Flex Mussels
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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James H.November 17, 2019Oysters were good but smallish. Fried clams were good. Not impressed with classic mussels. Sauce was lacking flavor and mussels were small. Beer draft was good. Bread was excellent. Okay overall.
YaniqueAugust 28, 2014The seafood is orgasmic,enough said! Make your reservations early though to ensure you get a decent seat.
Jennie D.November 13, 2013I used to not like mussels until I came here - Flex has made me a convert! The Parma and Thai mussels are unreal.
Obviously the mussels are phenomenal; the donuts are a surprising delight
Kim MullingsJuly 31, 2013Lobster Bisque mussels were amazing and the burnt fingers app. was great too!
Get the Parma mussels!! And don't forget to have the salted caramel donuts for dessert!!
New York HabitatDecember 9, 2011When at a restaurant with mussels in the name, it should be obvious what to order. The real prize however are the truffle fries.
Jacqueline XuFebruary 11, 2013Awesome French onion mussels and lobster Mac and cheese. Truffle fries is ok though. Great staff.
jenn laroccoMay 8, 2010From the fresh french fries to the pots of mussels (try the bisque or the fungi) this place is amazing! And you cannot leave with out trying the donuts
I want to try everything. Thai = check. Maine and The Southern tonight
Lance LacoffFebruary 10, 2013Came for the mussels, and they were great, but the salted caramel doughnut changed my life.
Go in through the back door on East 50th Street instead of through the front on Rockerfeller Plaza on busy days.
Matthew KutnickDecember 30, 2011Bisque and Parma are favorites. Be sure to try the Old Bay Fries and Doughnuts also.
Geraldine🍓 RochaMarch 25, 2012We had the Classic and the Parma, they were good but the mussel pot is still my fav
Oysters, truffle fries, Marseilles and Maine mussels are sinful. Yeah, sinful.
Lauren GilchristJuly 11, 2012Same deal as downtown. Mobbed on Thursday night. Saturday afternoon is better, try for one of the three outdoor tables.
Parma mussels are all they're hyped up to be. Save the bread to dunk into the sauce!
Nikki PamaniJuly 26, 2011Seafood lovers heaven! Giant pot of mussels and more than 20 sauces to choose from. TASTY! Read more
Matthew CoolOctober 26, 2011Had the San Daniele mussels with a Lobster Ale draft beer from Maine - both great
The New YorkerSeptember 30, 2010“The name, though reminiscent of a Tarzan boast, is apt: Flex Mussels forgoes European and American tradition and puts the mussel on steroids.” Read more
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- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 717-7772
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Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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