John Dory Oyster Bar - Permanently Closed

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1. JG

   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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2. RA

   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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3. BP

   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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4. VK

   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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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   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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6. KT

   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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7. h

   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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8. B

   Bummerbutpass

   Washington DC

   24 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   24 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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9. OT

   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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10. FV

    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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11. MS

    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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12. AT

    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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13. OT

    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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14. DS

    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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15. c

    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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16. A

    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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17. SC

    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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18. OT

    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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19. JC

    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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20. f

    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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    alwaysgood

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best seafood!

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22. OT

    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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23. L

    Lady69

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, love lobsterroll

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24. OT

    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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25. N

    Ninai

    London

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 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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26. A

    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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27. WH

    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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28. SV

    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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29. AT

    AshleyT

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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30. OT

    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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31. CP

    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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32. D

    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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33. s

    sueb

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous. Oysters were the best I've had.

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34. F

    Foodie

    New York Area

    106 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    106 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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35. OT

    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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36. O

    Oracle065

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 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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37. K

    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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38. RK

    RonandKim

    Atlanta Metro

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 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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39. OT

    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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