Maison Premiere
Seafood Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
This seafood restaurant is famous for their oysters. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Brian MooreSeptember 6, 2011Service, even when crowded: absolutely flawless. Excellent absinthe cocktails, great oyster selection (and recommendations by the staff), and a gorgeous backyard. Go. Go now.
Fantastic list of grower champagnes and whites. Spend an afternoon with bottle of Meursault and a plate of seafood.
My favorite "go to" drink now is the absinthe-based Yellow Parrot with a Pretty Things draft beer at the same time. My favorite neighborhood spot and they have the best backyard garden!
OmidSeptember 16, 2015Extensive variety of oysters. Very fresh and delicious. Dollar oysters Monday through Friday 4-7pm.- Gabriel GarridoJune 26, 2017Oysters are bomb, drinks are straight fire, and that terrace is a Godsend. My new favorite spot in all of BK
- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015Step inside this buzzy bar and restaurant, marked only by a small "Bar, Oysters" sign, and you'll instantly feel whisked away to New Orleans. Read more
MarisaJune 10, 2012Monday-Friday (till 7pm) oysters $1! Great selection and fresh & delicious. If weather is nice sit in the garden you will feel like you've been transported to New Orleans.
RJ DuganSeptember 5, 2013oysters and absinthe don't pair very well. this is more of a note to self so i don't forget. this place is great though. get's super packed. get there early.
Dave DonahueApril 4, 2016Fantastic cocktails! Feels like you are in New Orleans! Lots of great absinthe cocktails also.
StayNYC RentalsApril 12, 2019An outdoor oyster bar outfitted in dark wood takes center stage in the lush 1,000-square-foot garden at this NOLA-inspired salon.
Chef Lisa prepares the best food. Doesn't hurt it's a beautiful space with great cocktails. Favorite in the hood
Celine GallianoAugust 29, 2017I've been twice. Oysters are great but service is awful, people that work there don't know anything about their menu and are not able to help you. the white wine list is really small and not the best
Patrizia CavaliereNovember 1, 2012First choice to grab my favorite Kumamoto Oysters! Never had oysters of such good quality. Always an interesting arty crowd and mostly packed.
Diplomatico RumAugust 19, 2012Jessie the bartender is mixing up "The Bachelor". Sublime mix of Diplomatico Reserva, Amaro, Absinthe and bitters. You don't want to miss it
Oz LublingAugust 12, 2015Great speakeasy vibe, delicious drinks and really great food, especially the scallop appetizer.
The Carondolet is the best cocktail I've ever had. So, so good.
Russell SinclairAugust 30, 2014An enchanted backyard garden serving New Orleans inspired food and drinks.
Theo AronsonJuly 9, 2014It's gotten a bit pretentious in the last year, but the cocktails are still fab! Great old fashioned and try the Alabama Fever w cinnamon zest!
Simone JungDecember 15, 2015Absolutely love this place. My favorite drink is the Michael Caine which changed my mind about absinthe.
Jen KatanMarch 28, 20161950s Louisiana decor. Perfect for aperitifs and oysters. Beautiful drinks. And wait-staff.
Kristina RudicMay 4, 2017Great vibe and the drinks are completely worth the visit! Happy hour gets busy so come on the early side!
Gilt CityMay 31, 2011A little-known fact: Maison Premiere claims to have the world’s most accurate working replica of the absinthe fountain that once flowed in New Orleans. (Oh, and go for the Beausoleil bivalves.)
Alexandra WojciechJuly 14, 2015Top-notch bar with a terrific interior and a jungle backyard. 20ies, marble, mirrors, oysters (12=30$)
Katie Smith-AdairApril 29, 2013For $1 each, diners can choose from little gems including the East End, Montauk Pearl, Kenny’s Malpeque and Peters Point. Offered Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m.
John WJanuary 3, 2013The best oyster menu in the USA. No joke, the most extensive oyster list in the US. And they're all $1 during happy hour. That fucking rules.
New York PostApril 23, 2015This oyster bar that looks like a Cajun place is a favorite with Mario Batali and Aziz Ansari. Read more
John DuncanNovember 2, 2015Staff is incredibly hospitable and knowledgeable. Food is delicious. Ambiance is warm and intimate.
oy. sters. and this delightful surprise of a Cannelles & Madeleines dessert that was both a delight and surprising.
Ana PatriciaFebruary 21, 2015It's an old school feel with proper mixologist in suspenders creating drinks with neat viles and tools. Most unique cocktail menu I've seen.
BollareNovember 27, 2012It's like Paris in the 20’s and has a beautiful, lush outdoor courtyard perfect for champagne and oyster brunches! –Sara
Talisa ChangMay 29, 2013Adorable spot with fancy absinthe cocktails, dollar oyster happy hour, and lots of New Orleans love.
The Meatball ShopFebruary 28, 2012The oyster selection is always on point, and the garden is absolutely gorgeous! So quaint and perfect for cocktails or rose in the sun.
Daniela SzwarcAugust 18, 2016Amazing fresh oysters and king crab. Order cheescake for dessert. Super cozy spot :)
Angie TNovember 18, 2015Excellent Absinthe cocktails and oysters with a romantically beautiful backyard.
Inna GMay 20, 2017Mezcal drink was great and so was the ambience. The lobster roll needed more lobster :)
Jenny KernFebruary 15, 2014best oysters in town and a magical garden in the back! $1 oyster happy hour 4-7pm (except on weekends)
derkins sJune 15, 2012Every night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., all oysters and clams are just $1 each. Select from a menu ranging from more than a dozen different oysters.
Elisabeth GuptillSeptember 12, 2016Absinthe is the easiest way to get a night going and you have to live anywhere with shrimp cocktail.
Michael KleinJanuary 31, 2017Great selection of absinthe and absinthe cocktails. Reminiscent of Hemingway's Paris.
Elle F.October 2, 2016Best Oyster Happy Hour. Large Selection of Oysters and Clams for $1, Monday through Friday 4PM-7PM.
Anu ApteMay 14, 2012One of the few places where you can get Belon and well fleet oysters paired with great cocktails and ambiance. Do it!
alexander lombardoJune 4, 2013Good news travels fast and best to visit here during the "off" hours. Sit in the back and take your time sampling the oysters du jour.
amNewYorkNovember 21, 2011Hottest Cocktail: Absinthe Pina Colada - "Natasha David makes a summer drink perfect for fall by adding a hefty dose of minty absinthe" - Ryan Gannon, bar manager
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