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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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05/31/2026

Which cocktail would you choose from the bar at The Sea Fire Grill Midtown?

Join us after work this week for a happy hour with coworkers or treat yourself to something fun before your dinner with us.

05/26/2026

Join us at The Sea Fire Grill in Midtown for a delicious selection of fresh seafood.

Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, or making an evening an event with a dinner reservation, make the most of this gorgeous weather in Midtown.

05/24/2026

Treat youself to a luxury private dinning experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

Whether it’s a team dinner for your business, a family night out, anniversary, or graduation party, we’re here to make it memorable and delicious.

Learn more about our private dining experience today at the link in our bio.

05/18/2026

Whether you’re joining us for a midday break for lunch, a post-work happy hour, or a delectable dinner occasion, we’re here to make your plans during the workweek more memorable.

Stop by The Sea Fire Grill in Midtown today. Reservations at the link in our bio.

05/14/2026

POV: your after-work plans just got upgraded. 🍸🦪

Whether you’re closing deals, catching up with coworkers, or slipping into a solo dinner moment after a long day in Midtown, this is where NYC comes to slow down: over fresh seafood, chilled wine, and the kind of atmosphere you’ll want to linger in long after dessert.

Meet us after work.

05/06/2026

At Sea Fire Grill, it’s never just lunch or dinner.

Whether it’s a client dinner that closes the deal or a midweek reset with coworkers over a power lunch, this is where conversation flows as easily as the wine. 🥂

Fresh seafood, elevated energy, and a room that makes every table feel like the right one.

Make your reservation today at the link in bio.

A bubbling glass of champagne meets a fresh seafood tower, in the most decadent of private dining rooms in Midtown Manha...
05/03/2026

A bubbling glass of champagne meets a fresh seafood tower, in the most decadent of private dining rooms in Midtown Manhattan.

Host your next corporate dinner with us, or celebrate milestones like birthdays, graduations, engagements and more: all at The Sea Fire Grill.

Inquire about our private room experiences at the link in our bio.

04/30/2026

From the buzz of the dining room to the fire in the kitchen, every detail is in motion. You show up, unwind, and enjoy the moment. We’re behind the scenes making sure every plate lives up to it.

This is how nights at The Sea Fire Grill are meant to feel.

04/28/2026

This is what quality service looks like.

Reserve your next lunch or dinner with us at The Sea Fire Grill in Midtown today.

04/23/2026

The Sea Fire Grill is in the heart of Midtown, where corporate gatherings turn into something worth remembering. Tables filled, glasses raised, and a menu that delivers every time.

From fresh seafood to perfectly prepared classics, every course is made to impress your entire group.

Because the best business dinners don’t feel like business at all.

04/20/2026

Private dining at The Sea Fire Grill feels like an escape in the middle of the city.

A room of your own, and plates that arrive as beautifully as they taste. Fresh seafood, thoughtful details, and a setting that makes every moment feel intentional.

The kind of dinner your guests won’t want to leave… and won’t stop talking about long after the night ends.

Inquire about our private dining today at the link in bio.

04/18/2026

The seafood spot worth every five-star review? The Sea Fire Grill in Midtown Manhattan.

Experience our menu today and book your lunch and dinner reservations at the link in our bio.

04/15/2026

Your next favorite dinner reservation, right in the heart of Midtown.

At The Sea Fire Grill, it’s all about refined seafood, a warm, polished atmosphere, and a menu that feels both elevated and effortless.

From fresh catches to perfectly crafted cocktails, every detail is designed to make your night memorable.

Make your reservation today at the link in bio.

A great appetizer is meant to be shared.From tender Spanish octopus to oysters topped with caviar, delicate hamachi crud...
04/12/2026

A great appetizer is meant to be shared.

From tender Spanish octopus to oysters topped with caviar, delicate hamachi crudo, and a selection designed to awaken every sense, the first course sets the tone for everything that follows.

Which would you choose?

04/07/2026

Sunny days of Spring are ahead of us…

Join us at The Sea Fire Grill in Midtown for a delicious lunch, a cocktail break, or an after-work dinner.

04/05/2026

Trofie pasta, but make it unforgettable 🍝✨

Sweet crab meat, roasted cherry tomatoes, and a splash of white wine coming together for the perfect balance of fresh and indulgent.

Simple ingredients, elevated flavor, this is how you do seafood pasta.

04/03/2026

If you’re seeing this, this is your sign: clock out. Head to The Sea Fire Grill.

Fresh seafood, sommelier-selected wines, and the perfect Midtown reset.

Ring in the holiday weekend and book now at the link in our bio.

03/24/2026

Lunch never tasted better, especially when there’s three courses for just $45 👀

With favorites like our Scottish salmon, Bibb lettuce salad and more, this is a special you don’t want to miss out on.

03/22/2026

The countdown to warmer weather begins as we enter the first days of Spring in New York City!

Enjoy the weather out and make sure to fuel up on a delicious meal and decadent cocktails, all at The Sea Fire Grill in Midtown.

03/19/2026

Date night, done right at The Sea Fire Grill.

Start with oysters and martinis, ease into Spanish octopus or a fresh seafood tower, and let the night unfold over perfectly prepared fish, good wine, and even better conversation.

Whether you’re celebrating something special or just making a regular night feel elevated, this is where the details matter.

When the standard is high, the room speaks for itself.The Sea Fire Grill has recently welcomed a lineup of celebrity gue...
03/17/2026

When the standard is high, the room speaks for itself.

The Sea Fire Grill has recently welcomed a lineup of celebrity guests, each choosing us for the same reason our regulars do: exceptional seafood, elevated service, and an atmosphere that delivers every time.

If it’s where they choose to dine, consider it your sign.

Elevate your next dining experience with us.

03/15/2026

After work, stop by The Sea Fire Grill and catch your favorite March Madness matchups from the bar while enjoying fresh seafood bites, craft cocktails, and the lively energy of the tournament.

Whether you’re cheering on your bracket with lobster rolls, Spanish octopus, or a round of drinks with colleagues, there’s no better way to unwind after the workday in Midtown East.

Grab a seat bar-side and make it a game night worth staying out for.

03/10/2026

Your lunch break is never boring at The Sea Fire Grill.

Especially when our fan-favorite lobster roll hits the table, served with a fresh batch of crispy French fries.

Take it to go and enjoy the beautiful spring weather, or stay in and savor a relaxed midday escape with us. Either way, it’s a lunch break well spent.

03/08/2026

It was a “6 o’clock somewhere” to remember with Ben the bartender from The Sea Fire Grill live in FOX5 Studios this past Friday.

Featuring one of our favorite cocktails, the French Old Fashioned, along with a spread of our favorite seafood dishes: Alaskan King Crab, Spanish Octopus, Lobster Rolls, and more.

Always happy to be on-air talking about what we stand for: great seafood, cocktails, and even better service!

03/05/2026

The perfect pairing doesn’t exist at The Sea Fire Grill…because every cocktail is just that good.

Come and try our curated cocktail menu for yourself whether for happy hour with your coworkers, or dinner with your friends.

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.

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