Fishmarket Restaurant
“Was feeling a bit cold in the unusually cold NY weather and came here to have the drunken fish soup.”
“Everything we had was outstanding- crispy fried rice, curry chicken, steamed dumplings and pork belly with Bok Choy.”
“Best locals bar around with amazing food, an incredibly eclectic vibe and the best host out there in Jeff the owner.”
Fishmarket Restaurant
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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A true dive bar, this place was fun. We had 30 minutes to kill before our cruise around the harbor. I researched this place and read so many good things about the food. Unfortunately we only had time for a drink.
The place was pretty empty around 6:00 on a Tuesday. Jeff from behind the bar said they usually pick up around 8.
I ordered a Grey Goode soda with a lemon and BF ordered a beer. My cocktail was huge and well made!! The BF's beer wasn't available so he picked another. They offered is a shot of Jameson which was really nice. I'd read about it on Yelp but was pleasantly surprised when they offered.
A fun place to have drinks. Wish we could have tried the food.
SUCH a cute place. Not what you'd expect when I say "cute" so don't come with the expectation that it's cutely decorated or the food is presented super cutely. No. But this place is all about the great food, the endless drinks, and the cutest VIBES.
The staff is just so warm and friendly! They made my friend and I feel so comfortable – it's an utterly welcoming and lighthearted atmosphere. They were patient with us when we needed a lot of time to look at the menu, as we were both indecisive and chatty (since we hadn't seen each other in a while). They offered us drinks with a group that seemed to be regulars there (we intend to be in the future). They were comfortable with us, joking around and having a good time. You could tell that they really enjoyed working there, like this was their home. Although I could go on, really little needs to be said about the service other than that it was amazing.
As for the food, it was also great. We ordered the "yummy noodles" to start, which we both enjoyed a lot. It consisted of flat/wide rice noodles covered in a spicy curry-like sauce with clams in it. It was good for the both of us as my friend is a vegetarian/pescatarian.
Then I ordered the fried rice with sausage, and my friend ordered the fish tacos. My fried rice was good, very unique, although after tasting it, I wasn't quite in the mood for it. It had some actual crispy FRIED rice sprinkled on top (which was what made it unique), but I happened to be more in the mood for a comfort food – something soft, less crunchy, more mild, more soothing. Despite this, I think it was a very interesting twist to their fried rice and I can definitely see why many others enjoyed it. Btw – it has Chinese sausage, not American or whatnot. If you haven't had Chinese sausage before, I would try it. It's delicious and very different.
On another note, my friend finished her fish tacos in half the time I finished my food – and they looked super cute and very tasty (I didn't try it because I was so full already).
Overall, upon leaving, my friend and I exchanged thoughts – we are definitely coming back here! 🙂 if not for the food, then for the service and utterly welcoming atmosphere.
Do you like unique places where you feel like you are a part of the party and can just enjoy yourself? Do you like it when a place has no pretense and good food when you are drinking any night of the week? How about when a place that plays decent beats so you can bop a bit ? No? Cool. Because then I don't want to see you here or read your whiney reviews . I've been here a handful of times in numerous states of inebriation and its just a good time feel good environment. Don't get me wrong the food is pretty dope, but I'm here to have some fun on the DL. The other reviews say it all and this place is just an awesome spot. End of story
Super dive with good food. Totally off the beaten path but worth trekking to south st seaport mon-wed for $15 steamed lobster. Good fries, ok calamari, ok scallion pancake, great fried rice. Cheap drinks and owner (I think he's the owner) gave us a ton of free shots. Make a reso and tell them you want the lobster so they don't run out before you get there. Not fancy but good food good service and super chill.
I stumbled upon this place after visiting the Seaport district and looking for food. It was the to restaurant with 5 stars. They deserve it indeed!
The place looks like a dive from the exterior and I was scared to walk in. Once we did, the staff was very friendly and attentive even bringing us shots.
We got the yummy noodles, delicious,… Mic of curry and the right spices. Wings are a must try.
I'm coming back and getting the fish soup next!!
Reasonably priced, good music (they were playing prince) and amazing food!
Have to admit, wasn't very happy to have to come here for a late night basketball game (whooo go warriors) it's a bit further out on south street, smells pretty fishy but whatever right.
Don't expect glam and modern chic, this is a good old fashion bar with a few tables. You got a jukebox and big flatscreen tv and a smaller one on the side.
The owner is pretty amazing I have to say, he gets to know you and socialize with you and yes, he is always bringing out the shots.
The food is pretty good, definitely Asian. I was told it was his mom that does all the cooking. The shrimp and dry sausage fried rice tho, pretty darn good. The yummy noodles – that was good too. Curry and spicy, there were some seafood in it as well. Not bad for a bar!
Words cannot even describe last night's dinner experience at Fishmarket – it was BIZARRE! We've wanted to go for a long time, but each time we passed it seemed like the place was shut down (being that it was usually empty / glass facade was shattered). Weirdly, it wasn't "closed" on Yelp or Google Maps. After having a few drinks at the Seaport last night, we were in need of some grub and figured we'd pass by Fishmarket and see what's up. We were happy to see it was packed – finally we were going to try it out!
Excuse my French, but this place is really crap (look wise that is). I think it's supposed to be that way though, since they have a hanging light that circles in the air and wires sloppily lined against the walls. We sat at the bar hoping to get a table, but the hot bartender was so entertaining we decided to stay put and eat at the bar. The hot bartender (a grizzly sexy guy) and the owner (a happy guy from Malaysia) are an awesome pair – they certainly know how to get a party going! The beer selection is crap, the drinks are so strong, and they give out free shots of Jameson all night (we must have had at least 4 free baby shots each). These guys were BOMBED and so was everyone else!
Better yet, Mama is in the back cooking us food. How great is that? The Malaysian guy's mom is in the back making us chicken wings while her two sons and a grizzly bartender are partying like wild animals. We ordered the fish tacos, fish and chips, and a side of bok choy. With their recommendation, we also ordered the yummy noodles but because they ran out, they gave us a complimentary plate of ginger fried chicken wings. They brought us the wings way after we finished eating, so by the time we got to them we were pretty much wasted and drunk eating a huge platter of fried chicken. Our stomachs didn't do so well this morning – but damn that was a funny night!
This place really has no order to it whatsoever and I'm so glad that we had this experience without knowing what was to come. Will I come back? Probably! But I don't think I can handle a shot filled heavy chicken wing weeknight shindig again (coming to work today was almost impossible).
I love this place.
They're open for dinner year round. Lunch is seasonal and will start up the first or second weekend in May.
This is a dive bar with amazing food. The best food is from Mama's Menu.
My favorites:
– yummy noodles
– fried rice with sausage
– scallion pancake
– chicken and green beans.
The staff is super friendly – Jeff and Angie behind the bar, Mama in the kitchen. Patronize this small business if you're in the area!