Grand Central Oyster Bar
Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Midtown East, New York
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!!!"(33 Tips)
"Fried oysters and vodka martinis are perfect choice here."(10 Tips)
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Fernando T.October 5, 2014Legendary. Decadent. Amazing ambiance and deco, I loved the bar. Oyster cocktail, fresh oysters, gratinated oysters.
The tuna burger (only available at the bar or counter before 6pm) is freakin' huge and quite good. But in all honesty, if you want a tuna burger go to Lure. Their tuna burger is better.
Katie Smith-AdairApril 29, 2013Oyster Bar specials include Blue Point oysters ($1.25/each) and fried oyster sliders ($8.95) in the lounge and saloon only. Monday-Wednesday 4:30-7 p.m.; Saturday 1-5 p.m.
Ravi MexicoMay 8, 2014Still the king of all oyster bars in variety and freshness. But service was a little shady at last happy hour with double charges and overcharges. Will chalk that up to a fluke event.
Jon WinterJanuary 4, 2013The seafood combination pan roast and lobster roll we shared were both fantastic. They even split them so we could share. Great service, thanks!
Ben FortneyMay 5, 2017It’s one of the only restaurants in NYC, and one of a few in the US, that's owned entirely by its employees via an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). WORKERS UNITE!- Adam PaulisickSeptember 18, 2012Favorite 12 oyster combo: 2 Discovery Bay, 2 Moonstone, 2 Naked Cowboy, 2 Samish Bay, 2 Wianno Bay, 2 Wellfleet mostly East Coast with a little West Coast thrown in.
Food NetworkAugust 15, 2011On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Scott Conant satisfies his seafood craving with the Oysters Rockefeller at The Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant in New York, NY. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more
Carolina BorbergNovember 29, 2014Try the Long Island oysters. I tried them all. I was surprised these were the cheapest and tastier of the all. Might be the freshened.
Soo Young AhnJune 13, 2017Bar side is very casual and friendly. Don't bother to drop by for oyster snack!
- James KiernanJuly 17, 2023A classic, albeit over-priced and a bit of a tourist trap. Great for after work martinis before jumping on the train. Enjoy! 🦪🍸
Caitlin DickerboomMarch 3, 2015I love picking up friends at Grand Central and heading here for a bite. It's the perfect immersion into NYC
Erika Siqueira de Castro NevesNovember 15, 2015❤️ beautiful place, great oyster! One of my "have to" in NYC!
JingXun HuNovember 4, 2016Solid array of choices, constantly updated on the board as per availability. Service a little snotty but ... Sit at the bar and revel in the experience.
JenKuduSeptember 25, 2013I just paid $24 for a piece of broiled fish.... I feel very slighted :( However, I've been told it's all about the oysters (which I did not sample this time). Very cool atmosphere!
Dutch EvansAugust 7, 2013Belly up to the bar, and enjoy the Master Shuckers work it...order up (and don't forget a pint of suds).
Jack Howard-PotterMay 30, 2013Walk in and turn right. Sit at the counter in front of the guys shucking the oysters. Order a couple of dozen with an ice tea and enjoy!
Valentina MonteMarch 10, 2015$1.25 oysters, $4 beers, $6 wines, $8 martinis, and appetizer specials. Mon-Wed 4:30-7pm, Sat 1-5pm in the Saloon and Lounge
Keng YuukiNovember 18, 2019You can walk in even during lunch time since there's open seating on the right side. Service is so-so but the clam chowder is really special!
Price PadgettJuly 30, 2012An absolute classic. Be prepared to shell out a few $$, but well worth it. A top 5 must do in NYC for me, venue wise.
Kate SchafferNovember 14, 2014The space is beautiful. Oysters were delicious. Waitress was very knowledgable and helped me order. I was very pleased.- Ozlem MCJanuary 18, 2018New England clam chowder soup is delicious. The atmosphere is so different that that is an attraction in itself...
FoodspottingDecember 11, 2010The Maryland Crab Soup is my favorite lunch option here. There is enough crab in the generously-portioned container of creamy soup to make it lunch for two. - Amy, head of social media at Foodspotting
Alex MizrahiJune 17, 2013"Thank God the developers haven't yet discovered the Saloon in the basement of Grand Central Station. It's hiding behind the Oyster Bar -- don't tell anyone." Read more
Oysters on the half shell! New England clam chowder. Both were amazing.
Madeleine RowanJune 13, 2012Classic, retro, steeped in tradition and they've got a vast selection of delicious bivalves. Also, I got engaged here, so it's extra wonderful.
Zac ZellersMarch 13, 2015get some raw oysters to start (ask your server to pick some out from the daunting list) before ordering your favorite fish on a dish
Jake ClementsFebruary 4, 2018Mad oysters, ask for a recommendation based on what size you want. Skip other meals.
Sally DuForeNovember 14, 2015Best best fresh clams. Oysters and shrimps and clam chowder soup best in the city!!!
Elizabeth BursteinDecember 23, 2022Loved the oysters and xmas in ny cocktail. Sea bass was very good
Eug KNovember 11, 2016Happy hour $1.25 oysters (Very good) and 1/2 price drinks (not quite bad, surprisingly) is what you sometimes need in this city.
Old school excellence. Great oyster selection with staff that know their stuff.
EatocracyJune 10, 2010This is old school New York. Nab a table in the cavernous, subterranean dining room or saloon or a seat at the curving lunch counter or raw bar and slurp down fresh oysters or a classic pan roast.
New York HabitatFebruary 24, 2012This place is perfect for trying all kinds of Oysters! Don't leave without tasting the famous Manhattan Clam Chowder
Tiffany & CoJune 1, 2011The Whispering Gallery, just outside the Oyster Bar door, invites lovers to whisper their secrets from one corner of the vaulted ceiling to the other. You must try it.
IFCJune 7, 2010The perfect blend of old world dignity and New York kitsch. Sit at one of the communal U-shaped tables beneath the cavernous vaulted ceilings and enjoy the taste of Long Island Sound. - IFC Staff
Nicole NicolayJanuary 15, 2013Great spot for lunch, dinner or an oyster fix! Reasonable prices, speedy service, & fabulous selection of seafood.
Not on the menu, but they always have Whale's Tale Pale Ale- a great taste of Nantucket...
The Wall Street JournalMay 6, 2010Thirty-seven raw-oyster varieties, from Bluepoints to Beavertail, are the main attraction here, though the most popular dish is grilled swordfish over a frisse, mache and radicchio salad ($27.95). Read more
Chris ChavezJanuary 12, 2016Best oysters ever, great flavor. Chowder was amazing!! The place was amazing!!
Oyster po boy at lunch from the takeout menu is bomb. Ask for extra lemon wedges
MischaDecember 22, 2015Great tourist trap, this is NY you can get better sea food and fresher oysters, just keep searching
Excellent service and delicious food. Try the New England clam chowder.
Kasey BOctober 24, 2012Some of the best oysters I have we had!! The Kumamoto are delightful, as is everything on the raw menu.
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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 (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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