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Grand Central Oyster Bar

4.3 (7988)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 82 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
We are a New York landmark with Guastavino tiled vaulted ceilings located on the lower level of the magnificent Grand Central Terminal.

Our dining hours are from 11:30 AM to our last seating at 9:30 PM Monday through Friday. We are eager to serve you again!



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 490-6650
  • Website
    http://www.oysterbarny.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Juan Lopez
  • Private party facilities
    Can accommodate parties of up to 600 for a buyout
  • Location
    Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Vanderbilt and Lexington
  • Parking details
    There are various parking lots in the neighborhood.
  • Public transit
    Metro North; 4,5,6,7; Times Square Shuttle
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Grand Central Oyster Bar's menu was last updated on 6/10/2023.

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What 7,988 people are saying

Grand Central Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grand Central Oyster Bar, an iconic New York dining spot, offers a "timeless New York gem" experience. Known for its "exceptional" oysters and "superb" seafood, the historic setting adds charm. While some reviews highlight "great food and service," a few mention service inconsistencies. Overall, it's a classic destination.

7,988 Reviews

  1. Peter VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Noise is a considerable challenge. This was not a good choice for lunch with my friend. We are in our eighties and absolutely loved the oyster choices..gazpacho was heavenly, but we couldn't have a conversation.

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  2. Jose VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic seafood experience! The Kumamoto oysters were incredibly fresh, the lobster cocktail was amazing, and the tuna tartare was perfectly prepared. The sole piccata was flavorful and tender. Our waiter was attentive and courteous, making the evening even more enjoyable. My daughter and I had a wonderful time—highly recommend!

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  3. Ken VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu but ran out of bay scallops. Food very good. VERY loud.

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  4. Gustavo

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All staff friendly and professional. Evelynn was our waitress.

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  5. Anne

    Greater Boston41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious Service was wonderful Noise level is defeaning but expected

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  6. Edward VIP

    Palm Springs34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My clams were gritty. Sand?? The sauce was flavorless. The wait staff was good.

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  7. Carolyn VIP

    St. Louis85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love dining here at the oyster bar! Oyster pan roast and a glass of champagne gives me a warm cozy feeling!

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  8. Marcus VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was attentive, quick to serve, food was very good (had the fresh tuna), noise levels in the saloon was on the higher side, although staff was very good, no smiles.

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  9. Richard

    Hawaii44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but pricey. Service was not particularly attentive.

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  10. Gwen VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Located in an iconic building. The seafood dishes are amazing. The staff is so attentive and keep checking on you. The oysters are always on point.

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FAQs

Grand Central Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 490-6650.

Grand Central Oyster Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 7988 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 82 times today
Google Map for Grand Central Oyster Bar

Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Vanderbilt and Lexington
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are various parking lots in the neighborhood.
  • Public transit
    Metro North; 4,5,6,7; Times Square Shuttle
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Lopez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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