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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Fantastic list of grower champagnes and whites. Spend an afternoon with bottle of Meursault and a plate of seafood.
Kristina RudicMay 4, 2017Great vibe and the drinks are completely worth the visit! Happy hour gets busy so come on the early side!
Gabriel GarridoJune 26, 2017Oysters are bomb, drinks are straight fire, and that terrace is a Godsend. My new favorite spot in all of BK
alexander lombardoJune 4, 2013Good news travels fast and best to visit here during the "off" hours. Sit in the back and take your time sampling the oysters du jour.
The Wall Street JournalFebruary 26, 2013Maison Premiere has whole pigs delivered regularly, and the chef uses them for both dinner entrees and the Suckling Pig breakfast. Read more
Marie La RueMarch 14, 2017One of the best cocktail bars in New York. A true gem. See attached Mai Tai and Carondelet.
- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015Step inside this buzzy bar and restaurant, marked only by a small "Bar, Oysters" sign, and you'll instantly feel whisked away to New Orleans. Read more
Ana PatriciaFebruary 21, 2015It's an old school feel with proper mixologist in suspenders creating drinks with neat viles and tools. Most unique cocktail menu I've seen.
Brian MooreSeptember 6, 2011Service, even when crowded: absolutely flawless. Excellent absinthe cocktails, great oyster selection (and recommendations by the staff), and a gorgeous backyard. Go. Go now.
LukeMarch 23, 2017Oysters, cocktails, and a lot of the atmosphere so many other spots in the area try so hard to get right and can't
derkins sJune 15, 2012Every night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., all oysters and clams are just $1 each. Select from a menu ranging from more than a dozen different oysters.
99UApril 22, 2014Finish a stroll down Bedford Avenue with a glass of absinthe and a dozen oysters at the charming Maison Premiere. Beautiful food in a beautiful setting. Mon-Fri 4pm-2am | Sat: 11am-2am | Sun: 11am-4pm
Dave DonahueApril 4, 2016Fantastic cocktails! Feels like you are in New Orleans! Lots of great absinthe cocktails also.
Jen DigneyMay 10, 2013Amazing happy hour oysters! Cedar island, sheepscott, st Simon and the clams were some faves but you can't go wrong here
Travel + LeisureMarch 19, 2013The Caraquet oysters on the half shell are an essential New York bite. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c
Oz LublingAugust 12, 2015Great speakeasy vibe, delicious drinks and really great food, especially the scallop appetizer.
Jenny SorensenApril 8, 2015Famous for its $1 Oyster Happy Hour and one of the most, if not the most, comprehensive absinthe lists in the New York City, Maison Premiere attracts locals & out of towners alike. Read more
Celine GallianoAugust 29, 2017I've been twice. Oysters are great but service is awful, people that work there don't know anything about their menu and are not able to help you. the white wine list is really small and not the best
Ava LuSeptember 10, 2012Eye of the Wind! I can drink that all day and night. My favorite oyster, hands down is the Hammersley<3 love the atmosphere!
Simone JungDecember 15, 2015Absolutely love this place. My favorite drink is the Michael Caine which changed my mind about absinthe.
Jenny KernFebruary 15, 2014best oysters in town and a magical garden in the back! $1 oyster happy hour 4-7pm (except on weekends)
Patrizia CavaliereNovember 1, 2012First choice to grab my favorite Kumamoto Oysters! Never had oysters of such good quality. Always an interesting arty crowd and mostly packed.
Ioannis IliadisJanuary 4, 2018Excellent cocktails and absinthe cocktails with awesome oysters and clams ...
Flo FloJune 8, 2013Don't bother with anything else but the oysters.And they have a special M-Ftill 7pm $1-$1.25 oysters,the special has a limited selection of oysters,after 7 is when there's more of a larger selection.
John DuncanNovember 2, 2015Staff is incredibly hospitable and knowledgeable. Food is delicious. Ambiance is warm and intimate.
Ryan AmbsJanuary 17, 2016Attention to detail here is through the roof. Creole cocktail is familiar, good and strong if the other choices seem confusing.
Jen KatanMarch 28, 20161950s Louisiana decor. Perfect for aperitifs and oysters. Beautiful drinks. And wait-staff.
Order a martini (extra dry) and ask for olives on the side.
Ryan WilliamsNovember 14, 2012"Williamsburg's "oyster house and cocktail den" lives up to its billing. Options include “La Petite Maison” ($50), “La Maison” ($80), and “La Grande” ($175), which are served decked out with..." Read more
Inna GMay 20, 2017Mezcal drink was great and so was the ambience. The lobster roll needed more lobster :)
amNewYorkNovember 21, 2011Hottest Cocktail: Absinthe Pina Colada - "Natasha David makes a summer drink perfect for fall by adding a hefty dose of minty absinthe" - Ryan Gannon, bar manager
Kate ASeptember 17, 2014Dollar oyster happy hour during the week (4pm-7pm) and during brunch hours (11am-1pm) on weekends.
Chef Lisa prepares the best food. Doesn't hurt it's a beautiful space with great cocktails. Favorite in the hood
Chris GellesDecember 3, 2013The food is good. The cocktails are mostly on the sweet side. And the scene which grew around this place seems dedicated to choking the soul out of it. Too many douchebags frequent the joint.
Daniela SzwarcAugust 18, 2016Amazing fresh oysters and king crab. Order cheescake for dessert. Super cozy spot :)
The Carondolet is the best cocktail I've ever had. So, so good.
BollareNovember 27, 2012It's like Paris in the 20’s and has a beautiful, lush outdoor courtyard perfect for champagne and oyster brunches! –Sara
Brett JJanuary 3, 2012Absinthe good, get it with 75% water & sugar. Fav oysters: Malpeque, Naked Cowboy, Sunset Beach is best. Mignionette (sp?) sauce is perfect.
DinaApril 24, 2014Best oyster happy hour, largest selection. Mon-Thurs, 4-7pm. $1 oysters (selection of 15 East/West coast)
Carolina MirandaDecember 30, 2011If the Great Depression had a theme restaurant, this would be it. That said, cocktails are amazing (dig the Chilcano) and Moonstones on the half shell rawk.
Emilia AllonsoMarch 17, 2019The oyster selection is great (and it changes too), even better during HH (1.25$).
Talisa ChangMay 29, 2013Adorable spot with fancy absinthe cocktails, dollar oyster happy hour, and lots of New Orleans love.
Ronald CattrysseJune 11, 2017$1 dollar oysters are the way to go, but there's plenty more you'll enjoy.
Angie TNovember 18, 2015Excellent Absinthe cocktails and oysters with a romantically beautiful backyard.
Michael KleinJanuary 31, 2017Great selection of absinthe and absinthe cocktails. Reminiscent of Hemingway's Paris.
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