Nestled at 298 Bedford Ave in Williamsburg since 2011, MaisonâŻPremière channels the elegance of Belle Ăpoque Paris and preâProhibition New Orleans. The horseshoeâshaped marble bar, antique accents (rotary phones, cashâregister), and vintage glassware set a mood of refined nostalgia. A standout is their absinthe program: featuring one of the largest U.S. collections and a custom fountain replica from New Orleans. Expert bartenders stir gin martinis and ritualâstyle Sazeracs tableside, honoring classic recipes with modern touches. Their Hurricane, layered with Martinique rhum agricole, Jamaican rum, lemon, and passionfruit, is a longâtime favorite. MaisonâŻPremièreâs oyster bar boasts over 30 varietiesâEast and West Coastâserved raw with mignonette, aioli, and horseradish. Beyond shellfish, seasonal seafood dishes like scallop crudo and bay scallop pasta offer refined farmâtoâtable flavors. The multiâawardâwinning bar program earned a James Beard Award in 2016 and recognition among Worldâs 50 Best Bars, Esquireâs âBest Bars in America,â and Travel + Leisureâs âBest Seafood Restaurantsâ. The ambient candleâlit interiors, broodily textured walls, and lush back garden (open AprilâNovember) create a classic yet cozy dateânight or eveningâout atmosphere. All-day bar & oyster service, refined cocktails, and exceptional hospitality make MaisonâŻPremière a timeless Williamsburg icon.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate this bar and share your thoughts!
