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We enjoyed our lunch at Mary's on Thursday. I had been looking forward to trying my first lobster roll and saw that Mary's got great reviews so headed there. I'm glad we did. The place is tiny but the food, and service are top-notch. The lobster roll is $30 but filled with big chunks of lobster in a delicious sauce, not just mayo. We'll visit again when we're back in NYC.

if you want to take seafood seriously- venture here. 50's style, light blue walls and smiley apron'd waitstaff bring you piles of tender delectable fruits of the sea on hearty ceramic dishes. We're all packed in there together, scarfing up the freshest of the fresh. Lobster rolls, flounder tacos, cod sandwich.... all accompanied with delicate frites straight out of a Parisian bistro. Great beer list, lovely wine list; this is a perfect spot for a bunch of buddies who enjoy fine food in a casual atmosphere... w/ 80's music blaring in the background!

Went at 6 sharp on a summer Monday, no wait at all to sit down. The place has a great, casual feel, the decor is cool, and the staff is informed, friendly and efficient. We split 4 appetizers, (the white anchovy bruschetta was amazing) one main course (delicious flounder tacos) and a side dish for the 2 of us and it was plenty of food. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and really tasty. With 2 beers, the bill was about $85. All in all it was an excellent meal and a great time.

my significant other lovvves Pearl, and he took me to Mary's for the first time. On a quiet Friday night in the city, the night before 4th of July, the wait was still over 1 hour for 2- so be ready for a long convo with a favorite person over a drink or 2 nearby (probably not a good pick for a first date) We sat at the bar, and one of the 'fishtramps' waited on us. she wasn't cloyingly sweet or gregarious coming around every five seconds, which we appreciated- The fresh oysters come with fresh grated horseradish, and peppercorn minonette-i don't know what variety they were, but they were a little dainty and only 6 to a order, so maybe it'd be a good idea to double up for the oyster fiends or people who are looking to reap in the aphrodisiac side effects. The fried oysters were very good, and i preferred them and the tarter sauce over its fraternal twin's version. The boiled lobster was fresh and full and the lobster roll was an A+, a little different from it's twin's, but definitely a worthy adversary. The service is good without pretense, and overall, we were impressed by the quality of the food and the elbows on the table feel of the restaurant. The look of the place is a little less pristine than its aforementioned rival's, but the menu seems to be a little more inventive and striving to 'think outside the box'. Best part is that Magnolia's is practically a hop and skip away-so you can take a walk after the dinner and pick up something sweet to go.

Fresh, delicious seafood!! You will want to go back for more. The lobster knuckles appetizer was out of this world! A little messy but worth it for the sweet, tender flavorful lobster! YUM. Salt crusted shrimp was also great. The grouper special was so delicate and fresh it must have been swimming hours earlier. Nothing was heavy, everything was prepared perfectly. Wait staff was helpful. Loved the food! Seating is a little cramped.

Last night I returned to Mary's and had the delightful skate wing. My God, to die for! The sweet, soft fish was lightly battered and pan fried, paired brilliantly with steamed swiss chard, mildly bitter, and a savory, lightly curried, lemony sauce. My taste buds sung with the first bite, responding to this intermingling of flavors, which came together in my mouth for a disparate but balanced palate. It's a deceptively plain dish, a comfort food, but expertly planned out. And at $21, generously portioned and reasonably priced. What a delight! My finicky friend loved the bouillabaise. I didn't try it but approved of the portion, not gargantuan but generous enough, with a lobster tail and various seafood, and adorned cutely with a buttered bread crisp sticking out of the bowl. I must admit, I spied the menu options in real form, as dishes were placed on (very close!) neighboring tables. The appetizer appeared heavy/fried but were served in tiny portions. While the lobsta' roll looked playful and fun, how much more miniature could they be? Smaller than hot dogs! This girl isn't paying $30 for petite comfort food, when she can head north for the real thing. And when she can choose from the myriad other options at Mary's, all at far better price points.

Read all the other reviews, most are spot on. The food is simple and good, yet the prices and ambiance leave something to be desired. For the price of the lobster roll ($30), I was really expecting a fully load roll with some fresh lobster. What I got was a hot dog roll lightly filled with lobster chunks that were covered in a thick white mayo/cream sauce. I'm from New England and know my Lobster rolls- these wouldn't sell back home. The atmosphere is very cozy (cramped) and the wait staff cares to the tables likes it's a Denny's, not a place that charges $25+ a plate. They tend to rush you to finish your meal as there is often a line of people waiting to eat- I wasn't more than half way done with my appetizer when my meal was plopped down on the table. Just unacceptable no matter where you are. Overall, it's a cute place with fresh fish but is overpriced and clearly overrated.