Oysters on Ice and Seafood Towers in Greenwich Village
Work through a platter of oysters and clams beneath the glowing mermaid sign in Greenwich Village.
🦪 Half Shell on MacDougal
The neon mermaid glows over MacDougal Street, and inside the marble raw bar stays stacked with ice. Order a dozen and they arrive ringed around lemon and mignonette, briny and cold, with a little cup of hot sauce for the ones you want sharper.
Go bigger with the two tier tower, where poached shrimp and clams pile above a bed of oysters. The kitchen keeps a warm side too, from a lobster roll with a heap of fries to crisp fish tacos and a skillet of mac and cheese.
At 4.7 stars across more than 1,400 reviews, the room fills most nights, and an early seat at the bar is the move. Watch the shuckers work, let the ice do its job, and take your time down the list.
