V-day fruit de mer / raw bar platter for two
any thoughts? blue ribbon is walk-in, jack's is booked, could go the route of balthazar/artisanal but don't really want to, aquagrill may be just out of price range, maybe grand central oyster bar?would love to hear other experiences or suggestions. I imagine I'd need to make a reservation for this; thanks!
Add a comment:
Previewing your comment:
HTML Hints
Some HTML is OK: <a href="URL">link</a>, <strong>strong</strong>, <em>em</em>
Comment Guidelines
Post whatever you want, just keep it seriously about eats, seriously. We reserve the right to delete off-topic or inflammatory comments. Learn more at our Comment Policy page.
If you see something not so nice, please, report an inappropriate comment.
Start Talking!
Need a question answered? Have advice to share? Start a Talk topic now!
Sign up to get your questions answered and share advice.
7 Comments:
What about Lure Fishbar?
I actually think Blue Ribbon and Balthazar might be more expensive than Aquagrill, but a lot depends upon what you're getting.
For something different, what about a Japanese restaurant?
kathryn at 1:16AM on 02/05/09
ya we've had some great japanese meals, so looking for oysters and the like; aquagrill said their platters range betwen $90 and $150 (market price) while most others were around $60 to $100; I'm really sad that Jack's was booked tho, that sounded the best (from what I read); top tier had caviar w/ toppings and toasts!!
avisualperson at 10:22AM on 02/05/09
A lot of Japanese restaurants have very fresh oysters, is what I meant, so you might be able to save a little money by ordering a few dozen at a Japanese place.
In terms of the platters, are you looking for just oysters (I've dined at Aquagrill for $65 or so but one of every oyster they had that day, which was around 25 I think) or oysters plus other items? The other places might be less expensive but not give you as much food.
kathryn at 10:39AM on 02/05/09
what about blt fish shack? it isn't super romantic or anything but the food is great.
allot at 11:00AM on 02/05/09
mmm, aquagrill ya may be the joint in the end. seems like lotta places offer some sort of platter but . . . just dunno if they are all good, come with lotta little goodies and things. heard that le miu has some crazy platter which could be great.
any recs for partic. good selection of oysters at a good japanese joint?
avisualperson at 11:26AM on 02/05/09
I like Le Miu a lot but I walked past recently and they really re-configured the menu, taking away the chef's tasting for $65 that I used to love. Their oyster "shooter" has definitely been something I liked in the past, though.
Japanese places probably won't have a huge selection, maybe two or three varieties, if you are looking for a sampling.
kathryn at 11:45AM on 02/05/09
I would avoid the Oyster Bar. The only things it makes really well are the stews, pan roasts and the raw oysters themselves. Honestly, it's like two different restaurants.
annien at 2:59PM on 02/06/09