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Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant

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Grand Central Terminal
89 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017
at Vanderbilt Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212 490-6650 Send to Phone

Noah Kalina

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11:30am-9:30pm; Sat, noon-9:30pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, 7, S at Grand Central-42nd St.

Prices

$17.95-$29.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Classic NY
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Good for Groups
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Sake and Sojou
  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Unperturbed by the arriviste competition in the food court next door, the jewel of the pre-renovation Terminal continues to serve superlative pan roasts and clam chowders, and an overwhelming assortment of East and West Coast oysters. The sprawling subterranean space has the hustle-bustle feel of a cafeteria, which its snaking counters resemble, but don't be fooled—you pay for the privilege of eating under that vaulted tile ceiling.

Extra

Mark your calendar for Herring Week, held every June.

Recommended Dishes

Fried oysters, $17.95

5.5 "Mixed Reviews"
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LM600 from milton keynes | Posted on 1/12/07

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 1
Value: 1

My wife faired better, her cooked oysters were 'OK' and her (also pre-frozen?) crab cakes were 'Alright...' Add to this, dirty floors, rammed in tables, a 'What the f*ck do you expect?' mentality and you won't be dissapointed...Read More

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LM600 from milton keynes | Posted on 1/12/07

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 1
Value: 1

Whilst on my 3rd trip to NY, my wife and I decided to go here...Boy, what a mistake. Charlie our waiter was superb, very friendly and very professional. The rest weren't. I ordered 6 'fresh' oysters from the menu...Read More

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