Dirty Pierre's

"Whether you’re headed to the neighborhood for a concert or just looking for a local watering hole, Dirty Pierre’s should be on your radar. The bar, just a few steps away from the stadium entrance, is purpose-built to get you a few beers before your show. If you turn up early enough, you can also get a table and eat some pretty solid bar food under a bunch of concert posters and band memorabilia. They’re rightly famous for their mussels—you’ll get a big, huge, gigantic bowl of about 45 in a salty, garlicky, slightly spicy broth with warm bread. Apart from that, a solid burger and a big selection of beer should keep you going for the next several hours." - molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, bryan kim, matt tervooren

"Is Dirty Pierre’s the best bar ever? Tall claim, but where else can you get a gigantic bowl of freshly steamed mussels, or an equally giant burger on a toasted English muffin before seeing a concert at Forest Hills Stadium? With concert posters from Forest Hills shows past, and cheap beer both on tap and in bottles, this place is designed to be a haven for hungry souls on their way to transformative musical experience. And, if you come early enough to get one of their seven tables, you can eat some pretty solid bar food before heading into the former tennis arena. The split-level bar is small, and the tables are cramped, but the pre-concert energy here is electric, no doubt aided by the memorabilia on the walls. Food Rundown photo credit: David A. Lee Mussels Unless you really, really like mussels, you should split these. There are no fewer than 45 mollusks per order, and they’re steamed to perfection in a salty, garlicky, slightly spicy broth. Served with warm bread, these are a great pack of protein to keep you going in the pit. photo credit: David A. Lee Burger Big. Messy. Served on an English muffin. This isn’t going to blow you away, but it’s a solid pub-style burger that’s worth ordering if you’re in the mood, especially for the big mess of fries it’s served with." - Will Hartman

"Originally a gourmet deli called Luciens, Dirty Pierres reopened in 1995 as a bar and then 1998 as a restaurant. It's cozy and friendly, the food is amazing - everything is home made - and the customer service is top notch. They are best known for their mussels and burgers, beer selection and sangria. Their motto is "Small bar, big drinks", as all drinks are served in pint glasses." - Rachel Kaminetzky & Nicole David

"Dirty Pierres, Forest Hills by Rachel Kaminetzky & Nicole David. Originally a gourmet deli called Luciens, Dirty Pierres reopened in 1995 as a bar and then 1998 as a restaurant. It's cozy and friendly, the food is amazing - everything is home made - and the customer service is top notch. They are best known for their mussels and burgers, beer selection and sangria. Their motto is "Small bar, big drinks", as all drinks are served in pint glasses."