(212) 490-6650
89 E 42nd St
(Park Avenue)
New York,
NY
10017
40.7523
-73.978
Neighborhoods: Midtown South Central, Midtown
Grand Central Oyster Bar
What People Are Saying About Grand Central Oyster Bar
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
The Scene – There's something grand about eating in Grand Central Terminal, as 90 years of Oyster Bar patrons can attest. Just ask the time-pressed commuters who prefer the lunch counters; the drinkers gravitating toward the saloon; and the tourists and power-lunchers enjoying the twinkling white lights of the arched Guastavino-tiled dining room. – – The Food – The restaurant's strength is in obtaining quality seafood. Start with the immaculate oyster selection and follow with the "cold buffet, smokehouse and raw bar" portions of the menu. Chilled lobster salad is…
12/30/08
Humiliating Experience
by lilyetscooter
I've been going to the Oyster Bar for 10+ years and have never had an experience so bad or humiliating as the one I had today at lunch. After waiting 45 minutes for our food, we got 1 of the 2 dozen oysters we ordered and were missing the panroast. The oysters we did get were an incorrect order and looked as if they had been sitting out open for quite a while. When I complained I was met with a resounding "Aaawwww" from the entire bar staff. Upon complaining to the management they nitpicked our check and were inept at resolving or addressing the problem. Sadly I feel as though this is a NY Classic in name only anymore and in all my years of eating in NY have never had an entire waitstaff humiliate me in such a way. This ranks in the top two worst dining experiences I've ever had in NY. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.
11/08/08
Just Great
by rogertaste
a ny classic - you'll never go wrong here. a bit more on the formal side but very very tasty. i've had several seafood dishes here, all of which were top notch. will have to revisit to provide more specific commentary.
- Pros: food,service
10/14/08
Excellent...
by lfelixx
I am in love with this place! We came last week and mixed green salag with beefsteak tomato- - SUPER GOOD! You have to get it when you go! I had the broiled Florida red grouper filet with
peekytoe crabm and pancetta eat wine sauce, 5 grain rice and tiramisu and it was AMAZING! My friend had the lobster and it was just as good (but mine was better). I cannot wait to come back!
- Pros: food,staff,business dinning
The Details on Grand Central Oyster Bar
The Extras:
The Guastavino Construction Company designed this laminated tile to create a vaulted effect in wide arches. For another example, visit Guastavino's--the restaurant wedged under the Queensboro Bridge.
When to Go:
The restaurant becomes much more sedate in the evenings--a good time to go for more attentive, less rushed service.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Historic Setting, Private Rooms, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene
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