Crave Sushi Bar

4.6 (153)

$30 and under

Japanese

947 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022-7778

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2 people

May 30, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Gluten-free-friendly

Crave Sushi Bar, located in a charming 19th-century townhouse in Midtown East, is a must-visit for sushi enthusiasts. With an elegant ambiance and oceanic colors, it sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Dedicated to sustainability, Crave Sushi Bar features a menu with 100% domestically sourced fish, partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program to ensure every bite is both delicious and environmentally responsible. Led by Executive Chef Todd Mitgang, the culinary team offers an innovative take on sushi. Their signature "dressed nigiri" and sashimi come with unique toppings and sauces, while the "Naked Sushi" section caters to purists with fresh fish served simply. In addition to sushi, the menu includes Japanese-inspired dishes like Dashi Ramen Pasta and Salmon Teriyaki, complemented by an extensive sake selection and creative cocktails. Whether for a casual lunch or a special dinner, Crave Sushi Bar promises an unforgettable culinary journey.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 927-2927
Website
https://cravesushibar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Todd Mitgang
Catering
Our catering department offers bento boxes, trays of sushi rolls or nigiri's, along with an assortment of apps and entrees.
Private party facilities
Our Gold Room is perfect for groups of 12-30 guests or a full buyout of the venue seats up to 60 or 75 for a cocktail party. Whether it's platters of sushi rolls or nigiri or an omakase experience for your party let our seasoned events manager plan the perfect sushi experience.

Location
947 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022-7778
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
We are located on the West side of 2nd avenue between 49th & 50th Stree
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Offers

Hand Roll & Highball Cocktail Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Introducing our Hand Roll @ High-Ball Cocktail Happy Hour every day 5-6:30pm centered around open-style sushi hand rolls (think sushi tacos) that are two bites of locally sourced and creative genius delivered to your table within seconds of being rolled up. All of our hand rolls are $8 and we feature daily specials of what just landed in our local waters that our fishmonger sources seasonally. We also feature a Wagyu bao bun sourced from our friends at New England Wagyu farms. And what is happy hour without a great deal on drinks? Our bar team has created a fun selection of High-Ball cocktails focused on using high quality spirits topped with Badger Beverages, a local craft soda purveyor. All of our High-Ball cocktails are priced at $10

What 153 people are saying

Crave Sushi Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Crave Sushi Bar delights with "wonderfully creative sushi," "friendly, attentive service," and "incredible" flavors. Highlights include large fish portions, a sophisticated menu with a fusion flare, and a focus on sustainability. Despite a cozy space, it offers a "fantastic" atmosphere, making it a "local favorite" and a must-visit in New York City.

153 Reviews

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Marc VIP
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I look forward to eating here at least once a week
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Demetra
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Very mediocre sushi for NY. Service is not representative of the min 20% tip.
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Loni
South Dakota1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful people we’re so kind and the food was amazing
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Heather
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Large portion of fish in the sushi rolls! The server has very polite and friendly!
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Natalie
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dressed scallop nigiri, the tuna o toro, the homemade chocolate chip cookie all incredible!
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Victoria
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great and service was friendly and attentive. The happy hour was delightful too. I will definitely return.
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Lori VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good deal for Happy Hour- the food was excellent and came out quickly, but the bar/drink service was slower-They did apologize and give an extra sushi dish for that which was appreciated. I would definitely go back and recommend:
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David VIP
New York City92 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Solid midtown sushi choice with creative dressings. A bit expensive for what it is given the tight space and close tables.
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Glen VIP
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and service. Hard to believe it has been 1 year since the opening. Crave Sushi Bar is now an entrenched restaurant in this neighborhood. It is the best sushi experience in all of New York City. My wife and I are always felt welcomed at the restaurant.
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Risa
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an incredible experience from start to finish! First, the staff is amazing. Friendly and attentive. Always providing service with a smile. The food was exceptional. We eat a lot of sushi; we haven't had sushi like this! What a treat! Fresh, unique, curated based on our preferences, and truly delicious! We cannot wait to go back! Hurry up and go before everyone else finds out about it and you can't get in!
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FAQs

Crave Sushi Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 8 times today

947 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022-7778

Additional information

Cross street
We are located on the West side of 2nd avenue between 49th & 50th Stree
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Todd Mitgang
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://cravesushibar.com/
Phone number
(646) 927-2927
Catering
Our catering department offers bento boxes, trays of sushi rolls or nigiri's, along with an assortment of apps and entrees.
Private party facilities
Our Gold Room is perfect for groups of 12-30 guests or a full buyout of the venue seats up to 60 or 75 for a cocktail party. Whether it's platters of sushi rolls or nigiri or an omakase experience for your party let our seasoned events manager plan the perfect sushi experience.

Crave Sushi Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Hand Roll & Highball Cocktail Happy Hour

Menu

What 153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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