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On 2 best new restaurant lists
Bayonet
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What to order
Tuna Burger (Double with Cheese), Swordfish Reuben, Murder Point Oysters from the raw bar
Getting in
Very hard to get
Set an alert and be flexible on time
A seafood-forward raw bar in the Berry Building, run by James Beard-nominated chef Rob McDaniel and his wife Emily, next door to their restaurant Helen.
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Chef read it November 3, 2026 (source). Booking windows change; check the booking page before you plan around it. Chef Amazing isn't connected to these publications.
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