Mar's
13 people recommendvia r/astoria15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Diners recommend Mar's in Astoria for oysters, and one particularly likes the mignonette. A diner praises its Sunday happy hour; two others describe Monday specials. Some find it a pricier choice than nearby alternatives. One visitor enjoyed the oysters' taste but found them unusually small.
Address
Mar's, 34-21 34th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Oysters
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Terrible_Put2975 in r/astoria · Sep 2024taste
Judges Mar's to have the top oysters and raw bar nearby, speaking from their own vantage point.
- Recommendsu/The-FrozenHearth in r/astoria · Apr 2026taste
Notes Mar's costs a bit more but has Monday deals; praises the mignonette on its oysters.
- Recommendsu/IcyConclusion8998 in r/astoria · Apr 2026
Names Mar's as the best option, with Di Wine a close second.
- Recommendsu/114631 in r/astoria · Sep 2024taste
Recommends Mar's for high-quality oysters.
- Recommendsu/MrJok3r14 in r/astoria · Apr 2026ambience
Says Mar's is also good but more upscale; personally prefers Sanfords.
- Recommendsu/lousy86205 in r/astoria · Nov 2025taste
Visited recently and found the oysters very good.
- Recommendsu/mrjazzguitar in r/astoria · Apr 2026taste
Suggests trying the oyster martini at Mar's.
- Recommendsu/JamwithSam697 in r/astoria · Apr 2026
Endorses Mar's with a brief +1.
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- Mixedu/TonyzTone in r/astoria · Apr 2026portion
Visited on a Monday; liked the bar and food but found the oysters tiny, though tasty.
- Recommendsu/Pristine_Drama9702 in r/astoria · Sep 2024taste
Judges Mar's the best oyster spot, ranking it above Off the Hook.
- Recommendsu/lkroa in r/astoria · Apr 2026
Calls Mar's fantastic and strongly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/WellYouWould in r/astoria · Apr 2026
Says they usually get oysters at Mar's, one of two regular choices.
- Recommendsu/mez0ne in r/astoria · Apr 2026
Simply recommends Mar's.
- Recommendsu/TwoAccomplished4043 in r/astoria · Nov 2025taste
Says Mar's oysters are better beyond presentation, while calling the visit a treat.
- Mixedu/Own_Job878 in r/astoria · Nov 2025value
Finds Mar's prettier, but thinks the price mostly pays for the atmosphere.
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