Absolutely love this spot in Chelsea for a late night drink and quick bite. The ambiance is dark and romantic, servers are quick and attentive, and the mussels + fries with a wide variety of sauces to choose from are a must-get.

Parking is absolutely terrible but food is worth it! The raw oysters are absolutely phenomenal, so fresh and sweet with the perfect amount of brine. The mussels are a must get. There's like a million sauces you can choose from. We also got the truffle pasta which was amazing. Every bite was super rich and creamy. Will definitely come back again.

TLDR: really great food and ambiance but just OK service We came to Mollusca for a team celebration and the ambiance of this place is 10/10. The interior is impeccably decorated and so beautiful! The service was decent for the most part, except our server forgot and lost our mains order (which added another 40-50 minutes to our wait time). In terms of food, everything was great. My favorites were the calamari (so crispy and light) and the burrata (can never go wrong - so delish)

I don't even know where to start... delicious seafood, the amazing waiter, or the live jazz music?!? I have had my eye on this place for a while after coming across a video on IG. Being a lover of French styled mussels and frites, also a huge jazz fan... I found my way to Mollusca after securing a reservation. The waiter, who goes by L.V... his actual initials, was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and pairings. We ordered the ceviche, coconut curry mussels, and the branzino. 10s across the board!!!! The band had just set up and began its set when we received our first glass of wine and was in a full swing of scatting and improvising by the time our mussels touched the table. If you like great ambiance, music, and delicious seafood... don't walk...run!

@mollusca_nyc is a seafood haven nestled in the of the meat packing district with dishes that are sure to impress. Their seafood dishes are exquisite and unparalleled when it comes to freshness and flair WHAT WE DRANK: - Espresso Martini - Catch you in the raspberries WHAT WE ATE : - Gyoza - fried calamari - Tagliatelle - lobster roll The ambiance is impeccable with their live music to set the mood. Dress your best and head on down for a meal of a lifetime. Our waitress was super sweet.

I hate the decor here. Whoever decided darkness magnified by mirrors was a good idea was clearly as blind as a bat. It feels like you're dining in a '60s pimp's sex dungeon. But that's the only thing about Mollusca I can gripe about. The food here is fantastic--in fact, probably the best meal I've had in recent memory. Pricey? Yes. But in these inflation times, at least you get the most bang for your buck here. - Mussels with Condensed Milk Wasabi: Not my first pick for mussels sauce, but the birthday girl's husband wanted to try it. Points for creativity? - Branzino Crudo: So fresh and tart. I felt like Homer Simpson under the sea. - Ceviche Misto + Hamachi Ceviche: What ceviche should always taste like--and amply portioned too. - Empanadas with Crab, Shrimp, Artisanal Cheese: A fun and deceptively simple way to jazz up empanadas. The crab was fresh too. - Mollusca Tagliatelle: I'm a sucker for seafood pasta period, but this was just heavenly. Perfectly al dente nooz + perfectly cooked lobster tail. - Seafood Paella with Saffron Lobster Sauce: After having some horrible paella recently, this was like a balm on my soul. More please? We got 3 rounds of fries because they were too good to stop noshing. Oh, and for birthdays, they send complimentary profiteroles, which were quite nice (free always tastes great). Want alk? Try the Catch You in the Raspberries for fruity bramble, the Normandie Club Old Fashioned for something classic...or if you're REALLY adventurous and like salt, you can get the Tidal Wave. Teetotalers will love the gorgeous and tasty Atlantic.

02/02/23: What a gem in the meatpacking district. Stumbled upon this find in my seated reservation app. Wow..from the pics I saw on line I wasn't ready. The decor very chic, classy and upscale. I felt I needed a cocktail dress and heels.. lol. Greeted warmly upon entering and seated immediately. Hosted asked the time upon hearing he stated ok good you all have time to partake in the happy hour menu. #winning. Also I love a spot where you don't need to be seated at the bar to partake in happy hour. HH Monday-Friday 3 - 6 pm Selections; 2 east Coast Oysters.. yum. You can taste the freshness Duck Bacon Wrapped Dates: not a fan of dates but bacon makes everything better. They were very tasty i actually enjoyed Salted Caramel and Popcorn Mussels: yes popcorn was included. Although tasty it wasn't my favorite. White Wine and Garlic Mussels: now these were yummy. Folks it was a lot of mussels in each pot. I love the presentation even the unexpected bib placed over our necks. Now for the mains.. I'm sure our server were probably like damn they are greedy..lol. Side note: rather a lengthy delay between our appetizers and meals. We finally learned they had a surprise visit from the health department. Was a little annoyed as if we didn't ask the delay we wouldn't have been told. Anyhoo..we received complimentary round of drinks. My friend opted for restaurant week menu.. I selected a la cart. Restaurant week $60 Popcorn Shrimp. Not the regular you're accustomed to.. I think the Bonito Flakes threw it off (bonito flakes shaving from a tuna like fish which is fried fermented and smoked) Salmon Mustard Purée Potato Parsley fondue, vegetable tartare with carrots and cucumbers. Salmon skin was so crispy and well seasoned. Wish some of that seasoning made it to the actual salmon. It was still ok just needed a bit more ooph. However as simple as those potatoes and carrot and cucumber they were delicious. Portion size was on the smaller scale. Dessert: profiteroles with chocolate cream condense mike and vanilla ice cream. Definitely + for those with sweet tooth. I sampled a tad because all that dairy would not be safe trip for me on the L train. My Main Branzino in Acqua Pazza Sauce, Oliva Taggiasca, Pine Nuts, charred cherry tomatoes. (No accompaniment) People this is where I failed myself and didn't ask questions. I did say no pine nuts. However it came with red sauce not a fan of red sauce, also had an olive undertone.. I don't like olives. Sooooo folks RIF.. Reading Is Fundamental. But I will say if you like those items you will love this dish. The branzino was seasoned and tasty..but the olive taste... Gem salad: ordered As my poor branzino was a loner. Avocado Edamame Tomatoe Cucumber (love the shaped) with citrus dressing. What was not listed was the sesame seeds I guess they have for garnish. Not a fan had I know would have told to omit. But minus the seeds salad was yummy. I looove avocado so if involved it will be delicious. Note; there is a live DJ at starting at 8pm. As our meal was delayed we made the DJ cut. Not sure of the style but it was basically old school pop and RB mixed to club beats. She was pretty good. All in all upscale trendy seafood venue. Great vibes, chic decor, good food and amazing customer service. Oh yeah: bathrooms very clean as soon as you vacate attendant goes in and spruce it up. Bathrooms are for all no segregation. No paper towels. Wash cloths are lined by the sink and with a opening to dispose after usage. Lastly it's a seated dine so I earned $$ from the bill. Download app use code michelle1454.

I love mussels so when I heard of a place that had over 30 flavors/sauces, I made a reservation right away. Mollusca has normal flavors like garlic and oil but also crazy kinds like condensed milk Wasabi and salted caramel & popcorn. I got the white wine & garlic and Miso lobster bisque. i will definitely be back to try the creamy truffle and caviar sauce. The ceviche misto with shrimp, scallop, octopus, hamachi, salmon, branzino, and sweet potatoes in a leche de tigre marinade was wonderful. So many flavors that were delicious and balanced. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. We were at first seated at the smallest 2 person table but switches us when they realized how tight and uncomfortable it would be with all the food ordered. Throughout the night all staff checked in on us and cleared any mess to make sure our space was clean. This is a great spot and I can't wait to go back and try the other foods and mussel flavors.

This is a nice and very elegant looking restaurant that screams high class NYC but the prices themselves are pretty reasonable considering that it is a seafood restaurant. The interior was dark and elegant and the house music blaring through the sound system made you think that every night was a Friday or Saturday night out and the floor would be turning into a dance floor later that night. The decor was modern and lots of marble was used. The food was delicious and definitely looks very high class but still within reason in terms of price. The risotto dishes were hearty and had a strong seafood taste but was welcome as the main focus of the food was on the seafood itself. The service was also pretty decent as well...the servers were helpful in terms of making sure we had what we needed. All in all, I liked this place for its food and ambiance and for how it shifts my mindset into feeling more rich and high class without leaving me with a huge huge bill.