Grand Central Oyster Bar
Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Midtown East, New York
Has a stamp of approval from CNN and Food Network
"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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Bruno GremezApril 11, 2018Whenever we are in New York, we visit this place to taste oysters from different origins together with some nice white wines from the New World. Very charming place in the centre of NYC. A delight!Upvoted 5 days ago
Nick HsslgrvSeptember 8, 2016A Manhattan institution, this place is the perfect spot to impress a date with your New York-ing skills. After you eat, grab a couple tall boys in brown bags and sit on the steps and people watch.
Oysters, but some are really fresh and some have been on ice longer than I like. The clam chowder is great. The clams casino my favorite dessert (It usually comes last.).
Elizabeth BursteinSeptember 19, 2019Beautiful setting! Loved the oysters, not so much the mahi mahi. Oysters rockefeller not my jam. Would return for a simple meal of oysters and champagne/bloody mary. Live lobsters!
Fernando KikudomeJanuary 19, 2017Every single dishe was delicious. Lobster increable fresh. Norway salmon tasteful as the tuna and salad. The Oyster deserve five stars by far. The dessert ok, not memorable. Nice place to discover NYC
Aaron WilliamsSeptember 19, 2015The broiled blue fish is the best you'll ever have. Sit at the counter facing the oyster shuckers and order anything they advise. Love love love this timeless place.
Eric DallemagneJanuary 10, 2017It is a seafood restaurant. It opened along with the terminal itself in 1913 and has been in business ever since. In 2016, Zagats gave it a food rating of 22/30, meaning Very Good To Excellent.
- Chris ThurberOctober 26, 2014I remember having gone here about a year ago with my family, not expecting much. I was blown away by the salmon, clams, and all of the other fresh and delicious seafood they have to offer. Try it out!
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014Here you can try 14 or 15 varieties at one time. Few culinary pleasures can match the chance to compare several from far-flung locales. Or opt for a bowl of delicious clam chowder. Read more
AmateurConciergeOctober 21, 2015You're here for the huge oyster selection & the historic design, but all the fish is pretty good. It's not cheap (many filets $30+) but it's extremely casual which may appeal to some more than others
Ms HeleneNovember 25, 2018Stick to oysters $3-4 each and apple pie dessert $7. Skip lobster 1lb salad $34, key lime pie $7 and sweet potato ice cream $7.
The Corcoran GroupApril 22, 2010Only in New York could you get some of the freshest seafood in town underground at a train station. Find some of the best clam chowder and biggest selection of East and West Coast Oysters in the city.
Serious EatsJuly 25, 2013A New York classic and a great place for oysters (of course) and plenty of other fresh seafood options.
Silvia Butta CaliceMay 5, 2019What an amazing place to have dinner! We had oysters, lobster and Prosecco and we paid 200 dollars! It was delicious and all things considered not that expensive
Anechka M.November 3, 2017New England chowder was so good, as well as grilled calamari! We asked for mix of oysters and it was delicious! Service is quick and the entire experience is very pleasant.
Marcos AlvesJune 30, 2015Incredible variety of oysters at a fair price. If you don't know which ones to choose, just ask a dozen at the waiter's choise. Nice place at early night with a glass of white wine.
Anna K.March 7, 2016Bloody Mary shooters are absolutely the must. Bouillabaisse has a satisfying amount of saffron in it, oysters are great and surprisingly tasty with a drop of horseradish.
Sandra FoytJanuary 24, 2015Bewildered by the variety of fresh raw oysters? Our waiter helped pick out an East meets West platter with succulent bites from Massachusetts, Virginia, and Oregon.
Untapped CitiesJuly 30, 2013The anchor restaurant of the Grand Central Terminal serves, in addition to oysters, 140 seafood dishes (and 5 non-seafood plates) under the famed and magnificent ceiling.
Kristel van den ElzenJune 20, 2012Dutch herring: available only for two weeks when the new season is there, somewhere in June. Lovely (and huge!) herring salad!
- Village VoiceFebruary 28, 2011Get the New England clam chowder-dotted with chopped clams plus cubed potatoes and a whiff of bacon. The broad bowl comes sided with oyster crackers in unlimited numbers, in addition to a biscuit
CharlottesMarch 8, 2015An instant favourite! What a way to spend valuable units of time. Champagne, oysters and the rest in a truly magical setting. What's not to love =)
Bohdan HnatkovskyyMarch 13, 2019The Legendary place with a great vibe and delicious seafood. Get a big plate for two. Oysters is a must.
Marie La RueNovember 24, 2019Impressive selection of oysters that changes daily. Antiquated place: decor, staff and menu probably haven’t changed since the 70s.
StayNYC RentalsOctober 17, 2018Call for a reservation of nearly any size at this NYC icon, where parties gather to sit underneath its tiled arches to enjoy an oyster pan roast and other a la carte seafood dishes.- Signs VisualJuly 16, 2015The food here is amazing! The Oyster happy hours are great fun as well--Monday thru Wednesday from 4:30-7PM, and on Saturday:1:00-5PM in the Lounge & Saloon. http://www.signsvisual.com Read more
PeterMarch 30, 2015The oysters were phenomenal. The bivalve platter was uneven, though. The garlic mashed potatoes and the kale sprouts were great, and "Hoptical Illusion" and Ballantine IPA were the perfect matches.
Ashleigh GardnerJuly 31, 2015Fantastic selection of oysters, served simply in a great atmosphere. Skip the overpriced mains and stick to the oyster bar.
MariusApril 2, 2017What great spot in NYC! Oysters are really fresh, nice selection of local beers as well!
jOHN DAVISOctober 18, 2024Absolutely loved! The oysters were fresh and delicious! I also enjoyed the clam chowder; it was rich and flavorful. Highly recommend. 🌊🦪 Read more
Can be in and out in 10 minutes if you want the chowder. Or stay a while for oysters, fried fish sandwich and a few beers. Counter seating first-come, first served.
For a quick lunch at this legend, order at the take out window. They have an assortment of their excellent dishes to go, including the delicious chowders.
Ryan WilliamsNovember 14, 2012"Head underground for the freshly shucked East Coast Oyster Platter (eight for $21.35), the Bivalve Platter (four oysters, four clams for $14.35) or the Medley of Shellfish (ten oysters, two clams..." Read more
Giovanni D'PalmaDecember 22, 2017Swung by for a quick lunch, the tuna burger and the ipswitch sandwich were delicious and definitely try a few oysters!
KellyMarch 24, 2017In business over 100 years, and a beautiful historic space. A true NYC institution and must do for seafood lovers.
Brisy ZhongMarch 27, 2016best oysters ever! they change the menu everyday and very small words to read so the easiest way is let the staff recommend something good!- micchele tottiDecember 5, 2014Everything from Clam chowder to oysters are great here. Service might look a bit rushed from the start but ask a question or two these guys knows what they do.
Meg FarmerJanuary 7, 2015Located in a classic nyc landmark. Bras d'or oysters w/roasted garlic asiago butter were good to split, but better off having straight up fresh oysters for a clean taste.
Brendan LewisAugust 7, 2014This place is like a time machine into old-school New York. Keep it going by ordering the Clams Casino and don't forget extra bread to sop up the garlic butter
Mike FriedlichMarch 31, 2018While the food here is very good the service is terrible. The portion size of appetizers (fried oysters & lobster cocktail) we had was incredibly small. Fried oysters & fried clams were great though.
Landmarks Preservation CommissionMay 24, 2013Opened in 1913 in Grand Central Terminal’s lower concourse level, the restaurant features a particularly impressive series of thin shallow terra-cotta vaults, or Guastavino vaults. Landmarked in 1980. Read more
Rob YatesJune 22, 2014Pricey, but well worth it as the seafood is really delicious! Try the bar (rather than taking a table) for quick service for lunch.
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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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