Grand Central Oyster Bar

Grand Central Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Cindy VIP

   New York City26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very much enjoyed my return visit to the Oyster Bar . Our server was excellent. I ordered the lobster roll which was very tasty;; however , there was some cartiledge on which somebody could have choked
   

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   Stanley

   New York City23 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Excellent service, although we were never served rolls. Noisy. Shared Sole Meunière with wife and the classic Caesar salad. The salad was fine, and the sole beyond our expectations. My brother ordered the lobster roll plate which he loved. He also enjoyed the cheesecake. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the apple pie with dates but would have enjoyed it more had it been warmed. The wine was $14 which is now standard. The pour was not generous and was nondescript. Finally, the staff was welcoming. As I reread this, it strikes me that I was too negative. We enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend the Oyster Bar.
   

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   IainS

   Cambridge7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great convenient place. Good choice of fresh sea food
   

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   Lou VIP

   New York City27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always reliable for excellent service and the freshest seafood. The secret to choosing the right oyster is there is none. They’re all excellent. The ambience in the main dining room is wonderful but check out the bar in the back for a completely different feel.
   

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   Missy VIP

   Orlando5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always great food! Great service!!A must eat! Raw oysters are our favorite!
   

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   Billy

   New York City3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Classic midtown spot. We like the casual atmosphere, but it took a very long time for our food to come out, and when it did, it was cold.
   

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   Marisol VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Indifferent waiters. Poor drink; my cocktails basil was brown. Mediocre food at best. Gross bread tasteless butter. Actually bland food! I wouldn’t recommend to anyone under 50.
   

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   ian VIP

   London42 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   have not been here for 29 years but every bit as good as last time
   

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   Angelina

   New Jersey2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great restaurant with a lot of history. They're only open Monday through Friday, probably to cater to the commuter crowd. But you should treat this restaurant like it's own destination! It's absolutely huge inside. The dining room is great for dinner, the counters/bar for lunch, and the saloon for appetizers/drinks. Our server was very knowledgeable about oysters, and he made good recommendations for the entire menu. Service was speedy. My partner and I had drinks, appetizers, and dinner within 50 minutes, and we didn't feel like we were being rushed at all. We went at 6 PM on a Friday and it was busy, but not packed. Dining room was about 65% full and the saloon was 85% full. The counters/bar were maybe 50% full. A reservation probably isn't required, but you should get one just in case. Overall, I would definitely come back. I wish they were open on the weekends!
   

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    Natalia VIP

    Tampa4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Picturesque. Bread was cold. Pasta is better at an Olive Garden. Fish was gamy and Oysters Rockefeller were the only thing worth mentioning.
    

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