Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

4.7 (2945)

$30 and under

Seafood

633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017

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2 people

19 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Lively
Neighbourhood gem

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.

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
Website
https://www.docksoysterbar.com/
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.

Location
633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
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 - 16:30 - 19:00,Mon - Fri - 15:00 - 16:30, 16:30 - 19:00,Sat - 16:30 - 19:00
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.

Popular dishes

Pinot grigio, giuliano rosati
italy
- glassUS$14.00
- bottleUS$56.00
Sauvignon blanc, arona
new zealand
- glassUS$15.00
- bottleUS$60.00
Chablis, domaine vocoret
france
- glassUS$18.00
- bottleUS$68.00
chardonnay, valravn
california
- glassUS$17.00
- bottleUS$66.00
burgundy, joseph drouhin
france
- glassUS$18.00
- bottleUS$72.00
riesling, fritz windisch, kabinett
germany
- glassUS$14.00
- bottleUS$16.00
verdicchio, garofoli
italy
- glassUS$14.00
- bottleUS$56.00

Rosé

Rosé, domaine poli
france
- glassUS$14.00
- bottleUS$56.00

Red

nebbiolo, marchesi gresy martinenga
italy
- glassUS$19.00
- bottleUS$76.00
rosso di montepulciano, poliziano
italy
- glassUS$17.00
- bottleUS$68.00
pinot noir, benton lane
oregon
- glassUS$17.00
- bottleUS$68.00
cabernet sauvignon, daou
california
- glassUS$20.00
- bottleUS$80.00
super tuscan, pervale
Italy
- glassUS$16.00
- bottleUS$64.00
malbec, blancat
argentina
- glassUS$16.00
- bottleUS$64.00

Sake

junmai, tozai, living jewel
Japan 720 ml
- glassUS$11.00
- bottleUS$60.00

Sparkling

Champagne, le mesnilUS$25.00
france
Prosecco, ruggeriUS$14.00
italy
Cava, kilaUS$15.00
spain
Sparkling rosé, scarpettaUS$14.00
Italy

Bottled Beer

Delirium tremensUS$12.50
belgium
barrier - imposter pilsnerUS$9.50
new york
victory - hop devil ipaUS$9.50
pennsylvania
ommegang - idyll days pilsnerUS$9.50
new york
BudweiserUS$8.50
domestic
Coors lightUS$8.50
domestic
CoronaUS$8.50
mexico
HeinekenUS$9.50
holland
GuinnessUS$8.50
ireland
Magners ciderUS$8.50
ireland
athletic brew. free wave hazy ipa non-alcoholicUS$6.00
connecticut

Draft Beer

threes brewing - logical conclusion neipaUS$9.50
New York
sam adams - seasonalUS$9.50
massachusetts
catskill - freak tractor saisonUS$9.50
new york
greenport - black duck porterUS$9.50
New York
grimm - weisse wheatUS$9.50
new york
Stella artoisUS$9.50
belgium
dogfish head- 60 minute ipaUS$9.50
delaware
victory - prima pilsnerUS$9.50
pennsylvania
Bud lightUS$8.50
domestic

What 2,945 people are saying

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill boasts "freshest fish and seafood" with a delightful "old time NYC feel" and "consistently excellent" dishes. The oysters and sushi are "the best in the city" while the "lobster Cobb salad" and "key lime pie" are standout offerings. Enjoy "attentive and friendly" service in a lively atmosphere.

2,945 Reviews

E
Edward VIP
Phoenix / Arizona36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Old time NYC feel .. an institution that has standed the test of time
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Sara
Wisconsin17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the oysters sampler as well as Rockefeller with side salad and vegetables, absolutely delicious. Didn't realize I should have waited for Happy Hour for a much better oyster price though - my fault! Had 2 cocktails which were both good and staff were all very nice. NYC is expensive as it is, but this was overall a great value and I'll definitely return if I ever get back.
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Melody
New York City16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I’ve loved docks for years ~ east coast oysters were great , as was my sea bass . Out server , Josie , was terrific
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Dr. Alex VIP
Los Angeles30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Staff, delicious meals, lovely location. It has become my favorite neighborhood restaurant. Steve is the manager and he does canals job.
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Dan VIP
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The appetizers were good but the entrees were disappointing. We were a group of 3 and ordered the seared tuna that was not fresh, a very chewy filet and a less than average fish and chips. I’ve dined here several times and always had a decent meal while in town.
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Jeannette
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious food. The seared scallops were beyond delicious and seared perfectly.
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Lisa
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great first date spot. Location, good, and service were all impeccable.
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Elisa VIP
New York City210 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific! Always a great meal with the freshest fish and seafood . Great drinks too!
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D
David
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve always liked docs and usually take my team there once a year and it was as usual very good I also dine near myself occasionally with friends and have always had a good experience
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T
Thomas VIP
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal at Docks Luv the Oysters, Salmon and Crabcakes Tables are fairly separated,which makes for a more comfortable dining experience
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FAQs

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 2945 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

19 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

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

Website
https://www.docksoysterbar.com/
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.

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Docks Famous Happy Hour

Maine Lobster Roll

Seafood Cobb Salad

Seafood Risotto

White

Pinot grigio, giuliano rosati

Sauvignon blanc, arona

Chablis, domaine vocoret

chardonnay, valravn

burgundy, joseph drouhin

riesling, fritz windisch, kabinett

verdicchio, garofoli

Rosé

Rosé, domaine poli

Red

nebbiolo, marchesi gresy martinenga

rosso di montepulciano, poliziano

pinot noir, benton lane

cabernet sauvignon, daou

super tuscan, pervale

malbec, blancat

Sake

junmai, tozai, living jewel

Sparkling

Champagne, le mesnilUS$25.00

Prosecco, ruggeriUS$14.00

Cava, kilaUS$15.00

Sparkling rosé, scarpettaUS$14.00

Bottled Beer

Delirium tremensUS$12.50

barrier - imposter pilsnerUS$9.50

victory - hop devil ipaUS$9.50

ommegang - idyll days pilsnerUS$9.50

BudweiserUS$8.50

Coors lightUS$8.50

CoronaUS$8.50

HeinekenUS$9.50

GuinnessUS$8.50

Magners ciderUS$8.50

athletic brew. free wave hazy ipa non-alcoholicUS$6.00

Draft Beer

threes brewing - logical conclusion neipaUS$9.50

sam adams - seasonalUS$9.50

catskill - freak tractor saisonUS$9.50

greenport - black duck porterUS$9.50

grimm - weisse wheatUS$9.50

Stella artoisUS$9.50

dogfish head- 60 minute ipaUS$9.50

victory - prima pilsnerUS$9.50

Bud lightUS$8.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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