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Grand Central Oyster Bar

4.3 (8009)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
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 8,009 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grand Central Oyster Bar offers a "classic NYC experience" with "super-fresh oysters" and a "nostalgic" ambiance beneath Grand Central's iconic ceilings. While service and noise levels vary, the seafood consistently impresses, especially the "New England clam chowder" and "lobster roll." It's a "must-visit" for seafood enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
8,009 Reviews

  1. Tasha

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it here! Great food and drinks. Service was exceptional. Good mix of dressy casual.

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  2. John VIP

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. A classic NYC Experience. A must go spot

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  3. Enric

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I strongly recommend oysters, and let them recommend you where they're from . And shrimps too very good indeed Fresh fish is excellent.

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  4. Scherri

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great NYC experience at Grand Central Station. Service was very good and the food was delicious!! Very accommodating to food allergies.

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  5. Koichi

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Every time I visit NY from Tokyo, I go there. It's one of the best places to take foreign visitors for dining. Recommended food items other than raw bar oysters are crab cake, New England cram chowder, and fried oysters.

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  6. Jose

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been dining at the Oyster Bar since 1961. I keep coming back. When It ewas seedy and tired. But now that itg's renewed it's even better. The food was outstanding, from the tuna tartar to the Maryland crab cakes and the Halibut. The service was fast, pleasant and impeccable, It is a MUST for anyone visiting or even living in NYC

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  7. CRAIG

    Portland / Oregon17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great NE clam chowder, and great prompt service. Getting the bill was slow but otherwise server was prompt and helpful. Good ambience.

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  8. Andrew

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The greeter, an older gentleman, seemed uninterested in our presence- everyone else made up for it fortunately. The food was good, especially the appetizers of octopus and the tuna tartare. The acrid was okay and the Dover sole should have been deboned. But we will be back.

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  9. alexis

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came here before our broadway show. We informed the waiter that we had to leave by a certain time and he understood. We had oysters, clams and shared a main dish. Not cheap because it is in the city after all but the food was good enough. It’s a good spot for special occasions.

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  10. Brett VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the food and the ambiance. The service was ok; it was very noisy in the cavernous space. Prices are just through the (very high) roof.

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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 8009 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
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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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