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Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant

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Grand Central Terminal
89 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017
at Vanderbilt Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-490-6650 Send to Phone

  • Price Range: $$$

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  • Reader Rating:

    4.1 out of 10

    21 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Seafood
Photo by Noah Kalina

Official Website

oysterbarny.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11:30am-9:30pm; Sat, noon-9:30pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, 7, S at Grand Central-42nd St.

Prices

$17.95-$29.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Classic NY
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Good for Groups
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Sake and Sojou
  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Unperturbed by the arriviste competition in the food court next door, the jewel of the pre-renovation Terminal continues to serve superlative pan roasts and clam chowders, and an overwhelming assortment of East and West Coast oysters. The sprawling subterranean space has the hustle-bustle feel of a cafeteria, which its snaking counters resemble, but don't be fooled—you pay for the privilege of eating under that vaulted tile ceiling.

Extra

Mark your calendar for Herring Week, held every June.

Recommended Dishes

Fried oysters, $18.45

4.1 "Not Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10
Write Your Own Review

Had a really good dining experience

questered from 52333 | Posted on 6/23/09

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

The oyster house service was very good the day we attended (6-9-09). I had soft shell & my wife had salmon. She says it was the best salmon she has had. Soft shell was good too.

Horrible service in my life

myskylab from 92121 | Posted on 5/11/09

Overall Reader Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Food: 6
Service: 1
Décor: 5
Value: 1

I would say that visiting this oyster bar was one of the most horrible expericence in my life. I read the other reviews, and apparently, My friends and I are not the only people who are appalled by their horrible service...Read More

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