OBAO Hell's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

1. OBAO Hell's Kitchen

8.3
647 9th Ave (Btwn 45th & 46th Street), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 151 tips and reviews

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: Blending Thai and Vietnamese, OBAO bridges the gap between the streets of Southeast Asia and the streets of NYC into "Modern Thai." Try the Grilled Japanese Eggplant, Fresh Shrimp Rolls & Pad Thai.

New York P.New York PR: The staff is really friendly and inviting. Good value. Get the fresh shrimp rolls.

Lori L.Lori Luo: A two-story eatery in Hell's Kitchen serving up solid Thai and Vietnamese dishes. Their lunch special, with includes two courses for $9, can't be beat.

Hudson Malone is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

2. Hudson Malone

7.8
218 E 53rd St (by 3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 52 tips and reviews

Hudson MaloneHudson Malone: Start a light lunch with our fresh Shrimp Cocktail.

Andrew D.Andrew D.: Fabulous "El" Burger! Great Guinness, class cocktails and five star service!

Amy LeighAmy Leigh: Great new midtown east after work spot. Grab the lone table at the front, if available!

Mei Lai Wah is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

3. Mei Lai Wah

8.1
62-64 Bayard St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Bakery · Chinatown · 152 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: stick to the baked pork buns and the fresh shrimp rice noodle roll and you'll leave here happy. don't get too weird though, the rest of the stuff we tried was pretty suspect.

Joan P.Joan Park: Make sure to order the baked roast pork bun (not steamed). Sweet glazed skin, savory & ultra juicy pork on the inside for $0.80.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Pass on the signature pork buns, which have been less impressive of late, but the rice rolls, congee, and steamed lotus paste buns are worth a buy.

Jaiya New York is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

4. Jaiya New York

7.3
1553 2nd Ave (at 81st St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Yorkville · 42 tips and reviews

Jae F.Jae Feldmeth: Amazing Pad Thai with very fresh shrimp!

Paige C.Paige C: Very impressed. Best meekrob I've ever had. Their dishes were flavorful and very generous portion-wise. Service was amazing. Definitely order the sangria!

Ekaterina T.Ekaterina Titova: Used to come here when it firsts opened and it was ok and recently rediscovered and its AMAZIng now. Massan curry with beef is great and the garlic chicken with garlic rice is sublime.

Big Wong King 大旺 is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

5. Big Wong King 大旺

8.1
67 Mott St (btwn Canal St & Bayard St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 185 tips and reviews

Edwina L.Edwina Lui: Standard weekend brunch with my brother: fresh shrimp rice crepes, beef chow fun, steamed Chinese vegetables, and wonton soup.

Janut S.Janut Suchato: If you need a hot congee in a rainy or cold day together with roast pork , this is the place.

CheapismCheapism: Choose from over 100 menu options at one of NYC's best spots for cheap Chinese cuisine. Try duck congee for 4.50 & wonton soup for $3.75. Read more.

Yang Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

6. Yang Garden

7.5
816 W 187th St (Pinehurst), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Hudson Heights · 2 tips and reviews

CasonCason: Nice ppl, fast service, great eats!

John O.John O'Donnell: Good egg rolls!

Anassa Taverna is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

7. Anassa Taverna

8.3
200 E 60th St, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 56 tips and reviews

Jodi G.Jodi Goodman: Incredible restaurant very reasonably priced with a dope atmosphere. Even a dj. Also next door to bloomies and Dylan's candy bar :)

Jenny K.Jenny K: Delicious food, prompt service and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend the striped bass and walnut cake. A lovely new addition to neighborhood!

DaynaDayna: Phenomenal! Packed on a Tuesday! Ask for Demitrios and tell him Dayna said s'agapo

El Castillo de Jagua is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

8. El Castillo de Jagua

8.2
113 Rivington St (at Essex St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 49 tips and reviews

Miguel S.Miguel Senquiz: One of the only spots in Manhattan to get a real Cuban sandwich

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: After the cast of 'How To Make it in America' began eating here between takes, the restaurant was soon transformed into a filming location. Find out more: Read more.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: At just $5, you'll be hard pressed to find a better Cuban sandwich in the Lower East Side.

Pinocchio Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

9. Pinocchio Ristorante

7.5
1748 1st Ave (at E 91st St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 13 tips and reviews

Vani P.Vani Prabakaran: truffle tortollini was aaaaamazing, and the veal tortollini was even better. Make sure you save room for dessert because the strawberry shortcake and homemade canoli were fantastic! Hidden gem!!

Anand C.Anand Chopra-McGowan: Very small, very cozy, and very attentive staff!

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Great Italian food and a wonderful ambience! The staff is super attentive, quite rare for New York! Be sure to book a table in advance.

Arte is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

10. Arte

7.5
21 E 9th St (University Place & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 13 tips and reviews

Kiki M.Kiki Moreo: The food is amazing. And the free bread consists of bruschetta, olives and chunks of Parmesan and delicious bread. The veal scallopine with artichokes was very good!

Michael N.Michael Norton: It's great food

ellen r.ellen resnick: Needs a wake up call but the food is very good

88 Chinese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

11. 88 Chinese Restaurant

7.4
473 Malcolm X Blvd (at W 133rd St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Central Harlem · 4 tips and reviews

Lauren S.Lauren Slater: Cash only. Super great prices.

Calvin B.Calvin B: Best hot and sour soup you'll find uptown

Edward A.Edward Amaral: they actually understand the concept of delivery they come to the door,unlike most of the ghetto chinnese places around here

Alachi Masala is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

12. Alachi Masala

7.6
488 Amsterdam Ave Frnt 1, New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 17 tips and reviews

Katy M.Katy Moreno: Best Indian in UWS! Chicken Biryani; best we've had. Special tea chai the bomb. The finale...pistachio ice cream.

Heidi M.Heidi Matisoff: The naan is soo good!! The saag aloo is also really really yummy :)

Lady Gel @.Lady Gel @gastronomicas_: Friendly staff but food just ordinary.

Dante NYC is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

13. Dante NYC

9.1
79-81 Macdougal St (btwn W Houston & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 152 tips and reviews

Parker C.Parker Chambers: Never too crowded, amazing cocktails, solid brunch + dinner. A place you can post up for hours (and should).

Ryan T.Ryan Terry: Tiramisu is the best I've ever had. Homemade.

Chino G.Chino Griff: Hands down, best espresso in NYC. Hot and tasty. Try the canoli, you will never regret it.

Don't Tell Mama is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

14. Don't Tell Mama

7.7
343 W 46th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 61 tips and reviews

KarenKaren: A piano bar. Grab a beer and enjoy!

Juan C.Juan Carrillo: There's a 2 drink minimum with every visitor. That's why they have no cover.

Juan V.Juan Vallejo: THE best place to sing in NYC!!!!

Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Shrimp in New York City.

15. Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner

8.1
548 3rd Ave (at 36th St), New York, NY
Jewish Restaurant · Murray Hill · 96 tips and reviews

Fay S.Fay Shapiro: Best service. Best bagels. Best lox.

Creighton D.Creighton DeSimone: Pastrami sandwich is fantastic here. Worth checking out.

Real Cheap EatsReal Cheap Eats: Try the Souper Soup. "Sitting in the heady chicken broth, which demands no salt, are a hearty beef kreplach, noodles and a gigantic matzoh ball that straddles the line between floater and sinker." Read more.