Fresh Restaurant
(212) 406-1900
105 Reade Street
(at Church Street & West Broadway)
New York,
NY
10013
40.7158
-74.0083
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Tribeca
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm
Sat-Sun 5pm-11pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 7.04.09
What People Are Saying About Fresh Restaurant
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The Scene
Awash in tones of blue and beige, with arching walls that mimic rolling waves, this large L-shaped room is anchored by a glassed-in kitchen. In the early evening, a local business crowd holds forth followed by a well-heeled downtown set. Servers seem to employ a zone defense: Every time a diner makes a move, in swoops a different employee.
The Food
The menu is creative yet avoids the kind of overcomplication that plagues many fish houses. Sauteed grey sole is prepared with a nutty brown meuniere sauce, and a perfectly deep-fried flounder benefits from a gingery soy broth. One of the best main courses is a buttery salmon filet set over sweet baby eggplant and caramelized treviso. The most outlandish sounding dish on the menu turns out to be one of the best: succulent roasted halibut cheeks alongside seared fois gras set over a roasted peach in balsamic vinegar. Disappointments are minor, like the awkwardly thick slab of tuna belly in lemony soy vinaigrette.
User Reviews
canndyyy
November 13, 2008
We had a dinner reception with just family and friends - maybe 12 of us. They gave us a private room which has an incredible atmosphere. And food was just delicious. Calamari was perfect .. yummm. Fish was soooo fresh. They are not only good at seafood because I remember having a piece of steak melting in my mouth.I recommend to anyone.
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pacie557
September 06, 2008
I visited fresh last week after reading a lot of reviews that were mostly very good. I wanted to see for myself if it was that good. The meal ended up being better then expected! The service was great, the presentations of the dishes were stunningly beautiful, and not like most restaurant the dishes tasted better then they looked. As a told the very welcoming gentlemen in the suit I will return soon.
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maria4321
August 24, 2008
Everything at Fresh exceeded our expectations. We stumbled upon this place early on a Friday evening while walking around Tribeca, and were lured in by the beautiful decor which we could see from the sidewalk through the large open windows. We liked the looks of the menu so decided to have an early dinner on the spur of the moment. Every single dish we ordered was absolutely delicious. The flavors were creative but did not overwhelm the taste of the fresh fish. The highlights were the shrimp with avocado terrine (shrimp are flown in alive daily from hawaii), the scallops with foie gras, the sauteed eggplant, and the fresh ice cream cones. The staff were all exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable, and the new chef (Mike) even came out twice to greet us and see how we liked our food. We eat out often and are somewhat jaded by upscale restaurants that survive off their reputation rather than their quality and service. We give this restaurant a rare 5-star rating and will be back soon!!
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What to Drink:
The by-the-glass wine selection is extensive and well-chosen. If you like dry whites, try the Charles Scheret "Herrenweg" sauvignon blanc, from Alsace ($8), or the St. Veran (Le Grand Bussiere from Olivier Merlin ($7).
Where to Sit:
The dining room, with a high loftlike ceiling, is not terribly loud, but if you want a little intimacy ask for one of the tables under the large ocean mural.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Private Rooms
