Fillet of Branzino — $43
A Mediterranean classic with an elegant White Olive interpretation, served with seasonal vegetables, black rice and olive-cranberry tapenade. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
Seafood Restaurant NYC
Seafood Restaurant NYC — Mediterranean Seafood Dining at White Olive
Where the Mediterranean meets Manhattan sophistication. There are evenings in New York that call for more than simply dinner.
They call for a beautifully dressed table, gracious hospitality, an elegant room, a perfectly prepared piece of fish, a chilled glass raised in good company — and the rare pleasure of allowing the city outside to disappear for a few hours.
Welcome to White Olive, an elegant Mediterranean restaurant in Midtown Manhattan where seafood is approached with refinement, restraint and an unmistakably Mediterranean point of view. Located at 39 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019, White Olive offers discerning New Yorkers and international visitors an inviting destination for business dinners, intimate celebrations, sophisticated date nights and leisurely evenings in the heart of Manhattan.
For guests searching for an exceptional Seafood Restaurant in NYC, White Olive presents seafood not merely as a main course, but as an expression of Mediterranean dining culture.
- Midtown Manhattan
- Halal meat available
- On-time delivery & setup
From the Ocean to the Heart of Manhattan
The Mediterranean has always understood luxury differently. It is not excess for the sake of excess. It is pristine ingredients. Beautiful preparation. Olive oil. Citrus. Herbs.
Vegetables at their peak. Seafood treated with enough confidence that its natural character remains the centerpiece of the plate.
At White Olive, the From The Ocean menu brings that philosophy into a contemporary New York dining experience.
From The Ocean
Five Mediterranean seafood entrées, each prepared with restraint and finished with confidence.
Salmon Pavé — $44
Beautifully presented and richly satisfying, with seasonal vegetables, black rice and cheesy basil pesto — a natural choice for an executive dinner or an elegant evening for two.
Grilled Octopus — $44
Served with eggplant béchamel and mixed peppers: the smoky, savory character of the sea beside the luxurious texture of eggplant béchamel. Distinctive without being theatrical.
Chilean Sea Bass — $49
A particularly indulgent entrée with seasonal vegetables, black rice and olive-cranberry tapenade. Gluten-free and dairy-free — for the Manhattan dinner where nobody is watching the clock.
Red Snapper Livornese — $40
Marinara sauce, capers, olives and black rice. Vibrant, savory and unmistakably coastal — the enduring Mediterranean pleasure of tomatoes, olives and capers.
A Seafood Dinner Should Feel Like an Occasion
New York possesses no shortage of restaurants. What remains rare is a restaurant that gives an evening a sense of occasion without making the experience feel forced.
White Olive is designed around the pleasures that sophisticated diners increasingly value: polished surroundings, attentive hospitality, Mediterranean flavors and food worthy of lingering over.
- The executive entertaining an important client
- The couple turning an ordinary Thursday into something worth remembering
- Friends arriving impeccably dressed after an afternoon in Manhattan
- Travelers who expect New York to match London, Paris, Istanbul, Dubai, Monaco or Milan
- And the New Yorker who simply knows a beautiful meal needs no justification
Begin the Evening Slowly
The most memorable Mediterranean meals rarely begin with haste. Before selecting an entrée From The Ocean, consider beginning with something from White Olive's seafood-focused appetizers and Raw Bar.
- Octopus Carpaccio with lemon dressing and arugula
- Tuna Tartare with sushi-quality tuna, avocado, lime juice and Maldon sea salt flakes
- Fried Calamari with marinara
- Shrimp Casserole with marinara and feta
- Raw Bar — Beaux Soleil Oysters, Blue Point Oysters and Kumamoto Oysters
- Marinated sea bass and tuna tartare
- Lobster Pasta with lobster tail and Alfredo sauce
- Seafood Spaghetti with New Zealand mussels, shrimp, calamari and marinara
The pleasure is in creating an evening rather than simply ordering a meal. Oysters first. Perhaps octopus or tuna for the table. A beautifully prepared fish for the main course. Wine. Dessert. Conversation. No rush.
Seafood Restaurant in Midtown NYC
At 39 West 55th Street, White Olive provides a central Manhattan setting for business dining, celebrations, romantic dinners, private gatherings and evenings with visitors to New York. We serve guests seven days a week and recommend reserving ahead.
Business Dinners
The restaurant chosen for a business dinner communicates before anyone says a word. Polished without being distracting, with food that invites conversation rather than competing with it.
Romantic Seafood Dining
For couples seeking an elegant date-night restaurant in NYC: dress beautifully, reserve the table, turn off the notifications and order something exceptional.
Celebrations & Private Dining
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, executive gatherings and intimate celebrations, with personalized hospitality for special occasions.
Discover One of Midtown Manhattan's Mediterranean Seafood Experiences
Begin with oysters. Share the tuna tartare. Discover the grilled octopus. Choose Branzino, Salmon Pavé, Chilean Sea Bass or Red Snapper Livornese. Allow another bottle to arrive.
And for one evening, dine as though tomorrow's calendar is somebody else's concern.
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Catering Favourites
Signature Mediterranean plates our clients order again and again.
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39 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Daily 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM