Penny

“Fantastic, elevated seafood counter dining experience. Every seat was filled at about the same time yet the staff handled each group as if you were the only diners. Loved watching the prep of the dishes, like a synchronized dance. Every dish was fantastic. Great wine choices perfect for the food. House sparkling water, so much better than having to pay for bottled. Loved the special acknowledgement of our anniversary as soon as we were seated. Will definitely dine here again, assuming we can actually get a reservation”

“Great fresh seafood!! We booked a few weeks in advance (wasn’t too hard to get a res) and the service was good! Got a couple of recs from our waitress and ended ordering 6 dishes for 2 people. Had to try out the famous seasame brioche and I can see why people love it because it was one of the best brioches I’ve had - it wasn’t sweet, texture was soft and felt very light eating it. The puntarelle was well seasoned and the tuna carpaccio melted in my mouth. The confit oysters paired nicely with the crackers and the halibut was cooked perfectly. Decided to order the ice box instead of dessert and did not regret it - the quality of fresh oysters, mussels, scallop, shrimp, crudo was amazing.”

“This is deservedly one of the hottest restaurants in nyc. A fish and seafood menu that is creative and comforting. One of the tastiest pieces of halibut I've ever eaten. Pristine oysters. A loaf of brioche with butter than you cannot pass up. And an orgasmic chocolate mousse with hazelnuts for dessert. I snagged a solo seat walking in at 515 pm. Sitting at the long counter and watching the bustle as the food is prepared and served is part of the charm. Our server couldn't have been better. She was spot on with her recommendations. Oh and if you like a Martini try the Penny Martini. Delicious.”

“I was told nobody ever regrets getting the whole lobster. They were correct, it was incredibly satisfying. Penny is a great spot for some of good wine and tasty seafood bites. Given the long narrow space, everyone has a great view of the goings-on in the kitchen. I would suggest 2-3 very hungry guests to tackle the entire menu. As with Claud downstairs, Penny has an impressive wine selection. Shout out to Justin for the great recommendation and hospitality.”

“Very good food, I particularly liked the raw bar. The dover entree was surprisingly bland and a little dry. The red snapper crudo had a bit too much orange. The chocolate mousse was pretty good, though the olive oil made it a bit too rich. I loved the music, 70s punk and post punk. However, it was easy too loud and I couldn't hear the person next to me very well. It's only bar seating, and it wasn't very comfortable. Overall, I found it expensive and given how hard it is to get a reservation, I wouldn't recommend it.”