My friend and I came here the other night for dinner, after wanting to check it out for a while. I was able to easily make a reservation and once we arrived, we were seated right away at the oyster bar towards the back. The ambiance was beautiful--dimly lit with jazz playing and candles all around. There is also a stunning backyard area, which looked lovely and would definitely want to check out next time. As for food and drinks, I ordered a cocktail made with fresh strawberries and tequila and it was delicious and my friend ordered a glass of rose. We ordered the bread and butter, the gem and chicories salad and six oysters to start. The appetizers were delicious, and my friend said the oysters were great (as I did not partake in eating them). For our entrees, we ordered the lobster roll which was a significant portion of lobster in a delicious bun with a generous side of house made potato chips. I would absolutely come back again and would recommend it if looking for a nice dinner or date spot.
This place was really cool. We stopped in for a nightcap and the hostess let us know that seating was limited and we probably wouldn't be served before last call. We started to walk out but as we did, she followed after us and let us know a table just opened up! Perfect timing. The inside feels like you're in an oyster shack on the Louisiana bayou but the kind of oyster shack that also doubles as a speakeasy at night, if such a thing exists? The oyster shucking bar was super cool and outfitted with large ice baths. The drinks all seemed to be playing on a tiki theme or at least paying homage to the rum trade triangle. We had come from a day of eating and drinking and I couldn't possibly do a sugary type drink so I ordered a dirty martini. It was made perfectly. Others in my party ordered a piña colada which is served in a whole coconut with a shit ton of fresh garnish. We were all impressed. Would definitely return to check out more of the menu and actually eat some food the next time I'm in the area.
Overall stellar experience of a cocktail bar. We got a martini made table side and they explained everything and made a cool show with glass carafes. Amazing drinks and amazing ambiance, a must go in Williamsburg.
Every time I would walk past this restaurant, my eyes would be drawn inside. New Orleans is one of my favorite cities and the vibes reminded me of New Orleans. After shopping and spending time nearby, I decided to check and see how long their wait was. They were super busy, but I was able to get seated right away outside. One of the first items to come out was their bread and butter. They served some sort of infused butter. I've had other ones before, but this one was noticeably different in a good way. I was really impressed by the freshness of the oysters and the steak tartare. All of the cocktails we tried were wonderful! I hate sweet cocktails. The mai tai was perfectly balanced.
Came here to get a drink and it was super busy by the bar. The bar area is nicely dim. The menu has a cool assortment of drinks and focuses on absinthe based drinks. We got two different absinthe drinks which were solid, but not sure we'd get again. Would try the oysters though next time!
Came here for pre dinner drinks for birthday celebrations and me and my boyfriend were started with a complimentary glass of Prosecco! Our reservations for dinner were pretty late so we spent a lot of time here and ordered a good variety of drink (at least I did). My favorite would be the Maison Margarita and the Maitai. But definitely go with the sherry cobbler or Casablanca if you favor something sweeter with no bite. My boyfriend really enjoyed the Adonis and ordered this drink twice. I did take a sip and would describe it as an old fashioned that isn't spirit forward. Really good drink. We also got the side of bread and butter which I throughly enjoyed, as well as half dozen oysters. Overall a great experience and would definitely come back again to try their other drinks.
Food: 5 starts - fresh and tasty. I went with an appetite and ordered oysters, tartare, steak, mussels and dessert. Yes, I kept ordering because every plate was delicious. If I had room for more, I would have probably ordered the entire menu. Service: 5 stars - my server was an absolute gem. Stylish, friendly and attentive. Ambiance: 5 stars - perfect for a date or a solo treat. A definite must!!! *sorry, I can't find more photos.
Finally made a res for a table and had a great light dinner here! My boyfriend and I tried: + Peacock Throne cocktail + The shining path cocktail - both cocktails were amazing as always + Bunch of west coast and PEI oysters - incredible, they know what they're doing here in the oyster department + Lobster roll - awesome, and a really good deal at $36 + Gem and chicories - good, but overdressed, wouldn't get again Overall I'd say this remains a top-notch spot for cocktails and oysters. Hard to make a full dinner of it, but great if you want light bites or oysters! Also a bonus that you can make a table reservation and just drink (they don't make you order food).
I was beyond charmed by my experience here. The restaurant is quaint and inviting. I really loved the bar being featured in the middle. Beyond the ambiance, the service really stood out. We received a 5 star dining experience which really left me awe. The food was beyond fresh and everything tasted wonderful. Stand out dishes were the La Maison tower, Lobster roll and I personally loved the semi sweet/salty whipped cheesecake dessert. I cannot wait to go back. I almost forgot to praise our server Mary Grace who was extremely patient, knowledgeable and a joy to have. Again thank you