Bar Susanne

Under the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge lies Bar Susanne, a shiny new seafood haven. On looks alone, the all-day restaurant is a beauty, defined by hand-grooved textured walls, rust-colored marble and a warm amber glow. But the most eye-catching feature of all is the wall of ice behind the bar, where red lobsters, clams and oysters—all sourced from New York waterways—rest on its chilly banks.

Chef Jackie Carnesi, who revived Kellogg's Diner, is behind all things shucked and shelled, presenting pickled mussels, razor clams with sweet and spicy passionfruit aguachile and twee cubes of hibiscus jam and chili-inflected crab salad in a silver coupe. Need to wash it down? Knock back a low-ABV, spritzy thing or take your time with a martini that's been fat-washed with olive oil (Talented Miss Ripley) or stirred with a spiced brine (Cured & Crafted).

Of course, you can find yourself back on land, tucking into Carnesi's famed burger—an eight-ounce dry-aged patty with smoked cheddar—or a half chicken. But if you'd rather stay at sea, that’s just as good: Carnesi fries fluke Milanese-style and spoons sauce gribiche over the top. The desserts are equally seafaring, including a galette layered with strawberry "scales" and an ice cream shooter served inside an oyster shell.

Read more about Bar Susanne here.