Mary's Fish Camp

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246 W 4th St (at Charles Street)
New York, NY 10014

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(646) 486-2185
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I love Mary's! We always end up wandering over here in the summer when waiting on the line isn't so bad in good weather. Before it opens, there is always a line of people outside ...

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Somewhere in between the tens and the ones we found the truth about Fish Camp. We have been hitting the Best of List candidates and although we prefer another local lobster shack,...

Excellent 11/1/2006

Really wonderful food. i've only ever been here for lunch. The smoked salad is terrific, well actually everything here is good. Highly reccomended. more
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slowly dropping? 9/14/2006

I've always been a fan of Mary's and I have to say it's slowly been going downward. First of all the service is horrible nowadays, I guess being busy makes it ok to rush people out and general discourteousness, I'm finding the service to be much like Pearl's (which is probably the worse in NYC). The food is average, i still like their lobster roll but not as much as I used too. Shame, it's really going downward over there. Pros: larger of the fish shacks Cons: service, food quality more
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Disappointed in service 8/3/2006

The food was quite tasty, yet way overpriced for what it was. My beef was with the waitress. Not very friendly service, and then tried to charge us one dollar for a piece of bread to replace the bun that the lobster roll normally comes with. And we only discovered this once we saw the bill. There was no mention of this prior. What in heaven's name was she trying to pull. The lobster roll was not cheap. It was such a cheap move on their part. more
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nice lunch, but expensive 7/22/2006

I have been to Mary's many times and I like it. However, I do not understand the extraordinary hype about this restaurant. I would never wait for a table to eat, it just is not THAT great. The food is good, but very expensive for the casualness of it. Shocking that sides of vegies are $6.... that is what I would expect to pay in a more upscale restaurant. The service is spotty, sometimes really friendly and sometimes barely there. Some servers make you feel like they are doing you a favor to bring you the food. Pros: good food Cons: too expensive, service spotty more
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Great Service 5/26/2006

We tried to get a table at the horrific Extra Virgin just one block away, but after waiting more than 70 minutes, we bailed and popped into Mary's at 11:00 p.m. on a Saturday. The staff was happy to seat and serve us, the food was delicious, and we were never rushed even though we were the last table in the restaurant before closing. So glad our experience at Extra Virgin was so negative, because Mary's was a hit. Pros: Friendly Staff, Good Food, Great Location more
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Worth the Wait 4/5/2006

I was a little leary about Mary's at first - it's small, crowded and you usually have to wait on line - but I'm glad I finally tried it. To begin, we were told there was a 30 minute wait and started to leave, when the hostess offered to call us on our cell phone when the table was ready. Sure enough, exactly 30 minutes later we got the call and were seated promptly. The waitstaff were attentive, polite and helpful - an impressive feat in such close quarters. And the food was fantastic. From the entrees to the sides to the drinks, everything was creatively prepared yet still simple. I would definitely recommend Mary's and am making it one of my regular neighborhood haunts. Pros: Food, Service Cons: Crowded more
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So Rushed 3/5/2006

The food is good, I can't lie. But the staff was so horrible to us. The hostess and the waitress were incredibly rude and did everything they could to rush us out. We were planning to get dessert but the waitress basically through the bill at us before we had a chance to order. This place is pricey, and yes, the food is worth it; but the service makes you feel like you should be paying a quater of the price. Save yourself the time and trouble and skip this one! Pros: food Cons: Staff, wait time more
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Why are people waiting in line for this place 1/25/2006

We went on a Saturday night at 7 expecting to wait. We were told an hour wait which we thought was fine. We weren't seated until 8:45. We were pressured to order immediately and as fast as we ordered our appetizers they were delivered. They were supposed to be whole belly clams- but they were so deep fried that if there was a belly in there we couldnt find it. Meals were skate, lobster pot pie, sea bass and one other that escapes my mind. The skate was average. Lobster pot pie a complete rip off and sea bass adequate. We had the hot fudge sundae for desert which was cold clotted fudge that was worse than Friendly's. After waiting 1 and 3/4 hours for this experience it ended in a mere hour. They were removing plates from our table while we were still chewing. Pros: neighborhood Cons: everything more
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worth it! 8/17/2005

We went here for the first time knowing we'd be in for a long wait. Arriving at 6:45 on a Wednesday, we left our name and cell # and were told it would be an hour wait. We went to a nearby bar, had drinks, headed back around 7:45 and were seated in 5 minutes. We shared oysters for an appetizer, they were tasty but on the small side. We both had the lobster roll, which comes with fries. It was delicious! I am not a big fan of mayonaisse, I asked if they made the lobster roll with just butter- no they don't. But the sauce wasn't overwhelming and had a wonderful lemony taste. The roll looks small, but it is actually alot of lobster. Excellent! We left at 9- heard the waitresses telling diners they'd run out of lobster roll at that time - so beware of shortages. Pros: Delicious, Fun Atmosphere, Good Neighborhood Cons: Longish wait, Cramped more
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Mary's Fish Cramped 7/24/2005

Great fresh seafood, but ... jeez, this place is tiny. Fine to go on the occasional slow night, but its so cramped and crowded on the average night that its hard to have a pleasant meal...which is too bad because the food is soooo good. Pros: Fresh Fish Cons: Cramped more
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Great seafood and ambience 6/28/2005

I went there recently on a Friday night. I had to wait 45 minutes, but that is to be expected in a small, good restaurant. My friend and I sat at the bar, and the service was friendly and attentive. The lobster roll and steamers were excellent. The wine list was decent and affordable. Sitting at the bar, it was fun to watch couples on dates. The place is romantic in a relaxed way. I would definitely go again. Pros: Delicious food, Cozy, Service Cons: Wait more
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I want my money back! 6/21/2005

This place is incredibly tiny. They refuse to seat parties of 3 or more on weekends. The hostess is rude to the point of being offensive. The food was bland & oily. I just don't understand all the hype... Cons: Hostess, Food, cramped more
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Best Lobster Roll In NYC 5/15/2005

Pearl probably has the better reputation when it comes to the lobster roll, but I think Mary's version is a notch above. The lobster is cooked to perfection and served in large chunks with Mary's relish on a home made hot dog styled bun. Whole cooked fresh fishes of the day are a great option, either fried or steamed. Other standouts include celery root cole slaw, onion rings and Mary's fettucine cut fries. Mary's is small so a good idea would be to visit during off hours, otherwise a rather long wait will be inevitable. And don't forget the blackberry shortcake for dessert. Pros: lobster roll, whole cooked fish , blackberry shortcake more
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Too much attitude 3/1/2005

I tried to go recently with three other people and, since I know it's a popular spot, called ahead to make sure we could get a table. When we got there, they refused to seat us because our 4th wasn't there yet-even thought there were only two other people there and we assured them we would order some starters and drinks. In the 5 mins it took for our 4th to arrive, the place filled with a party of 8 and we were out of luck. Then the snotty bartender told us were being silly to go elsewhere and simply dropped our change on the bar without so much as a thank-you. more
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Stick to the basics 12/20/2004

Had dinner here on Saturday. 1 1/2 hour wait was okay since we left our cell number and went to a bar around the block. Once seated, the service was friendly and completely on the ball. We had tix for a concert and the staff got our food out really quickly. The great: the oysters, the whole lobster, the scallops. The good: lobster roll, lobster pot pie. The salt-crusted shrimp were mediocre...just fried and they leave the tail on. Overall, a really nice place for yr seafood fix. Great west village location, good service and juicy lobster. Not the best restaurant for seafood but does the job. Pros: friendly service, great lobster, amazing oysters more
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good but pricey 10/18/2004

we had a little bit of a wait, not too bad, and the appetizers and beer were good. the scallops risotto is the way to go here. little atmosphere, steep prices. Pros: great food Cons: , no atmosphere more
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best lobster roll in town 7/29/2004

Mary's has delicious seafood - fresh fish, steamers, oysters and hands down the best lobster roll in town. It's comfortable and casual, and a terrific place if you're craving that New England shore food. Pros: lobster roll, fresh fish, casual and fun more
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great lobster roll 4/5/2004

lobster roll was delicious....lots of lobsters...sauce was great....steamed big clams were soooooooo good...the place is small but the food is worth it Pros: great food, great service Cons: , long wait, no reservations more
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great fried fish! 3/30/2004

we had to wait for 45min, but it was worth it. we sat at the counter, with a great view of the kitchen. staff was helpful. the whole fried tilapia was delicious! decor could use some upgrading, though Pros: great good, good help, cute Cons: , long waits more
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Good food great staff 2/24/2004

Good food good vibe. Staff was friendly, entrees are simple seafood dishes nothing too creative good way to get your fish fix. Recommend getting a few apetizers instead of the entree. Good lobster/oysters/veggies. Pros: Friendly Staff, Laid back atmosphere, Fresh fish more
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  • The Scene
    Duos on dates and small groups of friends pack like happy sardines into this breezy, always-busy corner spot. Diners at the bar watch busy chefs scoop lobster salad onto warm...

  • 5/19/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm, 6pm-11pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
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