Fishmarket, Seaport
17 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Fish Market is recommended across its city locations, with the original South Street Seaport bar explicitly praised for Malaysian food and a lively dive-bar setting. One Seaport visitor particularly likes the fried rice, while several accounts mention complimentary whiskey shots rather than guaranteeing a standing offer. One commenter prefers Fish Market II for food and seating; another favors the original's atmosphere. Most unqualified recommendations do not identify a branch.
Address
Fish Market, 111 South St, New York, NY 10038
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Known for
- Malaysian food
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/testthrowaway9 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026ambience
Values the lively vibe over slightly better food elsewhere; says the OG has great dive food.
- Recommendsu/Bonejorno in r/AskNYC · Oct 2026service
Suggests Fish Market for a solo visit and mentions the laksa.
- Recommendsu/yakamax27 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Enthusiastically recommends Fish Market, citing its riverside spot and free whiskey.
- Recommendsu/illtotan5000 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025taste
Loves Fish Market's dive-bar food and notes a free-shot perk for staying a while.
- Recommendsu/fearingdragon in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Says the Seaport spot feels like a sports bar and serves unusually tasty Malaysian dishes.
- Recommendsu/Artistic_Resort5549 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025ambience
Seconds the Fish Market pick, saying it is very divey.
- Recommendsu/lotsofpineapples in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026taste
Suggests the second branch for better food and more seats, with fewer shenanigans.
- Recommendsu/nakedforestdancer in r/AskNYC · Jun 2026value
Recommends it as an unusual spot with appealing perks.
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- Recommendsu/ajb10 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Suggests Fish Market as a pick.
- Recommendsu/biochemicalengine in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Says Fish Market is worth a trip for its food, a borderline dive.
- Recommendsu/justcallmechuckles in r/AskNYC · Jan 2024
Had a great time there again, consistent with previous visits.
- Recommendsu/Trick_Sink9755 in r/AskNYC · Oct 2026
Enthusiastically praises Fish Market.
- Recommendsu/Bubbly-Narwhal-1993 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026ambience
Calls it divey with a younger crowd, yet says it has real class.
- Recommendsu/beer_nyc in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Considers the Seaport fried rice among the best they have eaten.
- Recommendsu/nugbert_nevins in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Calls Fish Market a great dive with excellent Malaysian food.
- Recommendsu/bikerfriend in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Adds a vote for Fishmarket as a pick.
- Recommendsu/Newnewtownian in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Lists Fish Market as a good option.
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