Mary's Fish Camp
(646) 486-2185
246 W 4th St
(at Charles Street)
New York,
NY
10014
40.7347
-74.0032
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
Hours:
Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm, 6pm-11pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Mary's Fish Camp
The Editor
Allison Austin
Citysearch
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 brioche rolls. Owner Mary Redding keeps things fish camp-y with rod-and-reel rental prices and a list of "rules" on the backs of the menus.
The Food
It's easy, simple, unfussy seafood like you'd find at a roadside shack--that is, if you're really lucky and that roadside shack serves just-set, flash-fried clams and charry-lemony grilled octopus with homemade tartar sauce. And even though the lobster roll is legendary, and deserving of its reputation, it's the seasonal lobster pot pie--a luscious butter and cream diet-buster filled with lobster chunks, peas and topped with buttery puff pastry--that really deserves a cult following. Desserts, like the hot fudge sundae and seasonal pie, follow suit; nothing fancy, but they always hit the spot.
User Reviews
speakyourmind
May 25, 2009
hard to fault such a fantastic restuarant, get there early or be prepare to wait, first come first come first serve, a real gem in the west village crown. excellent specials and vary day to day, Lobster roll the best in new york by far. pan friend cod sandwich another fave, but try the corn in chesse its the dogs bollocks
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elsalovisa
January 22, 2009
I love it! I go here so often, always delicious and friendly. Best lobster roll in NYC! The shrimp tacos are soooooo good! Great wine list, deserts and everything is fresh! Everything is great!
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subiej
December 30, 2008
This place was a big disappointment, mostly because of the rude service. We had to wait over an hour to be seated, of course, and by the time we ordered they were out of lobster rolls. Whatever- that's not such a big deal. What was astounding was that they asked the couple next to us to LEAVE while they were drinking their coffee (you should have seen the looks on their faces). Then, minutes after we signed the credit card slip and received our cappuccinos, they did the same to US! I looked at the door, expecting to see a line around the corner, but there were only 2 people waiting for a table (it was pretty late). I'm sorry. I understand that somehow it's become "acceptable" in some places to ask customers to leave your restaurant once they've paid their bill. But I think it's bad manners, and violating some kind of unspoken restaurant-patron agreement. Allowing people to drink their coffee in peace, is part the cost of doing business. It's part of the agreement we make when i wait and hour and a half for overpriced risotto-- that i will be able to at least not be p*ssed off and angry when i leave. That's all i ask. Even if the food and service had been fantastic (which it wasn't), asking people to leave immediately after they pay the bill is a sure-fire way to make sure they are angry and have a bad impression about the entire experience. Just on principle, I won't be patronizing any restaurant that thinks it's ok to take your money and rush you out the door.
read full reviewThe Details on Mary's Fish Camp
What to Drink:
No hard alcohol, but three draft beers (including Guinness) and a handful of well-matched wines by the glass (poured into small juice glasses) are on offer.
Know Before You Go:
Mary's doesn't take reservations, and primetime tables are difficult to come by without a wait. Luckily, Mary's will take your cell phone number and call you when your table is ready.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar
