Kosher dairy fish house

Fresh fish, kept strictly kosher.

Whole fish on the bone, raw fish specialties, and hand cut salads in Fresh Meadows, under the Vaad Harabonim of Queens.

Call to order or reserve Order takeout and delivery

Open midday Sun to Thu Fri closed. Sat varies, call ahead

Illustrative whole grilled fish on a platter with lemon and olives — Illustrative image, not the restaurant's dish or dining room.

Vaad Harabonim of QueensStrict supervision, masgiach on premises at all times.
Cholov YisroelKemach Yoshon. A kosher dairy restaurant: fish and dairy, no meat.
Takeout, delivery, reservationsOrder through the NetWaiter portal or call ahead.
Family friendlyCasual dining, good for kids. Beer and wine only. Street parking.

What the kitchen is known for

Raw fish, whole fish, salads made to order.

Hand chopped tartare, paper thin carpaccio, whole fish served on the bone (allow 30 minutes), and salads cut by hand. Fillet and whole fish entrees include a choice of two sides: basmati rice, rosemary potatoes, grilled tomato, steamed vegetables.

Illustrative raw tuna and salmon slices on crushed ice with cucumber — Illustrative image, not the restaurant's dish.

Turquoise Tuna Tartare

Hand chopped tuna, radish, chives, cucumber, sesame; lemon and sesame oil.

$18

Yellowtail Carpaccio

Shaved jalapeno, green apple, cilantro; soy lime vinaigrette.

$15

Sushi Salad

Raw tuna, salmon, yellowtail over iceberg, cucumber, nori, avocado; soy vinaigrette.

$15

Tuna Carpaccio

Radishes, cucumber, black pepper; lemon zest and olive oil.

$13

Zion Style Whole Fish

Butterflied, sliced onions and tomatoes, Amba curry sauce. Served on the bone.

$34

Bronzini, whole

Lean white fish, mild moist flakes. Served on the bone.

$32

Printed from the restaurant's published in store menu. Pricing and availability can change, so confirm in store. The restaurant also notes a 25 minute preparation for the whole fire roasted eggplant.

Salads

Israeli Salad: Finely diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, dill, parsley; olive oil and fresh lemon.
Greek Salad: Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, feta, red onions; red wine vinaigrette.
Green Salad: Shredded romaine, scallions, dill, crumbled feta; red wine vinaigrette.
Mediterranean Salad: Finely diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onions, dill, parsley; olive oil and lemon.
Goat Cheese and Beet Salad: Marinated beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts over mesclun; red wine vinaigrette.

Appetizers

Homemade Tzaziki: Yogurt, cucumber, dill, mint, garlic.
Homemade Green Tahini: Sesame paste, lemon, garlic, parsley.
Charcoal Grilled Babaganoush: Eggplant, tahini, garlic, olive oil.
Hand Cut Potato Fries: Idaho potatoes fried golden. Add crumbled feta and oregano.
Zucchini Chips: Thick sliced medallions with yogurt dip.
Grilled or Fried Vegetable Platter: Eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers.
Whole Fire Roasted Eggplant with Tahini: With chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, parsley. Allow 25 minutes.
Haloumi Flambee: Seared Haloumi flambéed with brandy and lemon.
Roasted Asparagus: Topped with grated parmesan.

Fillets

Every fillet entree includes two sides: basmati rice, rosemary potatoes, grilled tomato, steamed vegetables.

St. Peter's (Tilapia): Broiled in olive oil, lemon, garlic, or fried.
Flounder: Broiled in olive oil, lemon, garlic, or fried.
Salmon: Broiled in olive oil, lemon, garlic, or grilled.
Chilean Sea Bass: Broiled in olive oil, lemon, garlic, or miso glazed.
St. Peter's Fillet en Pappillote: Baked in parchment with leeks, carrots, celery; white wine, olive oil, garlic, or soy sesame.
Combination Platter: Choice of three fillets, broiled in olive oil, lemon, garlic.
Sesame Seared Tuna: Sesame crusted pan seared loin, soy vinaigrette.
Fish and Chips: Fried flounder or St. Peter's, tartar sauce.

Whole Fish

Served on the bone. Allow 30 minutes. Same choice of two sides.

Black St. Peter's (Tilapia): Mild, moist, meaty.
Red St. Peter's: The sweeter version.
Mediterranean Sea Bass: Saltwater, rich.
Bronzini: Lean white fish, mild moist flakes.
Dorade Royal: Saltwater, robust, dense flakes.
Striped Bass: Flaky, mild.
Fried Barbunia (Red Mullet): Small saltwater fish, seasonal.
Black St. Peter's 1/2 and 1/2: Half fried, half grilled.
Zion Style Whole Fish: Butterflied, sliced onions and tomatoes, Amba curry sauce.

Pasta, Desserts, Coffee

Turquoise Seasonal Pasta: Daily special. Ask the kitchen what is cooking today.
Homemade Bisquit Cake: Signature layer cake of tea bisquits, vanilla and chocolate pudding, walnuts and chocolate.
Whisky Chocolate Cake: White chocolate whisky cream, milk chocolate mousse, dark chocolate cake.
Cheesecake with Streusel Topping: With streusel crumb.
Ciao Bella Sorbets: Seasonal fruit.
Janet's Homemade Cookie Plate: A plate of house cookies.
American Coffee, regular or decaf: Brewed coffee.
Tea with Fresh Mint: Hot tea, fresh mint.
Espresso: Single preparation.
Macchiato: Espresso marked with milk.
Caffe Latte, Cappuccino, Mochaccino, Hot Chocolate: Each prepared to order.
Sodas and Poland Spring
Aqua Panna or Pellegrino: Two bottle sizes.

Wine list and early bird.

A kosher wine list, glass and bottle pours where two prices are shown. Beer and wine only. Confirm the current list in store.

Whites

Chardonnay Vin du Pays, Herzog France: Glass and bottle.
Chenin Blanc, Baron Herzog CA: Glass and bottle.
White Zinfandel, Baron Herzog CA: Glass and bottle.
Chardonnay, Altoona Hills Australia: Bottle.
Pinot Grigio, Bartenura Italy: Glass and bottle.
Vouvray, Herzog France: Bottle.
Chardonnay Special Reserve, Segal's Israel: Bottle.
Sauvignon Blanc, Goose Bay NZ: Bottle.
Chardonnay, Goose Bay NZ: Bottle.
Chardonnay Russian River Special Reserve, Herzog CA: Bottle.

Reds, dessert, sparkling

Shiraz, Barkan Classic Israel: Glass and bottle.
Pinot Noir, Barkan Classic Israel: Bottle.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Baron Herzog CA: Glass and bottle.
Red Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi, Baron Herzog CA: Bottle.
Chianti, Bartenura Italy: Bottle.
Merlot Special Reserve, Segal's Israel: Glass and bottle.
Pinot Noir, Goose Bay NZ: Bottle.
Haut Medoc, Barons Rothschild Bordeaux: Bottle.
Late Harvest White Riesling Botrytis, Herzog Monterey (375ml): Dessert wine.
Blanc de Blanc Brut, Herzog France: Sparkling.

Early bird prix fixe, $21

Must be seated before 5:30pm. One salad, one entree, one dessert.

Salad: Israeli, Greek, Green, or Goat Cheese and Beet.
Entree: St. Peter's fillet, Flounder fillet, Salmon fillet, Fish and Chips, or Turquoise Seasonal Pasta. Two sides included.
Dessert: Homemade Bisquit Cake or Ciao Bella Sorbets.

Visit us on Union Turnpike.

Turquoise Kosher Fish Restaurant
189-23 Union Tpke
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

Call (718) 776-7775

Get directions

Order takeout and delivery through NetWaiter, or find the restaurant on DoorDash. The restaurant also keeps a Facebook page. No official standalone website was found in our searches.

Hours (please call ahead)

Listings agree the restaurant opens around noon Sunday through Thursday and closes Friday. They disagree on Saturday and on closing time (10pm vs 11pm), so call before visiting.

Day	Hours
Sunday to Thursday	Opens about 12pm. Closing time varies by listing.
Friday	Closed.
Saturday	Varies (Shabbos). One listing notes reopening after sundown. Call ahead.