French seafood & raw bar w/ an exceptional wine list. Don't miss the crudo & icebox trays!
PENNY, a seafood-focused sister restaurant to Claud, is making waves in NYC with its minimalist take on French seafood. Chef Joshua Pinsky masterfully enhances the natural flavors of the ocean's bounty through precise, delicate cooking. Praised for its exceptional wine list and raw bar selections, PENNY offers a sophisticated yet approachable dining experience, with recommendations for their renowned crudo and icebox trays. Don't forget to grab a slice of chocolate cake from Claud downstairs for a perfect ending.
PENNY specializes in French seafood with a minimalist approach, focusing on enhancing the natural flavors of ingredients. The raw bar, particularly the 'Ice Box Trays' featuring a variety of fresh oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, and shrimp, is highly recommended. The crudo is also frequently lauded, along with other seafood preparations. A notable mention is the chocolate cake from the downstairs sister restaurant, Claud.
"Highly recommended are the 'Ice Box Trays' featuring a variety of fresh raw bar items, and their excellent crudo. The chocolate cake from the sister restaurant, Claud, is also a must-try."
Customers overwhelmingly praise PENNY for its outstanding seafood and impressive wine list, highlighting the quality and freshness of dishes like crudo and raw bar selections.
Important Note
Limited table seating might be an issue for larger groups. Some reviewers noted a sterile atmosphere, though the food and service were still praised.
"This commenter pointed out that Penny has limited table seating and may not accommodate a group of 11."
Negative"Penny in the East Village was listed as a potential restaurant."
Positive"Penny is a wine bar in NYC that, despite being known for seafood, was recommended for wine-related activities."
Positive"This user commented that they loved the raw platter at Penny."
Positive"The user loved Penny and found the seafood to be very well done. While they didn't love all dishes besides the icebox, they praised the high quality and deliciousness of the seafood."
Positive"Penny/Claud is mentioned as a unique wine bar to consider, especially if there are waits at other places."
Neutral"This user believes Penny is the best choice for the birthday dinner, citing its perfect vibes for the described criteria."
Positive"Penny is recommended as a top pick for a birthday dinner, particularly for its bar-only seating and excellent crudo."
Positive"Penny is described as a French restaurant that has become hyped since being featured in the NYT Top Restaurants list. Despite a sterile atmosphere, the food is outstanding, and it offers bar-only seating with great service."
Positive"Penny is recommended alongside Quique Crudo for its excellent food, with the user highlighting its great crudo."
Positive"This user simply mentioned "Penny" as a recommendation for a birthday dinner."
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