Top Grilled Fish dishes in New York

Grilled fish on a roll with cucumbers, arugula, pickles, and lemon aioli — the lunch standout.

Whole Mediterranean sea bass grilled over wood fire

Simply grilled whole fish chosen from the day's fresh selection — the heart of the menu

Daily catch grilled simply with olive oil and lemon, fileted tableside

Simply grilled whole fish dressed with olive oil and lemon, the centerpiece of traditional Greek estiatorio dining

Simply prepared whole fish — typically branzino or similar — charred at the edges and finished with olive oil and lemon, letting the quality of the fish speak for itself

Market-fresh whole fish (branzino or sea bream typical) grilled over high heat and dressed simply with lemon and herbs — the reason to come

Simply seasoned and charred over high heat, served with lemon and olive oil — the kitchen's restraint lets the fish speak for itself

First-time diners are sometimes blindsided by the market-price-per-pound model — a single bronzino can run $80-120 depending on size and day; ask the server to confirm the total before ordering

Simply prepared whole fish with lemon and herbs — the preparation is straightforward but lets fresh seafood speak for itself in a waterfront setting.

Daily catch grilled simply with olive oil and lemon, a Greek seafood staple here

Market fish preparation that lets quality sourcing do the work — simple olive oil, lemon, and herbs

Market fish (often branzino or lavraki) grilled whole and finished with lemon and olive oil — simple and clean

Market fish prepared simply with olive oil, lemon, and herbs — the kind of preparation that rewards quality sourcing and confident seasoning

Simply prepared seasonal fish — best when you keep it simple