Crave Sushi Bar in New York

"It was dinner time and we happened upon this place that looked good and luckily for us there were two spots available at the bar! The food was delicious and they even gave us a free handroll for sitting at the bar! My first time in New York and when I return I will definitely return to Crave again!"

"You don’t expect to find this level of sushi walking down Second Avenue, but Crave Sushi Bar absolutely delivers. Located at 947 Second Ave in Midtown East, Manhattan, Crave is a Japanese sushi restaurant that blends traditional nigiri with creative, modern bites. It looks understated from the outside, but once the food hits the table, you understand exactly what they’re doing. The sashimi was incredibly clean and fresh. The thinly sliced white fish in citrus with jalapeño had the perfect balance of delicate texture and subtle heat. Light, bright, and refreshing. The seared salmon nigiri was a standout. Lightly torched with a touch of sauce on top, rich without being heavy. The seared white fish with sesame and chili had depth and just enough char to bring everything together. The uni had beautiful texture so I grabbed a photo, but I don’t eat shellfish, so my friend happily handled that one. One of the more creative bites was the salmon and avocado cube over rice, layered neatly and finished with thin strips of nori. Clean presentation and great balance. The spicy tuna roll had real texture and flavor, not overly mayo-heavy like so many places. Even dessert delivered. The warm chocolate chip cookie with melting vanilla ice cream was exactly what you want to end a sushi dinner in Manhattan. The space feels intimate and relaxed. Perfect for a casual weeknight in Midtown East or a low-key date night. As someone who spends a lot of time in Midtown Manhattan for real estate, I’m always paying attention to the places that elevate a block. Restaurants like Crave Sushi Bar make Second Avenue more interesting. If you’re looking for quality Japanese sushi in Midtown East Manhattan that blends traditional nigiri with modern touches, Crave Sushi Bar is absolutely worth a visit."

"Great food. Great experience. We had an amazing time sitting at the sushi bar. Service was attentive and made great recommendations. The bigeye tuna wasabi was one of the best dishes I've had in a while. The decor and music were fitting and enjoyable. I will be back."

"We just had a fantastic in house event that Crave Sushi catered. Everything from the planning, setup, display, service, and cleanup was superb. Oh and the food was AMAZING! We will definitely be using and recommending Crave Sushi!"

"So happy I celebrated my big birthday here as the service was impeccable, even for the outdoor seating in summer. The staff are experts on the menu and anticipating allergies. First gluten-free shrimp and crab dumplings I have found that are filling and delicious. Great quality fish and generous hospitality that matched the luminous energy of a very special personal moment. Highly recommend and definitely coming back for many more memorable evenings!"

"Service was amazing. Our waiter was so attentive and positive. Food was 10/10. Restaurant week menu was such a great deal. The open hand rolls (regular menu) i couldn’t recommend more. The toro especially! Get the cookie for dessert :)"

"We visited from out of town and chose this sushi spot based on its great reviews. The salmon crispy rice was amazing—we even wanted seconds! The shrimp and crab dumplings and Persian cucumber salad were both very good (though not as spicy as expected). My main dish, the spicy Maine lobster roll, was incredible, and the Tuna Toro hand roll was also excellent. However, the Bluefin Tuna Toro roll was disappointing—the mix with shishito peppers didn’t work and left an off taste."

"Super friendly and attentive staff all the Sushi was super fresh and super unique flavors. The cocktails were delicious and not too strong. The atmosphere is calm, The decor is chic, and they have a really good happy hour menu. Definitely order the Thai curry lobster !!"