandaise Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Bienville - $23: shrimp, mushrooms, béchamel Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Cold Bar
- Shrimp Cocktail - $24: cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Towers
- Balcony - $79: cocktail shrimp, 1 doz oysters*, mussels, king crab, seafood martini, tuna poke Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mezzanine - $150: cocktail shrimp, 1 doz oysters*, mussels, king crab, lobster Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Orchestra: cocktail shrimp, 1 doz oysters*, mussels, king crab, lobster, raw bar jars*, caviar Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Raw
- Hamachi Crudo - $23: ponzu glaze Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Tuna Poke Tacos - $21: crispy wonton, dynamite sauce, avocado, mango Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Hot Rocks
- Miso Tenderloin - $26: cucumber, roasted shishito, miso mustard, wasabi aioli, dynamite peanut slaw
- A5 Wagyu Beef - $49: eel glaze, dynamite, sauce, wasabi aioli, dynamite peanut slaw
Beef
Featuring USDA Prime
- Filet 8 oz - $56 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- NY Strip 14 oz - $59 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Ribeye 16 oz - $59 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Surf & Turf: 6oz filet, broiled lobster tail, grilled asparagus, roasted heirloom carrots, steak sauce & hollandaise Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Fowl
- Pan Roasted - $39: free range airline breast, potato puree, asparagus, herbs, pan jus Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Grilled or Blackened - $34: market fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Soy Free
Shellfish
Served with fried rice. Choice of preparation: Cantonese (sake, chili, soy), Broiled (scampi butter), West African Salt Prawns, Alaskan King Crab Legs (1lb), Twin Lobster Tails.
- Shellfish Selection: Choice of West African Salt Prawns, Alaskan King Crab Legs (1lb), or Twin Lobster Tails Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, TLC, Soy Free
Simply Prepared
Selection of fresh fish sourced daily from around the globe, prepared at Market Price. Blackened | Char Grilled
- Sea Bass Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Tuna Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Daily Catch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Soy Free
Seafood
- Pan Seared Salmon - $39: quinoa, sweet potato and wilted kale, tzatziki dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Shanghai Tuna - $45: togarashi spiced, sweet chili & peanut vegetable stir fry, miso mustard, eel sauce
- Blackened Seared Scallops - $45: roasted street corn, pork belly, tomato jam, pickled jalapeño, bourbon syrup Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Miso Glazed Bass - $48: wok style broccolini, sticky rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
More
- Brussels, Bacon, Apple - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Roasted Cauliflower Au Gratin - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Charred Asparagus, Bacon, Fried Egg - $15 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Sour Cream Potato Purée - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Jumbo Asparagus - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Soy Free
- White Cheddar Mac & Cheese - $14
- Loaded Baked Potato - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- King Crab Fried Rice - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly
- Parmesan Fries - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Fin
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Blue Fin.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners praise the 4.3/5 rated restaurant for its top-notch service, decor, and fresh seafood like Miso Glazed Sea Bass and Broadway Rolls.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Blue Fin is located in Times Square, New York City, serving as a retreat from the area's bustling tourist zone.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors to this expensive ($$$) Times Square seafood gem praise the stunning decor, top-notch service, and Miso Glazed Sea Bass.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Blue Fin offers 39 dietary options including keto Mezzanine, gluten-free NY Strip, vegetarian potato purée, and heart-healthy salmon for mixed groups.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Keto, low-carb, and gluten-free options include Mezzanine, Orchestra, NY Strip, Salmon, and Ribeye, while potato sides are also gluten-free.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the stunning decor, calming atmosphere, top-notch service, and fresh seafood like Miso Glazed Sea Bass and Broadway Rolls.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Blue Fin specializes in seafood, highlighting dishes like Miso Glazed Sea Bass, Broadway Rolls, tuna poke tacos, and mini lobster rolls.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This expensive seafood restaurant is ideal for special occasions, featuring stunning decor, a calming atmosphere, and top-notch service.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This upscale seafood restaurant features a sophisticated atmosphere, stunning decor, top-notch service, and an expensive ($$$) price level.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Blue Fin?
- Rockefeller, at roughly 60.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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