Grand Central Oyster Bar

4.2(4,290)

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Location & Hours

Address

89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
New York, NY 10017
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 11:30 AM

Monday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Tuesday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Thursday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Friday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(212) 490-6650

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About Grand Central Oyster Bar

Venerated, iconic eatery serving raw oysters, pan roasts & chowders in a bustling, vaulted setting.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.2/5

Based on 4,290 reviews

Recent Reviews

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SungJin Yun

2 weeks ago

you're going to a bar that has a lot of great space for you to lounge in for a quick drink or bite before you jump on the train to your next destination. It is an oyster bar so you're choices are more...

Kevin Drost

2 months ago

We love seating at the oyster bar here. Twice we been her it’s been the same guy and he’s created a great environment and made us laugh. We loving coming here and having their soups especially the Man...

Hannah Pedersen

a month ago

We were looking forward to eating here but were ultimately disappointed by the experience. Our table of four started by ordering 8 Chincoteague (Virginia) oysters. The presentation was good but it was...

Juan montealvo

a week ago

First and foremost never listen to what TikTok has to say, we received our drinks a Coke and a unsweetened tea at 5:40 PM and I'm writing this review we have not had one refill. Second we had reserve ...

Daria Kirbai

a week ago

What a charming place for some oysters and sparkling wine! We had a selection of oysters carefully picked by our waiter, as well as lobster roll and a bottle of sparkling wine. Simply delicious! Come ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience appears to be inconsistent, with some customers enjoying the food and atmosphere, while others have had negative experiences with service and food preparation.

Customer Favorites

Oysters, especially selections recommended by staff, and the Manhattan clam chowder are frequently mentioned as favorites. Lobster rolls are also noted positively.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant offers a casual and potentially lively atmosphere, particularly at the oyster bar. However, service experiences vary greatly, ranging from attentive and engaging to slow and inattentive, with some customers reporting neglected refills and delayed order taking.

Value & Quality

The restaurant is perceived as potentially overpriced by some, especially considering the service issues. Food quality is inconsistent, with some praising the taste and freshness of oysters and soups, while others report issues with shell fragments in oysters and lukewarm dishes.

Areas for Improvement

The consistency of service and oyster preparation are key areas needing improvement. Addressing the speed and attentiveness of servers, as well as ensuring careful oyster shucking to remove shell fragments, are critical for enhancing the overall customer experience.