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Grand Central Oyster Bar

4.3 (7985)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 89 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
  • 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
  • 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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What 7,985 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grand Central Oyster Bar offers a quintessential NYC dining experience with "fabulous" seafood and "classic" charm. Known for its "superb" oysters and "outstanding" service, this historic venue provides a nostalgic atmosphere beneath Grand Central Terminal. While some report service inconsistencies, many highlight its "excellent" raw bar and "charming" ambiance.
7,986 Reviews
  1. Marta

    Hamburg1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed it very much! Thanks! We enjoyed it very much! Thanks!

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  2. David

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable experience. Great oysters and brilliant seafood.

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  3. James

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and very accommodating when we mentioned that we had a show to attend. Great selection and delicious food.

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  4. Jay VIP

    South Carolina7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome lunch as usual. The Bleupoints were, well, on point!!

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  5. James VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Classic NYC fare in an iconic setting. Excellent but pricey oysters. Great chowders and good value. Fine service.

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  6. Yuki

    Tokyo Metropolitan Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    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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  7. Jeanne

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    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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  8. Eileen

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    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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  9. 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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  10. David

    New York City13 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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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 7985 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Midtown East

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 89 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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