Aquavit New York
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Restaurant Quick Facts
- Aquavit NYC gets its name from Akvavit, a Scandinavian spirit made with spices and herbs, most often caraway.
- “Aquavit and the New Scandinavian Cuisine” was a cookbook written by Marcus Samuelsson based on the food of the restaurant.
- Marcus Samuelsson was the winner of 'Top Chef: Masters' in 2010.
Restaurant Website: http://www.aquavit.org/restaurant/newyork/index.asp
Restaurant Menu:
http://www.aquavit.org/restaurant/newyork/menus.asp
Restaurant Info
Neighborhood:
Midtown East
Location:
65 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022
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Nearest Transit:
5th Ave-53rd St (E, V), Lexington-3rd Aves-51st St (6, E, V), 59th St-Lexington Ave (4, 5, 6, N, R, W)
Hours of Operation:
Sun.-Sat.12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30am
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Outstanding Scandinavian Inspired Cuisine at Aquavit New York
Located in
Manhattan
Midtown East
Price Range:
Pricing Guide
Cost of one meal
$ - $10 and under
$$ - $11-30
$$$ - $31-60
$$$$- $60 and above
Summary
Features: Restaurant Aquavit New York is one of the most recognized fine dining restaurants in NYC. Located on the East side of Midtown Manhattan, Aquavit NY boasts an amazing menu of Scandinavian cuisine made by award-winning chefs. Also one of New York's most unique dining establishments, Aquavit NYC serves exquisite dishes like herring degustation, gravlax, and pan-roasted pheasant.
Why We Dine: With a diverse and interesting menu, the highest quality of food and service, and unparalleled attention to detail, Aquavit is an NYC fine dining establishment on par with few others.
- Accolades: Aquavit New York has been given 3 stars by The New York Times since 1995, and was selected 9th best restaurant in New York 2006 by New York Magazine. Head chef Marcus Samuelsson voted Best Chef New York in 2003 by The James Beard Foundation, and Aquavit inducted in Restaurant Hall of Fame USA in 2000. Additionally, Aquavit NYC has received the prestigious Ivy Award, in addition to being named Best Sunday Brunch in New York Magazine.
- Phenomenal Scandinavian Cuisine: The Aquavit NYC restaurant boasts a menu featuring mostly Scandinavian themed dishes that you are unlikely to find anywhere else in New York City. From meatballs with lingonberries, to cold smoked Scottish salmon to several varieties of herring, the food at Aquavit New York is unmatched and the best change of pace that fine dining has to offer.
- Unique Decor: The setup of Aquavit Restaurant NY is worth experiencing in its own right, with separate sections and menus for the bar, bistro, and dining room. The dining room is darker and more intimate, with a full prix fixe menu, while the bistro is more lightly decorated and hosts Sunday brunches. The bar and lounge is more traditionally bar-like, with a wide array of cocktails and an award-winning wine list.
Inside Knowledge: The dinner menu at Aquavit NYC is prix fixe, with a certain number of courses for a set price, but often lunch and even some dinners menu items are offered a la carte. Call ahead or look online to see what the dining options are for a given evening or weekend.
We Recommend:
- Nordic Choucroute: One of Aquavit New York's specialties is seafood, and the decadent Maine lobster with diver scallops that have been described as heavenly. The dish is paired with tender Berkshire pork, and the dish is topped off with an amazing sauerkraut beurre blanc.
- Glassblower Herring: It wouldn't be a Scandinavian meal with herring, and Aquavit NYC serves some of the best herring in the world of fine dining. Served with bleak roe, delicious red pearl onions, and a danish rye crisp, then topped with sour cream, the Glassblower Herring is one of Aquavit's most savory dishes.
Restaurant Amenities
- Brunch
- Famous Chef
- Chef's Specials
- Private Room
- Private Parties
- Prix Fixe Menu
- Romantic Dining
- Sunday Brunch
- Wine Specialist
- Wine Bar
- Wheelchair Access
