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John Dory Oyster Bar - Permanently Closed

4.3

238 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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The John Dory Oyster Bar, a casual, seafood-focused restaurant by chef April Bloomfield at Ace Hotel New York.
With its floor to ceiling windows, copper high top tables & counter seating, outdoor patio, great music and upbeat staff, The John Dory is a popular place for after-work happy hour, brunch & romantic dinners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 792-9000
Website
http://thejohndory.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, John Dory Oyster Bar can accommodate all of your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (646) 214-5764

Location
1196 Broadway, New York, NY 10001
Neighborhood
NoMad
Cross street
Broadway at 29th St.
Parking details
None
Public transit
The R train to 29th st. N,Q,R,B,D to 34th St. Herald Square
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
3.9Service
4.1Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

231 Reviews

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JudithG
El Paso
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
We arrived at the restaurant for our table of six reservation and the hostess was not expecting us. They seated us at a four top with two added barstools on the ends of the table. Then, they set the table and handed us menus. ALL of the oyster selections were sold out - marked with a red "sold out" stamp. We asked what was going on and were told that the restaurant was closing its doors the following day - for good. Question: shouldn't someone have informed us ahead of time about this? Yes. In my opinion, we should have definitely been notified. It was a Friday night in NYC and we were a party of six. Our options for another restaurant were extremely limited (to places that not many want to spend their Friday nights). So, we had a very disappointing meal at a restaurant that could seat us. The music at John Dory was unbelievably loud, as well. I feel that John Dory and OpenTable should be responsible to let patrons know that the restaurant they pick will be closing the following day. There is absolutely no way we would have gone there had we known that.
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RebeccaA
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience1
Terrible. Too dark. Too loud. Too limited of a menu.
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BobP
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never had a less than perfect oyster. So sad that JD is closing.
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ValerieK
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! ONE OF MY FAVORITE SPOTS IN NYC!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2019
overall3food4service4ambience4
Good food but portion sizes were very small for the money and the value was not there. Service was good and the atmosphere was nice but I left hungry after spending $120 on dinner for 2 and a couple beers.
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KaterinaT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience4
Raw oyster is very fresh, it tastes good! The lobster roll is soooo good! Lobster is so fresh and delicious, bread smells so good. But the service is so-so. Maybe because there are too many people. We waited for a little long time to be served. It's noisy there.
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healthyeater
Chicago
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
Disappointing experience as the wait staff seemed uninterested in helping us. They looked understaffed but there was no apology for inattentiveness. And the food was so-so at high prices.
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Bummerbutpass
Washington DC
25 reviews
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2019
overall2food5service1ambience3
Third time dining her and the service is simply atrocious. Even told the manager last time and he noted, "Well. That is your opinion." It could be so wonderful if they simply had staff that checked in on you at some point during the meal, greeted you any time before 10 minutes after you're seated or that you didn't have to trip just to get their attention.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2019
overall3food4service2ambience3
Made a reservation for 2 - was seated at a community table and then asked if we could move to accommodate a larger party. Would have preferred to have had a 2 top as originally requested. Food was nice, just wish the service was more organized.
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FVAN
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2019
overall2food3service1ambience3
Hostess was great and accommodating. Servers were terrible. Had to call them over to take my order and I was sitting right next to their register! They seemed impatient to explain the oysters and point out which were which when they arrived so I’m not even sure what I was eating. This is supposed to be an oyster bar. Otherwise the place is ok. Not worth waiting in a line but fine for a quick drink and some oysters.
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MarkS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
We had been here several times before, and loved it. This time was no exception, except that, when we called ahead to say we were running a bit late, they didn't have a record of our reservation, despite our having confirmed it more than once (including through Open Table).
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AshleyT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience3
So this is my fav restaurant in NYC. I brought my mother- who was visiting- for dinner and it was kinda loud for her and she didn't like the table we were sat at and blah blah blah. And the amazing staff went above and beyond to take care of us and made the night fantastic. Mama was happy and smiling and saying how great the food was (which is was) by the time we left. They are a little pricy and the food is so good and the place is so trendy that I didn't expect it to also have the kindest staff and best hospitality I've seen in all of the city. Thank you!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2018
overall2food2service1ambience2
Had a bad oyster experience
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DerrithS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The clam chowder was one of the best meals I’ve had in my life. Crispy buttered toast to dip. Yum yum yum.
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cs2eye
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience3
Very loud- there are no sound absorbing surfaces which makes it very noisy where a large table can not talk to itself. Great raw bar, portions small, cocktails good.
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Alex
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2018
overall2food2service1ambience4
Service was terrible and food was undercooked. This place is way better suited for drinks and oysters, not a meal.
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ScottC
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Awesome clam (in the shell) soup. Much better than average lobster roll.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Was fine. Pretty quiet and reasonable service
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JaimeC
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall2food2service4ambience1
The music was so loud that you could not hear the people from the table. Not enough space between the table ended up waiters dropping drinks on clients. The food is extremely expensive for the quality.
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foxe
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2018
overall3food5service3ambience1
It was totally empty. For a 2pm on a weekday it felt weird.
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greatservice
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best seafood!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and so was service! Try the lobster and burrata dish as well as their oysters and that fritter small plate. Last but not least, the Parker rolls are not to be missed...thank me later :)
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Lady69
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, love lobsterroll
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top lobster rol and very good oysters! Nice people, a sparkling fresh glass of rosé... what do you need more!
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Ninai
London
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2018
overall3food3service4ambience2
Last time I ate here it was sensational. This time I took friends, the menu was very short, poor selection of fish. Staff were friendly and after our main course was cleared away we were told the chef had a whole branzino that we could have had! A bit sad I don’t think I would bother to go back, shame really as it was one of my favourites in New York
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Anonymous
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
I love John Dory! The food is fantastic and its a welcoming place where you can go by yourself and sit at the window or with a group.
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WilliamH
Milwaukee
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience2
I was excited to try April Bloomfield’s restaurant but was underwhelmed. Overall just an OK experience. Food was very good, but service was inattentive and it was too loud to carry on a conversation. Check it off the list, but probably won’t be back.
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SigValle
Austin
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2018
overall3food3service2ambience2
Food was fine, ambiance as well but the service was sub par. We were treated well at first then the original waitress disappeared and all went downhill from there. Management invisible.
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Olive
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2018
overall5food5service3ambience4
Yum yum soo good. We were there on a Friday night and it was very busy so service was only ok but everything we ate was excellent! Yellow Fin was astounding. Happy hour oysters for $2 each, lobster and burrata, baked clams. Very very very very pricey but so good. Recommend for a snack and drink.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The plateau of shellfish and amazing oysters.
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ChuckP
Charleston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience3
FRESH SEAFOOD, SERVED TRADITIONALLY OR EXPERIMENTALLY WITH ATTENTIVE, FRIENDLY SERVICE. GREAT DECOR.
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Dratwork
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2016
overall3food3service3ambience2
Came on thanksgiving at 6pm thought they would have happy hour which they didn't. Very limited menu. Oysters were good but very expensive at 4$ a piece. Overall a bit disappointing.
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sueb
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous. Oysters were the best I've had.
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Foodie
New York Area
108 reviews
vip
4.0
108 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2016
overall4food4service2ambience4
Our evening was not the best because of our waitress. While trying to be helpful, she was difficult to understand. Brought the wrong food for one of my guests and forgot my wine order.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious seafood, great kedgeree and haddock fritters. Service very good. Went for brunch.
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Oracle065
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2016
overall4food5service3ambience4
The seafood is simply the best. The oysters and the lobster were fresh, tasteful and perfect.
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Kirbyferg
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2016
overall4food5service5ambience4
Fantastic food - most tastiest I have had in New York over the weekend ! I could still taste the dishes the next morning
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RonandKim
Orlando
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great clam chowder. Thinner broth than usual but perfect. Big hunks of clam and bacon. Great lobster roll and great service.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2016
overall5food3service4ambience3
Expensive!
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Tomorrow
New York Area
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2016
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was great; the host was very accommodating; the service was great until the bill came. We were there during Happy Hour when the Prosecco was listed at $6 a glass. We were charged the regular price of $13 a glass. A difference of $28 on our bill!
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John Dory Oyster Bar - Permanently Closed is rated 4.3 stars by 238 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1196 Broadway, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway at 29th St.
Neighborhood
NoMad
Hours of operation
Dinner Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
The R train to 29th st. N,Q,R,B,D to 34th St. Herald Square
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thejohndory.com/
Phone number
(212) 792-9000
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, John Dory Oyster Bar can accommodate all of your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (646) 214-5764