What are the best oyster dishes in New York?

Based on diner recommendations, the best oyster dish in New York is at Penny (96% recommended). We compared 10 restaurants serving oyster dishes.

How much do oyster dishes cost in New York?

Oyster dish prices in New York range from $16.00 to $75.00 across 10 restaurants.

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Best Oyster Dishes in New York

10 restaurants compared

Price range: $16.00 – $75.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Oyster Dishes in New York (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 10 restaurants:

Oyster Pan Roast at Penny — 96% recommended, $32.00 (East Village)
Oysters and Pearls at Per Se — 96% recommended, (Hell's Kitchen / Columbus Circle)
Roasted Oysters at Gramercy Tavern (The Tavern) — 94% recommended, $27.00 (Flatiron)
Hangtown Fry at Stone Park Cafe — 92% recommended, $20.00 (Park Slope)
Oysters on Half Shell at Grand Central Oyster Bar — 92% recommended, $18.00 (Midtown East)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 10 Oyster Dishes

#196% recommend

Oyster Pan Roast

Penny

East Village·$$$

$32.00

Plump oysters baked in a rich, buttery cream sauce with sourdough toast.

Tip: The oysters stay incredibly tender. Make sure to ask for extra bread if you're sharing—you won't want to leave any of that sauce behind.

#296% recommend

Oysters and Pearls

Per Se

Hell's Kitchen / Columbus Circle·$$$$

Butter-poached oyster with tapioca pearls, sabayon sauce, and Royal Regiis Ova Caviar.

Tip: This course is worth the entire reservation price alone. The balance of briny caviar, creamy sabayon, and buttery oyster is the restaurant's manifesto in three bites.

#394% recommend

Roasted Oysters

Gramercy Tavern (The Tavern)

Flatiron·$$$$

$27.00

Plump oysters roasted with savory herb butter and breadcrumbs.

#492% recommend

Hangtown Fry

Stone Park Cafe

Park Slope·$$$

$20.00

Eggs with bacon and fried oysters, a brunch classic with surprising depth.

#592% recommend

Oysters on Half Shell

Grand Central Oyster Bar

Midtown East·$$$

$18.00

Fresh oysters from up to 30 daily varieties.

#689% recommend

Le Balthazar (Shellfish Plateau)

Balthazar

SoHo·$$$

$75.00

A lavish raw bar platter with oysters, clams, lobster, crab, and shrimp served with mignonette and cocktail sauce.

Tip: Order this for the table if you want to make an impression. The variety ensures everyone finds something they love. Ask your server which oysters are best that day.

#785% recommend