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Grand Central Oyster Bar

4.3 (7999)
$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 104 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 7,999 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grand Central Oyster Bar offers a quintessential NYC dining experience with "fabulous" seafood and "classic" charm. Known for its "superb" oysters and "outstanding" service, this historic venue provides a nostalgic atmosphere beneath Grand Central Terminal. While some report service inconsistencies, many highlight its "excellent" raw bar and "charming" ambiance.
7,999 Reviews

  1. CRAIG

    Portland / Oregon17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Andrew

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. alexis

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Brett VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. Marcy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fresh seafood favorites. Delicious dinner rolls & drinks too.

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  6. Barbara VIP

    New York City146 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu is vaguely old fashioned but so are the prices. It's a little bit on the noisy side, but the food is substantial and tasty. The tuna tartar was particularly good, and the oyster stew/ pan roast had good flavor and a generous portion of oysters. This place may have the cheapest drinks of anywhere in the area. I'm glad this place has now survived 113 years. It's worth going to just be part of history.

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  7. Sadiq VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is now a tradition to come to the Oyster Bar when we come to NY. We absolutely love this place! Everything we have always ordered tastes very good, but nothing can’t beat the fresh juicy oysters!

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  8. Claire

    Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I'd come for oysters again, but the other food was disappointing and the service wasn't great good.

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  9. Thomas VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Eaten there several times will not go back. Oysters were great, but fish was over cooked. We ordered key lime pie for dessert but cheesecake was tossed on our table.

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  10. Sharon VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The broiled oysters were wonderful, the lobster roll was delicious and the New England clam chowder was amazing! My daughter & I had a wonderful lunch!

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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 7999 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 104 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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