Grand Banks

Grand Banks is an award-winning oyster bar aboard a historic wooden schooner. *** Returning to TriBeCa mid April ***

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    (212) 660-6312

  • Website

    grandbanks.org

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

Pier 25 (at N Moore St) New York , NY 10013 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Cocktails

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scenic views seafood good for dates trendy roses old bay chips frying pan bar happy hour watermelon salad good service outdoor seating crowded city river good for special occasions well summer menu squash blossoms takes reservations
Jenn

Oysters and Rene's delicious cocktails galore! Come early to score a sunset view . There are seats at the bar while you wait for a table. The perfect summer hour-long getaway if you beat the crowds.

WillMcD

Great place to spend the late afternoon. Cocktails and oysters are their specialty. For a refreshing bev highly recommend the Sherman's Cup.

Noah Weiss

Frying Pan for adults. Try to skip the crowds and get a cocktail by the front, with seating.

Ben Mackey

Boat ✅, amazing city views ✅, oysters ✅, cocktails ✅. What is not to like about this place in the summer?

Morgan McKee

Sunday funday! Delicious oysters and rose to enjoy the sun on the weekend. Sit down to enjoy yourself and try a few apps or crowd around the bar . Either way drinks and food are flowing

Valerie S

Come for a quick drink or bite with fantastic views and atmosphere on the Hudson. Super friendly service . Reservations are needed for sit-down service. Also can get a little rocky on windy days.

Charlottes

Best date night of the summer. We sat at the oyster bar up the back and enjoyed 2 dozen expertly shucked east coast beauties and unobstructed sunset views across the Hudson. Magic

Josephine Son

Finally made it here at end of summer. Lovely spot, especially to watch the sunset . Get some cocktails and oysters of course and just enjoy being on a boat in the middle of the madness of NYC!

VinePair

Rosé ALL day on this floating palace of libations and beautiful people. Sit at the bar , grab a few oysters, wash them down with a martini or rosé , and survey NYC, your domain, from a seaborne fortress Read more

Nikhil Gadre

Although a bit overpriced (you WILL pay for the views - which are beautiful, looking out to the Jersey City skyline)... but the oysters are well worth it (and a good wine selection to go with it)..

@thirsty

We love oysters and wine and sitting in the sun, so Grand Banks is the obvious choice for summer time drinking. Located on an old schooner ship, it's got a super-cute vibe and tasty food and drinks.

Stefanie

Where has this place been all of my life. An amazing faux escape from Manhattan for lunch . The lobster roll is the only thing to order, of course!

Matthew Caldecutt

Stumptown Coffee and quality lobster rolls with oysters. It's a small menu, but it's a good one.

Julie Soscia

Only open in the summer starting mid-April. Enjoy being on a boat in the Hudson River ! Everything is delicious here, especially the Lobster Roll . Also a great assortment of fresh oysters .

Josephine Son

Perfect spot for the Summer in NYC! Head there in late afternoon and enjoy the sunset ! Lovely cocktails and great fresh seafood !

Marc Schneeberger

Great tasty oysters. Specially the east coast ones. Wines are decent and the ship itself is amazing! Its a must in tribeca!

Village Voice

What's better than patio drinking? Boat drinking. Board this seasonal vessel and toss back oysters with cocktails before moving on to lobster rolls and beer . Read more

Blake Morris

This is the best place in the city for a romantic and sexy place to have oysters at sunset . I can't wait to take my wife on Saturday

The New Yorker

“Naked Cowboy oysters from the Long Island Sound, along with creamy, clam-shaped Kusshis from Vancouver Island , supplemented several truly small plates .” Read more

Time Out New York

Kick off New York Oyster Week at Grand Banks. Throughout the 18-day festival , chefs across the city at marquee fish houses and oyster bars will curate menus highlighting riffs on the half shell. Read more

Sunny Khera

Amazing view , venue and delicious food! Must try the crudo , squash blossom and baked oysters - food is really good as are the cocktails and it's worth the money.

Oz Lubling

A great place for a date. The drinks are fantastic. The oysters and lobster roll are top notch. The view isn't bad either ????????

Tara Maylyn Frankel Leavitt

Oysters you don't often see on the menu accompany your gentle drift on the water with a clear view of Ms. Liberty herself. Warning: it may take a few minutes to get your sea legs.

Nikki Bogopolskaya

Go for a glass of rosè on the gorgeous deck but skip the wait for dinner . The line may look intimidating on a warm summer night but moves very quickly, stick it out.

Mike Singleton

This Hudson river oyster bar is fantastic. Expect it to be packed, so try visiting during the day (opens at noon on weekends).

Daniel McDonough

Awesome spot to grab a drink on the water. The line moves pretty quick so don't worry.

Britt Banter

Stunning summer view on a moored boat that transcends you to the Sein... Fantastic service and cocktails .. I can't get enough. #Magical #perfectdatespot

Aditi

beautiful and great cocktails (try revolution)! Oyster selection was delicious and the fries are really good!

Jennifer Gallardo

It rocks...like, a lot. And also, so many douchey guys in Ray Bans. We sat at the bar which was fine but I don't think I'd venture to eat or do more than a couple of drinks when it's crowded .

Julie Soscia

Note lines and extra wait times on the weekends, due to the smaller size of the space. On a boat, the views are gorgeous..make sure to try the lobster rolls !

Julie Soscia

Note lines and extra wait times on the weekends, due to the smaller size of the space. On a boat, the views are gorgeous..make sure to try the lobster rolls !

Matthew Spector

Oysters and rosé . This newcomer to Tribeca is a grown-up version of thr Frying Pan . Great for groups .

S M

Love this spot!!! Go on weekday nights for a drink. Weekends are madness and not much to say about the food menu so just go for a drink on a weekday.

Swen Graham

Fun fact about this fun frigate: you can bring along your furry four legged friends to hang with you while you sip rosé

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DoubleDeuce

I mean, it's probably the best boat that you can sit in and have a drink on the Hudson while tethered to a pier . Aside from this place, always practice safe boating.

IrmaZandl ZandlSlant

Fabulous if you get here at 4pm when they open. By 5pm the place is jammed . Boat is rocky so if you get seasick may not be for you

Ashley Chan

Really fun place to brunch . The boat is docked but you get a nice breeze and clear view of the Hudson River ! Get the oysters and some cocktails .

Mike Friedman

Summer menu is loaded with treats: Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad , Sea Scallops with Succotash + Soft Shell Crab Rolls . Plus... Oysters.

Eric Morris

Awesome location/view/venue but a tad overpriced. You can get better oysters elsewhere as well . A lot of fun though despite the long waits .

PureWow

August 15th: Eat wild-caught oysters and take in the beautiful view at Grand Banks Oyster Bar . Read more

Mike Singleton

It's a smaller boat than the frying pan so expect some rougher seas than you're used to. That, or you've had too much.

David S

Any West coast oysters, the crudo and the old bay chips are fantastic...and the view !

Ryan Haigh

West Coast oysters, Old Bay chips , ceviche and lobster roll were all incredible.

Elliot Wehner

Cool breeze off the Hudson, good selection of beer and wine but due to some agmt w the park can only serve the cocktails on the menu.

Cameron Parker

Great cocktails , well done renovation of a beautiful boat outfitted to be a great bar and restaurant . The bathrooms are even nice!

Natasha Zuluaga

Great place for an afternoon or after work drink. Don't bring your big group - keep it small to avoid waiting on line .

Pir Granoff

Great date spot . Awesome setting and views . Gets absurdly crowded though. Be careful if you get sea sick, as well .

Swen Graham

You have to order food to sit at a table, but the ceviche is a nice light addition to your drink selection

Staff Picks

Catch the sunset while you sip on a cool cocktail near the Hudson at this beautiful spot. Bonus, they have oysters. Read more

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