Thalassa

4.3 (1425)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

179 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Thalassa (which means “the sea” in Greek) has been a neighborhood fixture since 2002. Once a warehouse for Greek olives and cheeses, the space is now one of the most authentic Greek eateries in New York City, serving only the freshest dishes, accompanied by an extensive worldly hard-to-get wine list, dramatic nautical décor, and exceptional service. Our seafood is imported directly from Greece, Spain, Portugal and Hawaii, in addition to special arrangements with local independent fishermen who meet the highest standards. Our specialties range from the classic Greek dishes, all the way to exotic seafood such as Langoustines from New Zealand and King Shrimp from South Africa. We invite you to come and experience our incredible cuisine, outstanding service and our beautiful surroundings.

NOTE (5 or more guests): To avoid $15 per person cancellation fee, must cancel 48 hours prior to reservation (2 days). Cancellation fee can be used for credit within 60 days.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00
Phone number
(212) 941-7661
Website
http://www.thalassanyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ralphael Abrahante
Private party facilities
Thalassa is the ideal location for any event from business dinners, to birthday parties, to the perfect boutique wedding. Housed in a landmark Tribeca building, its three levels are an elegant setting for corporate or social events. Thalassa’s cuisine has been awarded 3 stars by Forbes, a Zagat rating of 24, among many other culinary accolades.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
179 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013
Area
TriBeCa
Cross street
Greenwich and Hudson Street
Parking Details
Icon parking at 350 Greenwich st. between Franklin and North Moore St. (after 4PM) Validate ticket with hostess $22 tax included.
Public transport
1 Train to Franklin Street A, C, E to Canal Street 2 to Chambers
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tartare of Lavraki or Salmon
Caviar mousse, scallions, dill, drizzled with truffle oil
Shrimp Kataifi
Applewood smoked, wrapped in shredded fillo, cauliflower purée
Whipped Ricotta
Grilled pita, fresh herbs, olive oil, sea salt
Mediterranean Fish Tacos
Bronzino, fennel, microgreens, caper aioli
Crab Cake
Maryland crab, lightly pan fried, aioli sauce
Shrimp Santorini
Mussels, tiger shrimp, slowly baked in a fresh tomato, organic feta, and wine sauce
Scallops Kataifi
Wrapped in shredded fillo, white wine butter sauce, balsamic glaze
Calamari
Simply grilled or lightly fried
Octapodi
Grilled Portuguese jumbo octopus, capers, parsley, red wine vinegar, olive oil

Salads

Heirloom Tomatoes
Authentic Greek salad, organic tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, organic feta
Romaine
Hearts of romaine, fresh dill, feta cheese dressing
Spinach
Baby spinach, graviera cheese, beets, walnuts, honey-oregano dressing
Beets
Manouri cheese, almonds, micro arugula, balsamic

Classic Greek Mezze

Greek Spreads
Selection of three: Tarama, Tzatziki, Htipiti, Melintzanosalata. Served with pita bread
Vegetarian Moussaka
Layers of zucchini, eggplant, potato, lentils cheesy bechamel
Cheese Saganaki
Crispy kefalograviera
Grilled Loukaniko
Greek citrus sausage
Zucchini & Eggplant Chips
Crispy zucchini & eggplant chips
Spanakopita
Spinach and feta fillo pies
Artisanal Cheeses
Selection of three: Halloumi, Kefalograviera, Kasseri, Manouri, Organic Feta

From The Land

Rib Eye Steak
simply grilled, oregano, lemon, olive oil, lemon potatoes, baby spinach
Lamb Chops
Grilled New Zealand lamb chops, lemon potatoes, broccoli rabe

From the Sea

Bronzino
Stuffed with shrimp, tomato, dill, lentils, beets
Lobster Pasta
Oven baked lobster, metaxa, linguini, tomatoes, fresh herbs
Seafood Thalassina
Gulf shrimp, mussels, scallops, steamed in white wine, orzo pasta
Pan Seared Scallops
Feta mushroom risotto, truffle oil, fresh chives

Fresh Fish Market

Fresh caught, whole fish, grilled on charcoal. Our chefs de-bone your fish unless otherwise instructed

Lavraki
Loup de Mer- Lean, mild, sweet and flaky white fish from Greece; whole fish for 1 person
Royal Dorado
Mediterranean fish "Tsipoura" with mild flavor and firm flakes; whole fish for 1 person
Wild King Shrimp
Grilled, giant head-on prawns from northern Africa; per piece
Dover Sole
Firm textured flake, with fine delicate nutty taste; whole fish for 1 person

Side Dishes

Baby Steamed Zucchini
Sauteed Baby Spinach
Broccoli Rabe with Feta Cheese
Mushroom Risotto
Thalassa Lemon Potatoes

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Thalassa.

4.3

(1425)

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

1,404 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner Gold
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 18 July 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Extremely poor service. No knowledge of the menus, getting things you did not order.
ThalassaResponded on 28 July 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We regret that your recent visit fell short of expectations. Your willingness to give us another chance is appreciated. We look forward to the opportunity to impress you during your next visit! Our chef would like to offer you a complimentary Greek cheese platter paired with a bottle of wine. Please call to make your reservation at 212-941-7661. Thank you very much.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and overall a stunning dining experience.
ThalassaResponded on 28 June 2024
Hello there, we are glad that you enjoyed our dining experience, you are welcome any time to the Restaurant! As a gesture of appreciation we want to give you a complementary cheese platter on your next visit. To make reservation call 212-941-7661. Thank you!
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Verynice Gold
New York City19 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food is reliably delicious. Service was warm and professional. It was a little strange that the restaurant was quite empty at 7:30 on a Wednesday. I imagine since COVID it's hard for restaurants to maintain the volume...
ThalassaResponded on 19 June 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback, We look forward to the opportunity to impress you during your next visit! Our chef would like to offer you a complimentary Greek cheese platter paired a Bottle of Wine. Please call to make your reservation at 212-941-7661. Thank you very much.
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KimB Gold
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
i Can't wait to go back, we had a wonderful time spent four hours at the table dining on the delish seafood, and having martini's. You could not ask for better service We even received a small bag of fresh made cookies when we left! You can't go wrong here!
ThalassaResponded on 19 June 2024
Thank you Kim for your review and we are glad that you enjoyed your dinner. You are always welcome to the Restaurant. As a gesture of appreciation we want to give you a complementary cheese platter on your next visit. To make reservation call 212-941-7661. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was exceptional and the service was out of this world. We definitely recommend grade for a date great for a business meeting. Just great restaurant overall.
ThalassaResponded on 19 June 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad that you enjoyed your dinner. You are always welcome to the Restaurant. As a gesture of appreciation we want to give you a complementary cheese platter on your next visit. To make reservation call 212-941-7661. Thank you!
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OT
OpenTable Diner Gold
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is great very attentive. Food was fantastic as always.
ThalassaResponded on 19 June 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad that you enjoyed your dinner. You are always welcome to the Restaurant. As a gesture of appreciation we want to give you a complementary cheese platter on your next visit. To make reservation call 212-941-7661. Thank you!
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DS
DavidS Gold
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2 people. Had a wonderful time. seafood was so fresh and tasty. Lots of free spreads with pita. Ordered 2 appetizers and one whole fish that they filleted. The Pana Cotta for desert was to die for.
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dm10010 Gold
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, as was the service. Looking forward to next time.
ThalassaResponded on 19 June 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad that you enjoyed your dinner. You are always welcome to the Restaurant. As a gesture of appreciation we want to give you a complementary cheese platter on your next visit. To make reservation call 212-941-7661. Thank you!
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FF
FoodFan Gold
San Diego180 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food Was Awesome but service was spectacular right in point. Greek Salad is fresh and tasty and the seafood was just as I expected. We were greeted and treated like royalty. Will go back just for the service, they do go far and beyond
ThalassaResponded on 19 April 2024
Hello there, we really appreciate your comment, our main goal is to make our customers as happy as you are, as a token of our appreciation we would like to give a complementary cheese plate on your next dinner. please call us at 212-941-7661 to make your reservation :)
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TitianaT Gold
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing from entrance to service to exit. We will be back!
ThalassaResponded on 19 June 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad that you enjoyed your dinner. You are always welcome to the Restaurant. As a gesture of appreciation we want to give you a complementary cheese platter on your next visit. To make reservation call 212-941-7661. Thank you!
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00
Phone number
(212) 941-7661
Website
http://www.thalassanyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ralphael Abrahante
Private party facilities
Thalassa is the ideal location for any event from business dinners, to birthday parties, to the perfect boutique wedding. Housed in a landmark Tribeca building, its three levels are an elegant setting for corporate or social events. Thalassa’s cuisine has been awarded 3 stars by Forbes, a Zagat rating of 24, among many other culinary accolades.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
179 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013
Area
TriBeCa
Cross street
Greenwich and Hudson Street
Parking Details
Icon parking at 350 Greenwich st. between Franklin and North Moore St. (after 4PM) Validate ticket with hostess $22 tax included.
Public transport
1 Train to Franklin Street A, C, E to Canal Street 2 to Chambers
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Thalassa

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

Tartare of Lavraki or Salmon

Shrimp Kataifi

Whipped Ricotta

Mediterranean Fish Tacos

Crab Cake

Shrimp Santorini

Scallops Kataifi

Calamari

Octapodi

Salads

Heirloom Tomatoes

Romaine

Spinach

Beets

Classic Greek Mezze

Greek Spreads

Vegetarian Moussaka

Cheese Saganaki

Grilled Loukaniko

Zucchini & Eggplant Chips

Spanakopita

Artisanal Cheeses

From The Land

Rib Eye Steak

Lamb Chops

From the Sea

Bronzino

Lobster Pasta

Seafood Thalassina

Pan Seared Scallops

Fresh Fish Market

Lavraki

Royal Dorado

Wild King Shrimp

Dover Sole

Side Dishes

Baby Steamed Zucchini

Sauteed Baby Spinach

Broccoli Rabe with Feta Cheese

Mushroom Risotto

Thalassa Lemon Potatoes

Additional information

Permanently Closed