Maison Premiere
Seafood Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The oysters at Maison Premiere is a can't miss
"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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Patryk CApril 17, 2014In case you haven't heard yet, all oysters during happy hour (4pm-7pm) cost only 1$. Definitely order a lot, and eat them with the amazing Maison Premiere Oyster Stout#1.
EvanJuly 7, 2013I've got a penchant for absinthe, and The Bachelor, served here, is my favorite vehicle for the spirit. Though the menu has expanded to include full courses, the oysters are still my #1.
MashkaNovember 5, 2015If you don't come for happy hour, chefs choice for$30 is a good option. Gives you 6 types of oysters, 2 of each. These were the selections we received.
- Cannot believe it took me so long to come here! I love everything about this place: gorgeous decor, sweet waiters. Cocktails are killer and oysters are yum! I'm coming back again & again!
Mara LecocqSeptember 7, 2014Beautiful decor indoors and great cocktails. Even more beautiful decor outdoors with a romantic patio garden. Love!
Corey ManiconeSeptember 12, 2017Great cocktails, food & ambiance. Try and hit happy hour (cheap, awesome oysters) & grab a spot out back.
Serious EatsMarch 6, 2013First loved for its cocktails and $1-oyster happy hour, Maison Premiere now has a beautiful seafood menu to go with it, to make a full meal.
NicolaFebruary 23, 2015The 1$ oysters happy our is a must. Small but great selection wines btg. of course wonderful cocktail and beer bar.
BernerDecember 9, 2013Trust your friends leaving reviews and skip the fancy cocktails. Their Old Fashion is the best in the city (yeah, I said it). Ask for the Jefferson '14 Bourbon and invite me for a round.
Chelsea RenaudAugust 30, 2015OYSTERS: $1 M-F 4-7; Sat 11A-1P. Get there early, because people are on to how good this situation, especially when it’s nice out and you can sit in their amazing outdoor garden.
Silvia Butta CaliceJanuary 2, 2015Super cool bar with a wide selection of alcoholic beverages. It feels like bohemienne Paris! Go, in you can!
99UApril 22, 2014Finish a stroll down Bedford Avenue with a glass of absinthe and a dozen oysters at the charming Maison Premiere. Beautiful food in a beautiful setting. Mon-Fri 4pm-2am | Sat: 11am-2am | Sun: 11am-4pm
Berk KapiciogluMay 24, 2017I love the backyard. Had oysters during happy hour. Go for the miyagi. But they charged us for bread. $5. Uncool.
💋Shoshi💋May 1, 2017Fresh oysters, warm ambience and great cocktails... Although I had one issue (bit into a big piece of shell in my lobster roll) everything else was good.
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014A throwback cocktail bar, inspired by historic New Orleans and specializing in oysters, absinthe, and classic cocktails. Read more
Best oysters in Brooklyn. Get there early for the happy hour and pair them with a bartender's choice cocktail. Also: Sea Urchin.
Jenny SorensenApril 8, 2015Famous for its $1 Oyster Happy Hour and one of the most, if not the most, comprehensive absinthe lists in the New York City, Maison Premiere attracts locals & out of towners alike. Read more
If you happen to sit near the oyster bar, ask the oyster shucker for their recommendations to try something new.
Achille KollaJuly 11, 2015All types of oysters but fresh and delicious. Great cocktail menu that won't disappoint. Order the French gentleman. Can be a bit pricey btw.
Erika PerziJune 4, 2017Fantastic cocktails and oysters. Always busy, check out the garden or if solo, grab a seat at the bar and watch the magic happen.
Time Out New YorkFebruary 1, 2012Awe a new love at this New Orleans–inspired saloon, where you can sample one of 26 varieties of absinthe, or pick a selection from barkeep Maxwell Britten’s smart cocktail list. Read more
IrinaJanuary 16, 2017Such a beautiful & classy ambiance! ❤Try Inverness from the absinthe cocktails list, trust me.
Jen KatanMarch 28, 20161950s Louisiana decor. Perfect for aperitifs and oysters. Beautiful drinks. And wait-staff. And great bluegrass when i was there
Kim B.July 5, 2015Everything is amazingly fresh. Loved their oysters and the fresh sea urchin was a nice treat.
JMarch 5, 2015Recommend seafood dish here. Duckhash wasn't that great. It was surprising that they play really old Korean songs, which I didn't notice at first because they blend so nicely into the atmosphere!
2Plus2NYCReviewMay 25, 2012Crazy good. From the fresh oysters to the locally made beer, there is nothing that isn’t to like. They even have a secret stash of alcohol. Be nice and they may give you some. Read more
I PAugust 5, 2018Cocktails are good. Royal Carolyn looked amazing. Went for happy hour oysters and was disappointed. 1 hour waiting time just to get your order. No apologies from mgmt. Oysters were just OK.
Literally one of my fave places in NY! Amazing cocktails, oyster selection, swoony setting, and an extensive absinthe menu! Ask for the absinthe with half the water. They dilute it far too much.
Marie La RueMarch 14, 2017One of the best cocktail bars in New York. A true gem. See attached Mai Tai and Carondelet.
- First We FeastAugust 4, 2014The composed fish dishes are great, including the Spanish mackerel escabeche, and razor clams with mint and radish. Read more
- Marc SchneebergerAugust 7, 2016The oysters and cocktails are amazing as well as the terrace. It is a must in brkyln
- C RJanuary 3, 2016What can I say that hasn't already been said... get the New Brunswick oysters with a nice French white. Cocktails are great too!
Mike McBryanDecember 11, 2014Oyster and un-ironic bartenders who take their craft seriously. You'd be shocked how delicious a pina colada can taste when it doesn't come out of a blender.
Kate CiurejMarch 30, 2012This bar is intoxicating and decadent! The Frenchmen Roulette is as close to a perfect cocktail as I've ever tasted. The oyster list is long but the shrimp cocktail is also worth a try.
Rich DanielJune 10, 2015Oysters. Fluke crudo. Absinthe colada. Mai tai. Seasonal cocktails. Alaskan crab. Cod brandade. Old King Cole martini. Pretty much everything, really.
Beatrice G.August 12, 2013The selection of oyster is great. We also loved the lobster. Complete your meal with the cheesecake: a must to try.
GourmetLiveFebruary 10, 2012Food blogger Sydney of The Crepes of Wrath recommends Maison Premiere. “A gorgeous little oyster & cocktail bar in Brooklyn that specializes in the freshest seafood and—believe it or not—absinthe”
Ioannis IliadisJanuary 4, 2018Excellent cocktails and absinthe cocktails with awesome oysters and clams ...
Travel + LeisureMarch 19, 2013The Caraquet oysters on the half shell are an essential New York bite. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c
Ryan WilliamsNovember 14, 2012"Williamsburg's "oyster house and cocktail den" lives up to its billing. Options include “La Petite Maison” ($50), “La Maison” ($80), and “La Grande” ($175), which are served decked out with..." Read more
Will MahonyJune 16, 2017The chefs oyster selection is always solid. Can't go wrong with any of the entrées. Service is top of the line.
Roniel TesslerAugust 27, 2016Lives up to the hype. Magical ambiance. Drinks to die for. All about it.
Natasha VoraJuly 12, 2013The bartenders here are amazingly nice. I accidentally knocked over and broke the last third of my drink - the bartender was so unimpressed with the glass, he made me a new drink! <3
Ava LuSeptember 10, 2012Eye of the Wind! I can drink that all day and night. My favorite oyster, hands down is the Hammersley<3 love the atmosphere!
The happy hour line starts at 3:30 (opens at 4) for $1 oysters. Try to get here as early as you can, especially for the much sought-after garden.
Great oyster happy hour selection! Come early at 4PM to get a seat.
LukeMarch 23, 2017Oysters, cocktails, and a lot of the atmosphere so many other spots in the area try so hard to get right and can't
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