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Grand Central Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Midtown East, New York

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Ranked #9 for seafood restaurants in Midtown East
This seafood restaurant is famous for their chowder. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Saturday:1:00-5PM in the Lounge & Saloon."(16 Tips)
"Get the oyster pan roast, an NYC endangered food."(11 Tips)
"Clam chowder espectacular!! Sea Bass delicious!!! Great place!!!"(33 Tips)
"Fried oysters and vodka martinis are perfect choice here."(10 Tips)

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Jason MoriberSeptember 15, 2012
I prefer to sit at the serpentine counter. If not the raw delicacies (clams/oysters), get the manhattan clam chowder and the fried oysters.
Kasey BOctober 24, 2012
Some of the best oysters I have we had!! The Kumamoto are delightful, as is everything on the raw menu.
Mindy RomeroJanuary 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Get a table in the back panel room to minimize the noise level. Order a mix of the local oysters!
Jen StarAugust 16, 2017
The Oyster Bar, a subterranean paradise of fresh bivalves and stiff martinis.
Mike O'DeaNovember 12, 2010
Pecking order: 1) shucking bar 2) horse shoe service bars 3) tables. When you walk in here you feel like you've dropped into the 30's. Vaulted ceilings add to the overall feel.
Heléne BjörkmanAugust 31, 2015
Seafood, shellfish lovers - don't miss this. Everything and every taste is possible.
Jairo ParedesJune 14, 2013
Try the Assorted Oysters - Bliss comes in pairs. Dozen of assorted oysters. Komamoto are still my favorite
KarenDecember 22, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Excellent service and delicious food. Try the New England clam chowder.
Corinne KangMay 24, 2013
One of the best places for a variety of oysters! The Maine lobster is great too.
Chris ChavezJanuary 12, 2016
Best oysters ever, great flavor. Chowder was amazing!! The place was amazing!!
Laura JanssenOctober 31, 2014
Great NYC vibe here. Bustling and jovial, and the oysters ain't bad either!
Alex NNovember 29, 2014
Pysters are great, big variety of tastes, all is fresh
Elliot SteeleFebruary 13, 2019
Great spot to see the hustle of nyc and grab a couple fresh shucks!
Jonathan RobinsonSeptember 7, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Not on the menu, but they always have Whale's Tale Pale Ale- a great taste of Nantucket...
Melissa RosenfieldAugust 23, 2015
What was once a classic is now a bit worn down. Go during the holidays for a bit of nostalgia and stick with the basics.
Dorisi KarajOctober 16, 2017
Best oysters! Loved the jumbo lump crabmeat cocktail!
Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016
Such a great New York experience. For locals and visitors alike.
Sarah HeatonOctober 10, 2011
I've never had a bartender I didn't love. Very sweet and attentive- I almost always get a freebie when I'm waiting for someone alone.
James BaconJuly 6, 2012
Really good oysters if you go local..oh nd Amazing cocktails!! especially at happy hr. :)
Meric Akcay DunnDecember 22, 2016
Friendly staff and great atmosphere... Scallops, oysters and shrimp...divine!:)
Evelyn GizyckiMay 8, 2013
The tuna steak burger with miso and wasabi is out out of this world!
jeffrey arnoldMay 10, 2019
Raw bar is always perfect. Add a seafood stew for a terrific meal.
Steve ElliottJuly 14, 2012
Reenact that one Mad Men episode by hitting this place for a weekday lunch of bomb oysters and martinis. Don't puke in front of your clients though.
karlaJanuary 17, 2015
Clam chowder the best!!! Sea Bass and oysters
María Z.RJanuary 9, 2017
Nice place for seafood, not cheap but serve big portion and taste fresh
DensSeptember 21, 2011
Holy cow, the oysters are delicious here! Don't miss the clams casino w/ thick slab bacon.
Andrew BC 翁 ÔNGJanuary 3, 2015
Great food + good location + best service provided
Rebel RedOctober 5, 2011
even though they're expensive, the oysters are freakin amazing! get the mixed assortment. you won't be sorry!
Nick TworkJanuary 13, 2018
Great clam chowder and generally great seafood. An NYC classic
Ravi MexicoJanuary 14, 2015
Smoked brook trout filet was sneaky great. Light smoke pristine flavor.
karlaJanuary 17, 2015
Clam chowder espectacular!! Sea Bass delicious!!! Great place!!!
Ru LuFebruary 22, 2015
Lobster margarita was super fresh. The architecture is interesting too.
La B.July 30, 2013
Didn't have any oysters. But the saloon is pretty neat to have a drink in. Sit at the bar.. Grab a beer... Enjoy.
Luanne CorrienteApril 11, 2015
Delicious Bloody Mary...reminds me of the ones I've had in NOLA. Yummy!!!
Lauren DApril 15, 2016
Food is excellent; service sloooooow- took, at best, 25 minutes to order!
JenniferNovember 12, 2012
Try the Assorted Oysters - 3 kinds, all delicious. Old school NYC, check.
Dutch EvansAugust 7, 2013
Belly up to the bar, and enjoy the Master Shuckers work it...order up (and don't forget a pint of suds).
Caitlin DickerboomMarch 3, 2015
I love picking up friends at Grand Central and heading here for a bite. It's the perfect immersion into NYC
Hila RazJanuary 11, 2011
Incredible variety of oysters! Order the fanny may or kumamoto if in season and a chowder to warm up Mid winter!
LilyFebruary 28, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Always packed, but quick turnover. Great bartenders.
Gideon OlshanskyOctober 4, 2015
Awesome spot. The Oysters are delicious and huge.
Amber VittoriaJuly 26, 2015
Amazing oysters, but not a huge fan of the lobster roll.
HuffPostJuly 14, 2010
This Grand Central favorite tops the Village Voice's Top 10 Oyster Bar list. The atmosphere alone is worth the price, with enormous arched ceilings spanning above the restaurant. Read more
EsquireJanuary 31, 2011
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. We would recommend getting a gin martini, dirty, with a dozen oysters on the half shell.
Jo RausenJanuary 6, 2018
Don’t come here on Saturday - shit shuck job on oysters. I expect this for a $1 oyster happy hour but NOT for full price. Shell graveyard below.
Anna VladauJune 17, 2015
You'll find a lot of see food. It's a bit pricey but it's good.
Renee TMay 6, 2015
Plenty of oysters, beers, and a comfortable atmosphere. Classic.
Elbia Silva GannoumApril 21, 2015
Oyester and any seafood like lobster too...
Jorrit GhijselsNovember 1, 2016
Love it! Have to go when in NY!
Donna LehmanDecember 23, 2009
Incredible menu of fresh items daily. Besides fresh oysters, the New England clam chowder is some of the best ever (don't tell friends in Boston).

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