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,...

Don't Believe the Hype! 7/25/2003

Skip this expensive, overhyped hole-in-the-wall. After waiting an hour, we were seated only at the counter. My raw clams were as small as you could get, and my fried oysters and clams were skimpy, heavily coated, and not memorable at all. Grilled veggies were OK. My friend's grilled scallops were OK. Overall, very mediocre food at very expensive prices, at the worst possible dining environment. Pros: fresh seafood Cons: long wait, pricey, mediocre food more
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Best seafood available 7/19/2003

I have eaten at Mary's Fish Camp several time and it is by far the best seafood in Manhattan. I have a few favorites but I have sampled most of the menu and it is always deliciously wonderful. I enjoy the atmosphere, I feel like I have found an exquisite dining ""treasure"". Pros: reasonably priced, friendly staff, Mary more
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Great Fish! 4/2/2003

I've been to Mary's 7 or 8 times and always enjoyed myself. Great fresh fish, creative (but not too fancy) dishes and good service. True, the wait can be maddening, but that's NYC. It is a bit pricey for those of us who don't work on Wall Street, but again this is NY, not Cape Cod. Overall, a great experience. Pros: super fresh fish, fun atmosphere Cons: pricey more
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Delish! 2/26/2003

Mary's is just the best! Although the wait can be long (I suggest eating after 9 on a weeknight), it is absolutely worth it! The Oysters Rockefeller were delicious, as were my diver sea scallops with sun-dried tomato risotto. I've also had (and LOVED) the lobster roll and lobster pot pie. The laid-back decor and wooden benches remind me of being in the Florida Keys, sipping a beer and eating the freshest seafood around! Note to Mary: please bring back the key lime square for dessert -- LOVE IT! Pros: freshest food, friendly service Cons: small, long wait more
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too much hype! 1/30/2003

The food was salty, the service was so-so, the wait is nuts! (2 hours) decor was like a broken down kitchen with wobbly tables, the prices isn't all that cheap...Id rather go to Pearl Oyster bar... more
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Great low key seafood 1/23/2003

Mary's is a great neighborhood spot with friendly service. You always know what to expect - Food is simply prepared, but excellent. I especially like the appetizer menu and usually order two instead of an entree. Pros: relaxed Cons: no reservations more
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they know how to cook fish at Mary's... 1/10/2003

Mary's Fish Camp (and Pearl) simply serves THE BEST seafood in NYC at this price range. lobster role lobster role lobster role - yes, it's to die for (as are the fries that come with it) but everything on the menu is excellent and super fresh. one problem - we've experienced very rude staff. and not like they look over worked - or we were demanding - just like their rude because it's accepted here. I don't get it. but go anyway and ignore the staff. there's no wait at lunch! more
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Lobster Roll 11/8/2002

Thats the attraction of this quaint place. Appetizers (clam chowder was like minestrone, raw oysters were miniscule) were disappointing. Pros: Lobster Roll, Quaint Cons: Pricey, Small shellfish more
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needed lots of water 11/4/2002

Though I found the ingredients be very fresh (I saw the cook carrying them to the kitchen), our entrees were very salty. Clam chowder was just right, but... I liked the wait staff and the decor, and hopefully I will see the improvement in taste next time. Pros: romantic, inexpensive, fresh ingredients Cons: salty food more
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a must try 10/29/2002

I wonder if the people who wrote those negative reviews have ever even eaten at Mary's my wife and i eat there at least once a week and we love it always perfect seafood, a well matched wine list, and great wait staff a must try if you are craving seafood Pros: great food, great service Cons: n/a more
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Innovative Cooking! 10/2/2002

Terrific value; innovative, interesting preparations of very fresh ingredients. Hard to find fish/seafood this good at these prices. Really worth all the negatives to enjoy the positives. Pros: Great Cooking, Nice People, Eager to Please Cons: Prolonged Wait, No Air Conditioning, Cramped Seating more
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lobster roll 9/24/2002

we had to wait for more than an hour to get a seat, and it was a weekday! the food was decent, the lobster roll was really good, but the soup was mediocre. not sure if the long wait was worth it. Cons: long wait more
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Camping Out at Mary's 9/17/2002

No reservations taken and a possble wait. Fortunately, the first shift of seafood lovers flow right in. Sit at the counter, better if only 2-3 persons. You also get a view of the kitchen and the attention put into the well-prepared dishes. Walk into Mary's with a large appetite and you may end up eating your way into a bank-roll and into the popular lobster-roll. Satisfaction gave way to lobster knuckles ($9), almost feeling guilty being served such a healthy portion - served cold - delicious. Followed up with arugula and fennel with sweet gorgonzola, fried oysters/clams, salted crusted shrimp, and grilled corn on cob. Finished with homemade peach cobbler/icecream and a icecream fudge sundae topped with homemade peanut brittle. Other appetizing dishes - grilled softshell crabs, a fried fish (deboned for you), and the 1 1/2lb lobster ($25). In addition, you get a pleasant environment and wait staff. Pros: Lobster knuckles, Pleasant staff Cons: Waiting, Semi-tight space more
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Not worth waiting in line! 9/13/2002

After waiting 30 minutes to get a table you would expect a little more from a place with this much hype. Atmosphere is cramped and noisy. Service is delivered with tons of attitude. The food is mixed with some dishes like the lobster roll is decent while most fish dishes are bland. Pros: lobster roll Cons: Wait, Service, Decor more
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Seafood was fresh and good. 8/30/2002

This is my first time having dinner at Mary's. The place is small but crowded. We waited 20 minutes for our table for 5 people. They do not take reservations over the phone so arrive early to put your name down on the list. The waitresses was nice and very informative. The seafood we had was great. It was fresh and tasty. I would definitely go there again. Pros: Fresh seafood Cons: Crowded more
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Somewhere In Between 8/14/2002

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, it has been so hard to get in there this summer that we thought we'd try the knockoff. The hostess was RUDE and ignored our questions but the waitress was fine. Stick with the basics, lobster roll (very expensive!) oysters, salad. The harder stuff, whole fish, etc. you need to steer clear of--our fish was burned on the outside, raw on the inside and we won't even discuss the fried oysters and clams (we had ONE clam!) When you can't get in down the street, this is fine and we haven't had a wait any of the three times we've been. Pros: no waits Cons: basty staff, dirty floor and bath., food uneven more
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no good 8/5/2002

the food was fine-certainly nothing different than you could make at home. fry up some shrimp with some salt.. there you have it. the person i was dining with hated hers.. the food aside, EVERYTHING else about this place sucked. there are no more than 6 tables.. probably seating capacity of 18 people total.. our wait was 2 hours, and the hostess was extremely rude to us. once we were seated, over 2 hours later, the service was equally bad. i DO NOT recommend this place. more
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What's the hype? 8/5/2002

Mediocre and long waits! With so many other restaurants to choose - why bother here! Cons: wait more
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Exactly what I've been looking for. 8/2/2002

Mary's is exactly what I've been looking for as a frequent diner: A neighborhood place with the highest quality food, a casual yet professional staff, and a hip but unpretentious crowd. Mary's is simply the best. Her seasonal menu always delights. From the refreshing Yellow Tomato Salad in the summer to the comfort of Lobster Pot Pie in the colder months, Mary's never disappoints. I cannot believe there is anyone out there who would--in all honesty, that is--give Mary's a low rating. I question the objectivity of those who have done so. All one has to do is look at the ratings of the citysearch editors to see what's what. Go to Mary's. Have great food. Have a great time. Pros: Freshest Seafood, Friendly Staff, Casual, hip & fun Cons: The wait, no reservations more
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What a dump! 8/1/2002

Living in the hood - Mary's is just like camp! Bad service and food! Gave it a few tries and disappointed each time! Go back to Florida! Cons: the food, service 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...

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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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