The John Dory Oyster Bar is inside of the Ace Hotel and like everything else at the Ace Hotel it is trendy and seemingly always full. But after a late evening out I thought nothing could beat raw bar for lunch and found myself in a fairly empty John Dory early this afternoon.
Parsley and Anchovy Toast
This was like a very oily, salty, pesto on toast and was good for a few bites but not something you'd be able to eat a lot of.
Oysters
We sampled a couple oysters from each coast and all were very fresh and enjoyable. I am not an oyster aficionado so for me they are either good or gross. These were the former.
Iced Tea
Unsweetened iced tea with a wedge of lemon. I love a good iced tea and this is what I want when I order them. So many places use flavored iced tea and its just terrible. I hate being surprised by a potpourri flavored beverage and was glad this wasn't the case at the John Dory.
Oyster Pan Roast
Not what I expected but that's not a bad thing. It's like a cup of oyster chowder or bisque and comes with uni on toast. This was my first time trying uni (sea urchin) and I could definitely acquire a taste for it but today it grossed me out a little. Just a little too much of a briny flavor, I guess. The actual soup was insanely good, maybe the best fish soup I've ever had. Just fantastic.
The John Dory Oyster Bar
1196 Broadway (in the Ace Hotel)
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