A long, rich history of preparing the best freshly caught seafood makes the Grand Central Oyster Bar the ultimate experience for any seafood lover.
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal) New York , NY 10017 United States
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Outdoor Seating | No |
Wheelchair Accessible | Yes |
Music | Yes |
Dining Options | Bar Service, Take-out |
Parking | Street |
Restroom | Yes |
Menus | Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour |
Drinks | Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails |
Whenever 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!
Its famed oyster pan roast , with gently cooked Blue Points floating in a cream sauce with chile and paprika , is one of the longest-running menu items in New York City . Read more
A 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 .
The oyster pan roast is made with clam juice , Worcestershire sauce , paprika , Heinz chili sauce , celery salt , and half & half . It contains six Blue Point oysters from Long Island Sound. Read more
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.).
Beautiful 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 !
The cajun fried shrimp appetizer things are A+++
Every 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
The 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.
It 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.
Tell all your Boston transplant friends to give up their white paste-soup and head to Grand Central Oyster Bar, set of many a contemporary literary scene for a retro gone trendy-chic vibe. Read more
I 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!
Here 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
You'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
Stick 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.
Only 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 .
A New York classic and a great place for oysters (of course) and plenty of other fresh seafood options .
Oysters , prosecco and a gorgeously restored 104-year-old dining room in the heart of Grand Central Station—what more could anyone want? Read more
What 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
New 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.
A haven for mollusk worshippers and harried New York commuters for more than a century, the seafood spot is still as epic as its iconic white-subway-tiled arches. Read more
Incredible 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 .
Bewildered 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.
Bloody 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 .
The 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.
Dutch herring : available only for two weeks when the new season is there, somewhere in June. Lovely (and huge!) herring salad !
Get 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
An 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 =)
The Legendary place with a great vibe and delicious seafood . Get a big plate for two. Oysters is a must.
Impressive selection of oysters that changes daily. Antiquated place: decor, staff and menu probably haven’t changed since the 70s.
History lesson: This tomatoey version is nothing like the creamy New England-style chowder , but it’s been served in Grand Central Station for nearly 100 years. Read more
The 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
Call 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 .
The 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.
Fantastic selection of oysters , served simply in a great atmosphere. Skip the overpriced mains and stick to the oyster bar .
What great spot in NYC! Oysters are really fresh, nice selection of local beers as well !
Absolutely 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 .
"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
Swung by for a quick lunch , the tuna burger and the ipswitch sandwich were delicious and definitely try a few oysters !
Yummy oysters , the menu has an extensive list of fresh seafood , and the wine is good. They don't do HH but this landmark is worth checking out. Service is friendly as well . (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
In business over 100 years, and a beautiful historic space. A true NYC institution and must do for seafood lovers.
best oysters ever! they change the menu everyday and very small words to read so the easiest way is let the staff recommend something good!
Everything 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.
Located 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.
This 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
While 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.
Opened 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
Pricey , but well worth it as the seafood is really delicious! Try the bar (rather than taking a table) for quick service for lunch .
It's an Apple Store and that speaks for itself. It's the largest Apple flagship store in NYC. The staff are friendly and helpful. Located in a great location; quite busy so pack your patience - ℳ????????♍
Absolutely fantastic bar, atmosphere and drinks. Real 1920's feel. Can't wait to go back. - Simon
Spices and Tease is a MUST. So many options and super friendly staff. - Angie Corcoran
You really can't go wrong here but oysters and sushi are a must. Get a reservation. - Valarie McCubbins
Excellent happy hour - great drinks, tasty buffalo calamari. - Jacob Rosenberg
awesome trendy restaurant to get quality seafood - can't go wrong with anything on the menu - Holly Fitzgibbon
Beautiful respite from a New York day. Plenty of seating, free table tennis, and nearby vendors. - John Gardiner IV
beautiful venue for an event...just make sure you dress in layers that you can shed. It can get a touch warm...especially after a few cocktails. - Verna
Always my favourite place to be when I am in NY. Love the dynamic. - Atika Al-Bimani