Le Mary Celeste

Le Mary Celeste is a new restaurant from the people behind Candelaria and Glass. Accordingly, there’s a solid cocktail program and two Brooklyn beers on tap. These will get a lot of attention, as will the rotating cast of mostly wild oysters sold by the piece for 2-5€. But the real story here is chef Haan Palcu-Chang and his menu of eclectic small plates, including Chinese crepes stuffed with pork knuckle and celery, tamarind-glazed endives, guinea hen with tare sauce and ginger (5-12€).

Read more in our First Look at Le Mary Celeste.

Practical information

Address: 1 rue Commines, 75003
Nearest transport: Filles du Calvaire (8)
Hours: Open every day for cocktails, wine and oysters from 5pm. Oyster happy hour (1€/piece) every day from 5-7pm. Small plates Wed-Sun from 7-11:30pm.
Reservations: Recommended for dinner by email (only) at reservations@lemaryceleste.com
Telephone: no phone
Website 

Average price for dinner: 20-34€
Style of cuisine: oysters, small plates, fusion
Special attributes: vegetarian options, open every day, oyster happy hour, craft beers, excellent cocktails
Type of crowd: foodies, hipsters, bobos
Atmosphere: bustling

Reviews of interest

• Aaron Ayscough (2013) “the flagship of Paris’ re-invented bar scene. Nowhere else will you see people uniting in such droves for fine product unfettered by tableside formality, or tables, for that matter. At the restaurant’s heart is a magnificent semi-circular bar that allows guests to stay focused on what they came for, which is, fine product notwithstanding, the other guests.”
• Alexander Lobrano (2013) “The nice looking room…had a great atmosphere and a wonderful looking crowd…order a few of chef chef Haan Palcu-Chang’s (ex- Le Verre Volé) small-plates, including sublime kimchi and small puffy Chinese crepes with pork knuckle and celery.”
• Forest Collins (2013) “The combination of the more lighthearted approach to the decor and drinks and the trust-inspiring integrity of this group when it comes to scrutinizing the quality of ingredients, means this venture will appeal to a wider audience without compromising the quality that hardcore foodies and cocktillians demand. The Mary Celeste is a breath of fresh air.”
• Emmanuel Rubin (2013) “lancée par des cadors de comptoir (ceux du Candelaria et du Glass), en humeur mi-pub mi-Marais, un bar à huîtres dégoupillant une fameuse série de coquilles et de plats gironds, entre cocktails dévissants et flacons entraînants.”

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