Blue Mediterranean Restaurant

Praised for its raw bar, shellfish and other seafood selections, this longstanding Bronx institution serves up large portions without breaking the bank. Appetizers include mozzarella sorrentino and beets carpaccio, while the “From the Sea” section of the menu includes traditional (yet somehow more delicious, like your grandma made it) fare, like scallops, mussels, crab cakes, shrimp marinara, baked clams and octopus. There are also happy hour specials nearly every day of the week.