Mussels And More

TLDR: Friendly and observant staff, delicious food, cozy environment. We went as a party of three around 6:30pm on a Friday. The restaurant is composed of two sections linked by a tiny corridor. The front section is bar seating with a few tables, while table seating is usually prioritized in the rear section as there are more seats. The kitchen is open-faced and visible in the rear section as well. The restaurant is a warm and dimly lit vibe. We were seated promptly in the rear section; the restaurant was pretty empty. As the course of our meal progressed, more and more customers arrived until the entire rear and much of the front section was filled by the time we left around 7-7:15. We ordered the Soup of the Day (Lobster Bisque), Linguine Seafood With White Wine Sauce, Lobster Ravioli, and Fra Diavolo Mussels with pasta (linguine) on the side. You also have the option to choose french fries, but we figured more pasta never hurt anybody. The soup came out promptly, and the rest of our food followed shortly. The lobster bisque was hot, rich, and creamy. There were large lobster chunks in it. It was very satisfying to sip on and warmed us up on the cold autumn day. The seafood linguine was also rich and creamy, but it had the added slight sourness of the white wine, which made for a complex but irresistible flavor. The seafood was fresh and plentiful: calamari squid, shrimp, mussels. The lobster ravioli came in large pieces and smothered by a creamy tomato sauce. This was very delicious, with the cheese and minced lobster filling on the inside and chunks of lobster on the outside. Finally, the mussels came in a light but spicy tomato sauce (which was really soup more than a sauce). The sauce had great flavor and had a perfect kick to it. The mussels were fresh and there was plenty to go around. The pasta on the side was unremarkable, but when mixed with the sauce from any other plate, could serve well as a mini pasta dish or a kids meal. The staff were friendly and extremely attentive. When they noticed we were out of water, they brought us more without needing a reminder. This also applied for the hot water that we requested, which is usually easily overlooked. Much props to them. Overall I'd recommend this spot in a heartbeat. I've visited a couple times before and each time the food was delicious. This is definitely a neighborhood classic. The food, service, and ambience were on point. The prices were also perfectly reasonable. 10/10 experience, would return.

I came here for a Father’s Day dinner and brought my family. It’s a corner spot. In the front of the restaurant there are sliding glass doors. When weather is permitted, he opens them up and it looks like a big outdoor party. On a regular basis, he has a live band that plays music. They have a full bar. Tables are in the front area of the restaurant and when you walk into the back it’s a open room filled with a bunch of more tables. They also offer outdoor seating around the front and the side of the restaurant. He has a variety of mussels that come in all different type of flavors.

That was our second time here and the service and food were good! My only issue was that I made reservations for the back room and they had a private party which they mention but it turned out great anyway!

One of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn. I love Thai mussels and great neck clams. Owner is usually in the restaurant, very nice and friendly. Atmosphere is like home.

First time here for dinner. Great service, great pricing and good food. Definitely will go back again