Sel de Mer
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant and French Restaurant$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014Sel de Mer is a seafood restaurant at heart, but this affordable East Williamsburg bistro enlivens traditional fish shack fare. Read more
Toad MushroomFebruary 17, 2014BUTTERNUT KALE SCRAMBLE: butternut squash + kale was strong. cajun spiced potatoes went well with chalupa sauce. would recommend.
- Toad MushroomFebruary 17, 2014SHRIMP & POLENTA: perfectly seasoned shrimp, but too much sauce - made polenta soupy and i personally prefer it more thick. egg added to the dish in aesthetics, but not taste.
Underrated and awesome seafood restaurant off the Graham stop. It's all fish and it's cheap and amazing. I love the lobster and fries or any of the mussel dishes.- Village VoiceAugust 24, 2010Fish 'n' chips come encased in a beer-battered, deeply tanned crust that's salty & thick, & answers each bite w/ a lusty crunch. The fish is buttery & pliant, w/ house-made tartar sauce & malt vinegar
The Festive AnthropologistApril 25, 2014Fab happy hour special (half off wine, $1 oysters) and, easily, the best fish&chips in Williamsburg.
- Toad MushroomFebruary 17, 2014TOMATO CREAM SOUP: very thick, more like tomato chowder. big enough bowl to share as a starter.
Definitely a great place for a simple lobster meal. And reasonably priced. + Always $2 oysters!
BLDProjectMarch 19, 2012This place is the cutest. Great for casual weeknight dining, date nights, brunch or happy hour. Basically, a lovely neighborhood spot.
Gregory FisherJanuary 7, 2014Try the $12 bacon cheeseburger...it's my favorite burger deal in the city
If you don't know how to crack a lobster, ask for the vintage "how to eat lobster" placemats.
CANDY @digital_sweetMarch 17, 2012Tuna medallions are tasty and light. Fish and chips are great classic simple dish, fresh & flakey
Chelsea CarterApril 20, 2013The scallops are to die for. Everything else is just a little better than ok. Really nice service.
Jenny GregoryNovember 5, 2013On Free Williamsburg's 20 Best Restaurants in Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick
one of the best kept secrets in the hood. $18 steamed lobster. lobster mac & cheese. and amazing specials every night.
kat popielApril 24, 2010I DEVOURED the skate in clam broth with enoki mushrooms & escarole, paired with a simple glass of cold Pinot Grigio. Everything here is on point!
Daniel L.September 26, 2012$1 oyster happy hour (choose from daily selection, 2 different types) 4-8pm, Mon-Fri
Service is mad slow but wait it out for a delicious meal. Salads, tuna burger, fish and chips, and deviled muscles are amazing.
Nora GomezOctober 12, 2010Definitely get mussels. The fish cake sliders are super tasty also. Great wine selection. However, be prepared for slow service.
Wyngspan TeamJanuary 14, 2014Arguably the best happy hour stop you can make walking home from the Graham L.
Order what Outkast would: Shrimp and grits and all that shit. That is, if Outkast had brunch at Sel de Mer.- Village VoiceNovember 9, 2010The Village Voice voted this Best Pescatarian Burger in our Best of New York Poll!
brenna cammeronOctober 18, 2010this place blows my mind every time. warm kale salad with pancetta and parmesan is nothing short of almost-healthy perfection.- If there are no tables, sit at the bar. Good chats, good recommendations.
Check out the new menu. It seems Sel de Mer's got its groove back!
the fried green tomatoes are so good they will make you want to slap your momma.
Olga B.November 19, 2010Word to the wise: ask them to crack the lobster lest you want to get sprayed in the face.
Mariana WMarch 26, 2011Skip the oily fried tomatoes and the pink porgie, go straight ti the lobster or the tuna
The service is a bit slow. Sit at the bar if you can, it makes you harder to ignore.
Amy FilmoreNovember 27, 2011Best advice, don't eat here. For a place called Sel de Mer you'd think they would salt the food..,
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- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
- Fri–Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(718) 387-4181
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No
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Yes (incl. Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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