Sea Witch Tavern
703 5th Ave (21st & 22nd)
South Slope
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What is it: South Slope stand-out with unique seafaring décor and a maritime-tinged food menu that specializes in fried clams.
Why we love it: Sea Witch gains major points for its mythical name alone. But the bar manages to pull off a theme without buckling under its own kitsch. Highlights include a behind-the-bar saltwater aquarium and a large backyard featuring other sea souvenirs. Add to that a thoughtful menu and a kitchen with its own dedicated window, and you’ve got the kind of place that we could imagine Captain Ahab taking a comely wench for, like, the third or fourth date.
What to order: Select from 20 taps of American craft beers from the likes of Bells, Founder’s, Sixpoint and others. The $5 beer and shot special won’t disappoint. To eat, the fried clam belly sandwich is probably the way to go here, though they also have specials that grab your eye. The buffalo fried oysters with bleu cheese are pretty decadent and amazing. Obviously those who appreciate seafood will enjoy Sea Witch but their landlubber fare (especially the hamburgers) has been developing a stellar reputation.
Regular tip: The original Sea Witch was known as the fastest clipper ship to leave from NYC for China during the tea trade. It set a round trip record to Hong Kong of 74 days. So this bar really has fast food.
Enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails at Sea Witch with the Brooklyn Cocktail Book!
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This place is awesome. The dudes who live upstairs like to party hardy with the neighborhoodies that visit this sweet spot. Stiff drinks, good late night food, great draught beer selection. Can’t go wrong. ;)