Mary's Fish Camp

The food was mediocer and the service ok. Reminds me of camp and camp food! Cons: food, this is not Maine! more

Consistently the best and freshest seafood in New York -- and affordable. Not just phenomonal fish, but fist class shellfish and salads. Everything I've tried on the menu impressed and delighted me (grilled lobster; soft shell crabs; pan roasted wild atlantic bass; diver scallops; whole grilled fish), but do try the specials when available. Friendly, casual ambience and a light, airy design. I prefer seating at the sweeping, stainless steel bar for a great view of the succulent oysters being opened. Forget the four star giants uptown: the creative, straight forward seafood preparations at Mary's Fish Camp thrill me everytime . . . without the hefty bill. (I go early or stop by a little bit ahead of time to leave my cell number with the hostess. Good bars in the area for a drink while waiting. Excellent for lunch, too. And take-out available.) Pros: Outstanding Food, Charming Staff, Take Out Available Cons: Not For Big Groups, Closed Sundays more

The best seafood and the best service to boot! So worth the wait... more

Although the size and atmosphere kind of makes the place, it would be nice if it was bigger. The bar area is fun to snack on some yummy seafood. The gazpacho with grilled shrimp was delish and of course the lobster roll kicked butt!! I have to agree with some of the other reviews about service(ok) and price(too high). Pros: fresh seafood Cons: expensive more

In one word: EXTRAORDINARY. Fight back against Manhattan's ferocious heat & humidity with Mary's impeccably fresh, reasonably priced seafood: Cool down with splendid raw oysters & fine ice-cold wine or tap beer; enjoy summer's garden delights with a bracing gazpacho or yellow tomato salad nestled among crunchy sweat peas; give in to addictive salt crusted shrimp. But don't stop with starters: you can't miss with grilled soft shell crabs (a welcome change from the standard sauteed version); luscious seared Diver scallops; heavenly pan roasted Wild Atlantic Bass; wonderfully simple whole grilled Mediterranean fish; or the celebrated lobster roll. Side dishes excel, especially five bean salad & grilled corn. Finally, indulge in classic warm weather delights: strawberry shortcake & banana pudding will make you love summer all over again. [Hint: don't be afraid of long lines -- leave your mobile number with the hostess & enjoy a drink down the block.] Pros: outstanding food, $ = very reasonable, cheerful staff more

I can't wait to go back next time I'm in New York. Had the lobster knuckles and the po' boy sandwich....tasted a friend's pot pie. It's a fun, down-home but sleek place to get your hands dirty eating good, affordable food. more

Oceans of iced tea, a bowl of lightly spicy Florida conch chowder, crunchy, salty shells-on fried shrimp...mmmmm. The shrimp were excellent, even if you do get the odd spiky, cartilaginous mouth-poke from the thin shells. Shrimp came with a mound of crunchy, creamy slaw. It being a hot day, I didn't have the appetite to tackle the massive-looking lobster roll, but I'll be back to try it when those Maine cravings beckon...Service (I sat at the counter) was minimal (had to ask for bread) but polite. more