Penny

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Penny describes itself simply and accurately: a raw bar and seafood counter in New York City's East Village. That directness is part of the appeal. Situated at 90 E. 10th St., it opens every evening and keeps things straightforward — reservations through Resy available 14 days in advance, with walk-in spots held every night on a first-come, first-serve basis.

A Seafood Counter with Serious Wine Credentials

The format is intimate and counter-driven, the kind of place where the focus stays squarely on what's in front of you. Wine Spectator recognized Penny with its Best of Award of Excellence for 2025 — a meaningful distinction that speaks to the depth and curation of the wine list alongside the seafood program. For a neighborhood spot operating as a raw bar and counter, that level of recognition signals something more considered than the casual setting might initially suggest.

What to Expect

The restaurant runs dinner nightly, with outdoor seating available and the option for private events. The walk-in culture gives it an energy that reservations-only spots rarely achieve — there's a liveness to it, a sense that the room fills with people who wanted to be there enough to show up and wait. The wine list, recognized at the highest tier by Wine Spectator, pairs naturally with the cold, clean flavors that a well-run seafood counter delivers.

Penny is not trying to be everything. It is a specific kind of place — precise in its identity, consistent in its execution, and quietly well-regarded for it.