Remember Hobeau's?

When we lived in NY, our favorite neighborhood restaurant was Hobeau's, which sadly has closed. Has anyone found another restaurant with similar menu, price, and ambiance?

[joefrie]

I worked initially as a bartender and then as a manager for the chain from 1982-1985 which consited of: Hobeau's, Squid Roe, Butterfish Hole, Cockeyed Clams and Nodeldini's. They also had a wholesale/retail fish outlet called the Fish Factory. The company was called "BASK Industries" and was owned by Bobby Bernidini, Joey Adinairo, Paul Schilasi (sp) and Richie Knodel. The name Nodeldini was a combination of then names Knoel and Bernardini.

I also remember Squid Roe on Second Avenue and 75th street. Owned by the same people I believe. Brings back some nice memories.

Grew up on the UWS, lived at 332 East 54st from 1975 to 1977. Hobeau's was my favorite nabe place. Went back there after they moved to 2nd ave, now gone. Weren't they part of a group of restaurants on the East Side owned by something called the Fish Factory??

Grew up on the UWS, lived at 332 East 54st from 1975 to 1977. Hobeau's was my favorite nabe place. Went back there after they moved to 2nd ave, now gone. Weren't they part of a group of restaurants on the East Side owned by something called the Fish Factory??

I never knew who owned Hobeau's, only that we ate there when we barely had food for groceries - such good food. When I typed Hobeau's into Google, it listed a restaurant in Homer, NY, but I don't know if there's a connection. We're coming to NY for a visit, and I'd love to find a spot with similar excellent fish and prices.

It was part of a chain. There was another one (I think the Cockeyed Clam) on the upper east side. Here are some new places to try

Dolphins 35 Cooper square ($20 early bird)
Fish at Bleecker & Jones
Maine Lobster 2nd betw 84-85

Thanks for the suggestions!

Hobeau's was affiliated with the Cockeyed Clam and, I thought, another restaurant on the East Side. I heard the chain was owned by a fishing boat company. How is Coldwater's in the same nabe?

I think One Fish Two Fish was affiliated with them as well. It is still there -- on Madison Ave. in the 90's (1399 Madison).

hobeau's was on 52 st and first ave. It was owned by richie knodel and john andre, later bob bernididi. They also had cockeyed clams on 94 st and third ave and Nodeldinid on 93 and madison. I was a bartender at Hobeau's (Bill the bartender) in the early 1970s. it had a great neighborhood atmosphere, with many unique "screwball' characters, along with airine stewardesses, athletes, artists, writers, etc. The food (mostly seafood) was good and cheap. Looking back, I had more fun in Hobeau's wacky environment than any other place in my life. I have moved on (retired in a little town in North Carolina)-- but Hobeaus, well.....

I was a bartender at Hobeau's on 53st and first ave. in the early 1970s. What info would you like to know? The restaurant was owned by Richie Knodel and John Andre (later Bob Bernidini became Richie's partner -- they also owned Cockeyed clams on 93st and Second ave and Noodledinis on 94th and Madison.

I remember, quite fondly, my days (nights) at Hobeau's. What are some of your recolections, people, etc.