Best Oyster in New York
4 restaurants compared
Price range: $18.00 – $54.00
Avg recommendation: 89%
Top 4 Oyster in New York (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 4 restaurants:
- Gramercy Tavern (The Tavern) — score 96/100, $54.00 (Flatiron)
- Grand Central Oyster Bar — score 92/100, $18.00 (Midtown East)
- Grand Central Oyster Bar — score 85/100, $22.00 (Midtown East)
- Grand Central Oyster Bar — score 82/100, $20.00 (Midtown East)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 96/100
Gramercy Tavern (The Tavern)
Flatiron·$$$$
Seafood Platter
$54.00
A curated selection of fresh, seasonal raw and chilled seafood.
Tip: The oysters are remarkably fresh. Ask the bartender for a pairing from their excellent white wine list—they have some rare coastal bottles that are perfect for this platter.
#2Score 92/100
Grand Central Oyster Bar
Midtown East·$$$
Oysters on Half Shell
$18.00
Fresh oysters from up to 30 daily varieties.
#3Score 85/100
Grand Central Oyster Bar
Midtown East·$$$
Oysters Rockefeller
$22.00
Grilled oysters topped with spinach, butter, and breadcrumbs.
#4Score 82/100
Grand Central Oyster Bar
Midtown East·$$$
Fried Oysters
$20.00
Golden-fried oysters from Copps Island or Chesapeake Bay.