Oysters are wonderful.
But they're even more wonderful when they're meaty, shucked properly, and just a buck.
And so, presented in no specific order, Business Insider's list of the best oyster happy hours in New York.
We tried to get a range of spots for connoisseurs and neophyte fans alike. Shoot us an email if we missed any of your favorites.
Upstate Beer & Oyster Bar
Deal: Six oysters and a beer for $12
Hours: 5-7 p.m. daily
Address: 95 1st Avenue, New York, NY
Upstate is the best of the best. It's a chill, intimate neighborhood gem with wide selection of oysters (both east and west coast) and local craft beers. The place just works — what more can we say?
Pro-Tip: Since Upstate's on the smaller side, it's tough to snag a spot. However, right around the corner is its also-wonderful sister spot, Edwin & Neal's, where you can get a variety $1 oysters and $5 drafts from 5-7 p.m. daily. We daresay it's almost as good as Upstate if you sit at the bar.
Maison Premiere
Deal: Oysters starting at $1.25
Hours: Monday to Friday 4-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Address: 298 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Excellent oysters and New Orleans-esque cocktails are the main attractions at Maison Premiere, a Williamsburg bar with an old-world allure. For the particularly daring, they serve absinthe cocktails — which we highly, highly recommend.
The Mermaid Inn
Deal: $1 oysters, $5 beers
Hours: All night Monday; Tues-Fri 5-7 p.m.; Sat-Sun 4-7 p.m.
Address: 96 Second Ave. and 568 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
The nautical theme can look really kitschy really fast, but Mermaid Inn manages to get the ambiance just right. Seafood-wise, Mermaid Inn's secret sauce is consistency: everything's always pretty good. The oysters were smaller relative to other happy hours, but, hey, they were clean.
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