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Marisco Centro is a seafood palace. The entry to the flagship

restaurant on St. Nicholas Avenue, with sibling eateries

in the Bronx and Dominican Republic, is lined with a counter

displaying all manner of fresh fish available for that day’s menu.

Painted turtles and fish swim over head on the ceiling, nautical

supplies line the walls and sections of the floor have been

removed to reveal small aquariums.

The number of available dishes is staggering considering how

many different fish Marisco offers and the number of ways it

can be prepared: steamed, grilled, baked, fried and flavored with

garlic, Creole seasoning, or coconut sauce ($9-$29). For the

more regal palate, consider the stuffed lobster dishes or paella.

The cold seafood salads with vinaigrette dressing are unique

and portioned from sides dishes to family pleasers ($6-$16).

Marisco is also known for its special fish soup, with chunks

of salmon and snapper, that can cure the soul faster than most

chicken soups. And if you prefer your meat to have come from

land, there are plenty of steak and chicken dishes as well.

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