Grand Central Oyster Bar

Name: Grand Central Oyster Bar
Address: Grand Central Terminal 89 E. 42nd St., New York, NY, United States, 10017
Telephone: (212) 490-6650
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1

7906 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:00 p.m.

Booked 55 times today

Lively
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

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!

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.1Ambience
3.6Value

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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!

7,907 Reviews

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Samanta
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! The food and service were both excellent
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William
New York City
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was okay but not great. The service was very slow. We were seated on time but our appetizers weren’t served until 45 minutes later. After that the service went down hill. For a restaurant where we paid about $500 for 5 people, we would have expected better. Don’t waste your time and money!
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CARLOS
New York City
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most beautiful Resturant in nyc specially on grand central, the best are the oyster they are so fresh and the service is top 👍👍👍
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carolina
Miami
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food wasn't what we expected, the seabass was dry, the rice the same, very dry, with no flavor, overall we didn't enjoy it that much!
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John
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good despite immense size.. Courteous service; excellent food; a real trouper going back over years.
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Jennifer
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best oysters ever! Everything was great. A wonderful experience for tourists and New Yorkers.
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Andre
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Laura
VIP
Mexico City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Pésima atención del hostess y la Comida muy normal
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Rachel
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days 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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Seth
New York City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Sad to say but the Grand Central Oyster Bar, while iconic, has taken a big step back with the food and service. As a result, it’s a poor value. If you’re still going to eat here, stick to the basics and avoid the overpriced, disappointing fish dishes.
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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 7906 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:00 p.m.

Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017

Additional information

Cross Street
Vanderbilt and Lexington
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.oysterbarny.com/
Phone number
(212) 490-6650
Private party facilities
Can accommodate parties of up to 600 for a buyout

Grand Central Oyster Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Order delivery or takeout

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