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Grand Central Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Midtown East, New York

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Grand Central Oyster Bar

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Ranked #8 for seafood restaurants in Midtown East
The chowder at Grand Central Oyster Bar is a can't miss
"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!!!"(34 Tips)
"Fried oysters and vodka martinis are perfect choice here."(10 Tips)

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Trae FOctober 18, 2015
Um, oysters of course! The NE clam chowder is delish.
Valerie SecklerApril 11, 2014
Sandwiches live at the reopened Oyster Bar (March 2014). Ask for the list, if not given with the main menu.
Kasey BOctober 24, 2012
Some of the best oysters I have we had!! The Kumamoto are delightful, as is everything on the raw menu.
amNewYorkSeptember 27, 2011
Picks: pan-fried baby soft-shell crabs with spring pea and mint sauce ($14.50), pan-fried Maryland baby soft-shell crabs with garlic herb butter ($28.95).
MischaDecember 22, 2015
Great tourist trap, this is NY you can get better sea food and fresher oysters, just keep searching
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.
jeffrey arnoldMay 10, 2019
Raw bar is always perfect. Add a seafood stew for a terrific meal.
Village VoiceSeptember 15, 2010
Invariably, the oysters will be ice-cold and perfectly shucked, plunked down without ceremony -- a throwback to when oysters were an everyman food. All they need is a squirt of lemon
Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016
Such a great New York experience. For locals and visitors alike.
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.
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.
Warren BobrowJuly 2, 2010
find yourself to the counter and smiling at the fair maiden next to you, order clam chowder, oysters from Maine and a Lobster Roll. They will split all orders without being asked to do so. Have Fun! Read more
Michael 🍷 ElmgreenNovember 24, 2012
The oyster pan roast is New York's most perfect dish according to Adam Platt from the NYT. Get wine, eat shellfish.
Meric Akcay DunnDecember 22, 2016
Friendly staff and great atmosphere... Scallops, oysters and shrimp...divine!:)
karlaJanuary 17, 2015
Clam chowder the best!!! Sea Bass and oysters
Nick TworkJanuary 13, 2018
Great clam chowder and generally great seafood. An NYC classic
Renee TMay 6, 2015
Plenty of oysters, beers, and a comfortable atmosphere. Classic.
Jairo ParedesJune 14, 2013
Try the Assorted Oysters - Bliss comes in pairs. Dozen of assorted oysters. Komamoto are still my favorite
Tracy SolorzanoDecember 30, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Love the vibe and food. Cocktails were too strong but not necessarily a bad thing for some. Please know this place is not for service, it's face paced.
Luanne CorrienteApril 11, 2015
Delicious Bloody Mary...reminds me of the ones I've had in NOLA. Yummy!!!
Corinne KangMay 24, 2013
One of the best places for a variety of oysters! The Maine lobster is great too.
Laura JanssenOctober 31, 2014
Great NYC vibe here. Bustling and jovial, and the oysters ain't bad either!
María Z.RJanuary 9, 2017
Nice place for seafood, not cheap but serve big portion and taste fresh
Dorisi KarajOctober 16, 2017
Best oysters! Loved the jumbo lump crabmeat cocktail!
Anna VladauJune 17, 2015
You'll find a lot of see food. It's a bit pricey but it's good.
Thomas KnüwerJanuary 9, 2015
You want the nostalgic NYC? Here it is! Go for the Kumamoto oysters.
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!
Ru LuFebruary 22, 2015
Lobster margarita was super fresh. The architecture is interesting too.
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
karlaJanuary 17, 2015
Clam chowder espectacular!! Sea Bass delicious!!! Great place!!!
Andrew O BC 翁January 3, 2015
Great food + good location + best service provided
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.
James BaconJuly 6, 2012
Really good oysters if you go local..oh nd Amazing cocktails!! especially at happy hr. :)
CompassMay 16, 2014
Chow down on oysters, chowders, and other crustacean deep within Grand Central Station.
Gideon OlshanskyOctober 4, 2015
Awesome spot. The Oysters are delicious and huge.
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.
Jorrit GhijselsNovember 1, 2016
Love it! Have to go when in NY!
Evelyn GizyckiMay 8, 2013
The tuna steak burger with miso and wasabi is out out of this world!
Nazli OguzJanuary 31, 2016
Really good service, fresh and delicious seafood.
Elbia Silva GannoumApril 21, 2015
Oyester and any seafood like lobster too...
chris pikeFebruary 16, 2012
The she crab soup on Tuesdays and Thursdays is unbeatable! Say hello to Alex in the back saloon ...mention JD
Bijan YoungApril 14, 2019
Busy. Noisy. Haranguing. But great oysters & lobsters & environment.
Amber VittoriaJuly 26, 2015
Amazing oysters, but not a huge fan of the lobster roll.
DensSeptember 21, 2011
Holy cow, the oysters are delicious here! Don't miss the clams casino w/ thick slab bacon.
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).
Ravi MexicoJanuary 14, 2015
Smoked brook trout filet was sneaky great. Light smoke pristine flavor.
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.
LilyFebruary 28, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Always packed, but quick turnover. Great bartenders.
Cooper SmithMay 1, 2014
Get some starters, then split a a 2-3 lb lobster between 2 of you
Adam IJuly 26, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Hit the Saloon bar in the back before your train

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