Alici Oyster Bar

"Alici Oyster Bar in Midtown offers $10 cocktails, $6 beers, and $9 glasses of wine during their aperitivo hours at 4 to 6 p.m. daily. Oysters are $1.50 each, and there are small plate and pasta selections, too. Try the lemon and basil pasta with a side order of oysters and the Amaro Smash cocktail." - Eater Staff, Henna Bakshi

"Chef Pat Pascarella (the White Bull, Bastone, Grana) has a new menu at his Italian restaurant and oyster bar Alici, serving a selection of fresh and roasted oysters, crudos, and mussels. Whole fish entrees come with a choice of sauces, and Pascarella’s pasta is on full display here, including a squid ink cavatelli tossed with lobster, tomato, soffrito, and garlic crumbs. Order sparkling wines and light-bodied reds, along with cocktails, such as the refreshing Konbu Konbu with gin, dry vermouth, and cucumber. Reservations encouraged." - Eater Staff, Henna Bakshi

"Alici Oyster Bar in Midtown offers $10 cocktails, $6 beers, and $9 glasses of wine during their aperitivo hours at 4 to 6 p.m. daily. Oysters are $1.50 each, and there are small plate and pasta selections, too. Try the lemon and basil pasta with a side order of oysters and the Amaro Smash cocktail." - Eater Staff

"Alici Oyster Bar in Midtown features two oysters from Florida: the Sharkbite, which is small, plump, and briny, and the Saucy Lady, which is a medium to large variety, and creamy with a mineral finish." - Denise K. James

"The fact that we’re willing to brave the chaos of the Midtown Trader Joe’s parking lot for a meal at this Italian seafood restaurant says it all, really. But if you’re still not sold, it also made an appearance on our Best Restaurants of 2023 list and our best oysters guide. It’s a spot for delicious pairings, like crispy tater tots topped with caviar, classic pasta dishes like a robust red sauce with housemade spaghetti, and crudo flights bursting with citrusy, briny, and peppery flavors. If you can’t get your friend group or a date to commit to a whole dinner, head to their daily Happy Hour from 4-6pm with $1.50 oysters and $10 cocktails to test the waters first. " - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder