Grand Central Oyster Bar

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

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   Chris VIP

   San Francisco28 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Oysters and chowder were good. When mains came a couple were very cold. We asked staff to refire them. It was like they had finished way early and sat while the other main was being made, making the octopus cold and hard. No a huge deal if they would make it proper. After waiting again a server brought the same dishes back out to us. They didn’t remake the dishes they just put them under a heat lamp for a while. We turned it away and asked for our check. I think the quality of the pursuers are still very good but the rest has gone downhill. We usually come for lunch every time we visit NY, but this was likely out last time. Our waiter was very pleasant but admitted he can’t control the kitchen.
   

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   Chantal

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Recommend the stew and calamari! The shrimp linguine is good if you’re planning to share a big plate of pasta.
   

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   Deb

   Tampa7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Oysters, as expected, fresh and flavorful***** Calamari was “meh”, avoid. Rubbery, not fresh** NY Cheesecake **** Busboy ***** discreet, and on top of his job Waiter*** dismissive of the person paying the bill, was decent to the person ordering the oysters. This was our first time seated in the dining area because this was a birthday occasion. Overall it was a memorable experience but the waiters condescending attitude dampened our full enjoyment. The next time we’ll eat at the counter where we always get friendly, cheerful service.
   

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   Kenneth

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   NYC institution still is the best seafood emporium in NYC
   

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   Jonathan

   Washington DC10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good place for business lunch in slightly conspiratorial atmosphere.
   

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   Pamela VIP

   Tahoe1 review

   1.0

   Dined on May 9, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   We always go back for the nostalgia and regret that we did. All the food except for the oysters was ill prepared. The service was beyond horrible. I believe we have finally learned.
   

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   Peter VIP

   New York City21 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

   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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   Jose VIP

   San Francisco14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 7, 2025

   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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   Ken VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 6, 2025

   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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    Gustavo

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    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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