It only took about 15 minutes wait for us to get in and sit at the counter. The tables are so cramped, I thought the counter seats were a better choice. Wine and beer selection were limited but decent for a tiny place. Connie got a glass of Spanish Rose and I went for a Brooklyn Pilsner. The seafood-centric menu makes you feel like you are in a small cottage in New England, of course the open kitchen right behind the counter helped with sweet smell of steamed/fried/grilled seafood. I started with a light and delish New Zealand Cockle with Garlic wine sauce and white beans. I would never imagine putting white bean with any shell fish, but it worked well. Connie got the fried oyster and clams. It was light and tasty but nothing spectacular.
Lobster roll was what this place was known for, but after watching Chef Mary makes it right in front of my eyes, i decided not to get it. It is basically a bun, with a scoop of pre-mixed lobster salad (from a large jar) she took out from the fridge. Piled with a large side of shoe string fries. M.P was $35 the night we were there. Thanks, but no thanks. I stuck with bouillabaise and Connie got the whole grilled Dorade. Being a shell fish lover, I enjoyed the bouillabaise very much and Connie thought the fish was done well, but nothing to write home about. We didnt stay for dessert since Magnolia was close by.
All in all, it resembles a good seafood shack in New England, but with a NYC price tag. I would do it again when I crave for N.E style seafood. 6.5 out of 10 in my book.
