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Zig Zag Oyster Bar: A New Jewel Box of Brine in Brooklyn

other · 2026-08-26

This summer, Zig Zag Oyster Bar made its debut in Brooklyn, taking over the former Bar Meridian site. The establishment is operated by Nialls Fallon, Nick Perkins, and Leah Campbell, who are also behind Hart's, Cervo's, and Eel Bar. The restaurant features a U-shaped bar, sliding glass doors, and outdoor café tables. Its menu focuses on oysters and shellfish, showcasing a seafood tower that includes Prince Edward Island and Long Island oysters, mussels, clams, and shrimp. Additional offerings consist of anchodinhas, whitefish salad, and a crab dip made in-house. The bar provides a selection of drinks, including a Martini, Bloody Mary, and a non-alcoholic Citrus beverage. A review praises the oysters and seasonal offerings, describing it as a 'petite and well-considered temple of brine.'

Key facts

  • Zig Zag Oyster Bar opened earlier this summer in Brooklyn.
  • Located on the border of Crown Heights and Prospect Heights.
  • Formerly Bar Meridian.
  • Run by Nialls Fallon, Nick Perkins, and Leah Campbell.
  • Team also runs Hart's, Cervo's, and Eel Bar.
  • Seafood tower includes oysters and cooked shellfish.
  • Kitchen has no gas line or vent hood, uses electric equipment.
  • Review published in The New Yorker.

Entities

Artists

  • M. F. K. Fisher

Institutions

  • Zig Zag Oyster Bar
  • Bar Meridian
  • Hart's
  • Cervo's
  • Eel Bar
  • The New Yorker

Locations

  • Brooklyn
  • Crown Heights
  • Prospect Heights
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Long Island

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