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To start off- I could not decide what drink to get, it was taking me well over 10 minutes to really gather what their tasting notes were, as I was reading over and contemplating, the host came over and asked if I needed any help, thank god he did. He helped explain the flavor of the drinks (ie how strong the absinthe licorice flavor would be) and help me figure out which one to try from there. Both drinks I had ended up being delicious and not at all too absinthe forward. I came here with my friend that is a pescatarian and gluten free and there were options for all of us to share still and enjoy. The scallop crudo was phenomenal. I didn't expect much even when my friend said it was good until we had one order, and had to get a second. Oysters were delicious and the staff helped us figure out which ones to get based off tasting notes and size we usually prefer. Overall service here was amazing and I love the decor and food. Definitely nice for a special occasion or treat yourself meal.
A New Orleans style Oyster raw bar in the heart of Williamsburg Brooklyn. Bar itself is very busy on the weekends and the back courtyard is by reservation only. There are tables on the sidewalk for walk-ins however. Highlights include extensive list of raw oysters from east and West Coast and a wide range of small plates. There is also a creative cocktail list and many wines available by the glass. Consider yourself very lucky if you are able to snag a seat at the actual Oyster bar itself.
Do not bring a date here. Well, actually do bring a date here. Because even if it goes poorly at least it will go poorly next to a cold martini, moody lights, and a sexy bar. An absolute gem of a bar. There is a reason everybody answers maison premiere when talking martinis and oysters. They just do it better. Attention to detail is there. Temperature there. Vibes? There. It's moody, but fast. Dim, but lively. It is everything you want in a cocktail bar, and then some! Workers are awesome. Knowledgable, friendly, and beautiful curators of a lovely martini!
Date: Friday, May 9th, 2025 Time: 10:30pm Party of: 4 Reservation made: via Resy a few weeks prior What: After Dinner Drinks *Pernod 68° ($15) *The Great Bambino ($19) *Jade Edouard ($19) *Kubler ($16) My group was having dinner in Brooklyn and decided to check out Maison Premiere before heading back to our Manhattan hotels. I originally had a rezzie for 10pm, but we were running late. Luckily they were able to fit us in even tho we lagged about 30 mins. I honestly know nothing about absinthe, so I just picked something random. I think I ordered the Jade Edouard ($19). I mean, it was fine. One of friend said typically they make it in front of you with the drip, sugar, etc. I didn't even know what that meant when he said it. Had to ask for further explanation. Would have been fun to see it, but it was late and dark. Not sure how much we would've seen at the table? The space itself is very pretty. We actually went to the back patio to take some pix while waiting for our drinks. Lots of greenery. The whole space is very reminiscent of what I would imagine was an house in New Orleans back in the day. Fun place for a last drink. I wouldn't mind coming for an oyster happy hour of sorts. REVIEW #3778
Cute, elegant cocktail bar (I think they also serve oysters but I didn't have them) Stopped in around 4pm on a Sunday and was able to snag a seat for one at the bar. Around 4:30, it suddenly got crowded and every seat was taken. They specialize in absinthe cocktails but I actually tried their Old King Cole martini that is shaken in front of you. It was one of the best martinis I ever had. It's different because they use orange bitters and this cool gin from the UK called Old Raj. It is pricey at $28. My bartender was awesome (didn't get his name though!) The sound level was average in the bar, and the I enjoyed the lowkey decor and dim lighting.
Came here because I follow the guys from TopJaw, and I was not disappointed! The vibes are immaculate! It felt like I walked into old world, New Orleans with some of the strongest martinis I've ever had. Our waiter was super attentive to us, and suggested delicious champagne, a great hibiscus margarita, and the blind lemon Jefferson fizz. I def will come back
Maison Premiere isn't just another oyster bar flexing aesthetics and overpriced cocktails. This place gets it. I came in with one mission, high-brine oysters, and the waiter didn't just take the request seriously, he turned it into a curated experience. I asked for the briniest on the list and instead of rattling off names, he just asked how many I wanted and disappeared. Came back with Orient Point, Edgewater, and Pemaquid; Three absolute masterpieces. Salty, fresh, clean. It was like licking the Atlantic in the best way possible. On the side: warm olives that made me question every sad bar olive I've ever eaten, steak tartare that was rich but balanced, and two drinks, The Shining Path and a Piña Colada. The bartenders looked like they were drowning in orders and still turned out flawless drinks. Vibes? Immaculate. Crowd? Chill but not dead. Ambiance? Romantic enough for a date, casual enough for solo oyster slurping. Zero complaints. I left buzzed, satisfied, and already planning a return. This spot delivers on every level.
Wow! Loved Maison Premiere, from the vibes to the food to the service. Everything was perfect. The menu is pretty extensive, including their wine, oyster and cocktail list. Our waiter, Antonio was so great. He really made the experience because he was so knowledgeable and gave us the best recommendations based on our preferences. My bf got the tableside sazerac service and that was quite cool to see. I don't normally like mezcal but I did enjoy my mezcal cocktail that Antonio recommended, which was pretty fruity/floral forward as I had asked. Onto the food - I was overwhelmed by the oyster choices so we just decided to trust Antonio. My favorite was the Hood Canal! The scallop was amazing and honestly the bread that came with the steak tartare was probably the best bread I've ever had. Do not skip the pasta and the short rib was a solid choice as well. I don't love visiting restaurants more than once due to the abundance of restaurants in NYC but I'll surely make my way back here.
From Absinth to several rewarding plates, which were shared, the kitchen and raw bar exceeded our expectation. Our meals were prepared and presented with precision. Lamb saddle cooked to perfection with an amazing jus...Halibut paired with a Clam Chowder esque chunky broth. 2 winners*****
Stopped in for a post dinner drink and this place was absolutely incredible! The vibes were immaculate and you really feel like you have been transported back in time while you are there. I haven't tried absinthe much and our server was really helpful and walked us through the menu to help us decide what to get. Didn't try any of the food so I can't speak to that but the drinks were delicious!
the biggest selection of oysters ive seen so far in new york. lots of fresh and tasty oysters, familiar and new. vibes inside were very nice and warm, love the decor and the uniforms (feels like id been transported to a different time). dirty rice was a yummy bite as well, lots of good sharing items here. one thing that was interesting was while sitting at the bar they were making our drinks and dropped a glass and spilled glass and ice all over us haha. luckily didnt hurt us but i thought theyd comp the drink or something. would go back though, such a cute spot.
I went with my friend who lives nearby to this place. As he called it. This place has European vibes. It's an old school inspired decor. Reminded me of the le labo distressed look. Anyway we sat outside in the middle of high summer in Brooklyn vibe. The service was slow but it all worked. The cocktails looked amazing. We ordered oysters, mackerel crudo, mussels, crab toast. My friend had the steak tartar. It was all superb. My favorite dish was the crab toast. So light and had a tingle of jalapeños. It's a must! The mussels were great but I found the clams that were in the mussels to be the best part. Can't wait to go back.
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Maison Premiere is revered for their oysters and absinthe, and for good reason. I'd tried to come for HH years ago without a reservation, but encountered a 2-hour long wait. This time, I had the foresight to make a reservation, showed up on a Friday evening, and was seated immediately! Use OpenTable; reservations are aplenty, and are accepted for the bar or a table. We opted for the bar to witness the action. I love the decor of this place. There is an old-timey vibe throughout, complete with bar staff dressed in stylish suits. The bar is huge and takes up most of the restaurant space. The front half is the absinthe/liquor bar, the back half is the oyster bar, but you can order from both regardless of where you sit. We sat near the front so as to watch the absinthe fountain in action while they prepared our absinthe drip. The oysters are so delicious, which shouldn't be a surprise. What really amazed me was the variety of oysters they had available. During HH, not all of the oysters are discounted, and not all of the discounted oysters are $1, but it was still a phenomenal deal for the fresh, delicious oysters we got. I can't wait to go back. read more
3 years ago
Yesterday we revisited Maison P since it reopened and we're delighted to see former management back (transferred back from Sauvage) and a new, friendly, inviting atmosphere. Amazing food and service. It was great to return. read more
I went to this Oyster Bar with my BF. The oysters were good we got the chef one which included 12 chef chosen oysters. Count your oysters lol because we were missing one. The drinks were okay and service was also okay. The ambiance was somewhat loud but bare able. I do want to point out that we found it to be an expensive spot. The drinks were 18$ each the oysters were 45$. The price for the drinks was too much. read more
One of the favorite thing we like to do on Memorial Day is to have a brunch at Maison Premiere. They have special menu for this day, and usually opens earlier on this day then usual. They have a large bar, taking up most of the space. They have table seating around the bar, to the side, front, and yes, to the back. Not many seating as you can imagine, and with that, wait time can get a bit crazy...reservation is recommended! The BEST part of this place (to me) is their amazing, beautiful, so super-fantastic patio in the back! It is such relaxing space, a true oasis in the busy Brooklyn street. With the huge bar upfront, they do offer some impressive cocktail and Absinthe menu. We ordered Maison Jungle Bird and Maison Piña Colada. Fun, tasty, and high quality. Piña Colada was extra awesome, it came in a Whole Young Coconut! For food, we had some oysters and Memorial Day Special items. Oysters were all super fresh, not fishy in any way, and yes, tasty! Memorial Day Specials were St. Louis Ribs, and Beef Brisket. Delicious, decadent, filling and really nicely done! I enjoyed the brisket more than the ribs, but my hubby really enjoyed the ribs. The service was great, warm and welcoming, polite and friendly. Our server Rachel, who was really lovely, took a good care of us. We had another amazing time here, can't wait to go back already! read more
They're back!! I was worried they are gone for good but they are back and just as great as before. Came for oysters and cherrystone clams and a martini and was very happy (no happy hour yet, but it's hard not to be happy sitting at this Great Gatsby style bar). Cocktails are still to die for, the staff is super welcoming. read more
3 years ago
Everything was AMAZING and so fresh! Great service. I flew to NY to see some friends and eat some delicious food. This place does not disappoint! I can't wait to go back! read more
3 years ago
My favorite NY spot for for absente and oysters. Great service and Staff they know theirs test your knowledge?! read more
2 years ago
Came here Monday for happy hour Just wait a couple minute for them to clean up the tables. We got garden seats. It's very cute but serious not too comfortable tho. 2 of us decide to get 2 fozen and that include everything for one from happy hour. Everything is amazing. I like discovery bay the most. It had stronger taste than others. So after a dozen oyster, we decide to go for another half dozen. Amazing place for fresh oyster! read more
4 years ago
I used to come to this place all the time before the pandemic... This was one of the few establishments in the city that I was eagerly awaiting to reopen. The interior design itself is a work of art, this is one of the most beautiful bars in the entire city. I went with my fiancé and got a tray of 30 oysters with an absinthe cocktail and some champagne and it was all absolutely perfect! Our server, Reb, was stellar. This is an absolutely wonderful spot that I highly recommend for anybody in the New York City area. read more
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This was the most amazing restaurant that I have been to in a while. Like a really really long time. I only Wish that I lived closer. read more
2 years ago
So yes I stand by review from Time out NY, one of the best looking bars in Williamsburg, it definitely is an eye catcher specially the back yard. Really pretty, tropical and green. (I wonder how they sustain this in winters) They did have a good selection of cocktails. My problem is bars nowadays is they keep mixes ready ( I understand it's for efficiency) but that takes away the customization. Mezcal being my favorite, I wanted to try Royal Caroline; Tequilla Mezcal, pineapple, turmeric, lime and vermouth. Turmeric is my favorite spice ever but that cant be a part of a cocktail. Sadly they couldn't accept my request so i had to go for another cocktail instead. It was probably the hottest day in NY so the cocktails and the ambience felt refreshing. We ordered Hamachi for appetizer, my friend really didn't enjoy but we could blame the hot weather for that. I really enjoyed being at this bar and I am glad it didn't disappoint me. I am so getting my sister here in fall when she visits me in NYC read more
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As far as I'm concerned, Maison Premiere is an essential business, I don't care what you say... and some honorary protected landmark status designation couldn't hurt. An obligatory stop when in town. What a f**king all-around treasure -- from the transformative moment after first stepping foot through the nondescript facade, like through the wardrobe into Narnia, the atmosphere is total magic and only paralleled by the service and libations from behind the bar and creations from the kitchen. The stylings and attention to detail are amazing throughout the cozy indoor space, coupled with a secret garden of sorts out back gilded with green and rustic charm. Have a seat and let the expert bar tenders and staff surprise and delight. read more
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This is my second time here and I was celebrating my wedding with my wife this past Saturday (9.3.22). Steven, the head bartender, gave me and my wife AND the bar, free shots to celebrate. That's true hospitality! Would love to be regulars someday. I'll leave an updated review, hopefully after our third time here. The seafood, as always, was superb! read more
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One of the better martinis in Williamsburg. Grab a dirty one and a dozen oysters, enjoy the vibes. This is going to sound weird, but the bathroom is awesome too. I love a good bathroom. read more
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Ahh Maison. Indulgent. Savory. Delicious. It can be kind of annoying to get a table because all the cool kids like Maison, but once you are in, get ready to take a trip to the ocean. Beautiful dirty martinis, wine, oysters, vibes. The staff know what they are talking about, so come curious. read more
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This is the first bad yelp review I've ever written. This dinner was for my birthday. The oyster shucker guy lifted the shucking table sideways across the station and wiped it with a dishcloth...dirty water dripped down into the oyster ice...the legs & feet of the shucker table which were covered in slime went INTO the oyster ice and then to make matters worse, he didn't change his gloves and immediately went on to handle cocktail shrimp (whole hand went into a bag of unpeeled shrimp) and sauces. This all happened right in front of us. We had previously ordered 2 dozen oysters and cocktail shrimp. We were so disgusted and disappointed. Only saving grace was our server Ryan who was wonderful. read more
4 years ago
Fresh oyster, cocktails are nice. Recommend trying diff kinds of oyster. Expect long waitlist. read more
4 years ago
New York - the name of the restaurant on the door is not Maison Premiere, so you might walk past it. I think Oyster Bar is the name. This was my first time having caviar and I love it! So delicious. It was fresh and creamy. What an experience. I'm hooked now. The outdoor seating was nice. 10 out of 10, I recommend this restaurant. The staff were delightful and very helpful. It was a classy experience. I love when the wit staff is attentive. Best part of the experience. I like it when they appear to enjoy their Job. read more
I love coming here because the oyster selection is abundant and so damn fresh - but do expect to pay $$$ for it. Came on the night of Mardi Gras around 9:30pm and had to wait 15 minutes for seats at the bar. Cocktails are superb. Minus 3/4 of a star for the bartender not remembering that we ordered the hamachi and not being very attentive overall and minus another quarter of a star for the barback who knocked one of the lamps from the wall and crashed into our meal. Otherwise, will be back in a few for that delicious aphrodisiac ;) read more
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Maison Premiere is a flash in time. The inside look like something out of the 1950s and all the staff are dressed up too. We waited for happy hour to get fresh Oysters. They had a huge selection from cross the nation. All of the oysters had different tasted, but everything was fine. It's a little pricy, but still worth the experience. I would come back read more
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298 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Williamsburg - South Side
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Anyone know if you can still sit outside at the garden when its raining?
Yes. We have awnings that cover the garden in case of rain.
Does anyone know if they are open? or opening?
Website is down, Instagram account disabled, phone numbers disconnected. All signs point to a permanent closure.
What time is happy hour? Does that include drinks as well as oysters?
They no longer offer oyster happy hour
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