Best Mussels in NYC (Manhattan or Brooklyn)

[emmblaze]

hey, i'm looking for recommendations for the best mussels in nyc. any kind of sauce is good... also okay with any kind, ie, french, italian.... Of course not too expensive would be great. Thank You!

[MMRuth]

I would go to Cafe de Bruxelles (sp?) - wonderful mussels and fantastic frites.

[Lucia]

I second Cafe de Bruxelles.

[ben61820]

im sure there may be better somewhere but the PEI Mussels at 12st bar and grill in parkslope brooklyn are really good. theyre in a curry sauce granted, but the mussels are ALWAYS super fresh and tasty. and ratther large as well.

[billyboy]

I gotta go with the mussels at Les Halles on John Street. They've got them about 5 or 6 ways and the half order is huge and lots of tasty broth to be soaked up by the great bread they put out on the tables!

[jenniebnyc]

La Tour - UES
Jubliee - Midtown East
Pastis - Meatpacking

[elyseNY]

I love the mussels at Ditch Plains. They serve a heaping portion and a choice of four sauces.

Also, the mussels at Itzocan Cafe in the East Village are incredible! They are served with a tequilla, lime, jalapeno and cilantro broth that is outstanding!!

[ballulah]

I like Le Petite Abeille. Plus you can't beat their Wednesday mussels deal. $16.95 all you can eat mussels with a Stella.

[kam0424]

I second ditch plains. They serve bread from Sullivan Street Bakery to dip in the white wine sauce, fabulous!

Also, Bartabac in Brooklyn has a really great portion served with GREAT fries with a heaping side of ketchup and mayo. And the mussels at Five Points were fairly good (nothing compared to the pork though...)

[jenniebnyc]

i just had some at the Landmarc in TWC. big cast iron pot and a huge basket of fries could have definitely fed two for $22. choice of sauce is a plus. i went with traditional white wine and shallot. not worth a trip but if in the area definitely give it a try

[bronwen]

I nominate Resto

[louuuuu]

forget it, Jubilee puts them away, even tho they
are French, not Belgium..

But the burgers are the best in NYC. And the frites cups are great.

[Mazaev]

I found this most unlikely, but Wheelers in Sheepshead Bay has some very tasty mussels. Very flavorful red sauce, good portions, well made. Their wings are up there as well.

[hungrychicken]

I haven't been but my friend (and I trust her) says Chez Oscar (or Oskar?) in Fort Greene is great. And Tuesdays are all-you-can-eat mussels night for like $10!

[cbobs]

Jubilee on 54th btwn 1st and 2nd are the BEST mussels. Make sure to order the Mussels POULETTE. The scallops there are the BEST as well as the fries....

[louuuuu]

Shhhh! don't let the secret out.

(But the provencal are the big winners. mop up the sauce with the bread.)