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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   L VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Wonderful experience. Everything food, service, and cost are excellent
   

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   davidm VIP

   San Diego13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Terrible old fashioned for what was charged. Oysters can with the cocktail and other sauce in a paper medicine cup - not classy. Oyster selection and quality excellent. Sourdough rolls were rocks. Veggies served with fish looked like they were previously frozen.
   

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   Ludovic

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   I really wanted to see this iconic place in Grand Station. I was very happy to see the diversity of the oysters, all fresh and tasty. But I was also very disappointed by the fish (very dry and over cooked) and scallops (oversalted and small). Frankly, I was expecting this place more premium in terms of food, tableware and service, all the more as the prices are not cheap !
   

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   PebblesE

   New York City5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Service was fantastic. Waiter was helpful and kind. Did nothing special, but glad I finally tried it. Oysters good but 55 for a dozen.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Classic NYC experience! Hidden gem. Experienced and very knowledgeable staff. Seafood always very fresh.
   

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   foodie VIP

   New York City19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

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

   Love the historical setting. The oysters are delicious. And our server was great. One of my favorite places
   

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   Robin

   New York City4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

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

   We were a group of 4, there was a bug in one of our dinners. The wait staff passed around the plate to view - very weird - then said they would bring a new plate. After a 30 minute wait and everyone else finished with their meal, we told them to forget it and just take it off the bill. They could have been much more apologetic and offered a free drink or something. Between appetizers, dinner and drinks, the bill was over $400!!!! Very disappointing!
   

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   Joanna

   Montreal15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

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

   We loved the shellfish platter, the oyesters were amazing. Lobster that came with the platter was smaller than expected, maybe it is not the right season? Overall we enjoyed the food and the beautiful restaurant.
   

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   Bruno

   Unspecified4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

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

   When you read about NY you quickly come across this restaurant. It is worth visiting but be prepared to pay a lot for mediocre quality. We live in Europe and were disappointed in the size/price lf the oysters and other appetizers. On the otherhand the Branzino and clam pasta were certainly ok.
   

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    TOrdiway

    Dallas12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

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

    We never come to town without stopping by the Oyster Bar. Our fave thing to do is just sit out in the open area in front and have martinis and the big oysters they serve. Or get a bowl of chowder at the lunch counter, or get a full dinner in the dining room. Either way it’s great.
    

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