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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:

    4.0 out of 10

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    22 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Seafood
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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. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Extra

Mark your calendar for Herring Week, held every June.

Recommended Dishes

Fried oysters, $18.45

4.0 "Not Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
36% Would you go back?
28% Would you take a date?
14% Would you take kids?
28% Would you go on business?
9% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 4.7
Service: 3.9
Décor: 6.2
Value: 3.5

Terrible service and SLOW!

Nicole673 from 10010 | Posted on 9/13/09

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Food: 8
Service: 2
Décor: 7
Value: 3

Took 4 out of town guests here last night. Arrived at 7:15 and by 8pm we didn't even have our appetizers. Our waiter was so rude. He would walk away while we were trying to order and go attend to another table. After we finally got our apps, he came back with a LONG printed listed of all the things they were out of. It was about half their menu (no lobsters, broiled scallops, grouper, sole, trout, bass, etc.). The waiter then said "well you know we are closed tomorrow so it is the end of our week". I'm sorry but isn't this Saturday night in Manhattan? We spoke to a manager mid-meal to try and sort out the slow service and how they mixed up about everything we ordered. Although he talked to us, nothing was offered in the way compensation. Also, they tacked on an automatic grat of 18% and there were only 5 of us. The only good thing I can say is my food tasted good, but I thought it was expensive for what I got.

Worst experience in New York

HalNic from 30736 | Posted on 9/11/09

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Food: 3
Service: 2
Décor: 7
Value: 2

Canteen quality, horrible service, nonsense prices. Waste of money and time!

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