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20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC
Maison Premiere is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

1. Maison Premiere

9.1
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews

Jackie J.Jackie J: Absinthe with my Happy Hour oysters? Don't mind if I do.

The Mermaid Inn is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

2. The Mermaid Inn

96 2nd Ave (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 284 tips and reviews

Vicky S.Vicky Sun: Happy hour is excellent. Fresh and delicious clams and oysters for $1. Cocktails are delicious, and the rest of the food menu is also splendid. Clam chowder is a must.

Mermaid Oyster Bar is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

3. Mermaid Oyster Bar

9.0
79 Macdougal St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 270 tips and reviews

Monti B.Monti Bray: The best happy hour that ever did exist. Try and snatch a spot by the windows!

Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

4. Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

9.1
95 1st Ave (at 6th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 229 tips and reviews

Frank B.Frank Burns: Get the waiter's tips on oysters and beers and go from there. Fully lives up to the hype.

The Ten Bells is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

5. The Ten Bells

8.8
247 Broome St (btwn Ludlow & Orchard St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Lower East Side · 160 tips and reviews

Valentina M.Valentina Monte: The Deal: $1 Oysters--Weekdays: 5-7pm, Weekends: 3-7pm

The Mermaid Inn is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

6. The Mermaid Inn

570 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 87th & W 88th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper West Side · 193 tips and reviews

PhanessaPhanessa: Lobster roll is a little formal on brioche bun, but tasty all the same. Come here for the happy hour specials - $1 oysters!

Sel Rrose is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

7. Sel Rrose

1 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 123 tips and reviews

NickNick: This is an oyster place first and foremost - the best I've had since moving from Boston to NYC. Avoid entrees if youre hungry, you can make the shrimp and chorizo skillet at home.

John Dory Oyster Bar is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

8. John Dory Oyster Bar

1196 Broadway (at W 29th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · NoMad · 272 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Located in the Ace Hotel, this top-notch seafood restaurant from chef April Bloomfield is a favorite of our own Barefoot Contessa. Try the Oyster Pan Roast, or partake in the Oyster Happy Hour.

Crave Fishbar is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

9. Crave Fishbar

8.2
945 2nd Ave (at E 50th St.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 104 tips and reviews

Julius C.Julius Cesnakauskas: Oysters happy hour is amazing! It's not only Oysters, but and prosseco happy hour as well :)

Bongo West Village is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

10. Bongo West Village

395 West St (Corner of West 10th Street and the West Side Hwy), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 53 tips and reviews

Charles G.Charles Guerrero: Oysters are awesome. They also make a really stiff cocktail.

Barn Joo Union Square is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

11. Barn Joo Union Square

7.4
35 Union Sq W (btwn 16th & 17th St), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Union Square · 195 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Huge $1 oysters for happy hour came with a shot of pome shout for the 10 min wait. Roasted mushrooms from happy hour menu was also delicious.

Atrium DUMBO is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

12. Atrium DUMBO

15 Main St (btwn Water St & Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 96 tips and reviews

nikki a.nikki austin: Oysters were good, great price during happy hour! We also got the applewood potato bread, so delicious.

Thalia is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

13. Thalia

828 8th Ave (btwn 49th & 50th St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Theater District · 136 tips and reviews

emily m.emily mcgill: the food and drink lists are great, but the best thing to do is head in after 7pm for $1 oysters at the bar and lounge tables. always delicious

Lure Fishbar is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

14. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews

Dustin L.Dustin Lee: Happy hour's only on the bar half of the restaurant.

Mominette is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

15. Mominette

8.3
221 Knickerbocker Ave (btwn Starr & Troutman St), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Bushwick · 81 tips and reviews

Elke N.Elke Nominikat: Oyster Happy Hour from 5 to 7 ($1 each!) and all night long on Mondays w/ different kinds of oysters even. French wines $9.

Lobster Joint is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

16. Lobster Joint

1073 Manhattan Ave (btwn Eagle & Dupont St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenpoint · 152 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: We've said it before and we'll say it again and again—the Lobster Joint has a dope happy hour. Enjoy $1 oysters and $4 lobster, crab cake, and fried oyster sliders from 4pm to 7pm on weekdays. Read more.

Grand Ferry Tavern is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

17. Grand Ferry Tavern

229 Kent Ave (N 1st St. and Grand St.), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 39 tips and reviews
Littleneck is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

18. Littleneck

288 3rd Ave (btwn President & Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Gowanus · 141 tips and reviews

CristinaCristina: Great happy hour of oysters and beers until 7pm! So good! Great ambience and service :)

Cull & Pistol is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

19. Cull & Pistol

8.8
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Chelsea · 142 tips and reviews

Trae F.Trae F: PEI oysters are my favorite and the ones here were sublime.

Bar Belly is one of 20 Outstanding Oyster Happy Hours in NYC.

20. Bar Belly

8.9
14 Orchard St (at Canal St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 116 tips and reviews

Sarah S.Sarah Spagnolo: Truffle popcorn bar snacks and $1 oysters at happy hour. My fave pick for an early weekday cocktail (pay attention to specials)