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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
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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, located in the heart of New York City, is an iconic seafood haven beneath the vaulted ceilings of Grand Central Terminal. Known for its "fabulous" oysters and classic charm, it offers a "timeless New York gem" experience. While some reviews indicate inconsistent service, the "exceptional" seafood and nostalgic ambiance continue to delight both locals and tourists alike.
7,988 Reviews

  1. Yuki

    Tokyo Metropolitan Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty meals, very attentive, efficient, and knowledgeable servers, and nice atmosphere that I really love.

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  2. Jeanne

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I hadn't been to the Oyster Bar for ages. It was as wonderful as I'd remembered it. It's a NYC landmark that I hope will be here for decades more.

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  3. Eileen

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best oysters I have had in a long time. Food was simple yet outstanding. Love the Oyster Bar

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  4. Alicia VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Iconic NY restaurant did not disappoint. Food was delicious. Wasn’t crowded so noise level was low.

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  5. David

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a womderful place to dine. The ambience is umbeatable. Service is fantastic. Waiters are well informed. Food is fabulous. So convenient to travel to from all suburbs that end at Grand Central. A+

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Went for my anniversary and for my husbands birthday. Food was delicious we had all the raw and cooked oysters available. We will definitely be back

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  7. Paul

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent friendly & professional service by everyone we came into contact with. The food was delicious from the oysters & starter to the main course to the bread and finally the desert/coffee. The table was more than adequate. We left fully satisfied with our experience.

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  8. Steven

    Hong Kong Island8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Iconic restaurant matched by the food, service and atmosphere

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  9. Emilio

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La bandeja de Ostras con langosta un clásico muy recomendable

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  10. Jeffrey

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A tried and true NYC classic. Food and ambience are always dependable. This visit, we found the service lacking. It began with little warmth from the maitre’d at the outset. And the most surprising failure was when our appetizers and entrees arrived together. Then there were long lapses as we waited to be noticed - to be asked our drink orders, for our dishes to be cleared, for dessert and coffee to be offered, and to receive our bill.

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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
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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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