Another favorite of mine, Mayfield is an all around great restaurant which serves up delicious oysters at least three ways. And you should do all three.
They always have a nice selection of good oysters on the half shell, and they offer them for a buck a piece during happy hour (5:00-6:30). I’ve been eating Big Rocks there for the last year or so and every one of them has been well shucked, presented beautifully, and of course tasty as hell.
Fried oysters at Mayfield. Photo by Oyster Ben
But step up your game and order some fried oysters as well which come served on a bed of coleslaw and smoked salmon. It’s one of those things I dream about on occasion and they’re worth the trip there all by themselves.
It was only recently that we thought to order their baked oysters, however, and my god have we been missing out. Rich, creamy, and topped with crispy prosciutto, they are simply fantastic.
Their cocktails are tasty, the service friendly and warm, and the clientele diverse and beautiful. If you find yourself in the neighborhood be sure to stop by. And if you don’t, then make a trip out one night for dinner. You won’t regret it.
The Deal
Seven days a week from 5-6:30 they have a select oyster for $1/shuck. They also have a beer and wine special ($5 and $7 respectively), making it all around a fantastic happy hour for an oyster bar.
The Location
Mayfield is at 688 Franklin Ave in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. You can get to it by the 3/4 or from the A/C lines.
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