Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill, New York, NY

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

Name: Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill
Address: 633 3rd Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10017
Telephone: (212) 986-8080
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2770 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Cavernous, deco-styled restaurant, best known for its lively happy hour, grilled seafood & oysters. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 986-8080
Website
https://www.docksoysterbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Steve Meyers
Catering
We now Deliver! Visit us at our Website and Click Order Online!
Private party facilities
Welcome to DOCKS. Established in 1986, we specialize in bringing the freshest seafood to the island of Manhattan. Rated by Zagat as one of the 50 most popular restaurants, we are a seafood lovers dream with our always fresh raw bar and daily specials.
Private party contact
Stephen Olsen: (212) 986-8080

Location
633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
Neighborhood
Murray Hill
Cross street
East 40th Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Located just blocks away from Grand Central Terminal, we are easily accessible by the 4,5,6, or 7 train.
Entertainment
Live Jazz Band - Tuesday Evening 6-9pm & Sunday Brunch 12-3pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Docks Famous Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM,Sat - 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
A mid-town, after work tradition is to experience Docks famous happy hour at the bar! Offered 7 days a week from 3pm-7pm, enjoy $1.50 oysters and clams, various bar snacks, $9 glasses of wine, $6 draft beer and discounted cocktails.

Popular dishes

Pinot grigio, giuliano rosati
italy
- glass$14.00
- bottle$56.00
Sauvignon blanc, arona
new zealand
- glass$15.00
- bottle$60.00
Chablis, domaine vocoret
france
- glass$18.00
- bottle$68.00
chardonnay, valravn
california
- glass$17.00
- bottle$66.00
burgundy, joseph drouhin
france
- glass$18.00
- bottle$72.00
riesling, fritz windisch, kabinett
germany
- glass$14.00
- bottle$16.00
verdicchio, garofoli
italy
- glass$14.00
- bottle$56.00

Rosé

Rosé, domaine poli
france
- glass$14.00
- bottle$56.00

Red

nebbiolo, marchesi gresy martinenga
italy
- glass$19.00
- bottle$76.00
rosso di montepulciano, poliziano
italy
- glass$17.00
- bottle$68.00
pinot noir, benton lane
oregon
- glass$17.00
- bottle$68.00
cabernet sauvignon, daou
california
- glass$20.00
- bottle$80.00
super tuscan, pervale
Italy
- glass$16.00
- bottle$64.00
malbec, blancat
argentina
- glass$16.00
- bottle$64.00

Sake

junmai, tozai, living jewel
Japan 720 ml
- glass$11.00
- bottle$60.00

Sparkling

Champagne, le mesnil$25.00
france
Prosecco, ruggeri$14.00
italy
Cava, kila$15.00
spain
Sparkling rosé, scarpetta$14.00
Italy

Bottled Beer

Delirium tremens$12.50
belgium
barrier - imposter pilsner$9.50
new york
victory - hop devil ipa$9.50
pennsylvania
ommegang - idyll days pilsner$9.50
new york
Budweiser$8.50
domestic
Coors light$8.50
domestic
Corona$8.50
mexico
Heineken$9.50
holland
Guinness$8.50
ireland
Magners cider$8.50
ireland
athletic brew. free wave hazy ipa non-alcoholic$6.00
connecticut

Draft Beer

threes brewing - logical conclusion neipa$9.50
New York
sam adams - seasonal$9.50
massachusetts
catskill - freak tractor saison$9.50
new york
greenport - black duck porter$9.50
New York
grimm - weisse wheat$9.50
new york
Stella artois$9.50
belgium
dogfish head- 60 minute ipa$9.50
delaware
victory - prima pilsner$9.50
pennsylvania
Bud light$8.50
domestic

What 2,770 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

2,770 Reviews

SS
SharonS
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Perfect round table for a group.
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nycenthusiast
New York Area
53 reviews
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Went to Docks for the first time. Very laid-back staff, professional and hard working. Not rushed but efficient and friendly. It was a very busy place, packed and noisy but not unbearable. Our food was delicious. Had Fried calamari with marinara sauce. app. The calamari was tender and not overly battered. The marinara sauce was ok. The entrees--salmon, lobster ravioli and scallop special --we all enjoyed our dishes immensely--I had the scallops and they were perfectly cooked with a really nice soy glaze and fresh vegetables. Perfectly balanced. Been thinking about it this morning. Dessert-Key lime pie was delicious. Triple chocolate pudding was ok, rich but not a strong chocolate flavor. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant. Would definitely recommend it to friends and co workers and will absolutely go back!!
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ElizabethA
New York Area
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food which always brings us back and the service is just superb!
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lisaf
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious seafood! Great service. Worth the splurge.
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OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall1food4service1ambience1
Worst restaurant experience for many years. Waiter completely forgot about us. I had to go and ask to order drinks and ask where our water was. He made an excuse about another table but I had seen him hanging around the maitre d. Food was lovely but he absolutely ruined the night particularly as it was not a cheap meal. We were offered a complimentary drink as an apology but that did not make up for it. Would never return
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chaps
New York Area
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I was craving fried oysters; they had been a special during restaurant week. The server worked with the kitchen to have them made despite the oysters not being on the menu. Delicious. Customer satisfaction is a hallmark of Docks.
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PJNYC
New York Area
82 reviews
vip
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was absolutely wonderful and the service was impeccable. The only negative was a diner at another table who was loudly talking on her phone throughout our meal. It was distracting and disrespectful, and the server or the manager should have politely told the woman to hang up or take the calls outside. We should not have to approach another table to complain and possibly start an argument.
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JackeD
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything!! Great service at the bar and the dining room. Little disappointed with the happy hour oysters, but everything else was amazing!! Best ever Keylime pie!!
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Napagal
San Francisco
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved Docks. They also have a great happy hour and the bartender is magnificent.
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NancyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious sushi lunch. Thank you to Docks for havong gluten free soy sauce and a flourless chocolate cake for those avoiding gluten.
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Nezzie
New York Area
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious. Docks is consistently excellent. Food, drink, service. Our go-to restaurant for a great meal
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VincentM
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good happy hour menu. Very tasty dinner. Friendly, knowledgeable, attentive service. Will definitely be back.
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WilliamM
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food was very good, the service was excellent, the ambiance was good and the value was quite good.
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Foodie
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall excellent, consistant kitchen, hot bar scene, superb seafood Cobb and lots of space!
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Jack45
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service, I would recommend for business lunch or with friends.
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chaps
New York Area
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food as usual. The wait staff worked as a team and made sure everything went smoothly.
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TK719
New York Area
628 reviews
vip
5.0
628 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy dining at Docks. The beet salad, scallops and chocolate cake were all delicious and the service was outstanding. No wonder it’s still so popular after all these years.
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Rlynne
Atlantic Canada
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great vibe, nice menu, delicious food, great service - consistent spot for dining for soooo many years. Only “complaint” is that it’s really loud.
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LSNeats
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The "Restaurant Week" lunch menu is terrific. And the waiter was very helpful, making perfect recommendations. Go for the Crispy Oyster Appetizer and both the octopus and short rib entrees are delicious!
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GloS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I have been a diner at Docks for many, many years and they do not disappoint. The food and the service are always top notch. The seafood is extremely fresh and expertly prepared. Kudos to the Docks Team!
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Bill
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very fresh seafood. Service was outstanding. Great place overall.
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Keeshaun
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a leisurely dinner at Dock's with a friend. It was the first visit here for both of us and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The bar area was packed during the after work hours and as we found out later, they have an awesome happy hour menu and deals which explained why. We dined in the dining area, and started the oyster sampler which offered a nice variety of fresh East and West coast oysters. The craft cocktails were inventive and delicious. The lobster roll was the least notable of the experience. While the lobster was very fresh, the execution of the dish was average at best (roll was dry, flavor was lacking) - a disappointment especially given the price. For dessert, the strawberry shortcake is on the Restaurant Week menu but you can still order it a la carte - highly recommended. The service was excellent from beginning to end and our waiter was very communicative and accommodating. We had a great time and hope to return again soon.
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BaysideAnnie
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent seafood, very attentive service without being annoying
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lovestoeat
New York Area
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food shrimp cocktail was outstanding and the salmon was wonderful
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AudM
New York Area
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
You have to be there early to get a spot at the bar for happy hour.
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DanD
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dock's is always consistently good. Comfortable seating and spacing, even when it's packed, like it was last night (good sign considering it was a Tuesday night). Service was wonderful, fast and attentive. Appetizers were out of this world - 5 of us shared 4 of them. Drinks were great (and much needed!). Wide selection of main courses and specials. Food was terrific. I had the Maine Lobster Roll, and it was goood. Dessert menu looked awesome, but....we were too full so didn't go there. Great place for groups. Hang out, relax, don't be cramped, have some great food, all at a very fair price.
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ShellyS38
New York Area
100 reviews
vip
5.0
100 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great seafood, great drinks,attentive service and a jazz group in the background on Saturday night. Couldn’t ask for more
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P2DA
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Kind waiters, chips were subpar. Drinks were strong and worth the price (went during happy hour).
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tee24
New York Area
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
We have been to Dock's many times and enjoyed the food. My husband and I ordered the Seafood Boil, which I enjoyed but he did not. The seaweed at the bottom of the bowl was not appetizing to him and therefore he did not finish his dinner. The clams in the NE clam chowder were very chewy. Also, our drinks came out after the appetizer was served becasue the bar was backed up. The waiter apologized but we were not pleased with this as we sat there waiting...
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ManuelT
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A joyful setting : attractive ambience , professional staff, excellent tasteful food.
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ElisaC
New York Area
173 reviews
vip
5.0
173 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious! Can’t go wrong with fresh fish and sushi all perfectly prepared. Special bread pudding desert was an added treat.
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Markus
New York Area
121 reviews
vip
3.0
121 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
Service was excellent. Staff was very friendly and pleasant. I get sick when I think of the food, My sushi tasted like cardboard and I my swordfish was cut too thick and unpleasantly dry. Such nice staff for such a lousy kitchen. We should have gone to nearby Osteria Laguna which puts this place to shame.
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jean
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
Service was horrible! Servers were slow and rude! Food was way overpriced! Se
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Jane13
New York Area
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and excellent service. It was my first time visiting since well before the start of the pandemic, and I was happy to see that it hasn’t changed in terms of quality. I’ll be back soon for another lobster dinner! The only minor critique I have is that for some reason the 1 lb lobster was $40 but the two pound was $90. Why wouldn’t people just order two one pound lobsters and save $10? The pricing seems a bit off, but either way, I’ll be back.
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DianeG
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been eating here for many years!! Love this place and the staff!! They never disappoint!!! Foot is great, staff are very kind and attentive!!!
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PastReputation
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience. Excellent service and delicious food! Waiter helped us navigate the menu and directed us towards the best temperature for each of our entrees. Everything was perfect!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food came late but tasty. Service was good. Sitting arrangements can be adjusted for more space between tables and less noise.
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DianaS
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delightful summer dinner! My friend had the fish and chips—a huge platter and quite delicious and I had the crab salad, also very good. We shared the side artichokes and wish I knew how they make them! Key lime pie for dessert was vet good, too. Loved our table seating and the noise level was acceptable.
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fredlee
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved dining here as usual. Have been many times and have never been disappointed! Our waiter was funny and a pleasure!
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TheVillageSteve
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Used to eat here all the time when I worked in the neighborhood. Food is still great and the service is exceptional.
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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill using the Order Online button.

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 2770 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

Cross street
East 40th Street
Neighborhood
Murray Hill
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Located just blocks away from Grand Central Terminal, we are easily accessible by the 4,5,6, or 7 train.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Steve Meyers
Entertainment
Live Jazz Band - Tuesday Evening 6-9pm & Sunday Brunch 12-3pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.docksoysterbar.com/
Phone number
(212) 986-8080
Catering
We now Deliver! Visit us at our Website and Click Order Online!
Private party facilities
Welcome to DOCKS. Established in 1986, we specialize in bringing the freshest seafood to the island of Manhattan. Rated by Zagat as one of the 50 most popular restaurants, we are a seafood lovers dream with our always fresh raw bar and daily specials.
Private party contact
Stephen Olsen: (212) 986-8080

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Docks Famous Happy Hour

Oysters

Fried Calamari

Lobster Ravioli

White

Pinot grigio, giuliano rosati

Sauvignon blanc, arona

Chablis, domaine vocoret

chardonnay, valravn

burgundy, joseph drouhin

riesling, fritz windisch, kabinett

verdicchio, garofoli

Rosé

Rosé, domaine poli

Red

nebbiolo, marchesi gresy martinenga

rosso di montepulciano, poliziano

pinot noir, benton lane

cabernet sauvignon, daou

super tuscan, pervale

malbec, blancat

Sake

junmai, tozai, living jewel

Sparkling

Champagne, le mesnil$25.00

Prosecco, ruggeri$14.00

Cava, kila$15.00

Sparkling rosé, scarpetta$14.00

Bottled Beer

Delirium tremens$12.50

barrier - imposter pilsner$9.50

victory - hop devil ipa$9.50

ommegang - idyll days pilsner$9.50

Budweiser$8.50

Coors light$8.50

Corona$8.50

Heineken$9.50

Guinness$8.50

Magners cider$8.50

athletic brew. free wave hazy ipa non-alcoholic$6.00

Draft Beer

threes brewing - logical conclusion neipa$9.50

sam adams - seasonal$9.50

catskill - freak tractor saison$9.50

greenport - black duck porter$9.50

grimm - weisse wheat$9.50

Stella artois$9.50

dogfish head- 60 minute ipa$9.50

victory - prima pilsner$9.50

Bud light$8.50

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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