The Sea Fire Grill

The Sea Fire Grill The Sea Fire Grill is a seafood restaurant, American restaurant, and steakhouse located on E 48th Street. The Benjamin Steakhouse Restaurant Group has perfected the classic steakhouse and now offers impeccable locally sourced seafood with a focus on clean and honest presentation. The restaurant boasts sleek dining rooms, an energetic bar, and elegant décor featuring dark walnut wine racks throughout. With consistency in execution and highlighting the fish itself as priority, The Sea Fire Grill offers approachable contemporary American seafood that's sure to impress any diner looking for high quality cuisine paired with impeccable service.
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10/19/2026

Expertly prepared steaks, fresh seafood, and house-made desserts. What’s not to love?

At The Sea Fire Grill, we bring the best of land and sea to the heart of Midtown Manhattan. From the first bite to the last, every dish is crafted to make your NYC dining experience one to remember.

Whether it’s a business lunch, date night, or dinner with friends, there’s always a reason to join us at The Sea Fire Grill.

10/15/2026

A new address. A grander experience. The same exceptional hospitality.

The Sea Fire Grill Manhattan is entering an exciting new chapter as we prepare to unveil our new home on East 49th Street in Midtown NYC.

Spanning approximately 15,000 square feet, our new location will bring an elevated dining experience to the heart of Manhattan, just moments from Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

From our signature seafood and prime cuts to the refined atmosphere you’ve come to know and love, we’re bringing everything that makes The Sea Fire Grill special into a remarkable new space.

Opening Fall 2026. Stay tuned as we bring our vision to life.

10/08/2026

The best part of dinner? You don’t have to choose between seafood and steak.

At Sea Fire Grill NYC, enjoy the best of both worlds. From fresh, expertly prepared seafood to perfectly cooked steaks, all in one exceptional dining experience.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, meeting friends, or simply treating yourself to a memorable meal, there’s always a reason to dine in Midtown Manhattan.

Make your next reservation at Sea Fire Grill NYC.

10/06/2026

The art of Dover sole.

Delicately prepared, expertly deboned tableside, and served with the precision this timeless dish deserves.

Experience Dover sole at The Sea Fire Grill.

10/01/2026

Make your next business lunch one to remember.

Enjoy fresh seafood, prime steaks, and polished service in the heart of Midtown Manhattan at The Sea Fire Grill.

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09/27/2026

Dinner plans near Grand Central? Make it a date night at The Sea Fire Grill.

Start with oysters, then choose your main event: roasted branzino, blackened Montauk swordfish, squid ink spaghetti with Maine lobster, or a porterhouse for two. Right in Midtown Manhattan, with Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s Cathedral nearby, it’s a dinner worth making an evening of.

Reserve your table at The Sea Fire Grill.

09/24/2026

The finishing touches matter as much as the first cut. Watch our chefs prepare the tuna at The Sea Fire Grill, then join us for a taste.

09/21/2026

Before it reaches your table, every dish moves through a kitchen driven by precision, technique and attention to detail.

Fresh ingredients, carefully executed flavors and the energy of a true New York City kitchen. This is The Sea Fire Grill behind the scenes.

09/16/2026

Something new is coming to Midtown East.

The Sea Fire Grill you know, reimagined. Same restaurant. A brand-new look. A new menu. And a new home on 49th Street.

If you’re in Midtown near Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, or Grand Central, your new seafood destination is coming soon.

Stay tuned as we get ready to open the doors to our next chapter.

Coming Fall 2026.

09/08/2026

Fresh seafood, thoughtfully prepared and plated with precision in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, near Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Fifth Avenue.

Reserve your table and experience it for yourself.

09/03/2026

Our special black sea bass made its mark at The Sea Fire Grill. Should we bring it back this fall?

Stay tuned for more menu favorites and new additions as we prepare for our move from 48th to 49th Street in Midtown East.

09/01/2026

NYC Restaurant Week just got a little longer.

We’re extending our Restaurant Week menus at The Sea Fire Grill through September 6th, giving you a few more days to experience some of Midtown Manhattan’s finest seafood, steaks, and signature dishes.

Whether it’s a business lunch, date night, or dinner before a night out in NYC, there’s still time to join us.

Restaurant Week extended through September 6th. Reserve your table at The Sea Fire Grill.

Address

158 E 48th Street
New York, NY
10017

Directions to a seafood restaurant and an American restaurant and steakhouse located at E 48th Street in New York:

Public Transport:
- Take the subway to Grand Central-42 St. station (4, 5, 6 or 7 train)
- Walk east on E 42nd St towards Vanderbilt Ave
- Turn right onto Vanderbilt Ave
- Turn left onto E 46th St/Cammeyer St
- Turn right onto Park Ave
- Turn left onto E 48th St
- The restaurants are on the right

Driving/Parking:
- From FDR Drive, take exit for E 42nd St
- Head west on E 42nd St towards Lexington Ave
- Turn left onto Lexington Ave
- Turn right onto E 48th St
- The restaurants are on the left

Parking options:
1. SP+ Parking at One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza - Enter on East side of Second Avenue between East 47th and East 48th streets.
2. Icon Parking at 141 East 48th Street - Between Third and Lexington Avenues.

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 11pm
Thursday 11:30am - 11pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 4pm - 11pm

Telephone

+12129353785

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What people say

If you're a fan of seafood restaurants, then The Sea Fire Grill on E 48th Street in New York is definitely worth checking out. This restaurant offers a contemporary American take on seafood, with a focus on highlighting the fish itself and ensuring consistency in execution.

What sets The Sea Fire Grill apart from other seafood restaurants is its partnership with Chef Richard Pims, who has worked at renowned establishments such as RM Seafood with Chef Rick Moonen, David Burke Fromagerie, and Blue Fin. With his expertise and the use of locally sourced ingredients, the dishes at The Sea Fire Grill are nothing short of exceptional.

The restaurant's sleek and energetic bar and elegant dining rooms featuring a roaring fireplace create an inviting atmosphere for diners. And let's not forget about the dark walnut wine racks throughout the space that add to its chic décor.

Whether you're looking for lunch or dinner options, The Sea Fire Grill has got you covered. They're open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner seven nights a week. So if you're in the mood for some high-quality seafood served with impeccable service, head over to The Sea Fire Grill on E 48th Street.