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Grand Central Oyster Bar

4.3 (8026)
$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 32 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 8,026 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grand Central Oyster Bar offers a "classic NYC experience" with "unparalleled" raw bar selections, featuring fresh oysters and "delicious" New England clam chowder. Nestled in iconic Grand Central Station, the venue exudes "old-school charm." Service is generally "attentive," though some find it "inconsistent." Dining here is a "must" for seafood lovers.
8,026 Reviews

  1. Suzanne

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and exceptional food! Helpful and courteous staff.

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  2. Joshua

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Oysters were sandy and had shell chips inside, not properly shucked either. It took an hour to fully place our order as well; the waiter kept trying to walk away after every individual order. Drink orders we're incorrect. And all fish was overcooked. Sub-par experience.

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  3. Michael VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The old standby never fails to satisfy. Best clams in town, and chowder to match.

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  4. Monica VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Muy mala experiencia nos tardaron 1 hora en servir los alimentos de muy mala gana, llegaron fríos y estaban de muy mal sabor. No debería estar recomendado en esta página.

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  5. Carmen VIP

    New York City57 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a NY favorite and one that we have been dinning at for years. I am always enchanted with the space and ambiance of the dining room and always comforted by the menu having my favorite dishes as well as a vast assortment of wines and liquor. It's a great meeting place for business, families, friends and lone diners.

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  6. Dennis VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor service even after I got their attention they failed to respond.

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  7. greg VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    For such a massive restaurant I was disappointed in our seating, right behind check in. I had a view of their desk and the open door to the kitchen

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  8. Wendy VIP

    New York City124 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was excellent. Everything was very expensive.

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  9. Julian VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Worst Lobster Roll Ever. The rest of the food was not bad, but way overpriced. TOURIST TRAP!

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  10. Zitamarina VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Still a go to place for oysters and fresh seafood at market prices. My friend oysters were good, but I was underwhelmed by the $50 bouillabaisse. It consisted of a smallish bowl of bland, tomato forward fish chowder garnished with mussels, a half a lobster tail and a claw.

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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 8026 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 32 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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