Name: Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant
Address: 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA, US
Telephone: +1 212-490-6650

Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant is a bar, located at 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA. They can be contacted via phone at +1 212-490-6650, visit their website www.oysterbarny.com for more detailed information.

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89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

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Added by Jopie, at 11 January 2017

Monday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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Christine Rice

09 December 2017

Had to try this in NYC if only because it’s featured in one of my favorite Netflix shows, The OA. The atmosphere was really nice. Exactly what I expected it to be. We sat at the counter tables so it was nice having one lady to our counter helping us and she was very friendly and personable. It took a little while for us to get our oysters, but that was expected considering it being lunch hour. Really enjoyed this experience!
B Breuil

05 December 2017

I'm from the West Coast, so I only come here on business travel, but this is the only place I eat when staying at the Grand Hyatt (just upstairs). West Coast flights don't arrive any earlier than 4pm, so I have only done dinner here, and usually not before 7pm. I have been here at least two dozen times since 2000.

The seafood is always fresh, and the menu variety is huge. They do run out of a few things by 7pm, but I have never had to resort to my third choice, ever.

The best option is the four horseshoe tables in the middle that seat about 20 people each on barstools---the server HAS to walk past you all the time, so there is never any frustration wondering where he/she is. Yes, there are some characters, but never rude.

This place mostly serves commuters waiting on their trains, so nobody hangs out much after their meal is over. That frees up seats.

It isn't cheap, but it isn't as expensive as most seafood joints in midtown. Good value and you won't leave hungry.

It is historic, and that is a plus. They have a very old seafood stew bar that uses piped steam to make seafood stews from fresh ingredients that you choose in four different copper/brass vessels right on the bar. Very Old School, and very delicious.

Something for everyone!

The seeded crackers and soda rolls are absolutely unique and delicious!
Kelli Gambee

03 December 2017

Grand Central was so busy that I thought there would be no way we could get into a restaurant. We walked up to the Oyster Bar and it is so big that there were a few options. We tried the first main seating section and it was full, then there were a few scattered seats at the bars but not two together. We went to the Saloon and while still very busy the host found us a table without any wait. This is a noisy place so if you're looking for a quiet place to talk, try elsewhere but it's a great group gathering. I ordered the jumbo shrimp with steamed herbed potatoes and they were all yummy! My husband had the clam chowder and an appetizer. While not the best old fashioned cocktails we've ever had it was still good and I'd gladly return. It hosts a melting pot of people and I felt like this Colorado girl was definitely in NYC!
Remus Otten

30 November 2017

Oysters were really nice. Only the staff could be a lot more happier. I brought a friend who was trying oysters for the first time. So when we said it was his first time and he wanted just to try one, and after that make a decision to take more or something else, the waiter had a really annoying face.
Thomas Mikolasko

16 November 2017

Always great. The menu is awesome, so much to choose from. I just love the space and the staff is always good. Oysters are always a must along with the clam chowder. My broiled arctic char was super fresh.
Virginia Benedict

20 October 2017

The quintessential American experience in seafood since 1913. Iconic gourmet chowders and pan-roasts, and a variety of salt-water bivalve molluscs at a relatively competitive price.

Not only does it serve a prime quality culinary experince, the Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant is an architectural historic landmark in its own category worthy of a visit.

Its newly revamped business strategy serves as a socio-economic model for an industry in which its players traditionally change hands or shut down relatively often.
M Taylor

07 October 2017

Oysters five stars, historic setting five star, service 4 stars. I've been here many times over the years with my family and never had bad service. This was my first as a newly single person and it seemed I was treated differently this time. However the good food will keep me coming back.
David Goran

10 September 2017

Service was very poor they need to hire more busboys ordered New England clam chowder It came out lukewarm Sent it back and all they did was put hot water in it and diluted it Waiter said they don't have microwaves in the kitchen. The flavor was Bland the fish and chips had no flavor the calamari was nondescript We arrived at 6:45 and the waiter told us that most of the oysters were gone and they only had four varieties left And oyster is in the name of the restaurant Took forever to clear the table of dirty dishes
Dmytro

10 September 2017

The interior and atmosphere is indeed great. Feels like an iconic place. But on my opinion clam chowder was very average. Selection of oysters was decent on the menu, they did not have half of what I order though. Service could have been better, takes ages for a waiter to come.
Cindi Harrow

13 July 2017

Nice ambiance very quaint and unexpected in the middle of grand central! I sat at the bar and only wanted oysters.. my waiter said no problem and gave me an assortment from all over.. they were so fresh and tasty I'm glad I made the trip. Will definitely go many times again!

Update:
On 7/1/17 I had to bring my parents visiting from Florida here!!! We had such an awesome time!!! Muhammad was our server and he went above and beyond to provide world class service! This my favorite place for oysters in NY and the lobster was amazing!
David Kaminsky

14 June 2017

Oyster stew is a most have. I like to get the combo stew my self. Fresh oysters and clams are always good. It gets crowed at the bar lunch time and the staff can be rude. But the seafood is always fresh. And they have a large wine and beer selection
Tracy Musselman

10 June 2017

Beautiful space.
Food just ok (scallops looked great but had grit in them, fried clams had no taste).
The biggest thing is that my daughter saw a mouse in the main dining area, called it to the attention of the waitstaff and the didn't seem surprised and said "well we are underground". GROSS!
Cindi Harrow

04 June 2017

Nice ambiance very quaint and unexpected in the middle of grand central! I sat at the bar and only wanted oysters.. my waiter said no problem and gave me an assortment from all over.. they were so fresh and tasty I'm glad I made the trip. Will definitely go many times again!
Ashuni Patel

28 April 2017

The ambience is so unique and cozy, I would come back just for that. The food is great and they have a huge selections drinks too. The staff is very very rude sometimes.
Gomer Aquino

18 January 2017

Had New Year's Eve dinner here with a friend while waiting for the midnight festivities. They have a decent menu and the food and drinks were to our satisfaction. Service was friendly but not quite efficient it was obvious that the staff were all in a hurry to be somewhere. Prices are understandably mid-range considering the location of the place. Had a bit of issue with cleanliness. The aisle between the kitchen and dining area was sticky with dropped foodstuff and the restroom was far from spotless.