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Big Blue Seafood & Grill

4.7 (161)
$50 and over
Seafood
55 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036-6609

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Big Blue Seafood & Grill

4.7
$50 and over
Seafood
Midtown

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Big Blue Seafood & Grill offers a contemporary dining experience centered around the finest seafood, whole fish, and expertly grilled entrées. Part of the ESH Restaurant Group, Big Blue combines high-quality ingredients, refined flavors, and warm hospitality in an upscale yet welcoming atmosphere. The menu showcases premium seafood selections, fresh whole fish, and signature grilled dishes, thoughtfully prepared to highlight exceptional ingredients and bold, balanced flavors. Whether you're joining us for a business lunch, dinner before a show, a special celebration, or a night out in the city, Big Blue provides a sophisticated setting for every occasion.
With attentive service and a commitment to quality, Big Blue Seafood & Grill delivers a memorable Midtown dining experience inspired by the best of land and sea.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:45 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:45 am–10:15 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:15 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Big Blue Seafood & Grill.

4.7

4.7
(161)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New York City

    Seafood

  • Manhattan

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Big Blue Seafood & Grill offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service." The menu boasts diverse seafood options, including standout dishes like Chilean sea bass and tuna. The "attentive staff" and "upscale yet cozy ambiance" make it perfect for pre-theater or date nights. "Highly recommended" for seafood lovers.
161 Reviews
  1. Michael Gold

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying. Food, especially the fish, was outstanding. Great new addition to the pre-theatre scene.

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  2. Dean Gold

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and very attentive staff, would return again. The Tuna main course was amazing

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  3. Ian Gold

    New York City557 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted to treat our friends from Boston to a wonderful dinner and so we selected Big Blue Seafood. When they entered the restaurant, they were absolutely taken aback with how beautiful the venue looked. We were shown into a wonderful table in the corner. Our server Genti came over and welcomed us all this wonderful restaurant. While we were enjoying our perfectly prepared cocktails we selected the shrimp cocktail and the katunar salads which were plated absolutely beautifully and tasted so good. We followed that with the halibut, the lobster with the pasta and the shrimp scampi for our entrées, which were so tasty. We concluded this wonderful dinner with the lava cake and the crème brûlée, which were super yummy. What really made this meal for our friends outstanding besides the extensive menu selections & the quality of the food was Genti. He was unbelievably attentive. We wanted to make a couple of changes to the way our meals were prepared and he pulled out all the stops and accommodated our every request. He always approached our table with a smile and kept asking us what could he do to make our dining experience even better. Thank you, Genti for making this an awesome dining experience and a very memorable one for our friends and ourselves !!!
    Big Blue Seafood & GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Ian, We’re delighted that you chose us to treat your friends from Boston to a special evening, and we really appreciate you sharing such a thoughtful review! It’s wonderful to hear that the beautiful setting made an impression from the moment you arrived and that you enjoyed everything from the cocktails, shrimp cocktail, and Katunar salads to the halibut, lobster pasta, shrimp scampi, and desserts. Your kind words will certainly be shared with Gent and the rest of our team. Thank you again for trusting us with such a special dinner for your friends. We’re so happy that everyone had an outstanding experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable evenings! Warm regards, Big Blue Seafood & Grill Team

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  4. David Gold

    Houston68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu was great, very hard to decide what to select. Well prepared and presented. It was a great dinner choice.
    Big Blue Seafood & GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Dear David, We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great dinner with us! It’s wonderful to know that our menu offered so many tempting choices and that you enjoyed both the preparation and presentation of your selections. We really appreciate your recommendation and are pleased that you chose us for your evening. We look forward to welcoming you back so you can explore even more of the menu next time! Warm regards, Big Blue Seafood & Grill Team

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  5. Francis

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We we're seated at a very nice private table in the back. The service was excellent, the food was delicious.I had the chilean sea bass and would highly recommend that. The shrimp cocktail were huge and quite delicious and the calamari were cooked to perfection. A very good experience.
    Big Blue Seafood & GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Francis, We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with us! It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the private table and excellent service, and that the food was a highlight of your evening. We’re especially pleased that you enjoyed the Chilean sea bass, along with the jumbo shrimp cocktail and perfectly prepared calamari. Thank you for your kind recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious and memorable dinner! Warm regards, Big Blue Seafood & Grill Team

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  6. Matthew Gold

    Pittsburgh / Western PA6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All of our meals were good and ehile it’s pretty fancy, they were quite accommodating to our two kids
    Big Blue Seafood & GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Matthew, We’re so pleased to hear that you and your family had such an enjoyable experience with us! It’s wonderful to know that everyone enjoyed their meals and that our team made you and your two children feel comfortable and well taken care of. We’re especially happy to hear your kind words about Gent and the attentive hospitality you received from the entire staff. Your comments will be shared with the team, as we know they’ll be delighted to hear them. Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and we hope to welcome you and your family back for another wonderful meal soon! Warm regards, Big Blue Seafood & Grill Team

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  7. Donna

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice menu with tons of options. Loved the library style vibe. Upscale yet cozy. Staff very professional and welcoming. Definitely would return.
    Big Blue Seafood & GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Donna, We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us! It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the variety of our menu and especially enjoyed the library-style atmosphere and its balance of upscale elegance and cozy comfort. We’re also pleased that our team made you feel welcomed and provided professional, attentive service throughout your visit. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re especially happy to hear that you would return. We look forward to welcoming you back! Warm regards, Big Blue Seafood & Grill Team

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  8. Lisa Gold

    New Mexico18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was truly outstanding—we had the Chilean sea bass and swordfish in a tomato sauce. The quality of seafood was exceptional.
    Big Blue Seafood & GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Lisa, We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable dining experience with us! It’s wonderful to know that both the Chilean sea bass and swordfish were highlights of your meal and that the quality of our seafood made such a strong impression. We take great pride in the ingredients and dishes we serve, so your kind words mean a great deal to our culinary team. Thank you for dining with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy more of our menu soon! Warm regards, Big Blue Seafood & Grill Team

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  9. Lori

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great restaurant for pre theatre or date night. The ambiance is really nice at this restaurant and service is fast if you have Limited time. The food is excellent and they accommodated my low salt request. We had a Caesar Salad. Dressing was very good. We also had the tuna entree and zucchini & shrimp risotto. Everything was delicious. We skipped dessert but they had many choices, crème brûlée, cheesecake & chocolate layer cake. The service is very attentive. They want you to have a good experience here. The only negative is it’s pricey. But, we intend to return regardless.
    Big Blue Seafood & GrillResponded on 6 October 2026
    Dear Lori, Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review! We’re so pleased that you enjoyed the atmosphere, attentive service, and your meal, from the Caesar salad to the tuna entrée and zucchini & shrimp risotto. We’re also glad our team was able to accommodate your low-salt request and make your evening enjoyable. We really appreciate your feedback on the value as well. It means a lot to know you’re already planning to return, and we look forward to welcoming you and your son for another wonderful meal! Warm regards, Big Blue Seafood & Grill Team

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  10. Linda

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere. I didn’t care for my entree. The swordfish was well prepared but the sauce was not good. It was spicy, but not tasty.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:45 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:45 am–10:15 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:15 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Business casual is the guide, think neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear, a good fit for business lunches, pre-theater dinners, or special evenings in Midtown.

Big Blue Seafood & Grill fills in during peak dinner service, guests note the dinner crowd arriving (one even saw many people coming in on a Tuesday), while late lunch/early-afternoon visits (around 3pm) are noticeably quieter and relaxed.

The branzino stands out, the menu features both a filet and grilled Branzino, and guests repeatedly praise its tenderness and perfect preparation.

Big Blue is perfect for a relaxed mid-afternoon lunch (guests mention dining at 3pm when it’s quiet) or a pre‑theater meal, reviewers frequently praise the Pre‑Theater menu for timely dinners before shows.

Guests commonly describe portions as generous, reviewers note larger-than-normal NYC portions and say dishes were more than enough or filling.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: guests report multi‑generation visits (youngest around eight) and describe attentive, welcoming service for family groups.

Yes, Big Blue's elegant, intimate dining room and many guests' anniversary and special‑occasion visits make it a strong choice for a special evening out.

Yes, Big Blue pours cocktails, martinis and a full wine selection, and reviewers also mention after‑dinner pours like limoncello and Irish‑style coffee.

For a lively, dressy night out, Tuesday evenings are a great pick, guests note busy Tuesday crowds and many visitors choose Big Blue for pre‑theatre dinners.

Yes, the menu explicitly lists at least one gluten-free item: the Crème Brûlée is marked gluten free.

Big Blue Seafood & Grill offers an upscale yet welcoming dining room, guests describe it as elegant and comfortably quiet, with white-tablecloth service and enough space between tables for easy conversation.

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Big Blue Seafood & Grill

4.7
$50 and over
Seafood
Midtown

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
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