Grand Central Oyster Bar
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Restaurant, Seafood
89 E 42nd St New York, NY 10017 (212) 490-6650 See map »
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 Often called Grand Central Station, this major transportation hub located on the corner of Park Avenue and 42nd Street serves commuters on the New York City subway as well as the Metro-North Railroad, which travels to Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties in New York and Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut. Aside from its importance as a transportation center, Grand Central Terminal is also one of New York’s most durable landmarks, and a dramatic symbol of the hustle and bustle of the city. The decision to electrify New York’s trains around 1900 meant that rail yard operations were moved underground and centered in a new, breathtaking Beaux-Arts terminal building, completed in 1913. Later, Grand Central was almost destroyed (the fate of the original Pennsylvania Station ac...  Located in: Midtown East, Manhattan/Midtown East, Manhattan/Chelsea, E. 40s, 14th-42nd Streets, East Side, Copy of 14th-42nd Streets, East Side Price: $$$$ Cross Streets: at Vanderbilt Ave. Subway: 4, 5, 6, 7, S at Grand Central-42nd St. Chef: Sandy Ingber Reservations: Suggested (Highly) Amenities: Historic Setting, Local Favorites, Online Reservations, Bar Scene, Group Dining, Dine at the Bar, Business Dining, Private Rooms, Notable Wine List Dress code: Casual, Casual Dress Atmosphere: Old City Feel Alcohol: Full Bar Features: Raw Bar, Private Room Available, Dramatic Interiors Good for: Dinner Date opened: Feb. 1913, Jan. 1913 Attire: Casual Outdoor seating: No Takout available: Yes Delivery available: No Child friendly: No Good for groups: Yes Accepted payment: Accepts Major Credit Cards, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard Specialty: All Day Dining Hours: | Mon: | | 11:30am-9:30pm | | Tue: | | 11:30am-9:30pm | | Wed: | | 11:30am-9:30pm | | Thu: | | 11:30am-9:30pm | | Fri: | | 11:30am-9:30pm | | Sat: | | 12:00pm-10:00pm | | Sun: | | Unknown |
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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.... newyork.citysearch.comThe restaurant becomes much more sedate in the evenings--a good time to go for more attentive, less rushed service.... newyork.citysearch.comNestled deep in the belly of Grand Central Station, the Oyster Bar has been a worthy seafood destination for over nine decades. Sit at the counter and slurp an assortment of bracingly fresh oysters, or a steaming bowl of clam chowder washed down with an ice-cold brew. Or experience the forgotten pleasure of fresh, unadorned seafood such as lobster with drawn butter or matjes herring in season. Avoid anything that sounds newfangled.... www.fodors.comThe 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, ... newyork.citysearch.comDon't be turned off by its tourist-centered location: this age-old oyster bar is the real raw deal of New York, built in 1913, at the same time its host terminal was erected. A massive, marine-inspired dining room is cordoned off into intimate sections, including an actual 25-seat oyster bar, an in-house bake shop, and a wooden saloon, all covered by an arched, white-tiled ceiling. The menu is handwritten daily and is, if you're not prepared for it, abundant and overwhelming. Any day will see ov... cityguide.aol.comMIDTOWN EAST.
The famous Oyster Bar dates from 1913 and continues to provide first-rate seafood dishes to business people, socialites and foreign dignitaries. This classy restaurant hearkens back to the Gilded Age, when the "spare no expense" mentality reigned supreme. Head Chef Sandy Ingber's seafood specials change seasonally and include over 25 varieties of oysters, soft-shell crab and her highly regarded herring. The lunch counter offers a great place to enjoy the daily... www.10best.comMeet at the Information booth in the middle of the terminal, where you can avoid the crush of commuters and people-watch as you wait. Grab a bite at the extensive downstairs food court or sample the raw bar offerings at the classic Oyster Bar.... www.nileguide.comThis famous restaurant boasts of a 90-year history. You could enjoy your meal at the bar, the saloon, the restaurant, or the lounge. A meal here would definitely create a hole in your pocket, but it's worth it. Don't forget to check out the ‘whispering corners' in the hallway. People whispering in opposite corners can hear each other as well as if they were standing a foot apart. Freaky?... www.nileguide.comA New York landmark with Guastivino tiled vaulted ceilings, two dining rooms, an oyster bar and counter seating. The Oyster Bar has 450 seats for you to choose from.... www.nileguide.comTake a seat in the sprawling underground space under the famous vaulted ceiling, and enjoy a classic NYC experience, complete with cocktails and oysters (or another of the restaurant's well prepared offerings, such as pan roasts and clam chowders).... www.nileguide.comNot just oysters, but superlative pan roasts, chowders and more, served in a vaulted subterranean cafeteria.... nymag.com
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