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Grand Central Oyster Bar

4.2
4.2
7833 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 165 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 7,833 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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!

7,833 Reviews

  1. Diana

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The location can't be beat and the service very attentive and professional. That said, the quality of the food was mediocre. Our party of three all ordered fish, which tasted neither bad nor super fresh - just meh. For $85 pp, we could have done much better, even in midtown. Sorry, I've been going to GCOB for decades, but it needs to recommit to quality ingredients.

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  2. Helmut

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hervorragend, wie immer. Die bouillabaisse war leider nicht erwartungsgemäß, der zuständige Kellner reagierte sofort absolut professionell. Top.

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  3. Paola

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    A Classic spot in NY. Good food, terrible service, expensive.

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  4. Karol

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Too expensive for just a sandwich. We wanted the lobster, but they told us they were out. To our surprise, we saw them serve lobster to another table that arrived after us. The experience felt unnecessarily snobbish.

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  5. Paul

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced tourist trap. Room is magnificent but food (other than oysters) was terrible.

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  6. Philippe

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice team who allowed earlier regarding our reservation as we were ahead of our schedule. Particularly good table well placed, excellent food and excellent wine and affordable. Good service. A bit noisy for European ears but anyway great atmosphere.

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  7. Jackie

    Austin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great first time experience! Your maitre d could have been friendlier & more welcoming! He doesn’t give a great first impression!!!

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  8. P-R

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fried clams and oysters! Very cool hideaway in grand central. Perfect for a quick pit stop or longer lunch.

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  9. Rosario

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Todo excelente lo único malo fue el host que nos tocó a esa hr., un Sr de trenza muy mal encarado y grosero.

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  10. Renee

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful as always. Our go to restaurant when we are in the area

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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 4.2 stars by 7833 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 165 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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