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Aquagrill is a three star restaurant in New York. Located in the Tribeca neighborhood, this expensive restaurant is one of the area's popular places. It's known for its seafood. The menu is one of the city's most popular. It's been awarded the 10 Best NY Brunch and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a raw bar, a full bar, brunch, and fine wines.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for brunch last Sunday before we fly back home. I thought it was easy to get a table if we arrive before they open at noon but the lady said they were fully booked on mother's day. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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This place is great. They have a lot of menu items to choose from.
judysbook.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here perhaps 2 years ago for dinner. It was delicious! I believe I had the scallops and my date had the swordfish, everything was cooked to perfection, and the sauces were rich and decadent.I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner at Aquagrill is good. Sounds from other reviewers like brunch is great - but dinner is just good.Peekytoe crabcake napoleon - mmm. good.Halibut special golden and crisp - mmm. good.Husband had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch is AMAZING here.I had gotten so used to the eggs benedict, mimosa, hipster watching sort of brunches I usually have in Bklyn that I forgot how amazing brunch could be. Aquagrill reminded me. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate Easter brunch here. We had a reservation and were seated the instant we walked into the restaurant. The service was impeccable. We were checked in on and felt very taken care of. I loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had brunch here in March. Food was amazing. Fruit plate was fresh and included papaya and mangos. Portions were smart. My soft shell crab sandwich rocked and my sister's eggs benny looked tasty.I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch here recently and really enjoyed the food. I tried the crab benedict which was excellent and I'd highly recommend. I also tried the challah french toast which was good but it was a dry...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aquagrill has the distinction of being the number one brunch in Zagat NYC for the last six year running, so I had to try their brunch. I went with a rather large group (8) on a Sunday and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I picked Aquagrill for our group dinner to celebrate Babe's birthday. It was the big 2-8, afterall!Keeping in mind the last minuteness and the fact that not everyone ate everything, I picked Aquagrill...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my lunch standby -- the salmon BLT and the shrimp sandwich are both knockouts, and I've never had a bad piece of seafood here. And yes, salmon BLT sounds weird but is really good. Plus the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there with a group of four and they sat us in the enclosed terrace with those big heating devices and on plastic chairs. Sorry, but I don't like going to a nice seafood place $$$ and sit on a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I please just reiterate how gracious Aquagrill is?So my father was in town last night and he doesn't believe that anyone in CO should eat beef in NYC... so it's always a challenge to pick a dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot for oysters in the big apple.I made the mistake of coming here the first time right after I ate ice cream across the street, BIG IDEA! Let's say it was WWIII in my stomach and both sides...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Righteous fishiness of fish; Cod, sea bass, espesh delish.Bright brininess, oh, sea urchin! (Note short menu, though: no sturgeon.)Salty slip o' oyster aft' oyster: What texture's tenderer or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what a great experience! Took my husband for his birthday and had a perfect meal. The oysters were so good we had to have another round. The service was more than efficient, it was down right...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a huge oyster hankering, I finally went here. I could easily put down 2 dozen oysters, but I refrained and had only a half-dozen. My favorites were the kumomoto from CA, Peconic Bay (NY), and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Due to a dinner party at a friend's place, where I would get to make a mess in someone else's kitchen, I was only able to go out for dinner once during my recent quick trip. I chose Aquagrill, as I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not just one of my favorite seafood restaurants. This is not just one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. This is one of my favorite restaurants. Period. From start to finish, Aquagrill does...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are tons of restaurants that serve great food but only few great restaurants; so what gives? Going to a restaurant is about the entire experience, from when you step into the door until the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta say that I wasn't extremely excited that the first time I was to sample the Aquagrill hype was for weekend brunch - seafood brunch?? - but I was pleasantly surprised. Just a quick note for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had one of the best meals I've eaten in New York at Aquagrill. We were a group of three, and we started with the Tuna Carpaccio, the Fresh Sea Urchin, and three kinds of oysters. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow! what a dinner.I just went for dinner last night, Thurs, and had a fabulous meal. It was definitely crowded and were thankful we had made a reservation. We were seated 5mins after getting there. A...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great meal at this Soho neighborhood spot. Friendly staff and good food in abundance. The oysters are the main draw here, but on this night I took a seat at the bar and went for the tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just wanted to point out that Aquagrill is not a B.R. Guest restaurant!! (Somebody mentioned that in a previous post.)I've always had great meals there and highly recommend it to anybody who loves...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was eating the Maine Periwinkles (which I've never had before, and was thoroughly enjoying) and my waiter (Colby) asked if I was happy with them, I said they're delicious and the process of removing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While the check was being processed, I had the chance to talk to the manager and the conversation we had, I thought was relative to my review: "I judge a restaurant from the front door. Sounds a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few years back, friends and I went here for dinner and I have extremely fond memories of the food, wine and service. So, when a friend and I were trying to think of a place to have oysters on a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here off an onn for nine years now. The salmon with the falafel crust and the shrimp salad with greens and finnis potatos, as well as the musseel soup are favorites. On the down...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aquagrill is my favorite lunch/brunch spot in NYC for oysters and some other seafood dishes. While I have tried some dishes that were a little bland, I have never been disappointed with their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We came to Aquagrill for the Oysters and boy were they good. We sampled 10 different kinds, and each was fresh and delicious, albeit pricey. Tuna and cod dishes for our entrees were mediocre, nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to eat sea food, make sure you go somewhere where you are sure to get FRESH and clean dishes. Aquagrill is certainly the place. I've eaten lunch here before but this is the first time...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my used-to-be favorite brunch spots. Had the oysters and crab benedict. Love the raw bar and the menu selection. The times when I was there, noticed that they had a predominantly Indian serving...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aquagrill was quite good, but I suspect I may be a bigger fan if we had ordered one of the oyster samplers instead of the entrees. The guys at the table next to us (very closely next to us, mind...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the best meals I have ever had. I went to Aquagrill on Saturday 29-Nov-08 with a party of 7. They took our coats at the door and the hostess slid the table out so we didn't have to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a business lunch and had a great lobster sandwich. Not a mayo fan, so was worried about mayo overkill, but there was as minimal mayo as possible, and a delicious carrot slaw. Bread wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My experience with this place was OK. i have to give a fair statement that I am not big fan with the oyster. however, my friends ordered different oyster, they all said it was very fresh and if you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for one thing: fresh raw oysters. So this review is based on Aquagrill's oyster menu only. I've seen the main courses which never look special.Nothing beats a platter of plump pristine...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so the decor is kind of... hideous, the hosts up front can be straight up assholes, and the tables are so packed together that someone may very well dump your entire drink on your lap while trying...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sign of a great restaurant is the ability to be consistent, and aquagrill does so handily. This is my second time eating here and it was as good as the first.While its ambiance would probably not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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If you like oysters, this is the place. They carried something crazy like 30 varieties the night we went - some were local, some flown in from overseas. We tried 8 or 9 kinds. All were very fresh and tasty....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Their cooking is light and flavorful. I love the sear grilled scallops and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very convenient. Just right by the train. I really liked sitting in the patio; it's fun, cool, and relaxing. Great (but not the best) seafood place. They have many kinds of oysters and they're good;...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aquagrill is an outstanding place for superbly fresh, beautifully prepared seafood.I have eaten here many times and it never ceases to impress me. The oysters are simply superb, as good as I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had to give them 5 stars,simply for the fact that they treated me wonderfully when I was at my worst! I went in at around 9 pm, and almost ran out. I asked if they could find a table I could hide at (...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD:Good selection of fresh oysters. They always have daily catch so ask the waiter for specials. Good wine selection as seafood restos should have. Not a lot of alternatives if you're not a seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After reading a couple of the other reviews, it reminded me of a couple of things that I had forgotten:-- Atmosphere was not very fancy, and the Under the Sea decor was tacky. --The "best" oysters...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the first places I ended up eating when I moved to New York nearly three years ago was Aquagrill. It's a BR Guest group restaurant, the people behind Dos Caminos...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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I went with my sister tonight to aquagrill (a thursday night). Initially, the maitre'd was very odd and talked to us about Johnny depp sitting with us, as a joke we presume, but we really have no idea what he...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night for our first anniversary.You must be in the mood for seafood here, there is no point to go if you aren't wanting to suck the life out of some delicious shellfish.Aquagrill is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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The food here is fantastic! The freshest seafood and so generous with the portions. We had the Seafood Plateau and it was a huge bucket. We also ordered the oysters that were so fresh and yummy. We had Warm...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only had the pleasure of dining at Aquagrill on company lunches. Their seafood is wonderful. They have a sizeable oyster selection, a great cod dish that's served in a white wine and caper...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been around forever. And has the attitude that, well, you should kiss our feet because....we are..still around. Once you get over that, the food is very, very good. A Great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary here.The oysters were to die for! The one thing I would have liked was to see the actual oyster as opposed to just picking them off a list. We sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had an unexpected somewhat late-night dinner at Aquagrill last Thursday and had a wonderful experience.If you want oysters - a huge selection at reasonable prices - this is your place. I am sorry...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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The Oyster selection is extensive and the entrees are very tasty interpretations of fish we've all eaten a million times before (halibut, cod, tuna, etc). The restaurant is nosiy and crowded at dinnertime but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the best oysters in my entire live! and thanks to my very good friend Javier who took me there after work, and I highly recommend this restaurant and bring your best friend, there, thanks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Delicious food, great service and atmosphere. I went without a reservation and didn't have much of a problem. The brunch and dinner menu are both wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The raw bar here continues to blow me away as does everything that comes out of the kitchen.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
8: 30 Saturday night - no reservations? No problem! Have a seat in our lounge! Do you want a drink? I'll be right over to take your drink order!No more then 5 minutes later were sitting on a comfy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here once, and the experience was great. Almost as if there was a hidden camera somewhere :-)I've seen reviews about poor service or overrated food, and that's unfortunate. But my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Until recently, it had been three years or more since I last dined here. At one time, I had Zagat rated this as my favorite restaurant of all time... ok maybe it was just 2003.Since my original Babbo...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really say 3.5 stars...Went for my birthday - made reservations and they were very mindful of the fact we had Broadway tickets that night. The dinner was very good. I tried oysters for the first time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is totally awesome. I went with a business associate / friend and it was his turn to pay for dinner. Lucky me!We had oysters, octopus salad, tuna tartare, cocktails, and mango tart.I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch one weekend and will have to come back for dinner.There's over 30 types of oyster on the menu. If it wasn't my first meal of the day, I might have tried half of them. Instead, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love their lox and bagel plate. yummmmy bread basket...fish is always fresh but beware of their daily special fish dish...its not always that great. stick to the items on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd known about Aquagrill for over a year and had been meaning to try it for just about as long. After several unsuccessful attempts at getting a reservation on weekend nights, I decided to just take...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a shellfish fan I highly recommend this place- I come just for the oysters and am always pleased. They have quite a large selection and price range depending on what you're looking for....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only something as slick, deep, and textured as an oyster could so capture my heart.Aquagrill has an amazingly extensive selection of oysters. Wow. We decided to go crazy and try pretty much one of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Aquagrill is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. I am there often and always get the same consistent, generous and welcoming service. I can always rely on being greeted by every staff member that...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went here for my birthday, and absolutely loved it. Service was excellent, our waitress was very helpful (as I am an oyster amateur). The dishes were excellent, perfectly seasoned and cooked. Decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the other posts, Aquagrill has a very extensive selection of oysters. On any given night, they probably have 30 types on ice of their 200 variety rotation:...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My recent brunch at Aquagrill was memorable enough to qualify for my first Yelp review...took my parents from out-of-town and out of all the top-notch NYC restaurants that we enjoyed during their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i finally went to aquagrill because i've spent far too many lonely nights strolling down 6th avenue, gazing longingly into the window at the oyster bar, where 30 kinds of oysters, nestled into beds...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just say off the bat that i am not a seafood fan. I love the IDEA of seafood; the endless variety, the sexiness of raw oysters, the endless stack of fresh fish on a rainbow roll. But no matter...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my 300th review, I again take you back to the days of client meetings and expense accounts, this time to the Aquagrill. During a 12-month period, we could be found here for brunch, client...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a reason that Aquagrill is known as one of New York's best seafood restaurants.It's the food, yo... it's the food. For Robbie-Boy's birthday dinner, I opted to make reservations at Aquagrill....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't leave a city I'm visiting without sampling one of their raw bars. Aquagrill did not disappoint. The service was excellent, ambiance was warm and inviting, and the food exceeded expectations....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aquagrill definitely lived up to its many very positive reviews on Yelp. The staff were extremely friendly and fun. They really did make me feel welcome.The seafood (I had one of the specials - Red...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you happen to be around the Soho area, you should try Aqua Grill. The oysters(hunter's point was my favorite) are fresh and the fish (Barramundi from Australia) was very delicious. It was really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From entering to leaving the restaurant everything is fantastic. Service, food, decor and atmosphere.The amuse buche was sweet and wet the palette for more great food. The fall menu was great, it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! Been to the raw bar on a Friday afternoon. Here goes..The Good..- Fresh and delicious oysters--the best ever! Try the Kumomoto and the daily special.- Full bar--but all you need is a plain...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Going to dinner at a posh restaurant in the trendy West Village? I would suggest SKIPPING the Aquagrill. The food is adequate; yet very expensive and the service left a horrible taste in my mouth. I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came for brunch. i won't repeat what's been reiterated many times, but i did want to mention one thing: think twice about checking your coat.while paying for the check, we pulled out the tag for the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great raw bar. Not the cheapest but it's a great selection. All the good morsels run out at around 10ish though. Every entree we had was excellent. Staff were charming (in a European way) and we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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If you are a shellfish fan I recommend this place- I come just for the oysters and am always pleased. They have quite a large selection and price range depending on what you're looking for. My friend had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fruits De Mer is good but I wasn't crazy about any of their cooked seafood. I am indifferent about going back. I liked the Grand Central Oyster Bar more - cheaper too.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best oysters in NYC. The tuna tartare was also amazing, served with cucumbers that were a surprisingly delicious accompaniment. I can't wait to go back. A definite yes.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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I dined there Saturday evening and it was packed but to our astonishment we were greeted warmly and seated promptly. Our server was a pro who never made us feel neglected or rushed, but took time to make...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food - 4 to 4.5Service - 2 to 2.5Overall - because of the reason I didn't like the service, I give it a 3Food was great, although they were out of the halibut (it was a kind of late dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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After much research and a recommendation, decided on Aquagrill for a special occasion dinner. We were seated promptly for our 8pm Sunday reservation. Our waitress was all business - no suggestions or direction...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
25-30 different types of oysters each day. How can you go wrong? I don't know why I never wrote a review for this place. It is one of my favorite in NYC. Always great service, fresh oysters, nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aquagrill is a delightful and tasty restaurant. The outstanding raw bar, splendid selection of cocktails, and well-rounded dinner selection make for an outstanding restaurant.The raw selection...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my buddy Josh and I were strolling around one fine January day and we were just talking about getting a bite to eat when we discovered this place. When we walked in they had a big ice tray full of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the star rating, so i'll just rate anything over 3 stars if i plan to revisit the restaurant. When: We arrived around 3:20 for Brunch. I believe they end around 3:45. Perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been awhile since I've been to Aquagrill, but I've never forgotten the food. I came to eat for dinner in the spring when the restaurant and outdoor cafe were completely packed. Luckily we made...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've dined at Aquagrill more than a dozen times, first as a visitor to NYC and now as a resident. Every experience has been great -- the seafood is fresh and the preparations delish, the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you are down in SoHo definitely catch some oysters at Aquagrill. My mother, sister and I stopped in and had a delicious lunch! We had about a dozen West Coast Oysters. My favorites were the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
man this is the place to soothe and get good seafood and SERVICE. As Mary's Fish Camp raises their prices to the point where they essentially now equal Aquagrill why go to her little cramped corner,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good service. But I wish they wouldn't hose down their kitchen grease mats on the sidewalk on Sixth Ave. You can't walk past the place without walking in fryer grease and other mysterious...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I went to Aquagrill with my lovely foodie friend. Aside from being extremely versed in food lingo, she is an avid truffle lover. I knew from my first glance at the menu that she would be in truffle...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pure evil. I am now forever tormented by how amazingly well I could be eating, if only I were rich enough to use c bills as toilet paper.Yes, aquagrill can cost you a small fortune, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The oysters are soooo fresh and yummy here. The Sunday night souffle is OK, not great, but edible. If you only want dessert, you can't sit at the tables unfortunately. There is always parking across...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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My finace and I stopped in last night for a drink and some food at the bar. The Oysters were great, and the food was good too though a little salty. The only problem with the evening was that when we got the...
menupages.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The interior is indeed gorgeous, the staff is certainly professional and beyond courteous, however Aquagrill's raw bar needs work. I ordered a dozen and a half shellfish Six Buzzard Bay oysters from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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After our wonderful meal last night, I can't wait to go back! It was perfection in every way. The mussel soup was extraordinary, we both had the cod (which I would order again), and the chocolate walnut cake....
menupages.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a couple times and have always had a good time here. The staff goes over and beyond for their customers and the food is always fresh. I had their scallops which were perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there is a better spot in Manhattan to sit at the bar and suck down some oysters, then I don't know about it. Aquagrill is the quintessential downtown seafood spot and the best way to enjoy it, in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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On an 8 day trip to New York for business I found this place on my 5th day. My co-worker and I popped in for a post-work drink and decided to stay for dinner. The bar service was excellent (awesome drinks),...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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An all around fantastic experience. My girlfriend and I went for a nice birthday dinner last Friday night. She had been for drinks and oysters with friends the week before, and was dying to return for the full...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love seafood and this is one of my go to places when I feel like getting out of my hood. The raw bar is a must for apps. The wine list, very well done and the entrees are great. I recommend this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fave seafood spot to date.Cute ambiance. Love the Falafel-encrusted Salmon with Hummus.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has been my family's go-to restaurant for special occasions for quite some time. The food is always fresh and very well prepared. All of the menu selections are delicious, in my opinion. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my best dining experiences in recent memory. We went on a busy night a few weeks back (a Friday or Saturday) and were told initially that it would be close to an hour wait. We balked initially,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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First, I just read a review that criticized the service at Aquagrill ? my experience was just the opposite. The waiter (Chris) was on top of his game ? he was friendly, jovial, and very informed about the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**Dinner**This place was meh and good at times. The host was very nice, apologized for having us wait 15 min. for our reservation. The waiter was meh, kinda oblivious to his surroundings. My appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is truly amazing. It was the best seafood ever. Absolutely exquisite!!!We were one of the last remaining in the restaurant on a Saturday night around 12.30. After devouring our wicked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Victor L., Halloween night is a special one at Aquagrill. The "in-the-know" take it down a notch and enjoy top quality seafood food without a drop of pretension. The signature Atlantic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Wow, this is truly a venerable new york city classic. if you love mushrooms, order the porcini crusted cod...you will not be sorry. this is a must go
menupages.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aqua Grill is a great seafood restaurant. An always well stocked raw bar is what mostly draws me back, but the outstanding service and inventive entrees are also enticing. Most recently, after a poor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a work lunch one time and had arguably the best lobster bisque ever (besides maybe River Cafe). Thick and creamy with a real lobster taste. My friend ordered the scallops, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for lovely brunch on a Sunday and really enjoyed our orders of smoked salmon eggs benedict. The rest of the menu included run-of-the-mill brunch foods, but also raw platters and various...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Aquagrill seems to pack them in morning, noon and night. The casual neighborhood feel, solid food, good service and easy on the wallet prices explain why. Nothing overly ambitious, just fresh seafood simply...
menupages.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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My favorite seafood place in the city, and more specifically Soho, was Lure - until last night when I ate at Aquagrill. The food and service exceeded all of my expectations. I had the truffle crusted chattam...
menupages.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Totally accomodating, very friendly and very attentive service coupled with delicious, filling and perfectly seasoned dishes. Beware the bussers, though. They don't get it. Still, I'll go back and back again.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to this place twice;the 1st time I had the best Kumamoto oysters of my whole life;the 2nd time I had the best Kumamoto oysters of my whole life again. They are the OH-MY-GOD oysters you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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It truly deserves the name "best seafood" in NYC. The food is excellent..the service perfect. Welcoming, casual not stuffy or pretentious. If you love oysters you must try the Aquagrill. Make reservations! We...
menupages.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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You should totally try this place out. That was the most incredible salmon I have ever had. The tuna carpaccio with avocado, onions, and some kind of citrus element were phenomenol. After a stint of negative...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great seafood! After walking from the Spring Street subway stop, I was hungry & thirsty and this place solved both problems. I had the truffle crusted cod with mushroom ravioli and creamed spinach....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fish, fish, fish! Aqua Grill is the best seafood restaurant on the planet! I took my seafood lover friends there and they had a field day. Try the spicy tuna tartare on crispy taro chips! Yum YUM!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was yummy but not a standout. The oysters were great. Was rather packed despite being there for a 6pm ressie for 9 peeps. Would probably go back to check out the brunch and sit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had been meaning to go here for quite some time, finally went for brunch this weekend and it was fantastic. We called at 3:00 and waltzed in at 3:15 and they seated us immediately outside on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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First, let me say an allergy to seafood keeps me from really rating the food. I went mostly for the company. But the chicken, the sides, the dessert were all good. My friends LOVED their food though. But the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. I have wanted to go here for years and a few weeks ago, I finally got the chance. I was blown away. The drinks were incredible (the house manager had some incredible wine...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 5 stars but the space is very tight. All in all, it's a wonderful place to indulge your seafood cravings. Fresh and cooked just right. I loved the crab cakes along with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was amazing, try to get whatever seafood is in season, you won't be disappointed. The space is cozy and the decor seafaring and homey. The crowd was particularly fun on the night I went,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents were in town and we took them here for brunch. The oysters are definitely FIVE stars. Delicious. Soooo good. I give four stars because the other food was good, but not awesome, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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I love the oysters here...also the tuna carpaccio is to die for....the service is great and friendly. However the host or manager was rude to us. I sat at the bar (as I do every time I go in) we drank and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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If you consider service important, this is NOT the place to dine! My friend and I took her mother here for her birthday and ended up leaving with grief. Food was decent, but the service was beyond what I could...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Went here for dinner for my girlfriend's b-day based upon recommendations from friends and your website. I've got to say this was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. We consider ourselves to be...
menupages.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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My friend and I took my mom to Aquagrill for her birthday dinner. The food was great, oysters were delicious. Saving grace was that the waitress & manager provided good service. As for the host at the front...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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The food was very good. The salmon was cooked just right. Didn't have any appetizers but had a couple of different deserts which was also great (we were a large group) Atmosphere was good (we were there for...
menupages.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place simply has the best seafood brunch in the city. Their food is just top notch. Their service is consistently good (although maybe one too many waiters), and they're always great on the phone...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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I DON'T THINK I HAVE BEEN TO ANY OTHER PLACES IN NYC WHERE HOST AT THE DOOR CAN BE THIS RUDE. WE HAD OUR RESERVATION AT 6 PM FO 8 PPL AND OUR CROWN SCATTERED IN FROM 6:20 ONWARDS. BY 6:30 6 OUT OF THE 8 HAD...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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I couldn't be happier with my experience at Aquagrill this past Saturday night. My boyfriend took me there for our Valentine's Day dinner. Upon entering the restaurant we were politely greeted by the host who...
menupages.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is still my favorite place for oysters in the city. I have been coming for years and I can always rely on having a wonderful meal and their staff is one of the most pleasant in New York. Best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Very few words to describe this place but the food is great, the drinks are great and overall a MUST go if you are a seafood lover!
menupages.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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The oysters here are as amazing as the rest of the menu is disappointing. I was really impressed with the sampling of half a dozen different varieties that the server arranged. The oysters were so fresh and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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I went to aquagrill for my birthday, and I was completely delighted with the food and service. Although we were late for our reservation (15 mins), the host was more than gracious to accomodate us with...
menupages.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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We were greeted with a warm welcome and smiles from the entire staff. Everyone was very friendly and polite, except for a very pushy busboy who kept refilling our water glasses when we repeatedly told him not...
menupages.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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I tried to take my boyfriend to Blue Ribbon for his birthday on a Saturday night, only to be disappointed by a 2.5 hour wait. While I'm sure their food is everything it's cracked up to be, we weren't sitting...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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This is one of the best restaurants I have dined at in this city! The service is knowledgeable and friendly yet not overbearing. The oysters are delicious and the fish is always fresh! If you are sick of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I use to love this place, i think it is not what it once was. sems like it has been around forever.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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i have been to this place for 7 years, and tonight the staff insulte me, because i was speacking french they had more than 20 % on my bill! if your foreign or have an accent watch your bill. " foreigner do not...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Ah, Aquagrill. when I think of New York this is what is pictured in my minds eye. I've been coming here for the last four years, everytime I come to New York from London this is the first and last place I eat....
menupages.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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Having gone for brunch on several ocassions you'll find excellent food and service in this place. Oyster lovers will have their day with over 15 varieties. Otherwise you'll find a varied menu with big salads,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to give Aquagrill a try after a waiter in Tofino recommended it as having one of the two or three best Oyster Bars in North America. He didn't give it high marks on food overall, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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The portion of crab legs are much smaller than what I am used to for the same price at other seafood places but let me tell you... our bartender, Stacie was awesome! She recommended the toro tuna tartar with...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aqua Grill is my favorite seafood place in the city. I come here a couple of times a week and it's always consistent and always very good. Their Tuna is the freshest in the city. Actually, the buy an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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This was my first time to this restaurant and I loved it! We sat at the bar and enjoyed several glasses of wine with our appetizer, dinner and dessert. The red snapper was the best I've ever tasted. There...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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We went to Aquagrill for the first time last night (Oct. 13) for my birthday. I'd made the res. about 2 weeksin advance & confirmed it the day before. When we got there we did not wait more than 5 min.for our...
menupages.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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I took my bf here to celebrate his birthday and we really liked it. The servers were nice.....except we did not know we would be charged PER GLASS of coke we got. Besides that, the food was real good and...
menupages.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A cozy little place. Its also crowded since its located around SOHO. They take care of every little thing for you, whether you need a glass of water to a big lunch or dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Showed up last Sunday night with girlfriends and no reservation, host was very helpful finding us a seats at bar after short wait. The bartenders were helpful, friendly and cute, atmosphere was fast paced yet...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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Went here on a Friday night. Did not have reservation, but the two of us were seated right away at 9:30. Cocktails are served in two sizes regular and modern; modern being served in oversized martini glass and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Need to treat yourself one day. Come here. This is no promo for Aquagrill. Its the truth. Having had a bad eating experience for my birthday, my friend wanted to make up for it, and brought me here....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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Went with my family to celebrate my sister's graduation, and was never seated. We watched for over an hour as parties our size, without reservations, were seated before us. Incredibly insulting. I'e never seen...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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Went here on a rainy Saturday and the place was jammed. Had 10:30 reservations and came an hour early (as suggested) and they seated us immediately. The gentleman who seated us was fabulous. Very professional....
menupages.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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I need to express to everyone who might read this review how wonderfully consistent the quality of seafood at Aquagrill has been since I first ate there in 1998. I have never had anything less than a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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If you're in the mood for stellar seafood in the Village, combined with just the right ambiance, Aqu...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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I took my dad to brunch here when he was in time staying in Soho/west village and we loooved it! The servers were attentive and kind, constantly refilling water glasses etc. The seafood was marvelous and the...
menupages.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the funny things I love/hate about SoHo is its seeming snobbery but general good nature. One of my favorite pastimes is walking around the neighborhood watching the strangest assortment of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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our quartet came here for sunday brunch. my friend specifically wanted to try their oysters, and was pleased to see over 20 varieties listed. we tried 3 different kinds of oysters per the waiters helpful...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely good seafood in a charming restaurant. It's a but hurried, but the service is great and the fish is always better than good. Aquagrill is a restaurant you could take out of towners for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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I adore this place. I've never been there and had less than amazing food. The oyster selection is great, and the entrees are delicious. And by delicious I mean, wake up days later savoring the flavors...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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People must give this restaurant high ratings because they think they're supposed to. I was extremely disappointed. I ordered grilled pompano (one of my favorite fish), but it was overcooked and flabby, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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My husband and I have been dinning at Aqua Grill for about 7 years and each and every time, our experience is 100% pleasurable! The food is consistently fresh and creative even on the busiest nights. The...
menupages.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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For Valentine's Day I brought my fiance to AquaGrill with a 6pm reservation we arrived a quarter-to and walked in, immediately we were greated by the host and the coat check gentleman. he took our coats and...
menupages.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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I took my sister here for her birthday on a busy Saturday night and we were lucky enough to get seated right away. The food is excellent, the Mass Oysters were THE BEST!! For an appetizer she had the crab...
menupages.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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My brother and I were cruising by and I felt like a couple of oysters. I'm from Rhode Island so I got a Westerly and Moonstone- they were served like a piece of art. Fresh. Perfect in every way. We weren't...
menupages.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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As I was planning our trip to NYC, I found this website and was so glad I did, as it made everything so much simplier to organize. Looking for a restaurant in this area (Spring) I read the wonderful reviews of...
menupages.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone's getting into seafood, but Aquagrill is still the best. From the gorgeous oysters (have them at the bar) to the briny Manhattan clam chowder and bouillabaise to the plain grilled fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heaven for sea food eaters. would rate as the best place in the city for sea food with good price, excellent service. atmosphere is good...dont miss the chocolate tasting plates which has some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Not my first time here, but it has been a while since my last visit. The service here is outstanding, you are made to feel very comfortable by all, constant refilling of water, cleaning of table, without it...
menupages.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The seared tuna is indeed fabulous. I dragged a self-professed seafood hater here for lunch ("nothing from the sea" is, inexplicably, her motto), and caught her eyeing my plate curiously. I wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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food? A service and friendliness? A was planning a party for my staff, and was treated rudely by another restaurant when trying to add more people to reservation (a simple "no" would have worked). so cancelled...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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Aquagrill has been my favorite restaurant for 6 years because of its warm, friendly staff, happening and romantic ambiance and most importantly its commitment to impeccable food and wine standards. Tonite I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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What a shame, use to be so well run when the owner was on the floor. They were very quick to say yes to an 8:30 reservation. We arrived and waited, and waited and waited some more along with about twenty other...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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Expected a cafe/ bar atmosphere, and was warmly greeted by the professional maitre d'. Showered with excellent service from the manager, maitre d', bartender, busboys, etc. Extremely well-run, yet with a...
menupages.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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Everyone's getting into seafood, but Aquagrill is still the best. From the gorgeous oysters (have them at the bar) to the briny Manhattan clam chowder and bouillabaise to the plain grilled fish, everything is...
menupages.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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It's definitely not cheap, and it doesn't have the choicest atmosphere in the world (but it's not bad either), but the seafood is, as many here have said, simply the best. It's just nirvana - try the fresh and...
menupages.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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Ignore the person that complained about the wait time and service and yada yada. This type of person gets their panties in a ruffle because they had to wait, and then attempts to falsely degrade the rest of...
menupages.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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This is my favorite seafood place in NYC. We've never had a bad meal here. The food is always fresh and very creatively prepared. ..even the desserts are delicious (and they make great drinks too). The service...
menupages.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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I have never had more creative seafood than what I have enjoyed here. It is always the freshest with enticing preparations that are not over done. I also love the warm romantic room and friendly professional...
menupages.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aqua pays attention to every little detail, and it shows. Whether you sit down at the bar for a glass of wine and an appetizer (may I recommend the seared ahi tuna) or are nestled in the back for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Have been to most seafood places, but have to say this is still my #1 so far.. Awesome oysters, great light atmosphere, not a romantic place, but that is ok.
menupages.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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This is the place to go. Take it from someone who grew up eating fresh seafood - this is some of the best in the city. And the service matches. Wonderful dining experience!
menupages.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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I have not been able to find a better place for raw bars in Manhattan than this place unless I look to go to Seattle or Vancouver. Their choice is good. You must try fresh seaurchin.. I did not want to tell...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Honestly, where else can you find so many choices of fresh oysters in New York City? I've been to only one other place in Seattle that offers that many choice of oysters in one sitting. I've been to Aquagrill...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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We went to aquagrill last night and had truly one of the best dinners ever. I started with the crab cake napolean which was very good but your basic crab. Then the entrees arrivesd-the tuna is to die for!!! It...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2005
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When I went for my birthday, it had been years since I'd dined at Aquagrill, and I was pleased to find that it's still top-notch. The service was professional and attentive- they even let us move to a cozier...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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aqa grill has the best raw oyster menu in manhattan hands down!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2005
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i just went to this place recommended by a friend and it is really great fish selection. We had a really good time and the food was well prepared. It is great place to eat fish, and shellfish. Go there if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2005
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You can find better service, food, decor at hundreds of places. I can't begin to understand the high ratings that this place gets. The food was uninspired, the service poor and the cocktails down right...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2005
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this is one of my favourite places for oysters. we went early at 5.30 to oysters and champagne and was not disappointed. we were disappointed that we couldn't get a table since we didn't have a reservation,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2005
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If you love a variety of fresh raw oysters with a mix of a nice ambience & good service, this is the place to come. They have a main cod dish which just melts in your mouth.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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I was so looking forward to going to this restaurant but was sorely disappointed! When we arrived it was chaos with so many people waiting for tables and nowhere to stand. The service was worse than in London...
menupages.com - user review - 12/09/2004
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This was our first experience and from the minute we walked into the door we were looked after by everyone. The hostess made sure we knew where the lounge was since all the seats at the bar were full and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2004
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After a not-so-great start due to an obnoxious host, the remainder of my evening at Aquagrill was fantastic. The appetizers, entrees, and desserts were all very interesting and well balanced. The waitstaff was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2004
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We had a fairly large party (seven), and I must say, this was one of those meals where everything you eat, from the appetizers, to the oysters, to the entrees, to every dessert, was nothing short of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2004
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My wife and I loved the Sunday brunch. She enjoyed the peppered tuna carpaccio appetizer (with grilled onions and avocado) and the roasted cod entree (with wilted spinach and artichokes). I began with an...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2004
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I absolutely can not say enough about this restaurant--it is my favorite spot in the city! They serve the freshest food--try the oyster bar, it is yummy! The sea scallops are divine, and the falafel-crusted...
menupages.com - user review - 10/04/2004
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Despite the rave reviews from other posters, I was not impressed with the food or the attitude at this SoHo establishment. The prices seemed reasoable enough and while I did enjoy the raw bar, my entree of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2004
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The restaurant is VERY noisey. the chairs are uncomfortable, and the wine list is poor. There are not alot of wines by the glass and most bottles average at about $55. why would anyone want outdoor dining at...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Went to Aquagrill last night with my girlfriend. Lucked out getting a reservation last minute and am extremely happy I did. The quality of both food and service was phenomenal; the two of us love oysters but,...
menupages.com - user review - 09/15/2004
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If you are in SoHo, this is a great restaurant for seafood. The service is professional and attentive, and they add nice touches such as a small salmon tartare before the meal, and a cute plate with some...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2004
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Aquagrill never ceases to amaze me.....As a native New Yorker , I have frequented so many of NY's better establishments, and AQUAGRILL rates up there in my top 2 of seafood restaurants.
menupages.com - user review - 05/28/2004
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My second visit to Aquagrill was every bit as enjoyable as the first. She had the falafel-crusted salmon while I had the mushroom truffle chatham cod. The salmon wasn't really my thing, but the cod was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2004
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This restaurant would be average at best if everything was at half the price. If you like tight, cramp, crowded noisy atmosphere then this is the place for you. I was seated almost on top of the next table....
menupages.com - user review - 04/08/2004
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Do not pass go until you eat here! The food was amazing and the staff very attentive and knowledgable. An oyster lover's paradise! It's pricy, but worth every penny. Try the tuna tartare appetizer..amazing!...
menupages.com - user review - 03/21/2004
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although i went to aquagrill for the highly acclaimed food (which definitely lived up to its reputation), i was blown away by the phenomenal service. attentive, informative, professional, and friendly, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2004
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It's only recently that I've developed a taste for seafood at all [aside from sushi]. But Aquagrill made me feel right at home trying items that were new to me. The fruits de mer "royale" was tender and high...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2004
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I just finished my dinner at Aquagrill and have to say that it was one of the best dining experiences of my life. I read the reviews posted here on City Search before going down so I of course ordered the Cod...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2003
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Great staff and atmosphere - every time I go I am treated like the most important customer there! The food is unsurpassed. The service is exqusite and the value is wonderful - I always get what I pay for and...
menupages.com - user review - 11/08/2003
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I have eaten at all the best restaraunts in the city, from Jean Georges, to Baltazhar and was so excited about hitting up Aquagrill only to have one of the priciest poor meals of my life. WHat are you people...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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Aquagrill lives up to it's billing. Incredible selection of oysters. Excellently prepared fish. Cod wouldn't normally be my first choice, but I went with the Truffle Mushroom Cod and was delighted with it. A...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2003
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must try the appetizer crab and scallop terrine. great seafood at reasonable prices. waiters are helpful and friendly. location is a bit odd, but it's worth the trip.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2003
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The oysters were absolutely amazing. They were extremely fresh and I had fun trying a few of Aquagrill's huge variety. Our server, Jennifer, offered excellent suggestions and was quite corteous and unobtrusive...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2003
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This is where my boyfriend and I end up on special occasions and when we want the best seafood in the city. The prices are surprisingly reasonable. It is romantic ,everything is fresh and delicious, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2003
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For anyone who truly loves seafood, Aquagrill is a must visit destination. The selection and quality of oysters is unmatched anywhere in the city, hands down. The service was attentive and informative, even...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2003
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The Oysters here are so good. Come just to try them, and West Coast are sweeter right now. The truffled cod with spetzl was so good, thanks for the recommendation! Be sure to call for a reservation!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2003
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Been there twice and it was delicious each time! Definitely get the truffled cod. Great service and atmosphere too!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2003
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Truffled cod was fantastic! Oysters were good. I wish some place in the city would have descriptions of the oysters. I never know what to get or remember what I like except the Kumomoto. Service was slow at...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2003
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Nice selection of raw oysters. Staff was very polite and attentive.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2003
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My boyfriend introduced me to this place and it's wonderful! The food just melts in your mouth the wine is wonderful, and the service always there to answer questions and offer suggestions. We always recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2003
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The mushroom truffle crusted cod was buttery and tender. The waiters must have just dived for the oysters because they were so fresh. The service was considerate and efficient. They did everything right.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2003
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Very nice place for a special dinner. Very fresh fish--we loved the warm shrimp cocktail appetizer and if you're more adventurous, the octopus salad. The cod dish entree is also very good, and anything with...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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Went here the other night with another couple after not having been there for about a year. I'd venture to say it's even better than it used to be. We were greeted by two very nice hostesses and seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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Best seafood I've had in NYC. Oysters were cold and fresh. Service was great. All of the courses came in a timely fashion and not too quickly. Order the scallops entree...the risotto is heavenly. Heavy on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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By far the best and freshest oyster selection I've found so far in NYC. Excellent service (great waiter) ---even though the hostess mixed up our group reservation but the manager was kind enough to fix that...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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i have been to aqua grill on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed. the wait staff is top-notch, knowledgable and accomodating. the aqua bites (like a cosmopolitan but better) are a refreshing...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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I always end up going to this place for brunch. I think I have only been to dinner twice at Aqua Grill but whatever time of day I go, I am never disappointed. The wait staff is very friendly and service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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unlike many of the reviewers, we had fantastic service but the food was very much hit or miss!! crab cakes--so-so, they were served on a mesclun salad with a really bland and uninspired vinagarette. i ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2002
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Aquagrill hold a special place in my heart as being my first restaurant experience in NYC. Whimsy aside, it stands out as being consistently excellent; busy yet comfortable, innovative yet homely. A glass of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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After hearing the rave reviews, we had to go and see for ourselves if this place could live up to the hype. We went for a quick lunch and both the crabcake sandwich and the lobster roll were fabulous. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Consistently good - one of the few places where I'll eat oysters raw w/o fear. The selection is incredible. My friends love the fish. The noise level can get loud but the service is wonderful.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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absolutely delicious seafood. the fish and scallops are always perfectly done, really moist and cooked just through, great oysters, and lots of interesting off-beat seafood, such as sea anemone and others....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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I've eaten here several times, and as a seafood snob, I can say I've never had fresher fish on the east coast. The service isn't always great (especially for larger groups) but it's never been rude, either....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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I typically only order mild fish so I had the Sole for lunch it was fantastic. My guests tasted it too. The Lobster roll was a favorite at our table. Of course you should go for the oyster selection. A small...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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One of the few places in the city that has fresh herring from Holland few the few weeks in early summer. Wonderful food and service whether at a table with a group or at the bar when eating alone.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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Great oysters, service was nice, food was fresh, ambiance - decor nice too.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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You can't go wrong with the selection of oysters here. great wine list and the right atmosphere. Food is good for price. Enjoy a drink at the bar over fresh shucked oysters.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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I love aquagrill during the summer. I get my hair cut right across the street and as soon as I'm done I always sit at the bar at Aquagrill slurping down some super-fresh oysters. It's a bit pricey, sure... but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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Somehow, the ratings for my review, "Sour Grapes", posted on 05/16/2002 and erroneously credited to "Anonymous" are missing from the site. Here they are now. In addition, the chef, Jeremy Marshall, will...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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In a couple of visits, I've found the food to be first rate, especially considering the price. The fish is fresh, with emphasis on unusual options, like white salmon. The preparations are creative, although...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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THe food was terrific, except for some overdone Tuna. The ambiance was terrific and everyone was very nice until we sat down at our table. Our waiter never poured a glass of wine, took the bottle of wine away...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2002
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If youre going for great seafood, you cant get any better than Aquagrill in SOHO area. Prompt seating (less than 15 minutes without reservation) and very friendly service. My only problem is our waiter makes a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2002
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My husband (a hard-core seafood lover) and I (not a big fan of seafood) dined at AquaGrill last Saturday night on their terrace. I often find seafood dishes either bland or greasy --not at AquaGrill. I had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2002
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Why does it take so long to be helped? Doesn't it matter that you are paying? Apparently, not - was what I got without any apologies. Food, of course, is always great but at a price of rude service. It just...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2002
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with its warm yellow-washed washed walls, wide windows, and long oyster bar, this soho newcomer has made a big splash...
epinions.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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the best seafood we've ever had! it was astounding to see their daily oyster selections, 30 different oysters! the waiter helped us and made wonderful suggestions...
10best.com - user review
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exceptionally fresh seafood is served in this pastel hued dining room on a pleasant soho corner that feels like an update of a seaside restaurant (we love the tacky but somehow appropriate shell-covered light...
gayot.com - user review
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fresh fish alfresco in soho...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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still a rollicking neighborhood spot with a lively bar scene and some inspired cooking...
nymag.com - user review
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soho's very own seafood emporium is like a particularly hip mom-and-pop place. the neighborhood has taken jeremy and jennifer marshall's fine fish, excellent raw bar and gentle service to its heart...
nytimes.com - user review
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"top notch food and service without snob appeal. featuring one of the best raw bars in the city with a large variety of oysters. inventive entrees with enough variety to please anyone"...
nymag.com - user review
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variety and substance...
epinions.com - user review
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the atmosphere is great..considering the dim light around the...
dine.com - user review
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great selection of oysters and crab; super entree specials; very informative, friendly and accurate waitstaff; warm, upbeat, and inviting atmosphere...
fodors.com - user review
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visited for lunch in august...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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this soho seafood palace features yellow walls and wide windows to create an uncluttered and sophisticated ambience. the staff ranges from friendly to standoffish (depending on how busy they are), and the...
wguides.com - user review
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