NearSay NYC: Unbelievably fresh seafood! We love to pair up one of their amazing beers with some chilled oysters.
Judy Cari: Must try their fantastic oyster selection, the clams, scallops on risotto is excellent. There's a wait so come early and put your name on the list.
Ruby Anaya: Holy shit this place is perfect. The best oysters, perfect wines, and the fettuccine with clams is actually heaven.
3. The Wayland
8.9
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 283 tips and reviews
Uber NYC: Great $1 oyster happy hour M-F from 5pm - 7pm. There's also 2 varieties of oyster shooters. We like the version with pickle brine. Oyster picklebacks!
Sarah Mackey: The happy hour from 5-7 is amazing! The oysters are the best I have ever had and only $1 each. The oyster shooters are only $5 and delicious and any of their $7 cocktails on special are fantastic!
Ashley Rose: The sister bar to Goodnight Sonny, don't overlook the food menu at this cocktail spot. Sausage bread with ricotta is UNREAL and happy hour specials on oysters (and shooters)
4. Somtum Der
8.4
85 Avenue A (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews
Marc Phillips: Crab pad Thai was delicious!
Karima: Black sticky rice, coconut beef skewers, papaya salad, fried chicken, crab pad thai
Margarita Krup: Amazing Thai food. Delicious crab Pad Thai, pork skewers, spicy duck salad.
5. Goodnight Sonny
8.5
134 1st Ave (St Marks), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 69 tips and reviews
Kixhead H: Happy hour, interesting cocktails and excellent oysters. Everyone's super nice. Happy hour daiquiris.
Terri R: Loved the $1 happy hour oysters! Great margaritas.
ZenFoodster: HH Mon-Fri's 4-7pm: $1 East (mostly) & West coast oysters (some) off of menu selection of 10 varieties, 65¢ raw clams + $8 cocktails & beers. Fresh oysters (lil' sand), cocktail shrimp+steamed clams!
6. Motorino
8.4
349 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 318 tips and reviews
Slice Pizza Blog: Our favorites here are the brussels sprout–pancetta pie (ask them to omit the meat if you're veg), the hot soppressata pie, and the cherrystone clam pizza (only available at the Manhattan branch)
Ranu Rajkarnikar: Get the clam or spicy soppressata pizza and leave happy. You'll want one for yourself..the leftovers are amazing...if there are any.
The Daily Meal: In addition to the traditional varieties of marinara and Margherita pizza, Motorino offers a handful of more spirited pies, including one with cherry stone clams, and another with Brussels sprouts. Read more.
8. The Smith
8.3
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 518 tips and reviews
Mallory Zumbach: You can't go wrong with the mac and cheese or the chicken pot pie-- great comfort food! I'm partial to their brussel sprouts as a side, and Friday's special of the day, the lobster roll.
nora walker: some of the BEST Mac and cheese, mussels were good, cucumber loco cocktail= A ++
LaTati: Try the Eggs Benedict With Lobster Hollandaise
10. Kanoyama
8.0
175 2nd Ave (at E 11th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 98 tips and reviews
Alexandra Ostrow: To start, I highly recommend Kusshi and Kumamoto oysters, avocado king crab roll and Black Cod appetizer. Also, you'll never go wrong with omakase.
No Leftovers Jackie Gebel: Get the Oyster Uni Ikura- it's ridiculously amazing
Amber Vittoria: Incredible shrimp tempura sushi, fried oyster sushi, and mochi icecream.
11. Thursday Kitchen
9.0
424 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · East Village · 81 tips and reviews
Kate Furman: Highly recommend the soft shell crab, crispy fried chicken, spicy chilled soba noodles. Skip the sweet potato,
Amanda Miller: Incredible service, amazing reasonably priced tapas. Order the soft shell crab, truffle Mac and cheese and pork belly tacos
Cuauthemoc Sandoval: The steak (!!!), korean pancake, soft shell crab, ramen, dumpling, popcorn ice cream were all great. Would skip the pork belly taco/capri sun drinks.
12. Takahachi
8.7
85 Avenue A (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 146 tips and reviews
James B: Freshest fish in Manhattan. But if you want something fried and spicy too, the oyster roll....insane
Duuce A: My husband has come here like 11 years ago with his Japanese friend so a real Japanese restaurant! Crab dumplings and black cod fish are amazing!
Ranu Rajkarnikar: My favorite affordable neighborhood sushi spot. Salmon sashimi is amazing. All of the rolls are good as is the rock shrimp tempura, crab shumai and shisito pepper skewers!
13. Bowery Meat Company
8.5
9 E 1st St (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery), New York, NY
Steakhouse · East Village · 98 tips and reviews
Thrillist: Go for the the broiled oysters (w/ garlic, breadcrumbs, and Romano), stay for the duck lasagna. Read more.
Mary P: Loved the broiled oysters, deviled eggs, Cote du Boeuf and dessert doughnuts!
Kevin Thompson: The cheeseburger is one of the best in NY. Definitely start with the foie gras and oysters, but feel free to skip the pork belly. The desserts are all fantastic as well.
14. Lucien
8.6
14 1st Ave (at E 1st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · East Village · 77 tips and reviews
Anna Frenkel: Oysters, escargots, foie gras, steak frites, filet mignon. Oh, and keep that red wine flowing. Cozy spot & great staff. A hidden neighborhood gem that's been right in your face the entire time.
Maxime Bury: Classic French food. The rabbit is good, so are the mussels, and the pigeon
Jon Steinback: the mussels and fries are fantastic. pair it with a cheap bottle of wine!
15. Nai Tapas Bar
7.7
84 2nd Ave (E 5th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 90 tips and reviews
James Laurenti: The food is great (get the crepes filled with crabmeat), but the Flamenco shows they do are what really make this place a no-brainer. Read more.
Julie Liu: Mussels are a must try! If you go on Thursday or Saturday, there are flamenco dancers as well
Ryan: Food and drinks are awesome! Mussels, beef, goat cheese, gambas, everything... Will visit again for sure