I'm pretty glad, albeit slightly shocked, that I only saw the shellfish on the way down. After eating some oysters from this buffet (OK, wasn't being my smartest on this particular afternoon) I felt sick for the remainder of the day (OK, I guess we can't be sure it was the oysters, but you should always be wary of a raw bar buffet). That being said, while the selection was plentiful, the quality was not as good and some items were a little questionable. Plus the mimosas are $5 which is highly tempting. You can pretty much have whatever you want- eggs Benedict, cheese, salmon, cake, you name it, it's probably included. The selection is actually the one thing that saves this place. Pricing reflects this though so you can't exactly feel cheated here, either. Again, you probably shouldn't be at a brunch buffet place if you want amazing service anyway, but I digress. The seating outside on Stone Street is the same for all of the restaurants in the area – tight, Oktoberfest-esque benches. Went to Ulysses with a large group on a summer afternoon. Also, to be honest, I probably never would have went to this place given the choice, but one of my dear friends hosted a brunch here and thus I found myself taking the long subway ride down to FiDi on a Sunday (Hi Lauren). I should've probably managed my own expectations for a place that serves a brunch buffet. A lime tart and ice cream was also available during our visit.Alright. We capped off our meal with a tasty creme brulee. There are burgers with smoked bacon and caramelized onions, and a lobster roll served with char-grilled parmesan corn on the cob. Pork chops are served with creamed cabbage and mashed potatoes, while pan-seared snapper is paired with a seafood risotto. Fish & Chips are made with a Guinness tempura. It was an excellent choice and worth the 20-minute wait. It comes loaded with whipped potatoes piped on top and a savory lamb stew with fresh-cut carrots and peas below. Having filled up on appetizers, my son and I opted to share one entree, a traditional shepherd's pie. We tried the Hofbrau, recommended by our lovely server, Emily, which was excellent. They have a huge selection including eleven on tap, more around Octoberfest when they bring in the German brews. And there's nothing better with fresh seafood than beer. They are crunchy with a burst of oyster in the center, perfect for dipping in a chipotle tartar sauce. We also shared an order of fried ouysters that arriving in their own mini-fryer. Our meal began with a lobster cocktail, bright red specimen served on a bed of ice with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce. Things like "Bangers in a Blanket" are served along with the more traditional "Bangers & Mash." Steak tidbits are ramped up with a horseradish sauce, while lamb chop lollipops get an Irish mustard sauce. One of the main attractions is Ulysses' Folk House, an Irish spot serving up wonderful pub food in surprisingly large portions. In the summer it's home to the annual Oyster Festival and as we move into fall, Octoberfest. The old cobblestone street is cut off to vehicular traffic, giving way to picnic-style dining where the beer and champagne is flowing. When the weather is nice head on over to Stone Street in the Financial District.
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