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Grand Central Oyster Bar

4.1
4.1
7899 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 92 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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!



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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
    (212) 490-6650
  • Website
    http://www.oysterbarny.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,899 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grand Central Oyster Bar offers a classic New York experience with a historic ambiance and "superb food." Known for its "excellent selection of fresh and delicious oysters," it remains a favorite for locals and visitors alike. While the service can be "amazing," some diners report inconsistencies. A must-visit for seafood enthusiasts!

7,899 Reviews

  1. Andre

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid, everything tasty and we ordered many dishes as the menu is very extensive, everything tasted fresh and our server was very attentive and friendly. Don’t skip the rice pudding. Worth going for the historical experience alone and for when you want to be overwhelmed by seafood choices.

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  2. Rachel

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The GCOB is the perfect in its retro vibe that covers several decades. The service is great and the food is great. We will be back anytime that we come to NYC.

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  3. Jens

    VIP

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfriendly waiters, long waiting for the food. Food not made with love. Vegetables not seasoned.

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  4. Elizabeth

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The location is unbeatable and the food is consistent.

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  5. william

    VIP

    London

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a spectacular venue. Highly recommend

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  6. Daisy

    VIP

    Miami

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We expected a lot. Instead, got dinner level quality food. Octopus was not seasoned well an not crispy on the outside, risotto was extremely dry like it had been sitting served for a while.

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  7. Julien

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner at Grand Central Oyster Bar before Christmas has been a cherished tradition with my wife for years. We always look forward to NJ oysters and fresh fish. Unfortunately, this year was a disappointment. Service was slow and inattentive—20 minutes to take our order, 25 more for appetizers. Nearly 45 minutes of waiting with no servers in sight. It left us rushing to make our post-dinner plans. Sadly, we’ll be rethinking our holiday tradition next year.

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  8. CharlesK

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time as always. Love going here. 20 words is a lot.

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  9. Ynea

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was terribly slow, pan roast was so bad we had to send it back, clam chowder was nothing special. Would not come back.

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  10. Indah

    VIP

    London

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A dinner leading up the Christmas week at the Oyster Bar needs to be on everyone’s agenda when in Manhattan. The ambiance, vibe, food and service are spot on.

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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 4.1 stars by 7899 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 92 times today

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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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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