Grey Lady

Came here for dinner (but was early). Our first bartender was on point flavorful drink (tasted like the description). They didn’t have most of the ingredients so the drink options were very limited. To eat we order a chowder but were served a soup (meaning it was the consistency of soup not chowder) being disappointed I couldn’t enjoy the soup. My sister liked it but again not enough to eat it all. Then we had the lobster roll. This is where the three stars truly come in. I never like these as they’re far too mayonnaisey and skimp out on the lobster. This had mayo on the side, lots of lobster and it actually tasted delicious. Also ate a salad I forget which it taste good, better than the soup. Over all I’d say if you are around this isn’t a terrible option and if you like lobster rolls it’s a great option.

GREY LADY IS AMAZING. KAILA (don’t know if this is the correct spelling) WAS AMAZING. She was so patient and accommodating. Such great service. $ 1 oysters and bottomless mimosas! Such a great brunch experience! Love– TEXAS GALS

The bottomless mimosas were awesome! Especially the oysters.
Kaila was our waitress and she was awesome she made our first experience great. Definitely recommend!

I love grey lady. I lived on Nantucket and I currently live in the midwest, so coming across Nantucket beers and cocktails is a rareity. I ordered the squash hummus and a drink with the triple 8 vodka. I also had to order my favorite grey lady beer. Loved the ambiance of the bar. There was a group playing live music. The bartender was very attentive. I’ll definitely be returning when I come back into the city.

Went to try to lobster bucatini. Was a little heavy for my taste but my friend disagreed. All I know is, I had no desire to clean my plate, and as a graduate student who tries not to go out to eat, I’m known to pick up crumbs with my pinky finger. Brussel sprouts were excellent – the saving grace of the meal.
The worst part though, as others indicate below, was the staff. We had to beg for water, beg to order, beg to pay – and it was empty. One other table was in use, and a few at the bar. Very handsome waiter could not give a shit.
Also, delightful cover band. Nice to have some early 90s rock with my supper.

Ive been to grey lady before, but this time You guys impressed me. I stopped into this place around 4pm after working a brunch shift at a restaurant close by. The bartender, camillo (I believe that was his name) was super super friendly and personable. I had some beers, oysters, and wings. Everything delicious, although I do wish you guys had some blue cheese or ranch for the wings! Sorry if that offends the chef, but I love my condiments! Delicious nonetheless. The awesome part– they had thrown away my leftover wings by accident… it happens, I work in the industry as well… I was approached by the manager, I believe, he apologized profusely and offered new wings to go and a beer on the house… my bartender also came back and apologized. You guys went above and beyond. Thank you for everything. I’ll be back :)

Was
Empty
And relaxed.
Bartender was
Very nice but not intrusive. Live band.

I won a gift certificate to the Grey Lady as a raffle prize. The oyster selection was great. We had 3 different types of east coast oysters and tasted exactly as they were described. I wasn’t overly impressed with the bread but loved the Brussel sprouts. As a main I had the bucatini which was delicious. The lobster was sweet and the bread crumb topping was a nice crunch. The sauce wasn’t too heavy. My friend had the ragu which isn’t on the online menu but is on there restaurant menu. Service was okay. I didn’t care for their one dessert option which was a pumpkin cheesecake and I don’t like anything pumpkin.

After reading through a few of Grey Lady’s reviews, there seems to be a pretty stark contrast of opinions between people coming here during the day for food and those coming here at night for drinks. My friend and I came here during the day for lunch, and so this review goes…
I’ll start off by saying that after our meal we were both honestly surprised at how good the food is here!
I essentially dragged my friend here for lunch so that I could try the raw bay scallops, and as it turned out, they were not my favorite part of the meal. There was a little too much sunchoke and radish compared to the size of the scallops, and it was a little too tart for my tastes. They sure were pretty though.
Bucatini with lobster — wow. I was not expecting this — perfectly cooked pasta and lobster, incredibly flavorful, great texture, and absolutely satisfying.
Fish and chips — the beauty… the moist tender fish, the super crispy potatoes, the spicy sauce… yum!
Service — I feel like I need to say something here. On the one hand, the staff was super nice and inviting; on the other, it took 45 minutes for our entrees to come out after we ordered, and there were only 2 other 2-​person tables seated.
Regardless, I’d come back for the food.

Awesome spot in LES. Great place to go out at night and also a great spot for a meal — brunch, dinner or just oysters — it’s all good. The beer and cocktail selection is on point. The food menu features a nice mix of seafood and non-​seafood dishes so everyone can find something to eat. But the best thing about the Grey Lady is the crew that works there. The service is consistently good and everyone is super friendly. Love this spot and recommend it to friends all the time!

Nice place with decent service.
The food is really really really salted!
Cesar salad is 12 $ and doesn’t come with chicken… It was really salted and had nothing but leaves 5 pieces of extremely salted anchovies.
My friend ordered the clam chowder and it was also really salted. And small also.
My other friend ordered the fish and chips, the fish was not salty but it was definitely frozen fish. His fries were not great and super salty as well! 18 $
As a conclusion if you like super salty food, it s great, if not don’t go there as the food is not great and quite expensive.
That was diner maybe luch or brunch is better, idk…

The good outweighs the bad at the Grey Lady, so you should visit her for brunch.
I passed by this spot for years, but I had brunch there for the first time this weekend.
The bad news is it’s a seafood restaurant that managed to run out of crab meat by 2:00 pm on a Sunday.
The good news is they have attentive, friendly service, surprisingly good pancakes and an hourly mimosa option where they will invariably serve you more mimosas than you deserve.
Have fun.
G

I’ve only been here twice for happy hour but WOW I haven’t had better dollar oysters elsewhere. I will always make the 1 hour trip here as long as it means I’ll be greeted with the fresh oysters that I ate the last two times I’ve been here. (I actually left another place where I was getting dollar oysters at to hop into a cab just to get myself here just in time before happy hour ended). You won’t be disappointed!
Also, the interior of the restaurant gives a very relaxed vibe. The windows/​doors are always open with so much light and energy seeping in; when the weather outside is nice of course.

Review is only for the happy hour. I came here for the oysters, mildly salty but with a clean finish. Also got the whale pale ale, was a bit hoppy for my taste. Friend got the grey lady draft beer and it was a hint of mint with something else. Cheap and convenient 1 dollar oysters and 5 for the draft beer. Please note you could only order 12 at a time and they take about 10−15minutes to come.

I only came here for happy hour, but I have good things to say. I came on a Friday for oyster happy hour and it was great. A dollar for oysters and draft beer for $ 5. Good deal! The bartender was very nice and accommodating and the place itself was cute.

Had a nice little boozy Sunday with a buddy of mine. Sun was shinning and those grand windows were open to the sky! We sat at the bar and had a couple of beers. He got a test round of oysters and felt the alleged euphoria that accompanies them. I enjoyed clam chowder which sounds crazy on a humid day, but my New England soul was calling and I had to to answer.
The Lady I’m sure on a weekend night can be a total shit show. But I think we hit it just the right time after brunch crowd before dinner. Our bartender Scott was super nice, patient, and down for a chat. Great knowledge on the drafts and super chill.
I stuck to the Nantucket brews and really loved the Grey Lady — nice little combination of sweet an’ salty. Almost like a Hefeweizen but not. Will come by again soon especially before the summer is over.

I just read my previous review and almost gasped. I clearly reviewed this place prematurely, as it is now one of my favorite places. Yes, they did flub my first Manhattan a year ago, but I know now that actually mix a killer one – possibly my favorite ever. And they’re big and strong. One is enough to make you sufficiently tipsy.

Ran into this place during a long hour wait for a table elsewhere.
Initially, the front of the house was fully reserved and showing up on a saturday night with no reservation, It can be expected. My party was still received immediately as there was an entire back area, seperate from the bar, that was far more quiet and intimate.
My party had tried the grey petite oysters, a little creamier than expected but very fresh tasting with a very nice garlic sauce we were familiar with.
Entrees; the steak frites were asked to be medium well, they were just a bit above but very very tough to bite into. The seasoning itself was very nice and the caramel onion a nice touch but could not get away from the toughness. Now I had asked for the same thing but the surf n’turf. My medium well was cooked to the proper temperature, the lobster very well made (warning: whole half lobster, not just tail) but both proteins buried under what seemed like red wine vinegar soaked parsley. What was also consistent in both meals is the steak is pre-​cut (similar to medallions) and serving size was a let down.
Btw, came with fries, made perfectly, but begging for a sauce.
What brings this from a 2 to 3 is very attentive, helpful staff.

Pretty spacious bar/​restaurant with very friendly service.
I had a tequila cocktail similar to a Margarita (mixed w grapefruit instead lime — I prefer the classic Margarita) and shared with my friend a half a dozen oysters and the special which was a black fish dish.
The oysters weren’t the best ones neither the special of the day. I would rate the food 3 out of 5 and the cocktail 3 as well.
It wasn’t my favourite place, I think I will try the happy hour one day as they have really good offers.
It wasn’t bad neither particular great, not sure if I would recommend this place, the set up was to focused on tourism.

Grey Lady is odd. I never really want to go, and then when I find myself there I think it’s better than I remembered.
The cocktails aren’t my favorite, but the food is solid. I liked their clam chowda and lobster rolls. They don’t have Stella, but offer something similar called Kronenbourg which is nice. Service can be a little weird, and once they stop serving food they can make you feel rushed by snatching every single item that you appear to be finished with off your table one at a time, right down to the ketchup bowl.
They play live music. I think I saw a rock band once, or the members leaving. I’m sure there were guitars. One Sunday I definitely saw a nice jazz band. Their background music is usually nice, I think I may have heard some oldies on a Saturday night. What I love most about it is that it doesn’t usually get crazy, it’s a decent place to go even on a weekend in the LES where you can have conversations and hear something other than the usual.