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Maison Premiere

Seafood Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Maison Premiere

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Ranked #1 for seafood restaurants in Brooklyn
The experts at Time Out New York and Eater recommend this place
"Best oyster happy hour in NYC and the cocktails are all divine."(38 Tips)
"Loved the absinthe blanche - go from 4 - 7pm for dollar oysters."(31 Tips)
"The oysters and cocktails are amazing as well as the terrace."(9 Tips)
"Try the Maison Absinthe Colada, strangely delicious!"(8 Tips)

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Noah WeissNovember 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The best cocktails in Brooklyn. Amazing vibe for a date. $1 oyster happy hour. Get the absinthe colada or the Maison Jungle Bird with blackstrap rum. Or, just do a bartender's choice -- always great.
Rubén GarcíaSeptember 3, 2017
Oyster happy hour on weekdays until 4-7pm must be one of the best in town. Huge selection of fantastic oysters priced $1.25-1.50. Cocktails here are also great.
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First We FeastAugust 4, 2014
If you're not in the mood to splurge on an extravagant tower, there’s a dollar-an-oyster happy hour that runs Monday through Friday from 4-7pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 11am-1pm. Read more
Cole KennedyMay 29, 2017
Clearly, this is the best date spot in town. The oyster selection is marvelous, and the vibe is swanky and confident. I skipped the absinthe drip, but the absinthe cocktails are wonderful.
EaterSeptember 13, 2017
After a sturdy night of drinking in Williamsburg, this New Orleans-themed restaurant and cocktail bar is where you go for more drinking – and oystering as they are served until 1 a.m on weeknights. Read more
NooraApril 27, 2014
Got a tip about this place from local Williamsburgers we met on the street. And it was top notch. Very popular 20s/30s style oyster bar with beautiful people and beer from a maison jar. Tres chic!
annlouOctober 1, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Best oysters I've ever had in my life. So fresh and tasty. Go for the happy hour and enjoy your oysters for less. I also had a cocktail to match the oysters. Very good bartender.
Village VoiceMay 17, 2016
Crème de menthe and Mansinthe — a Swiss absinthe with minty elements — round out Maison Premiere's unblended Maison Absinthe Colada. Read more
Kate FurmanJuly 18, 2016
Come early for oyster happy hour. Lines start at 3:45. The absinthe drinks are delicious and they have a wide variety of oysters available for HH. Skip the uni tho.
Jazmine HooisthisOctober 28, 2016
Absinthe base drinks(TALENTED MIXOLOGIST), amazing backyard, vintage vibes. Had our wedding here and it was the perfect vibe, from the decor ,to the waitresses, + the music. Check out their happy hour
EpicuriousOctober 7, 2014
With nearly 200 bottle selections, Maison Premiere has a larger wine list than many restaurants. Guests can score the type of geek-out-able wines that fill the dreams of sommeliers around town. Read more
Maria RiabtchenkoFebruary 11, 2017
Great vibes in this bar/lounge/resto with an amazing raw selection. Grab a raw seafood platter and don't forget the beef tartar, one of the best 🐮
Ashley ChanJuly 23, 2017
Adorable outdoor seating area and special cocktails. Be prepared for a long wait & reluctant service. Def go for the dollar oyster happy hour- otherwise, the meal is definitely on the pricey side.
Daria TryashinaSeptember 5, 2015
favourite place in Williamsburg. Cocktails are magical, food is delicious - not only oysters, but go for mains (Hake), crudo(salmon) and appetizers (octopus!). The waiters and barmen are the best!
Serious EatsMarch 8, 2013
All the classics, from one of the best Hurricanes in the North to a modernized, cilantro-infused St. Regis Fizz, are available along with an impressive list of over two dozen absinthes by the drip.
Russell SinclairAugust 12, 2014
The drinks list is 4 times the size of the menu. If you like absinthe, come here for drip or cocktails. Dollar oysters during happy hour also a winner.
The Corcoran GroupNovember 17, 2011
Take your date on a romantic journey to Paris and New Orleans at this stellar bar. Sip on Absinthe from their fountain while dining on Oysters.
Meg FarmerJuly 28, 2015
Cannot beat this place during Sunday oyster happy hour. Great variety of east & west coast oysters, all were really large (no skimping here). Love sitting at the bar & taking in the scene.
Village VoiceApril 3, 2015
Walcott Express; This mint-infused cocktail doubles down on freshness with Sapin 55. Reining in this earthy foundation are tart overtones of lime cordial and the lush, lingering sweep of Germain-Robin Read more
Susan C.September 7, 2016
My fave place to take visitors. A beautiful cocktail den in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that’s a throwback to the 19th century. They have an amazing oyster happy hour and table side martini service for 2.
Jonathan RNovember 20, 2021
Been here 5+ times
One of the best cocktail bars in NYC! Amazing bartenders, fantastic cocktail menu, so many delicious options! And the oysters are top notch.
Rebecca YiSeptember 24, 2016
Great oyster happy hour. Make sure to make reservations or get here early! Tried an absinthe drip for the first time and the taste wasn't for me. Would go for an absinthe cocktail instead!
Jesse BagelsMarch 23, 2015
Really outstanding menu. I got the winter salad, warm scallops, and the lobster roll - all were great. Started with oysters and bread (I recommend the East Beach Blonde!) Try their stout too.
Kevin SkobacSeptember 15, 2014
hard to get a seat but leave your number & find a drink somewhere else first. Then return for very knowledgeable bar tenders, expertly made cocktails, and delicious oysters, all in a relaxed setting.
Fati HussainJune 23, 2015
Hands down the best oysters I've had in NY. They have a happy hour from 4-7 Monday-Friday on their entire oyster selection. People literally camp out a good 30 minutes before to get in.
NabilMarch 10, 2018
The attention to detail makes you travel through time and georgraphy, to 19th century Louisiana. An excellent experience for eyes and mouths👌🏼
Josephine SonSeptember 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
My happy place! Best oyster happy hour in NYC and the cocktails are all divine. You'll feel like you're transported to NOLA...love that feeling!
Anthony RogersApril 13, 2017
Heaven! Can't wait to return. I love my oysters less than $1.50 and my drinks made with eye droppers. This place has the loveliest garden area in the back. Top notch!
Jen ShinNovember 17, 2015
go for the weekend oyster happy hour. and don't forget to try their absinthe cocktails! loved the maison absinthe colada.
Simran JaisingJanuary 27, 2013
romantic. aphrodisiac. milky absinthe--the st. george is flavorful yet not overpowering. try to steal a seat at the oyster bar and watch the pros shuck and sniff 100s of oysters/minute.
Eitan LidergotSeptember 1, 2014
The oyster happy hour has a good selection. Gets busy fast. Not as awesome as it used to be. Took forever to get a table even at 4:30 pm on a Tuesday. Also took 10 minutes before they got us our 2 bee
Peter RSeptember 24, 2016
Incredible cocktails. And re the oysters, unless you know the difference between a dozen types, ask the staff what a nice selection would be.
citizenMOctober 15, 2014
The drinks are outstanding; the cocktails are expertly crafted and absolutely delicious. Each of the selection of oysters they serve are quality. Read more
Kevin VOctober 28, 2016
Fresh and prime quality seafood at dinner time! Had 3x dozens of excellent oysters. The cocktails are impressive but go for the well curated list of white wines.
Andrew LandryMay 9, 2015
The cocktails here are insane. The Snakebite is insane and their Moscow Mule is the best I've had anywhere and is served in a copper mug.
Adam MayAugust 29, 2016
Oysters have gotten so popular that places are getting away with serving complete garbage as long as they are cheap. This is not one of them, best oysters in the city.
DinaApril 24, 2014
A MUST. Heaven for oysters and absinthe lovers. Beautiful, vintage looking space. About 20 kinds of oysters, $1 options Mon-Thurs, 4-7pm. Great cocktails. A nice (expensive) menu of small plates.
Marc SchneebergerJune 18, 2017
Oyesters on happy hour is a great value and the truffle cauliflower toast is amazing. Beautiful terrace and atmosphere :)
BuzzFeedMay 30, 2018
Inspired by vintage hotel lobbies and French cafes, this Brooklyn cocktail mecca also happens to house New York City's largest absinthe collection. Read more
İpek A.March 6, 2015
If you're in Bedford you should try this place. Delicious cocktails & good place for late night. And different kind of oysters yummy!
Lutz LMay 3, 2015
Great for a start into the weekend. Great oyster selection and top notch cocktails. If you are not so much into oysters don't worry, the great staff guides you through.
Andrew RossOctober 11, 2014
Oysters and clams are great. Cocktails are also good, if a little precious in some cases. If you do eat here, avoid Brendan the server--he speaks far too quickly and comes off as smarmy.
PUNCHSeptember 23, 2015
Maison Premiere is equal parts Belle Epoque Paris and old French Quarter NOLA. In addition to an oyster bar, Maison offers absinthe cocktails, juleps, and a well-curated wine list. Read more
JenDecember 20, 2013
Don't be a doofus and try the absinthe menu! Go for the Imperial Opal! It is like a giant fancy absinthe slushie and you've never seen anything like it. Fantastic. Love Tenneyson absinthe!
Ece CDecember 21, 2014
It's a corner from New Orleans in Brooklyn. Absinthe cocktails and oysters are making a good couple, try to get there during the happy hour. Love this place.
Erik DiehlMay 28, 2013
Fantastic Drinks, Super Hipster, Great 20's Era Vibe that the Staff Obviously Has Respect for, Get the Creole Cocktail, Oysters looked good but we got there too late, Wear your Mustache
Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014
The feel of an old New Orleans bar and one of the finest oyster selections in town—over 30 varieties ($2.50 to 3.25), and the staff is committed to fast and careful shucking at the elegant bar. Read more
Mike McBryanDecember 16, 2015
Always packed but worth the wait (or make a rex on OpenTable). The bar most others in Williamsburg try to copy, but they do it without any pretentious and the drinks live up to the hype.
Maya Jimenez 😬February 18, 2014
Though the staff may seem pretentious and intimidating, they're very friendly and knowledgeable- ask them anything! The $1 oyster happy hour is a great way to feel classy.
Kinjil MathurSeptember 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
No line on Thursdays for the oyster happy hour. On Fridays, the line starts at 3ish. For vegetarians, the fresh bread plate is satisfying and worth the $4 for the butter alone.

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