Grand Central Oyster Bar

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Based on 11 reviews

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Cuisine: Seafood Price: Expensive

  • Hours: Mon-Fri, 11:30am-9:30pm; Sat, noon-9:30pm; Closed Sun
  • Public Transit and Parking: Street parking - Hopstop
  • Reservations: Recommended - Make an Online Reservation
  • Payment Options: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diners Club
  • Dress: Casual
  • Noise: Moderate to Loud
  • Seats: 450
  • Key People: Executive Chef - Sandy Ingber; Owners - Jerome Brody
  • Year Opened: 1913

Critic Reviews

New York Magazine  

The greatest selection of oysters in the city, and the greatest room to eat them in. - Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Time Out New York Critic's Pick  

New York City was once a world-renowned oyster town, and this beloved 90-year-old landmark, nestled in Grand Central's lower level, reminds diners of that...

Savory Member Reviews

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Jane B.
1 Review

Food Rating star star star star
Service Rating star star star Posted on 03/21/08
Anytime I want good oysters I go to Grand Central!
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Mary Ann W.
1 Review

Food Rating star star
Service Rating star star star Posted on 03/21/08
For the price, there are alot of better places to eat. We were not impressed with the food.
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Tristen S.
2 Reviews

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Service Rating star star star Posted on 03/22/08
It was a while ago but it was yummy....
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Deborah T.
1 Review

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Service Rating star star star star Posted on 03/26/08
Had a wonderful lunch on the fly. There was no room to sit but they found us a spot at the lunch bar.
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Martin C.
103 Reviews

Food Rating star star
Service Rating star star Posted on 03/26/08
A decent place to take out of visitors, but avoid if you really want decent seafood.
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jane b.
1 Review

Food Rating star star star
Service Rating star star star Posted on 03/28/08
whenever I feel like oyesters, I go to grand Central!
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Brian F.
3 Reviews

Food Rating star star star
Service Rating star star star Posted on 04/09/08
Definitely a place to see and be, but the food was not the best. Tried the standard fish and chips, none of the specialties or raw bar. Wanted to see if they could do the basics first. Menu was top notch. Fish was breaded but underdone... like breaded sushi.. tartar sauce was light and tasty. Service was good but not helpful. Overall disappointing.
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D Roger M.
1 Review

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Service Rating star star star star star Posted on 05/01/08
Where else do you get a choice of 30 types of oysters and over 20 types of fish all in one restaurant. Yes it can be busy especially at lunch so get there early and enjoy a great bowl of chowder! It's a restaurant you don't want to miss when in New York City.
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joseph e.
1 Review

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Service Rating star star star star star Posted on 05/11/08
This is one of the best seafood restaurants in the world. The Chef goes all out delivering the best food every time I eat there
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kent k.
1 Review

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Service Rating star star star star star Posted on 03/02/09
the absolute mecca of ocean harvest celebrations. I've never ever been let down here. Don't come for clever creations, inspired sauces or fusion takes....come for what God has wrought....fresh from the sea and perfectly, subtly, and explodingly flavored fresh seafood. The treats from our oceans are sublime pleasures and the talent at the oyster bar is in their ability not to alter too much.
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Nat B.
1 Review

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Service Rating star star star Posted on 02/11/10
I love coming here with my grandma because they have the BEST oysters.