The John Dory (CLOSED)
- Neighborhood: Meatpacking District
- 85 10th Ave.
- New York, NY 10011
- 212-929-4948
The Spotted Pig's April Bloomfield goes from turf to surf in the Meatpacking District, where her eagerly awaited, British-themed seafood "shack" washes ashore with some pretty nifty bounty: Ken Friedman (Rusty Knot), Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich are partners as well. Bloomfield—who jetted to England late last summer to spiff up her research—has crafted a menu that includes whole John Dory with potatoes, as well as a smoked-haddock tart. In case the name didn't tip you off already, any doubts that this is a seafood joint should be dispelled by the space itself: It's got a fish-strewn stained-glass ceiling, fish-shaped door handles and—cannonball!—a 900-gallon fish tank.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between 15th and 16th Sts
- Public Transportation:
- A,C,E to 14th St.
The Basics
- Cuisine:
- British and Seasonal
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Upscale
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards
