The 9th Ave Blue, Bar & Eatery 856 9TH AVE
HELL'S KITCHEN Reserve
A dozen oysters on ice with lemon, mignonette and cocktail sauce, seen from above

Taste the sea

Mediterranean seafood & oyster bar in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC

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Open today 4–11 pm · Happy hour 4–7

Happy hour oyster at the bar

Happy Hour

4 – 7 PM

& again 10pm ’til close · every day

  • Happy hour oysters $2
  • Clams $1.50
  • Glass of sparkling $8
  • Stella Artois draft $7
  • Happy hour wines $10
  • Well mixed drinks $12
  • Well cocktails $15

A dozen oysters or clams takes $4 off any happy hour bottle.

Bar area only · oysters & clams min. 6

The raw bar & the sea

From the shore to the marble

Fresh, wild and responsibly farmed fish, shucked and plated behind the bar. Six plates our regulars come back for.

Engraving of an oyster shell

Crassostrea virginica

Oysters

East & West Coast · daily list

Engraving of a clam

Mercenaria mercenaria

Little Necks

$1.50 at happy hour

Engraving of a scallop shell

Pectinidae

Scallop Crudo

Grapefruit · cucumber · dill

Engraving of a shrimp

Gambas

Gambas al Ajillo

Garlic · lemon · piquillo peppers

Engraving of an octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Spanish Octopus

Fingerling potatoes · salsa tonnata

Engraving of a lobster

Homarus americanus

The Lobster

On the shell · bisque garganelli

Lately at Blue

On the marble this week

Octopus carpaccio
A martini at the bar
Brick-oven prosciutto pizza
The wine arch at Blue
Shrimp from the kitchen
A plate from the kitchen
Red wine by the glass
Lobster thermidor
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The dining room set for a private party

Private events

Your table, your night

50Seated
75Standing
20Regular menu

Birthdays, anniversaries, work dinners and the whole crew. Groups of up to 20 can order from the regular menu or choose one of our group menus.

Group menus

Prix fixe from $59 per person · $59, $74 & $95

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Blue's storefront on 9th Avenue at 56th Street
Est.20159th Ave

Our story

Eleven years on 9th Avenue

Blue opened on the corner of 9th Avenue and 56th Street in October 2015, with one idea: the best fish we can find, treated simply. Wild and organically raised seafood, small plates for sharing, and a raw bar stocked from both coasts.

Pull up a stool at the marble bar for happy hour oysters, or settle into the banquette for crudo, Jamón Ibérico and a bottle from the Mediterranean. Every oyster, every toast, every table. Thank you, Hell's Kitchen.

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. Not only is the food superb and first quality but all the servers are also.
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Visit

Find us at 56th & 9th

Location

856 9th Avenue (at 56th St)
Hell’s Kitchen · Midtown West
New York, NY 10019
212-757-7511
9thaveblue@gmail.com
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Happy hour is served in the bar area only.

Hours

Monday4 pm – 10 pm
Tuesday – Friday4 pm – 11 pm
Saturday11 am – 11 pm
Sunday11 am – 10 pm

Brunch

Saturday & Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm

Happy hour

Every day, 4 – 7 pm & 10 pm – close

FAQ

Good to know

Where is Blue Seafood Bar?

Blue is at 856 9th Avenue at 56th Street in Hell’s Kitchen (Midtown West), New York, NY 10019, a few blocks from Columbus Circle, Carnegie Hall and the Theater District.

What kind of food does Blue serve?

Mediterranean seafood: a raw bar with oysters and clams, crudo, tapas, pasta and whole fish, with cocktails, craft beer and wines from around the Mediterranean.

What are Blue’s hours?

Monday 4 pm – 10 pm, Tuesday to Friday 4 pm – 11 pm, Saturday 11 am – 11 pm and Sunday 11 am – 10 pm. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday.

Does Blue have an oyster happy hour?

Yes. Happy hour runs daily from 4–7 pm and again from 10 pm to close, with $2 oysters at the bar. See the happy hour menu.

Is there seafood brunch in Hell’s Kitchen at Blue?

Yes. Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm, with lobster eggs Benedict, brick-oven pizza and bottomless brunch drinks for $27. See the brunch menu.

Can Blue host a group dinner or private event?

Yes. Blue hosts birthdays, rehearsal dinners, showers and company parties, with prix fixe group menus from $59 per person. Send an event inquiry.

How do I make a reservation?

Book a table on OpenTable or call 212-757-7511.