Cosenza's Fish Market

"Eating freshly shucked shellfish at Cosenza’s streetside oyster bar is one of the best experiences in the neighborhood. The selection varies by season, but they’ve had everything from Cherrystone clams to Kumamoto oysters that they’ll open up for you on the spot and serve with big slices of lemon. Dress your shellfish with hot sauce, horseradish, and more at the condiment bar, and eat it standing out on the sidewalk. (There are no seats.) You can also get specialties like sea urchin when available. " - neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick

"At Cosenza's, ice-filled benches just outside the store's windows display piles of bivalves: clams are shucked to the left of the front door (a buck-fifty each for juicy midsize cherrystones, fifteen dollars for a dozen) and oysters to the right. On a recent visit, the lineup included Beau Soleils, from New Brunswick, and Wellfleets, from Massachusetts, for $2.99 each; Blue Points from Long Island Sound, for $2.50; and—at a steep $3.99 a pop—Kumamotos from California's Humboldt Bay." - Helen Rosner

"Whether you’re eating or shopping on Arthur Avenue, a pit stop at Cosenza’s Fish Market is a must. Eating freshly shucked shellfish at their streetside oyster bar is one of the best experiences in the neighborhood. The selection varies by season, but they’ve had everything from Cherrystone clams to Kumamoto oysters that they’ll open up for you on the spot and serve with big slices of lemon. Dress your shellfish with hot sauce, horseradish, and more at the condiment bar and eat it standing out on the sidewalk. (There are no seats.) Cosenza is famous for its clams, but you can also get cooked cocktail shrimp and specialties like sea urchin when available." - Neha Talreja

"Raw clams, shrimp, lobster, and more available for takeout - call 718-364-8510 to order." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, matt tervooren