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Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill, New York, NY

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

4.7
4.7
2922 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Cavernous, deco-styled restaurant, best known for its lively happy hour, grilled seafood & oysters. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 986-8080
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Meyers
  • Catering
    We now Deliver! Visit us at our Website and Click Order Online!
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome to DOCKS. Established in 1986, we specialize in bringing the freshest seafood to the island of Manhattan. Rated by Zagat as one of the 50 most popular restaurants, we are a seafood lovers dream with our always fresh raw bar and daily specials.
  • Area
    Murray Hill
  • Cross Street
    East 40th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Located just blocks away from Grand Central Terminal, we are easily accessible by the 4,5,6, or 7 train.
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Band - Tuesday Evening 6-9pm & Sunday Brunch 12-3pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Docks Famous Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm,Mon - Fri - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm,Sat - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    A mid-town, after work tradition is to experience Docks famous happy hour at the bar! Offered 7 days a week from 3pm-7pm, enjoy $1.50 oysters and clams, various bar snacks, $9 glasses of wine, $6 draft beer and discounted cocktails. Please note that we do not accept reservations for our happy hour. This is a first come first served basis.

    Docks Famous Happy Hour photo

What 2,922 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill captivates with its "fantastic service" and "wonderful food." Guests enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with "live music" and commendable seafood selections, including "excellent oysters" and clams. While some mention service inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a "consistent favorite" for its fresh seafood and delightful dining experience.

2,922 Reviews
  1. Glenn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Myself and my family enjoyed ourselves for the most part. My dinner was suppose to come with asparagus that which I never received. I asked for a glass of wine which I never received but overall no complaints.

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  2. Sean

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was some of the worst. Our server would disappear for 20 minutes and then take our order and we would have to ask someone else for an update on our orders. The restaurant seemed more concerned at time about getting more tables set up. At the end of the day, it shouldn’t take 3 hours to eat at this establishment as I’ve eaten here multiple times.

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  3. Dan

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent as was the food. This is our second time at Docks but not our last.

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  4. Elisa

    New York City

    200 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    200 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific Oysters and Clams! Great drinks and an overall wonderful dinner. The Black Sea Bass special was terrific. Our go-to place for fish.

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  5. Nicole

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the experience and the food was delicious. Our waiter was very attentive

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  6. Ted

    New York City

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’re regulars. All excellent as usual. Sorry we missed oyster happy hour.

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  7. Jocelyn

    New York City

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. It was a great restaurant for business lunch.

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  8. Ralph

    New York City

    608 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    608 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and extra friendly service. Lively atmosphere.

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  9. carmela

    New Jersey

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will definitely go back!!! We were celebrating a birthday and they surprisingly gave us a beautiful dessert with happy birthday written on it. The service was great. I really have no complaints. It was exactly what I expected an oyster bar to be in terms of food and noise level. The ambience is beautiful. It’s very close to Bryant Park. Great place to eat.

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  10. Stephen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been here multiple times over the years Always very good

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Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 2922 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    East 40th Street
  • Area
    Murray Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Located just blocks away from Grand Central Terminal, we are easily accessible by the 4,5,6, or 7 train.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Meyers
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Band - Tuesday Evening 6-9pm & Sunday Brunch 12-3pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 986-8080
  • Catering
    We now Deliver! Visit us at our Website and Click Order Online!
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome to DOCKS. Established in 1986, we specialize in bringing the freshest seafood to the island of Manhattan. Rated by Zagat as one of the 50 most popular restaurants, we are a seafood lovers dream with our always fresh raw bar and daily specials.
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