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Steakhouse · Manhattan · $$$$
Large, chilled shrimp served with a classic zesty cocktail sauce.
Classic jumbo shrimp cocktail — well-chilled, properly cleaned, with a horseradish-forward cocktail sauce.
Mediterranean · Manhattan · $$$
Chilled colossal shrimp with traditional cocktail sauce. A classic raw bar starter.
New American · Long Island City · $$$
Shrimp cocktail with an unexpected peach-horseradish sauce that elevates a classic.
Oyster Bar · Manhattan · $$$
Three massive shrimp with cocktail sauce — colossal isn't an exaggeration, these are the real deal.
Massive shrimp piled high with a dramatic horseradish snow -- a visually stunning opener
New American · Columbia Street Waterfront District · $$$
Chilled shrimp with Tabasco aioli and Old Bay
American · Manhattan · $$$
Old-school, oversized shrimp with house cocktail sauce — a reliable and appropriately retro opener
Jumbo shrimp served with a punchy, horseradish-forward cocktail sauce.
New American · Greenpoint · $$$
Five jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce — classic and generous
French · Manhattan · $$
Evening-only shrimp cocktail, a French cafe nod to the American classic
Bar · Manhattan · $$
Oyster Bar · Great Kills · $$$
Chilled jumbo shrimp with classic cocktail sauce
German · Flushing · $$
Diner · Red Hook · $$$
Pizza · Bay Ridge · $
Concourse Village · $
A classic chilled seafood starter with a tangy spiced sauce that opens the meal cleanly
Pub & Grill · Manhattan · $$$
Jumbo shrimp served ice-cold with a sharp horseradish-forward cocktail sauce — a consistent crowd-pleaser
Jumbo chilled shrimp served with a sharp horseradish-forward cocktail sauce — the right way to start a steakhouse meal
Sake & Spirits · Manhattan · $$$
Classic chilled shrimp cocktail—simple, elegant, and pairs beautifully with bubbles
Bistro · Red Hook · $$
Classic chilled shrimp cocktail
Classic chilled jumbo shrimp served with a tangy cocktail sauce, a timeless steakhouse appetizer.
Chilled jumbo shrimp with a sharp horseradish-forward cocktail sauce — a dependable raw bar classic that pairs well with the oyster selection.
Hawksmoor's riff on the classic — large, properly cold shrimp with a sharp housemade cocktail sauce
A classic opener sized generously enough to justify the price — the shrimp are firm and fresh, the cocktail sauce punchy
New American · Manhattan · $$$
Chilled shrimp served with a classic cocktail sauce, a refreshing starter.
Diner · Manhattan · $$$
A classic preparation that fits the tavern menu well — clean, cold, and a solid lighter option before heavier mains
Classic jumbo shrimp cocktail — clean, properly chilled, a safe bet for groups who want something to share without risk
A classic appetizer of chilled shrimp served with a zesty cocktail sauce.