Maison Premiere
Seafood Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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"You can't beat the oyster happy hour - come as early as possible."(38 Tips)
"Loved the absinthe blanche - go from 4 - 7pm for dollar oysters."(31 Tips)
"Try the Maison Absinthe Colada, strangely delicious!"(8 Tips)
"Clearly, this is the best date spot in town."(14 Tips)
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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.
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Rubén GarcíaSeptember 3, 2017Oyster 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.
First We FeastAugust 4, 2014If 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, 2017Clearly, 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.
Kate FurmanJuly 18, 2016Come 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.
NooraApril 27, 2014Got 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!
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.
Serious EatsMarch 8, 2013All 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.
Ashley ChanJuly 23, 2017Adorable 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.
- Maria RiabtchenkoFebruary 11, 2017Great 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 🐮
Village VoiceMay 17, 2016Crème de menthe and Mansinthe — a Swiss absinthe with minty elements — round out Maison Premiere's unblended Maison Absinthe Colada. Read more
Jazmine HooisthisOctober 28, 2016Absinthe 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- Susan C.September 7, 2016My 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.
EpicuriousOctober 7, 2014With 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
Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014The 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
Daria TryashinaSeptember 5, 2015favourite 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!
Eitan LidergotSeptember 1, 2014The 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
Meg FarmerJuly 28, 2015Cannot 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.
Rebecca YiSeptember 24, 2016Great 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!
One of the best cocktail bars in NYC! Amazing bartenders, fantastic cocktail menu, so many delicious options! And the oysters are top notch.
Fati HussainJune 23, 2015Hands 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.
Russell SinclairAugust 12, 2014The 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.
DinaApril 24, 2014A 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.
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.
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!
Jesse BagelsMarch 23, 2015Really 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, 2014hard 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.
Anthony RogersApril 13, 2017Heaven! 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!
Adam MayAugust 29, 2016Oysters 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.
NabilMarch 10, 2018The attention to detail makes you travel through time and georgraphy, to 19th century Louisiana. An excellent experience for eyes and mouths👌🏼
- Simran JaisingJanuary 27, 2013romantic. 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.
Peter RSeptember 24, 2016Incredible cocktails. And re the oysters, unless you know the difference between a dozen types, ask the staff what a nice selection would be.
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.
Andrew RossOctober 11, 2014Oysters 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.
Andrew LandryMay 9, 2015The 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.
İpek A.March 6, 2015If you're in Bedford you should try this place. Delicious cocktails & good place for late night. And different kind of oysters yummy!
- Kevin VOctober 28, 2016Fresh 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.
JenDecember 20, 2013Don'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!
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.
Jen ShinNovember 17, 2015go for the weekend oyster happy hour. and don't forget to try their absinthe cocktails! loved the maison absinthe colada.
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 $4 for the butter alone.
Marc SchneebergerJune 18, 2017Oyesters on happy hour is a great value and the truffle cauliflower toast is amazing. Beautiful terrace and atmosphere :)
Mike McBryanDecember 16, 2015Always packed but worth the wait (or make a rex on OpenTable). The bar most others in Williamsburg try to copy, but they do it without any pretentious and the drinks live up to the hype.
BernerDecember 9, 2013Trust your friends leaving reviews and skip the fancy cocktails. Their Old Fashion is the best in the city (yeah, I said it). Ask for the Jefferson '14 Bourbon and invite me for a round.
Patryk CzekajApril 17, 2014In case you haven't heard yet, all oysters during happy hour (4pm-7pm) cost only 1$. Definitely order a lot, and eat them with the amazing Maison Premiere Oyster Stout#1.- Village VoiceApril 3, 2015Walcott 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
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