Calamari very good as well. You could count of a wide selection of fish and similar. The rest of the menu was aimed at travelers, with food that was The restaurant had its ups and downs over the years, as the importance of rail travel and the public’s desire to eat in a transportation hub waxed and waned. $24.35 Bivalve Platter $16.55 4 Oysters 4 clams They came on the half shell on a bed of ice, abetted by a lemon wedge, vinegary French mignonette, and the thick ketchup-and-horseradish cocktail sauce. The bivalves were mainly served raw, and the cheapest places were located along Canal Street, By the end of the century, the city’s oysters were largely depleted, and specimens harvested from Long Island beds and from as far away as Chesapeake Bay became the rule — at higher prices, of course. Zoom in to see updated info.Ask KWAJT about Grand Central Oyster Bar & RestaurantAsk Chuck_from_SantaCruz about Grand Central Oyster Bar & RestaurantAsk mavericksan1964 about Grand Central Oyster Bar & RestaurantAsk ZJL123 about Grand Central Oyster Bar & RestaurantAsk Kazza59 about Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant Here, you’ll find 25 types of fish and up to 30 varieties of oysters, along with other seafood specialties. A classic case is the Oyster Bar’s bouillabaisse ($31.45), which comes in a bowl too narrow to float the accompanying croutons and their flavorless rouille. Pretty much plain with no personality....but it is not this their core business!! Closed until … The counterman will keep careful track of what the shuckers shuck as you watch, and give you a printed list. Three stood out: The signature Grand Central Oyster Bar blue points — named after a Long Island bed but now grown in Copps Island, Connecticut — were giant and juicy, a deal at $2.75 if you value volume. Instead, you could choose to sit at Oyster Bay, where you can watch your Oysters being shucked. Crowdy, very simple, all food is really fresh.
One unimpeachable choice, from any standpoint, is the whole broiled flounder ($29.95), a constant on the restaurant’s menu since the earliest days, and big enough for two. Very busy, food was ok. Not sure I would go back with all the choices that NYC presents. It is not cheap but you eat very good fish and oysters are fantastic. I am not a fan of oysters, and they were delicious. Faults aside, the Grand Central Oyster Bar remains one of the city’s best and most venerable seafood restaurants, especially when you consider breadth of selection, price, and unfailing freshness. Bouillabaisse Grand Central’s fish stew is apparently an oyster bar classic, but we think there are better things on the menu. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews.This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.Map updates are paused. But if what you really want is fried calamari and a beer, hit up a gastropub instead.Tourist Destination Grand Central Oyster Bar Is Still One of NYC’s Fresh Seafood Palaces To learn more or opt-out, read our The historic institution inside Grand Central has some flaws, but much of the seafood remains top notch, writes critic Robert SietsemaThe waterways surrounding New York City were once blessed with some of the richest oyster beds on the East Coast. Go directly to “Today’s Catch.” There, find 15 or so impeccably fresh filets and whole fish, either broiled or pan fried. Menu for Grand Central Oyster Bar: Reviews and photos of New England Clam Chowder (Cup), Scholium Project "Prince in his Caves" 2012 - Sonoma, Bouillabaisse, an Oyster Bar Classic Very good value for money! Chase the raw oysters with a glass of Prosecco ($11), or splurge on champagne ($22).A couple of other oyster bar offerings merit mention, partly because both date to the founding of the establishment, and both reflect New York City contributions to the Yankee seafood aesthetic.