Top-tier oyster spot with a great weekday happy hour [8] & a sophisticated seafood selection [15].
Nestled within the bustling Chelsea Market, Cull & Pistol offers a sophisticated seafood dining experience, often lauded for its extensive oyster selection [6, 7, 8]. It's also recognized as a great sit-down option within the market, providing normal restaurant hours [5]. Patrons have specifically recommended the Swordfish Sandwich and oysters, making it a notable spot for a pre-show meal [15].
Cull & Pistol is highly recommended for its exceptional oyster selection, with mentions of over 10 varieties, primarily from the East Coast [8]. The weekday happy hour offers 50% off all oysters [8]. Other praised items include the Swordfish Sandwich [15]. It's also situated within Chelsea Market and shares proximity with The Lobster Place [2].
"The oyster selection is frequently highlighted as a must-try, especially during the weekday happy hour when they are half-off [8]. The Swordfish Sandwich is also noted as a satisfying choice [15]."
Customers generally praise Cull & Pistol, frequently recommending it for its oysters and overall dining experience [8, 15]. It's noted as a strong contender for one of the city's best oyster establishments [20].
Important Note
The restaurant can be a bit small inside [7]. Some discussions noted that seafood might not be suitable for all diners [17, 19].
"There is an oyster place in Chelsea Market that is described as lovely."
Positive"The commenter questioned why seafood restaurants like Cull & Pistol were recommended, given the OP's restriction."
Negative"This commenter pointed out that Cull & Pistol serves seafood, which is not suitable for the original poster."
Negative"This commenter enjoyed the Swordfish Sandwich and oysters at Cull & Pistol as a pre-show meal."
Positive"This commenter recommended the seasonal oyster platter, noting it's half off during happy hour, but this was before realizing the OP does not eat seafood."
Negative"In response to a recommendation, this commenter mentioned Cull & Pistol as a seafood restaurant."
Neutral"Cull and Pistol in Chelsea Market is considered one of the two best places in the city for oysters."
Positive"This user recommended Cull & Pistol as excellent and suggested sitting at the bar."
Positive"This user suggested The Lobster Place in Chelsea Market, which houses Cull & Pistol."
Positive"This user suggested Cull & Pistol as a potential replacement for Aquagrill."
Positive"This user seconded the recommendation for Cull & Pistol, noting their great weekday happy hour with 50% off all oysters and a selection of over 10 varieties, mostly East Coast."
Positive"This user recommended Cull & Pistol, stating that meals there are always top-tier and mentioning it can be a bit small inside."
Positive"This user listed Cull & Pistol as a place with a significant oyster selection."
Positive"Cull & Pistol by The Lobster Place is a great sit-down option within Chelsea Market that is open later, like normal restaurant hours."
Positive"The user had oysters at Cull and Pistol as part of their dining experiences."
Positive"Cull & Pistol was recommended by the commenter."
Neutral"Cull and Pistol is recommended for its great oyster happy hour."
Positive"Cull and Pistol at Chelsea Market is recommended. It is mentioned alongside The Lobster Place next door."
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