Top Whole Fish dishes in New York

Live-tank fish steamed to order with ginger and scallion, finished tableside with hot oil — freshness is the point and it shows.

Daily selection of whole grilled fish — branzino, snapper, or porgy — simply seasoned and charred over flame.

Crispy whole fried fish — spectacular presentation and flavor that earned the restaurant its seafood award.

Perfectly seasoned crispy deep-fried whole fish, served with sides

Crispy whole dorade with crosshatched skin, toasted rice powder, and dipping sauce

Seasonal whole fish preparations are a kitchen strength — expertly cooked with classic French saucing that lets the quality of the ingredient speak.

Whole grilled fish of the day, simply prepared with olive oil and lemon

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

Crispy-skinned whole fish (typically snapper or branzino) dressed with a pungent three-flavor sauce of tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar

Market-dependent preparation of a whole fish, simply roasted and plated — the quality of sourcing carries the dish.

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

Steamed or wok-cooked whole fish finished with hot oil, fresh scallion, and ginger — clean, fragrant, and a reliable indicator of a kitchen's confidence with Shanghainese technique.