What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?

Popular dishes include perfectly cooked salmon, tasty zucchini, the massive chicken souvlaki appetizer, and espresso martinis made with real espresso.

What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?

Reviews mention no major concerns, as customers praise the generous portions, excellent service, and quiet ambiance for brunch and birthdays.

What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?

Customers love the delicious generous portions, welcoming atmosphere, perfectly cooked salmon, chicken souvlaki, espresso martinis, and excellent service from friendly bartenders.

What is the price range at this restaurant?

The price range at Crave is moderate, which is indicated by the double dollar sign ($$) price level.

Where is this restaurant located?

The provided data does not list a specific physical address, but the restaurant's website is located at https://www.cravefishbar.com/.

What are the standout dishes based on the menu?

Standout menu items include Warm Maine Crab Sushi Roll, Torched Yellowtail Nigiri, Branzino Carpaccio, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, and Plancha Grilled Spanish Octopus.

How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?

Crave offers an extensive selection including seafood highlights like sushi and grilled octopus, plus 35 dietary options such as keto and vegan.

How many reviews does this restaurant have?

The restaurant Crave has a total of 753 reviews and maintains an average customer rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

What are this restaurant's hours of operation?

The provided restaurant data for Crave does not include specific information regarding the establishment's daily hours of operation.

Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?

Crave offers a moderate ($$) experience blending casual neighborhood warmth with an elevated bistro atmosphere suitable for both everyday dining and celebrations.

Crave – American

Crave pulses with the vibrant energy of a modern American bistro, where the enticing aroma of charred oak and sizzling grills draws guests into a sleek, sun-drenched space. The kitchen transforms familiar comfort into culinary art, layering bold spices and seasonal ingredients to create plates that are as visually stunning as they are deeply satisfying. It is a destination where the casual warmth of a neighborhood haunt meets an elevated passion for flavor, making every meal feel like a spirited celebration of the contemporary palate.

28-53 36th Street +92 326 2444325 https://www.cravefishbar.com/

Rating: 4.4/5 (753 reviews)

Cuisine: American

Price range: $$

Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, heart-healthy, sugar-free, mediterranean, paleo, diabetic, whole30, low-fat, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, carnivore, raw-food, aip, volumetrics, alkaline, mayo-clinic, candida, lectin-free, pegan

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What diners are saying

Customers consistently praise Avenue Restrobar for its delicious, generous portions and welcoming atmosphere. Standout dishes include the perfectly cooked salmon, surprisingly tasty veggies (even zucchini!), and the massive chicken souvlaki appetizer, while the espresso martini made with real espresso is a hit. Guests highlight the excellent service, particularly from friendly bartenders like Laura, and appreciate the quiet, nicely decorated ambiance that works well for both brunch and birthday celebrations.

Warm Maine Crab Sushi Roll - $24: jonah crab, sesame seeds, ghee, wrapped in soy paper, 4pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Montauk Seabream Sushi Roll - $20: fermented chili yuzu sauce, scallion, cucumber (6 pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox
Torched Yellowtail Nigiri - $22: tamari, ginger, toasted sesame seeds, balsamic (4 pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox

Appetizers

Branzino Carpaccio - $22: roasted paprika, mint, pumpkin seeds, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - $24: calabrian chili, sweet soy sauce, golden roe (4pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salmon Sashimi Tostada - $20: avocado puree, calabrian chili oil, grapefruit, crispy shallots (4pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Rice Dusted Point Judith Calamari - $22: thai miso sauce, mung bean sprouts, aleppo chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Grilled Fish Tacos - $18: ancho chili espresso dusted seabass, black bean puree, chipotle crema, cabbage slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Little Gem Salad - $20: red endive, romano beans, breakfast radish, goat gouda, roasted pistachio, spring garlic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Plancha Grilled Spanish Octopus - $27: roasted sweet potato, roasted fennel, red wine vinaigrette, fennel pollen Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida

Entrees

Icelandic Cod Milanese: crispy rice flour bread crumbs, eggless kale caesar salad, harissa aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Spaghetti with Clams - $33: manila clams, garlic, lemon, butter, parsley, basil, radicchio, toasted bread crumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Plancha Grilled Barramundi - $37: miso honey glaze, jumbo asparagus, chipotle oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Seared Rare #1 Yellowfin Tuna - $45: coriander adobo, mexican corn, smashed fingerling potatoes, queso fresco, pickled onion, guajillo salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox
Homemade Cavatelli - $31: vine ripened tomato ragout, whipped ricotta, basil purée Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
Thai Lobster Curry: chu-chee curry, charred red onion, japanese eggplant, thai apple eggplant, fresh bamboo shoots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox
Handmade Spicy Squid Ink Spaghetti - $36: chopped shrimp, leeks, fresno chile, clam stock Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Za’tar Roasted Faroe Islands Salmon - $39: shepard’s salad with sun gold tomatoes and farro, sheep’s milk feta, sesame sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic

Naked Fish

Grilled or blackened | side salad. Select a sauce: dijonaise, red chimichurri, thai red curry or sauce vierge

Seared Rare Yellowfin Tuna (Naked) - $45: Grilled or blackened, served with side salad and choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Faroe Islands Salmon (Naked) - $39: Grilled or blackened, served with side salad and choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Barramundi (Naked) - $37: Grilled or blackened, served with side salad and choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
2 lb Whole Branzino - $49: Grilled or blackened, served with side salad and choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic

Sides

Brussels Sprouts - $12: chorizo vinaigrette Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, High-Fiber
Garlic Chive Griddled Rice - $11: snap pea, egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Hand-Cut Fries - $10: Hand-cut potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower - $12: tahini-jalapeño sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan

East Coast Oysters

Shucked to order. Price per piece.

Black Duck Salt (VA) - $2.5: Hog Island Bay, VA Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Blue Point (NY/CT) - $2: Long Island Sound Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Mere Points (ME) - $3.5: Brunswick, ME Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free

West Coast Oysters

Shucked to order. Price per piece.

Shibumi (WA) - $3.5: Puget Sound, WA Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Kumamoto (WA) - $5.5: Skagit Bay, WA Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Kusshi (CAN) - $3.5: British Columbia, CAN Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free

Crave Cocktails

Aperol Sour Margarita - $18: pueblo viejo blanco tequila, aperol, agave, lime, egg white (optional)
Winter Negroni Spritz - $17: spring 44 gin, campari, rosemary-infused cocchi, torched fresh rosemary
Big Ben - $16: vodka, grapefruit, elderflower, raspberry framboise, lime juice
Fade to Black - $20: pelotón mezcal, green chartreuse, squid ink, agave, fresh lime juice

Alcohol Free Drinks

Aquarius Rising - $15: blood orange, pistachio, lemon, Badger ginger beer
Rori’s Revels - $13: raspberry, mint, lemon, soda

Frequently Asked Questions about Crave

What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?: Popular dishes include perfectly cooked salmon, tasty zucchini, the massive chicken souvlaki appetizer, and espresso martinis made with real espresso.
What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?: Reviews mention no major concerns, as customers praise the generous portions, excellent service, and quiet ambiance for brunch and birthdays.
What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?: Customers love the delicious generous portions, welcoming atmosphere, perfectly cooked salmon, chicken souvlaki, espresso martinis, and excellent service from friendly bartenders.
What is the price range at this restaurant?: The price range at Crave is moderate, which is indicated by the double dollar sign ($$) price level.
Where is this restaurant located?: The provided data does not list a specific physical address, but the restaurant's website is located at https://www.cravefishbar.com/.
What are the standout dishes based on the menu?: Standout menu items include Warm Maine Crab Sushi Roll, Torched Yellowtail Nigiri, Branzino Carpaccio, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, and Plancha Grilled Spanish Octopus.
How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?: Crave offers an extensive selection including seafood highlights like sushi and grilled octopus, plus 35 dietary options such as keto and vegan.
How many reviews does this restaurant have?: The restaurant Crave has a total of 753 reviews and maintains an average customer rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
What are this restaurant's hours of operation?: The provided restaurant data for Crave does not include specific information regarding the establishment's daily hours of operation.
Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?: Crave offers a moderate ($$) experience blending casual neighborhood warmth with an elevated bistro atmosphere suitable for both everyday dining and celebrations.