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Grand Central Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Midtown East, New York

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Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.6^/10

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Ranked #8 for seafood restaurants in Midtown East
The folks at CNN and Village Voice like this place. Would you agree?
"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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Cooper SmithMay 1, 2014
Get some starters, then split a a 2-3 lb lobster between 2 of you
LilyFebruary 28, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Always packed, but quick turnover. Great bartenders.
Adam IJuly 26, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Hit the Saloon bar in the back before your train
Tiffany NgAugust 5, 2011
Prim up in a hurry: mouthwash, hair spray, and ladies essentials in the women's bathroom in the saloon. Be sure to tip the attendant though!
Kate ZrazhevskayaJanuary 1, 2020
good oysters choice!
La B.July 30, 2013
Didn't have any oysters. But the saloon is pretty neat to have a drink in. Sit at the bar.. Grab a beer... Enjoy.
TV Food MapsAugust 28, 2014
Check out Grand Central Oyster Bar as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate Read more
Rebel RedOctober 5, 2011
even though they're expensive, the oysters are freakin amazing! get the mixed assortment. you won't be sorry!
Kev MeenanAugust 21, 2013
Unreal bouillabaisse worth the splurge.. Pass the biscuit bread
Luke WhiteAugust 10, 2014
Old school New York grandeur, delicious oysters.
Donald PelkaNovember 8, 2022
Scallops are so sweet
Mark HendricksonJanuary 3, 2013
Tasty chowder and oyster platter, if a bit more than a tad pricey
Torunn SkrogstadDecember 28, 2013
Deep fried oysters with tartare sauced just amused my palate immensely.
Brian ShapiroNovember 23, 2011
Hit the saloon in back for a beer or cocktail. A Grand Central hidden gem.
Jason BradyMay 1, 2013
Terrible service and food at top prices. Venue and architecture is awesome. Lets hope a Michelin Chef buys this place one day. So much potential.
JenniferNovember 12, 2012
Try the Assorted Oysters - 3 kinds, all delicious. Old school NYC, check.
Luca DLJanuary 13, 2012
Kumamoto & Bluepoint oysters to start, then try the amazing New England clam chowder.
Greg MacDonaldDecember 30, 2015
Great atmosphere, very classic New York!
Klaus LieMay 16, 2017
Raw bar is just awesome
Alexandria LangApril 19, 2018
oysters are ok. wish they could be steamed
Jack WongSeptember 30, 2016
Good food good venue
Franco SalandraAugust 10, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Fried Oyster Po' Boy off the lunch menu is a must. Raw little neck clams are simply delicious and always fresh
Ebee DAugust 13, 2016
bar tender is the star of this iconic ever lasting place.
Ximena Diez De BonilaSeptember 6, 2014
Really good! Clam chowder is a must!
Lauren DApril 15, 2016
Food is excellent; service sloooooow- took, at best, 25 minutes to order!
NealDecember 31, 2018
Make sure you try the clam chowder here!
Jose TamayoMay 23, 2015
NY + Oysters = this place. Good seafood, but slow service
Pam B.January 26, 2014
Get the oyster pan roast, an NYC endangered food.
AnnaMarch 7, 2016
atmosphere. didnt have time to eat but will make an effort next time
Chan VandendaeleNovember 18, 2014
Bekom oysters and bouillabaisse ;)
Lyuba KarpachovaApril 30, 2018
Fresh seafood! I still can’t believe we were actually at the train station.
Alfred M.February 16, 2015
Been here 5+ times
super busy. but high quality
Debby ButlienFebruary 8, 2017
A real NY classic.
bbhaganMarch 9, 2013
Tuna is prepared well!
Maxim Bat.October 24, 2014
oysters - "otters cove" is a must
Francois KamarJune 7, 2018
The Soups are excellents
Julie QiuAugust 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
THE Biggest selection of oysters in the city, hands down. Reasonably priced.
Francois KamarJune 7, 2018
The soups are excellent
Hilary MAugust 12, 2016
Great oyster selection
Hila RazJanuary 11, 2011
Incredible variety of oysters! Order the fanny may or kumamoto if in season and a chowder to warm up Mid winter!
Loretta OkoyeJuly 7, 2023
The scallops are soft as butter
Geoffrey BrownJuly 1, 2013
Oyster. Pan roast = always great, never disappoints
Andrew ForesterMarch 30, 2013
Fried oysters and vodka martinis are perfect choice here.
Siobhan QuinnApril 5, 2012
Mad Men Season 1 episode "Red in the Face" Don & Roger have a few dozen oysters and several rounds of cocktails here.
Xavier AMay 1, 2014
Keep your eyes peeled on the receipts. The math on the suggested gratuity will totally rip you off. 20% of $26.07 is less than $5.25, not $17.21 as seen here.
Ana AlanisOctober 24, 2011
Clam chowder is amazing. Try different kinds of oysters. Avoid mussels.
Interni MagazineMay 7, 2011
Grand Central terminal's historic seafood restaurant and raw bar, evoking reminders of Old New York. Read more
Jay MastersMay 29, 2017
Love this oyster place 😍👌
Dmitriy SJanuary 3, 2011
Get the New England clam chowder, the Naked Cowboy oysters, and a weisbeer. Leaves happy.
Jeff OrlickJuly 31, 2013
Just get oysters, forget the other stuff. Have a great time!

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