Maison Premiere

All 134 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:What are some restaurants that are genuinely doing something unique, and doing it well?7 pts
“Maison Premiere feels like it’s from another time. At its core it feels like an old New Orleans raw bar, but the food menu has a French touch that is really nicely done (scallop crudo with vichyssoise is a favorite dish of mine), and the cocktails (they may be the only place I’ve been to in the city that has an extensive absinthe cocktail list) are exceptional.”
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in:First time in NYC. Are we missing something on our 7 day trip?1 pts
“Even if you aren't an oyster/shellfish fan it's a really wonderful bar, top notch cocktails, beer and wine and atmosphere is amazing, like being transported to old time New Orleans.”
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in:Leaving NYC in one month, what should I absolutely try? 83 pts
“Oysters and drinks at Maison premier.”
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postHow Did I Do on My Big East Coast Bar Tour?34 pts
“Yellow Parrot cocktail is sooooo good, and so simple. One of my favorite drinks of entire trip. Outstanding oysters and cherrystone clams.”
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in:Widest Oyster Selection / Aquagrill replacement restaurant27 pts
“Maison Premier has ~20 varieties and if you’re solely after oyster/clam - definitely between them”
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in:What's the best thing you've eaten in NYC 2023?23 pts
“Cod brandade at Maison Premiere”
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in:Places like the Grand Central Oyster Bar19 pts
“It's not actually that old, but it does the vibe very well.”
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in:What are your favorite seafood dishes in NYC?19 pts
“Oysters from grand central oyster bar/maison premiere”
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in:Widest Oyster Selection / Aquagrill replacement restaurant18 pts
“Plus they have a ton of other raw bar selections and one of the best cocktail programs in the city”
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in:Best place for first time caviar17 pts
“Maison Premiere is Williamsburg has excellent cocktails seafood towers and caviar service”
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in:Where to have dinner for 5 in Williamsburg to impress out of towners?15 pts
“for your group maybe Maison Premiere for oysters and mocktails/cocktails”
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in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Williamsburg14 pts
“Maison Premiere does exceptional absinthe-featuring cocktails with an exceptional seafood program.”
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in:I've exhausted pretty much every major, well-known, cocktail bar in the city. Give me your neighborhood favorites from all around town.12 pts
“Maison Premiere also in Williamsburg for martinis, not a hidden gem but excellent”
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in:Best Oysters? Quality & Quantity11 pts
replying to u/Mizzy3030: Maison premiere in BK
“Maison Premiere is great but not particularly cheap.”
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in:56 hours in Manhattan6 pts
replying to u/BryanLeFevre330: What's your recs? I thought Katana Kitten was so much better than Employees Only , but that's mostly because of the experience.
“Maison Première in Williamsburg is also really cool for a New Orleans prohibition vibe.”
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in:Celebrating Mom's 70th - Specific Food Recommendations6 pts
“amazing vibes for oysters would be Maison Premiere - you can build your own seafood tower and the atmosphere is very reminiscent of New Orleans.”
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in:Where can I find a a great tradition Daiquiri Cocktail6 pts
“Maison premiere always had good daqs too”
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in:Looking for best selection of oysters5 pts
replying to u/fullblown5: Maison premiere
“best spot best vibes best garden best selection”
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in:Maison Premiere vs Upstate5 pts
“the service recently at Maison has gone to shit - it takes forever to receive a cocktail.”
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in:Maison Premiere BK - sit at oyster bar or dining room?4 pts
“Also, the garden is incredible this time of year if it’s not crazy hot/humid.”
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in:Four horsemen backup plans4 pts
“My top choice would be Maison premiere but there might be a wait there too.”
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in:Best bread and butter in NYC?3 pts
“Maison premiere has this sourdough and seaweed butter that I need to go back for”
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in:The Best Martinis in America, 2024 (many in NYC) 3 pts
“The Old King Cole Martini at Maison Premiere is my favorite in the city”
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in:influence/deinfluence my seafood-heavy restaurant list for a week in nyc3 pts
“Go to masion premiere, get a dozen oysters, the bread and seaweed butter, and a great cocktail.”
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in:New York Best Seafood Eats - looking for 2 days with multiple spots to hit3 pts
“Maison Premiere has a really extensive oyster selection. And the cocktails are great.”
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in:Solo Casual Dining in Williamsburg/Greenpoint2 pts
“Hole in the Wall & Maison Premiere: both have bar seating & very friendly bartenders + good food.”
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in:Best place to eat alone at the bar on your birthday?2 pts
“Maison Premiere if u want an amazing oyster/raw bar experience with awesome cocktails, and a very New Orleans vibe.”
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in:Best scallops dish in NYC2 pts
“The scallop crudo at Maison Premiere is a favorite of mine.”
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in:Maison Premiere vs Upstate2 pts
replying to u/Resident_Analysis370: Completely different vibes. One is a restaurant, one is a cocktail bar. With that said, several folks I have talked to and myself included agree that the service recently at Maison has gone to shit - it takes forever to receive a cocktail.
“Agree with the service comment”
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in:Maison Premiere vs Upstate2 pts
“I am only interested in oysters, as well, and have never been disappointed by the options and quality at Maison Premiere”
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in:To go near Williamsburg2 pts
“Get one of the absinthe cocktails”
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in:Best Oysters? Quality & Quantity2 pts
“my fav in nyc is maison premiere. Well worth the trip”
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in:What are places in NYC that match this winter cozy vibe?2 pts
“Maison Premiere - warms and cozy but with a NOLA french quarter twist”
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in:Your favorite place for scallops?1 pts
“the scallop crudo at Maison Premiere is excellent.”
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in:Where should I stay in NYC for best food spots?1 pts
“Maison Premiere for cocktails/oysters”
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in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Williamsburg1 pts
“Maison Premiere - fantastic cocktails, and oyster towers!”
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in:Maison Premiere vs Upstate1 pts
replying to u/CharacterBike314: Maison Premiere
“Yea hands down since OP specifically noted overall vibe.”
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in:Maison Premiere vs Upstate1 pts
“Maison premiere can’t be beat for atmosphere and drinks”
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in:Best NYC Cocktail Bar Map1 pts
“maison première has pretty decent oysters and absinthe”
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in:Celebrating Mom's 70th - Specific Food Recommendations1 pts
replying to u/velvetsunset011: 2. The Mermaid Inn, Grand Central Oyster Bar, Balthazar, Grand Banks (on a boat!) 3. Since it’s her first time, maybe someplace grand with a view – Manhatta and River Cafe 4. Domodomo - they have a Domokase set, which isn’t strictly omakase but has a variety of other items. Bonus points, they have an oyster bar as well
“Alternatively and amazing vibes for oysters would be Maison Premiere - you can build your own seafood tower and the atmosphere is very reminiscent of New Orleans.”
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in:Maison Premiere cocktail recommendations?1 pts
“The absinthe cocktails are great, I especially like the absinthe colada.”
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in:Maison Premiere cocktail recommendations?1 pts
“I love their jade Absinthe selection.”
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in:Maison Premiere cocktail recommendations?1 pts
“Ramos gin fizz”
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in:Looking for a restaurant thats high quality for dinner and drinks. Preferably south of midtown/Brooklyn. Meeting some friends so vibes are important!1 pts
“They have a small menu and mostly seafood, but it's phenomenal. And the drinks are top notch. Place is great”
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in:Where can one find the best Lobster Roll and Park combination1 pts
“Get lobster roll from Maison premiere and take it to McCarren park.”
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in:Maison Premiere BK - sit at oyster bar or dining room?1 pts
replying to u/NoCantaloupe1812: Thank you for clearing up the bar differentiation - I was confused! Got an 8:30 rez in the garden per your recommendation :)
“You’re going to love it. If you or your partner is a dry martini fan get the Old King Cole and it’s a great table side experience!”
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in:Any restaurant Recommendation to celebrate 30th bday?1 pts
“Great oyster bar and snacks. Some of the best cocktails in the city. Impeccable vibe.”
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in:Widest Oyster Selection / Aquagrill replacement restaurant1 pts
“My favorite is Maison Premiere in Williamsburg. Its a beautiful place known for their oysters and martinis, and they have a great selection of east and west coast oysters that are priced really well”
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in:Jackson heights or elsewhere - two nights, drinks too?1 pts
“I love Maison Premier during the day for cocktails(especially their sherry cobbler) and oysters.”
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postBrooklyn good food/bar program NEED RECOMMENDATIONS0 pts
“oysters, seafood, and steak with a wonderful Louisiana 1920s vibe.”
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