The Shell Seafood Kitchen & Bar

After a few visits, I can really endorse this place for top quality, fresh, well prepared seafood. I’ve had the salmon and branzino, the oysters and calamari, salad, clam chowder, warm fresh bread, and vegetables. The staff is always friendly and full of advice about the menu. Ambiance is cozy and low key yet classy enough for a Saturday night out. Even their restaurant week menu is high quality and top value, in keeping with the rest of the offerings. Also have midweek paella specials! Neighborhood favorite that’s really popular for their summer outdoor cafe.

I came here with 3 friends and we had an amazing time. The restaurant is located on Amsterdam and 91st, with both indoor seating and a lovely terrace outside. Even though it’s on a busy street, it’s surprisingly quiet and peaceful. The outdoor space is super welcoming with some nice background music. The owner and the waiters were absolutely fantastic super warm and friendly. We all ordered the $55 menu of the day, which included an appetizer, main course, and dessert. For starters, we had a choice of oysters, shrimp, or calamari. I had the calamari, which were excellent, and the oysters were fresh and delicious too. For mains, I had the lobster ravioli perfectly cooked. My friends had salmon, which was beautifully cooked and served with an amazing sauce. We also shared two bottles of

This place is a gem. We stumbled upon it while in the neighborhood. Prix Fixe was awesome value - the salmon fillet was crispy outside and moist inside, the oysters are fresh, the jumbo shrimp pasta was creamy, and the grilled whole Bronzino was flavorful. Service is attentive but not intrusive. Nice outdoor seating!

I went here for NYC Restaurant Week, and the three-course, $45 deal was worth it. To start, I had the oysters, and they were fresh. For my main course, I chose the salmon, which was cooked to perfection. The fish was flaky and moist. Finally, I finished with the tiramisu. It was rich and creamy, with a strong coffee flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. We got a side order of the crab cake, which was mediocre at best.

I always come here after work. The atmosphere is great. The service is amazing specialize your quality and the owner. He is so loving so sweet and so friendly and he spoils his guest. This place is a must and the food is amazing. The drinks are the bomb.