Upper East Side Mussels With Vodka Sauce and a Raw Bar

Flex Mussels puts Prince Edward Island shellfish at the center of a relaxed Upper East Side meal, with a range of sauces to choose from. Pair mussels alla vodka with an extra order of sourdough bread, then round out the table with crab artichoke dip or frito misto. Leave a little room for dessert.

The fresh raw bar brings another seafood option, while the happy hour menu includes oysters and the drinks lineup includes martinis. Brunch is part of the offering too. The venue has a second floor as well as an outdoor cafe for a meal in the open air. The kitchen also offers gluten free options for diners planning around that dietary requirement.

Find it at 1431 3rd Ave. Hours run Monday through Thursday from 4 PM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to half past ten PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM.