TLDR
A SoHo institution with a unique ship-like interior, offering consistently good seafood, sushi, and a lively ambiance.
Details
Lure Fishbar is a highly-regarded seafood restaurant in SoHo, known for its consistently good food and ambiance [1], [2]. Reviewers describe it as a neighborhood classic with a unique ship-like interior, offering a fun and moody adult dining experience. The menu features a variety of seafood, sushi, and American dishes, with specific recommendations including the phenomenal snapper for two and the gooey skillet cookie [3], [4].
Food Overview
Lure Fishbar is celebrated for its extensive seafood and sushi offerings, alongside American classics. Dishes frequently praised include the phenomenal snapper for two, deviled eggs, and crispy rice with tuna [1], [2]. The skillet cookie is noted as a gooey and phenomenal dessert [3]. While generally lauded, some find the sushi to be overpriced, and a tuna salad variation is only available cold during lunch [4], [5].
Caveats
One article mentions that Lure Fishbar was previously at risk of closing due to Prada's plans to take over the space, but has since secured a long-term lease, ensuring its continued operation [1]. Some users note that while the sushi is good, it can be considered overpriced, and certain dishes like a tuna variation are only available cold during lunch.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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From post: If You Could Have Just One Dish From One
"The commenter recommended the crispy rice with tuna at Lure."
PositiveFrom post: Best Homemade Chocolate Coulant In New York City
"This user recommended Lure Fish Bar as a place with a good chocolate coulant."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For Quality Sushi Place With Other Food
"Lure Fishbar was presented as a potential choice for a high-quality sushi experience that might also accommodate someone preferring cooked options, though the commenter prefaced it as an 'unpopular Reddit opinion'."
NeutralFrom post: What Are Your Favorite Fancyhigher End Restaurant
"The skillet cookie at Lure is described as gooey and phenomenal, though the commenter questions if it qualifies as 'fancy'."
PositiveFrom post: Where Would You Go In The Les If It Was Your
"Lure Fish Bar is a more high-end option in SoHo, noted for its discreet, underground location resembling an old ship, which is described as kitschy but nice."
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"Lure fish bar was recommended."
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"Lure Fishbar was noted as a very good suggestion for a group, though expensive."
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"This user confirmed that Lure is a great spot for a group, having recently had dinner there for 8 people."
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"Lure Fishbar in SoHo was recommended as a potential option."
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"Lure Fishbar was recommended."
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"This user recommended Lure in SoHo as a great option."
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"Lure Bar in Soho was mentioned as a New Yorker classic."
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"The original poster chose Lure Fishbar for their date, as it was available despite not being the first choice. They also mentioned needing to cancel a reservation at The Tyger due to it being too loud."
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"Lure is recommended as a place to dine at the bar."
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"The commenter listed Lure as a restaurant where dining at the bar is enjoyable."
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"Commenter listed Lure Fishbar as a restaurant to visit."
NeutralFrom post: I Need A Nice Seafood Place To Bring My Mom For
"This is a direct recommendation for Lure fishbar as a seafood option."
PositiveFrom post: Can Someone Recommend A Seafood Restaurant Near
"Lure Fishbar is a favorite in NYC, but it is not close to the Conrad."
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"Lure Fishbar is mentioned as being close by and having a large seafood menu."
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"This user confirms that the Lure Fishbar version of the dish is served cold, cannot be cooked to order, and is only available during lunch hours."
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