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Mary's Fish Camp
64 Charles St
(between 4th St & Bleecker St)
New York, NY 10014
(646) 486-2185
- Nearest Transit:
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Christopher St (1)
9th Street (PATH)
W 4th St (A, C, E, B, D, F, V)
- Hours:
Mon-Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mon-Sat. 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
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- 62 reviews
- Neighborhood:
- West Village
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176 reviews for Mary's Fish Camp
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This is one of the best "lobster" restaurants in the city. Most people go here for the lobster roll, and they have good reason to do so. It's one of the few that add mayo, and it's better than Pearl, Ed's, Mermaid, and (now defunct) Black Pearl.
The ambiance is nice - quite small and no rez accept, so get there early. I'd recommend that you sit at the bar/counter, unless you have a part of 3 or more.
While the lobster roll is good, don't miss out on the whole fish, lobster knuckles, or the lobster pot pie. The fried clams are excellent. The soups/salads are usually nothing to rave about, but the overall experience is great.
And don't forget to get the "mini" sundae.
Beer on tap, with interesting reds and whites by the glass and by the bottle.
For NYC, these lobster rolls are good.
Obves not as awesome as fresh in Maine but my expectations must be too high. I don't enjoy so much mayo on my lobster roll but there is plenty of meat there. The shoe string fries are excellent...if you love super thin fries like me. Good selection of white wines to complement.
An expensive little lunch and I may try the other lobster bars around town before going back.....but, maybe I'll go back sooner as they are big fans of Gotham Girls Roller Derby and I happened to be going to a game that night too.
So i ordered everything fellow yelpers suggested, the lobster roll, cockles, crab claws and other appetizers. It was one disappointment after another.
In fact I was especially appalled by the crab claws, it had an ammonia-like-scent to it.
Woman in the front "tried" to be friendly but wasn't trying hard enough. Most likely won't go back again. It's simply not worth the 1 hr+ wait nor the $$$. If you want quality seafood, head over to Pearl & even Fish down the street.
What a place !
My first time there was last month... Went there 3 times after that... Love that place... Altough it is pricy it is worth the money... Great fresh fish and laid back service...
I dont really like to drink my wine out of a highball but except that amzing...
Favorite dish... The bouillabaisse ... to die for...
-1 star for paying $30 for a lobster roll that was less-filled than my $25 lobster roll from Legal Seafoods in Boston
-1 star for not having a toasted bun (I swear it wasn't, but perhaps it was)
-.5 star for having ridiculous practically-shaved potato fries rather than shoestring or thicker
This place is cute though, so I'll have to come back and try something else next time, but I will save my lobster roll cravings for Boston visits. Sorry New York, you're not cutting it.
The only thing about Mary's Fish Camp I will extol,
Is their famous and well-reviewed lobster roll!
Their lobster meat from Maine is fresh, lumpy, and oversized.
It comes with a humongous side of super thin shoestring fries.
I love munching on the fries and airy buttered hot dog bun.
Eating them can be messy, filling, and fun.
Don't mean to sound anal,
But I don't like the lobster meat being slathered in so much mayo.
The lemon, diced celery, salt & pepper give a nice balance to the flavors.
There are so many flavors for the taste buds to savor.
So who has the best lobster rolls in the city?
Mary & Pearl win the competition.
They both have my equal affection.
Walked in on a Friday night requesting a table for 4. The receptionist gave me the real deal and said not to even bother, due to the limited number of 4 tops, and the fact that there were multiple parties of 4 ahead of us, the chances of eating at Mary's that night was slim to none. After a chat about not having expectations of getting a table, I got our party on the list with the dreaded "***", basically no chance.
To my surprise, an hour and a half later, and after a few no shows, we were given the option to sit at a table normally reserved for three. Eager to feed we jumped at the offer, and I am so glad we did.
For apps we had the grilled octopus, ceviche, sardine bruschetta, and the New Zealand cockles. All were delicious especially the cockles, we were fighting over the bread as to who would be able to soak up the leftover briny sauce.
For mains, I had the Cod sandwich with shoe string fries. The lobster roll and fish tacos were also ordered. Again everything tasted wonderful.
Prices were fair, for all that food and a round of toasted ale, it came out to be about $50 a person. Not a bad price point, as I was expecting to pay more, considering we were eating seafood.
Lastly the receptionist confessed to us that she was so relieved that we managed to get a table and enjoy our meal. Being polite and courteous and not adding to the receptionist's stress certainly paid off.
Here is a fun way to spend $120 on lunch for two. Stroll into Mary's Fish Camp and wait just 10 minutes to get two seats at the bar. Start with some raw clams, served on the half shell with classic accompaniments. One person order the lobster roll and one person order the trout BLT. If you can, get the onion rings, they are skinny and perfectly battered.
And then every 10 minutes toast Christopher Columbus for finagling a randomly given national holiday, with a glass full of white wine Viognier.
It was only overpriced because half our tab was vino.
Had lunch here.
Fantastic find in the West Village.
Not too busy. Really tasty food. I had the Idaho trout BLT which was truly good. Ate it in a snap.
My wife had the lobster roll. I had a bite of it. We lived in Boston for a few years and tried many various lobster rolls there. Mary's compares quite well with the best we've had in Boston. The only problem is, it's a smallish and the price for us was $30 which is a bit steep.
The service was prompt and friendly. The restaurant is small and cozy - no frills or pretensions. We look forward to going back. I would like to try their fish tacos!
One of my favorite restaurants I've ever eaten at. I would go to New York just to eat here. I've been there twice and ordered completely different things both times and nothing about the food was less than amazing.
The fried oysters are great. The lobster roll is great (although expensive). The fish all tastes so fresh and the shoestring fries are out of this world.
make sure you get there before 5 to lineup to ensure you get a table right away!
Recently discovered this place after my friends moved to the west village. I am absolutely hooked on the lobster rolls! Went three times in a week, my appetizers changed but always got the lobster roll as a main. Obviously adds $$ to the bill but it's as good as it gets in New York. The fact that it has very little of my archenemy celery is a big plus for me. Prefer going for lunch as the wait for dinner can be a buzz kill.
Walk into Marys and realize that this space was never designed for a fairly nice counter with way too many tables smooshed together. Ok you can get over that and the chalkboard specials. We asked for suggestions as I can't stand Lobster Rolls soaked in obsene quantities of mayo listed at M.P. in the menu which turns out to be $30.00. For a lobster roll. Who are they kidding. No one should charge $30 for a lobster role nor do they especially in a year in which lobster is averaging $6.99 a pound at most upscale markets and they put around a 1/4 pound in each sandwich.
The $10.00 steamers were of ok size but were not effectively soaked prior to steaming resulting in way too much sand steamed in simple water.
I asked for a suggestion and was told the tile fish was great as she said it is a bottom fish so it feeds on shellfish. Ok, this one was anorexic as the piece they served was around the size of a pack of cigarettes. Amazing, the woman at the next table ordered the same thing saw the portion we each got and we realized they must have had 1 tile fish left so instead of telling one of us they were out served us each a miniscule portion and while tasty was not worth the price. Plus after eating here I saw on line that tile fish have one of the highest mercury contents and the FDA warns against eating this fish ever...
I can't understand the lines. Why people think this is a great place is beyond me. A lobster roll should be simply freshly steamed lobster with a splash of lime and garlic butter in a long potato roll. Go to any place in Rhode Island or Connecticut and order a lobster roll and for no more than $20.00 you will realize how wrong Mary's is. At least their french fries were great.
Don't waste your money here..
Okay, really...I know for a FACT that, nowadays, lobster is easier to be had than a two bit ho on 11th Avenue. With that in mind, how is it that Mary's is still charging $30 for their lobster roll?
I mean, really??
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12/5/2007
HELLA FRESH lobster. DAAAAAMN, GINA! That thing was hella good. And hella $pendy. *cringe* Twenty… Read more »
My dinner date and I started with a couple beers while waiting for a table to open up. The woman working up-front was very friendly, extremely cool under all the pressure of dealing with taking down names to put on the list (read: no reservations, it's first-come-first-served), people pushing one another, people rapidly growing impatient, doors opening and closing, food being taken from the kitchen, empty plates being brought into the kitchen, beers being poured and refilled, a constantly ringing phone, bills being calculated and paid, and a blind-man with his dog coming in to pick up an order for take-out... The wait wasn't very long, the waitress who sat us was an absolute pro, very gracious and efficient with pulling out our table so that one of us could sit on the bench and putting it back in gently so the other person could sit in a chair -- the space is very cramped, there are a lot of people going lots of different directions, a lot of accidents could happen if you're not very careful.
I ordered one appetizer and my handsome meal companion ordered five -- we conversed vivaciously and luxuriated over these introductory dishes for quite some time... We had Bahamian Conch Ceviche (there wasn't enough conch meat, there were too many vegetables and accessories, and I think it was just a little too tart thus covering up the essence of the meat -- and the potato chips that came with them were just okay), Lobster Knuckles (a special of the day -- which were fine, the meat was very flavorful, but the portion wasn't very generous for the price), Jonah Crab Claws (a little bit too much breading, but the Meyer Lemon Aioli was delicious, and the meat was very tender, and again you don't give you very much for what they charge), the Peekytoe Crab Beignets (too much breading, too much seasoning, not enough crab, and the meat itself seemed to lack moisture -- but once again, the Aioli, this time with Key Lime, was delicious), the White Anchovy Bruschetta (the bread was great, the tomatoes and pesto were great, the herbs matched the wonderfully delicate anchovies perfectly -- this dish was a winner), and the Grilled Calamari Salad with Green Papaya and Chili and Mint (this is basically a Thai salad, but without any real spice to it, it was fine but just sort of run-of-the-mill, and there could've definitely been more meat).
After a few more beers for each of us we finally ordered our entrees -- he stuck with Victory Pilsner on draught, and I did a rotation of the three canned beers (I liked Pork Slap the best, but the Tecate was also pretty good, an old standby -- these were an absolute steal for only $4 each)...
He had the Fried Red Snapper (it lacked any real seasoning, but the grilled tomato was absolutely terrific and the grilled onions and zucchini were very nice as well), and I had the Grilled Wahoo Filet with Fingerling Potato & Fava Bean Mash (the fish came out medium-well, though I ordered it medium-rare, but it was fine -- I was overwhelmingly excited by the "Mash" though, it was spectacular, I was continually impressed with it and made my date try it three or four times I was so utterly happy with it and proud of my decision -- this one component was my favorite part of the whole meal)... Also we got a side order of Haricorts Verts, which were simply prepared and very tasty.
So, overall, the food wasn't amazing -- but it was all pretty decent and the couple highlights were so strong that we both left really satisfied... I'll definitely come back, but next time it'll be for lunch (to try the sardine sandwich that's been so highly recommended to me)... The service was some of the most gregarious and friendly I've encountered in ages, I'd consider just coming back for a few beers and some small-talk... I could easily see hanging out here with a nice big bowl of chowder in the winter... It's a very warm, intimate location pretty much ideal for dating.
Apparently, I am the last in nyc to know...this place is the best. Tiny, cramped and the perfect lobster roll. Loved going in beachy clothes (after being at the beach all day) and feeling comfortable. Yes, the line blows.
Other specifics; good steamers, french fries and amazing crab brioche. Skip the corn. Sit at the bar.
I loved this place on first sight. I envisioned myself as a regular, strolling down and perching at the bar a couple afternoons a week to nosh on seafood and strike up smart conversations with my fellow Village denizens. But I never got past that first lobster roll. More lobster less mayo. A lot less mayo. Way way way less mayo. And more lobster. And who am I kidding? I can't be blowing 30 bucks for a crustacean hotdog (although now that lobster prices have crashed they're probably more reasonable) or 12 bucks for a measly half-dozen oysters on a regular basis. Guess I'm stuck with Fish on Bleeker and their $6.99 six oysters and a Pabst special.
If the prices were remotely as as casual as the atmosphere I'd be inclined to add a star.
This place is in a ritzy neighborhood, but it still comes off as unassuming and humble. It's definitely one of the more relaxed places at $$$ price point.
White Anchovy Bruschetta - My friend was afraid it would taste fishy, but not at all--me loves the anchovy.
Lobster roll - had a bite.. yeah.. it's good. A little too pricey.
I found a mosquito in my water, and the lady just chuckled and said "Oh, I'll get you another." Again such a pleasant, lighthearted atmosphere. I felt like I was in some small coastal town.
Super fresh, super expensive, super casual. Super.
Amazing lobster roll!!! Mary's also has great fresh fish and wine for a fair price. The restaurant is small so be ready to wait if you are there during peak times. I usually go at 2 or later for lunch so the wait isn't too bad.
This place is heaven to me. You almost always have to wait to get in, and sometimes up to two hours, but it's so incredibly worth it.
On the wait, they'll call your cell phone when your table is ready, so it's actually a fun excuse to find somewhere to have a drink. Or, you can wait at the door with a beer or wine.
They make such great use of the space. It's tiny, but the kitchen is mostly behind the bar, where you can have a nice dinner, and there are also a handful of tables.
The staff is really friendly. But who cares, they could curse at me while I ate and I wouldn't care. THE FOOD! THE FOOD! It's so good.
The Malpeque oysters, the lobster roll, the cockles, the ice cream sundae... I could go on but I'd name most of the menu... *everything* I've had here is to die for. You can see their menu on the web site, it's a nice variety of seafood dishes; and they've chosen a good beer/wine list to go with their wonderful food, too.
I love seafood, but let me tell you, it's done so incredibly right here.
If you sought a more formal dining experience at this price point you'd surely be treated to a quieter environment with infinitely more elbow room, none of which are available at Mary's Fish Camp. Odd that "camp" is in the name with a simple decor and tables packed so tightly together. Give Mary's a moment, because the menu is miles away from traditional mess hall fare.
My dining partner and I decided to get a sampling of oysters on the half shell and fried sardines (a first for me). The oysters tasted fresh, with not even the slightest hint of fish monger--so much so we ordered two more rounds of oysters. Their homemade cocktail sauce thoughtfully balanced fresh horseradish and tomato catsup. The whole fried sardines were less salty that I would have preferred or expected, but a pleasant surprise when compared with the alternatives.
For dinner I opted for the catfish which is a family favorite and I was delightfully surprised. Best fried catfish sandwich this side of The Catfish Hole in North Little Rock, AR (the world's best catfish). Crispy breading with hints of panko set off a tender and flavorful fillet. Peppery greens and outstanding fries round off my dish.
My friend's choice of tilapia was bland if you were able to soldier through the past-its-prime odor. Immeditate grounds for the removal of a star. Thankfully we had plenty of oysters in our tummies to keep us happy as clams.
Attentive service, even if it was somewhat haphazard (several points of contact).
Alright!!! where do I start??? First of all this place is small and hard to find due to the tiny location its situated at. When entering the area my first thoughts was HOLY CRAP!!!! THIS PLACE IS TIGHT!!!!! We sat down next to strangers that were inches away from us. But lets forget about that and lets examine the menu!!!!.
Well the selection was mainly sea food duh!! due to the name of the place. I ordered the tilapia fish. In Hawaii i remembered the tilapia as a dirty fish or a fish for the poor since its found in vast quantities in the rivers and streams of Oahu. I said to myself why not try it?? maybe they can make it taste good.
Ok so you ask how does it taste?? Well i poked it with my fork and it just melted like butter. It was very tender and the flavor was very good not too fishy at all. It tasted like they added some wine into it and tried to enrich the flavor. I would rate it a 7/10 not too bad but for the price i think i should of stuck to the lobster roll.
My girlfriend ordered the lobster roll and every now and then she would give me a bite and little more of jealousy crossed my mind. That lobster roll surely deserves a 9.5/10. Too bad they don't have it in a foot long!!!!
I DO give it five stars.
Based on the one meal that people would absolutely rush to this post or the restaurant for - the Lobster Roll.
Is it expensive, yes. Does it have a high mayo portioning, yes. Is it absolutely one of the tastiest meals I've had in NY, YES.
My friend and I instantly had to compare the roll to another phenomenon that people complain about, high priced burgers. I have had many, my favorite is Minetta's Black Label. It is pure bliss and something I would order time and time again for 26 bucks. Now, if I had to compare the $30 Lobster Roll vs. the $26 Minetta burger, I would pick the Lobster Roll 4 our of 5.
The roll and the fries also absolutely kick ass, it's all amazing. If 30 dollars is too much for a lobster roll keep moving, but if you can handle that, get ready for an amazing treat.
This place is wonderful, except the price tags and usually a long wait. They need to expand! Staff is very helpful, food comes quickly and its very delicious. Decor is simple and I always eat at the bar.
Best lobster sandwich in town. Always big line there but they allow you to drink wine at the front door which is not too bad. Very fresh, chunky lobster with light mayo and crispy salad. Very comfortable atmosphere. You actually feel like you are eating good food here.
Expensive Lobster Roll, very popular joint, went with a party of four.
Location: Very trendy West Village in downtown, tucked away next to some pretty decent bar/lounges if you want to wait 1.5 hours for a seat.
Service: Excellent, very attentive
Ambiance: Love it, very cozy, perhaps too cozy; you have to slide tables out to enter/leave the booth seats.
Cost: Affordable, except the lobster roll, I would stay way from that.
Food: Excellent, here's a list of stuff we ordered
* Half Dozen Malpeque Oysters with Blush Mignonette - small but tasty, it's sorta worth 12 bucks
* Fried Oysters and Clams with Fish Camp Tartar Sauce - We ordered 2 this was awesome, perfectly fried and the condiments complemented them
* Pan Fried Cod Sandwich with French Fries - AWESOME, I loved it, nothing to complain, perfectly fried both fish and fries
* Lobster Roll (Limited Supply) with French Fries - Do me a favor, ask for the price, I saw the bill at the end and it was 30 BUCKS! come on.. Seriously, I can use it as gas money and drive to Maine! NOT WORTH IT.
Have you ever had THE BEST fish sandwich of your life?? The fried Cod fish sandwich at Mary's is the most fantastic fishwich this side of heaven!
My friend is a frequent Mary's customer: get the salad substitute for the sorry, anemic, greasy fries. That way you'll feel healthy enough to order the $10 desserts. WOOHOO! the bread pudding with a rum-caramel glaze was outstanding, as well. Okay, it may not have been rum...I'm drinking right now, but I know it had alcohol in it, OK?
The best fish sandwich...e-v-e-r!!! :-)
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oh! well my seafood chowder and banana pudding was mega-delish.
and! i had no reservations about spending almost $35 on a sandwich. i wanted a lobster roll. so i was buying a lobster roll.
but! what i got was several gloppy mouthfuls of mayo.
and the fries sucked.
FAIL.
If you're from the hood, avoid this place. You don't wanna bring that chicken head to a place where lobster rolls costs $27 (depending on da season). You best bring that girl to Church's chicken.
I recommend the lobster roll and other sea roach specials.
One-luv
One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. If you are in New York and don't go here...you're missing out. My lobster roll was delicious. The fried clams were amazing. Everything just melted in your mouth. Even though it looks like a little diner, you get wonderful gourmet food. You may have to wait for it because there is a line at the door before it even opens at 5.
incredibly kind hostess. allowed to drink your http://beer.wine.champagne on the sidewalk while you wait.
have not been to pearl or ed's, but the lobster roll here was absolutely fantastic. it has climbed to the top of my list as one of my favorite foods. the place is casual, simple, and on a darling corner in the west village. what more could you ask for?
Loved the whole vibe of this cozy spot that has an impressively efficient interior layout (gotta love smart design!). Definitely a popular joint: got there 10 min before it opened with a friend, and there was already a line of people; we got a prime table when the doors opened, but by the time we'd settled into our seats, the whole joint was packed -- tables, bar and all.
Service couldn't have been friendlier. Food was great; fresh fresh ingredients. The baked sardines dish was a nice surprise of tastes, and the lobster roll was solid (Pearl Oyster Bar's is still #1 on lobster rolls though).
What's not to like about a restaurant that bumps "Buffalo Stance"? Not much.
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I came here during lunch. I loved the cozy atmosphere and the oceanic theme. For appetizers, we had the Canadian steamers, fried oysters with tartar sauce and the white anchovy bruschetta. They were all solid! The tartar sauce was impeccable. I had the spicy sardine sandwich, and it was awesome. We ended the meal with a sundae, banana pudding and a pear crumbler....hands down for the pear crumbler.
OK, I feel kinda guilty about giving this place 2 stars since it seems the whole world just loves it..and I will give the following disclaimer, I was here for the lobster roll: that was my mission.
We went on Sat night - stopped in at 8:30 and were told it would be an hour - to hour & half wait. I give them props for the whole taking your cell phone number system, that's convenient and definitely smart. We were called at 9:45, so they were on target with their estimate.
Oysters were off the hook fresh, get them - seriously delicious (and I'm not a huge oyster fan)
Lobster knuckles - I would recommend you avoid these - $20 for very little meat and a lot of work...great marketing on the restaurant's part though
Crawfish beignets - meh, lotsa dough, not much flavor, in fact if the aioli had not been there, I wouldn't have eaten them...but not worth the calories & trust me, I'm NOT a calorie counter
Sweet lafitte shrimp w/polenta - I was expecting more. I wouldn't order this again.
Bowl of fries - delicious - those were very good, which just made us sad b/c the lobster roll does indeed come w/fries...
Hot fudge sundae - it was ok. Wolfgang's is MUCH better - the fudge was hard the ice cream not that creamy & the whipped cream was just ok.
We were so thrown that the lobster rolls were sold out that we just ordered all those apps as our food for the two of us.
The total w/2 pilsners came to $84 w/out tip - which I thought was a lot, considering I was still hungry & went and had a slice afterwards.
Be warned, we were told on the weekend that lobster rolls are usually sold out by 8pm - had we known that, we would've passed and my review might've been totally different...but I can always update it with a future visit - but I'll make darn sure that the lobster rolls aren't sold out.
Service was solid - no complaints on that front - so you can always discount my low star-age for what I ate if you wish.
And the skate special did look rather yummy - but wasn't craving that.
1.Go Earlier. ASAP The restaurant open at 6!
2.Choose the Lobster Roll, not Whole Lobster.
3.Enjoy!
I went there with my BF.
Because he told me he's never eaten WHOLE boil or grill Lobster. so I wanted him to eat to be foodie. We arrived at right after 6, it was almost packed and few seats have left. We sat the counter seats, then staff told the today's special with her nice smile. I chose "Crispy Shrimp" for us, MY LOVELY "Lobster roll" for me, and his first experience, "Grilled WHOLE lobster", for him. Dishes were coming!! Shrimp were fried with cells, so crispy and great!
Then he tried Lobster and said.
" Tastes good... but I should have ordered same as yours."
Unfortunately, his first experience, Big Lobster cells and tiny Lobster meat didn't satisfied his appetite. I'm sorry.... Darling.
Therefore, Choose Lobster Roll, if you want Lobster meat more!
If you're going to wait in line for a lobster roll, why would you go here instead of Pearl? I can think of no reason.
Pearl has a tastier lobster roll in my opinion. But that's subjective. Pearl gives you a lot more lobster for your money. That's just plain fact.
Also, while Pearl has cramped bar seating, you can wait for a table. At Mary's even the tables are incredibly cramped. I've had more space at communal tables. If Mary's can get away with such cramped tables more power to them. I expect a little more elbow room when eating a $30 lobster roll and will not return.
Such a pleasure to write a review for Mary's Fish Camp after one of my old favorite seafood spots in gramercy fell from stardom to mediocrity, guess it's true what they say about how one door closes, another opens....
Fantastic food, exciting menu with lots of specials, quality vino with lots to pair - my cousins favorite spot, and I can see why - I recommend the crawfish, mussels, and oysters...
Since I live a block away, I do take-out from here very often. My fav dishes:
- Shellfish Bouillabaise
- Lobster Roll with their crazy crazy fries
- New Zealand cockles
I love watching the kitchen in action while I am waiting for my order.
I used to forget that they are closed on Sundays so there have been many a time that I have brought friends there only to be disappointed.
My friend Howard said that because of the recession, lobster was on sale - so we decided to test this and stopped by Mary's Fish Camp.
Delicious lobster roll - priced at $26. I read earlier in Yelp that the lobster roll was $30, so a $4 discount. Can't say that it's a huge deal, but I guess every little bit counts?
And it was tasty - a little bit heavy on the mayo, and modestly sized.
Also - had the fried clams/oysters appetizer.
Whenever I come back to NYC, I have to stop by Mary's. Preferably for lunch. I like to sit at the counter, have an ice tea. And order the lobster roll. This time, I went with a friend and we were given one of the coveted tables by the big windows.
I know Pearl's has more street cred, but I just prefer Mary's decor. It's a little haven in the New York bustle. You stare out at the beautiful tree lined village streets and watch the world pass you by. WHile stuffing large chunks of sweet lobster into your mouth. I drizzle the shoestring fries with apple cider and forget the calories. It's just pure, simple luxuries that matter.
When people ask what restaurant I miss the most, I always say Mary's. Please open one in LA -- The Hungry Cat just can't comepete.
Oysters were shucked perfectly. They were very fresh and yummy. Service was prompt and good, they left us alone and did try to engage us in unnecessary conversation.
Fish was fresh, but bland. I had the tile fish with lentils, bacon and asparagus. Something missing, not sure what, but something.
Friend had the Corvina, and it was bland too.
Everything was fresh and they don't use too much oil.
Good place to get a fresh healthy fish dinner.
Great Prices
Its loud enough in that you can get a little wild and not annoy your neighbors, well not a lot.
Didn't have the lobster roll, but how can you top P.O.B. for that.


