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Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Midtown East, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Eater
"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)
359 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- oysters
- saloon
- good for groups
- casual
- sandwiches
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Robin Taylor RothApril 28, 2010Heads-up, Oyster Bar lovers: The Grand Central Oyster Bar will soon be opening a "branch" in Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal C!
This place is one of the old gems of new york. Get a beer and Fried Oyster po-boy for lunch off the bar menu.
Jo RausenJanuary 6, 2018Don’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.
Mike O'DeaMarch 8, 2011Sit at the rightmost side of the oyster bar and watch the cook finish soups in steam jacketed pots.
Crystal GinnMarch 6, 20092 dozen oysters (highly reco the Hama Hama) and white wine at the fabulous Oyster Bar @ Grand Central. I try to go every other month. It's a must!
Nastya SummerJune 8, 2017The price doesn't match the quality. (I tried oysters Rockefeller and dessert, didn't like both). Plus the staff wasn't really amiable, as I expected from other reviews
Gustavo RazzettiOctober 15, 2010ask for fried clams and fresh oysters (37 varieties to chose from) with blue point beer
Rafi RomeroAugust 9, 2015The oysters were bland and hard to tell apart. Drowned in condiments to the point that I questioned what was the point of having oysters if you can't taste them. Definitely skip this tourist trap.
Shane M.January 17, 2012Service was very good, oysters were great. Entrées were not. My suggestion is go for the oysters and enjoy dinner elsewhere.
Emily DangNovember 6, 2011The Manhattan clam chowder was hearty and delicious. Service was horrible- our waiter didn't like us sitting in the main dining area since we were only eating apps and drinking. I'm not coming back.
Rebecca PalmerAugust 18, 2013Do not make bookings or turn up at 9pm, kitchen wants to close and they make sure you know it, maybe better for a lunch venue. Oysters are excellent, king crab overpriced and bland.
I love Raw bar. It is worth seeing. A show every minute.- Bob van LeeuwenOctober 1, 2010Clams Casino rock over here. Soft shell crabs in june were great as well (only seasonal).
Give the WellFleet Oysters a try. You won't be disappointed...
Andrea RosenMarch 13, 2009Go to Oyster Bar alone, sit at the bar, and make nice with the staff. They slipped me a couple free Hama Hamas last time.
Jakub RehorAugust 25, 2011Order: oysters (my favorites are Cuttyhunks: large, buttery, erotic). Avoid: everything else.
Ben TregoingFebruary 17, 2013Worst service in a bar I have ever experienced, hands down. Rude, aggressive, crazy. Her manager came over and apologised, said she was having a bad day, but still told us to leave. Unbelievable.
The pan roasts are the best things on the menu. Skip the sandwiches.
Sho JiroDecember 22, 2010This Grand Central favorite tops the Village Voice's Top 10 Oyster Bar list.
Katia RekhoMay 21, 2014Hortible service. I came very thirsty. After five minutes I started to call any server to ask just a bottle of water but they started to tell me wait that is not their table.
the long island shinnecock oysters are great (early sept 09). also, oyster pan roast w/ six points righteous rye on rainy day.
Jay ShawDecember 23, 2010Good selection of Rieslings, but who needs that when they serve a Kentucky Honey? Sit in the saloon.
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Grand Central Oyster Bar
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal)
New York, NY 10017
United States
New York, NY 10017
United States
A long, rich history of preparing the best freshly caught seafood makes the Grand Central Oyster Bar the ultimate experience for any seafood lover.
Closed until 11:30 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
(212) 490-6650
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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