Atlantic Grill
New York, NY 10021-1905
Phone: (212) 988-9200
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Between 76th Street and 77th Street
- Directions:
- 6 at 77th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11:30am-11:30pm, Thu 11:30am-12am, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12:30am, Sun 10:30am-12am
Message from Atlantic Grill
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- Sunday Brunch
- Outdoor Seating
- Raw Bar
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Editorial Review for Atlantic Grill – by Dana Bowen
The Scene
The wraparound dining room and polished wood bar have been slammed since opening in 1998. Swathed in sea-foam green with aquatic photographs, it's a comfortable spot teeming with neighborhood regulars: gussied-up grand dames, first-date couples and raucous groups of friends. Servers are professional and serious, but can only handle so many tables at a time.
The Food
There's something for fish fans of every stripe on the lengthy menu. Freshly shucked oysters and clams appeal to purists, while classicists order crisp-crusted, all-meat lump crab cakes and chopped iceburg-feta salads. Zippier palates share sesame-fried lobster spring rolls, shrimp dumplings with citrus soy, and inventive maki, like the smoky and sweet filet mignon-pineapple variety. Entrees range from strongly seasoned nori-wrapped rare tuna with wasabi-soy vegetables to simple wood-grilled halibut with light caper vinaigrette. Desserts are showstoppers, namely the caramelized banana tower with toasted marshmallows in a tall hazelnut shell.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoWalk-ins will have a hard time scoring a table, unless they're willing to eat at the noisy front bar.
Save MoneyThere aren't many less than $40 wines; by-the-glass options are around $9. The middle-of-the-road pinot grigio is a fine white, and the earthy Rioja fares well with oilier fish, like halibut and sea bass.
User Reviews for Atlantic Grill
05/16/2008 Posted by RonShankJr
I cannot rave about the job BOG does with this place. I've eaten at most of their other restaurants and have never been disappointed but Atlantic Grill stands out from the others IMO. I live on the UES and always choose this place for a special occassion or a spontaneous dinner out with someone special when you want to truly be pampered with great food and service. The service from the host/hostess to the bar staff to the wait staff is nothing short of superb. The food is always consistent, always fresh and the wine list outstanding. The lobster salad with the roasted peaches is amazing in the summer. The sushi, though some non traditional, is very good (try the house special sea bass roll ) As for entrees the sea bass and crab crusted snapper are my faves but the scallops are great too. Their wine list seems to have a lot of boutique offerings that are high quality or some vintages from producers that you know but that aren't available retail. The markups seem less than most restaurants too from what I can see, about 70-80%, not 125-150% like many, but that market is always changing season to season.
Pros: Service, Dinner, Brunch
Cons: You may need to make reservations well in advance for key days/times
04/30/2008 Posted by jbdub1203
I live on the upper east side and Atlantic Grill is the BEST restaurant in the hood. Be sure to make reservations, otherwise you will find yourself standing in the crowded bar area for quite some time. I've tried close to everything on the menu and recommend the crab cakes, spicy crunchy tuna roll (unreal) and the sea bass. My friends LOVE the chopped salad too. The service is top-notch and really attentive (in a good, not annoying way) Can't wait for the summer, a glass of chard + a few rolls = A fabulous night on the UES
Pros: Food and Service
Cons: Nothing
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