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“Not just oysters, but superlative pan roasts, chowders and more, served in a vaulted subterranean cafeteria.” nymag

Cuisine:  Seafood, American (Traditional), American
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There is no other restaurant in New York - nor in the world - like the Grand Central Oyster Bar. Read More
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Grand Central Oyster Bar I don't like going out to eat on Valentine's Day. In fact, nothing about it feels right. I like to cook, especially for my wife, and it's an especially nice gesture on this most Hallmarkian day of days. Alas, we decided to go out. Or rather, I did. Danna wasn't feeling al... Read More
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  Lunch at the cavernous Grand Central Oyster Bar -in the bowels of the train station- is quite a decadent affair, especially when lunch involves a few raw oysters. Some old wives’ convention mandates that oysters are best during months with “R” in it, ie summer months are not oyster-frien... Read More
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Recently, a friend suggested dinner in the iconic Oyster Bar & Restaurant at Grand Central Terminal. I’d never dined there, and I suppose this is one of those experiences—like a walk in Central Park—that everyone must have, at least once. The walk in Central Park is an experience you’ll more li... Read More
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Today I had lunch with my boss Rob at the Grand Central Oyster Bar, which is in Grand Central Station, perhaps my favorite building in the city. We sat at one of the rickety U-shaped counters and were each immediately greeted with a plate of everything-flavored flatbread as well as a crumbly sweet ... Read More
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The Grand Central Oyster Bar photo: Noah Kalina Among the things to look forward to in the early weeks of autumn are the celebrations of those lovable bivalves, the oysters. Getting the season going on Saturday is the Riverside Park Oyster Festival sponsore... Read More
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Friday afternoon fun bit for you before I jet off on vacation and the automatic posts are set in motion. If I were going to be in town for this, you would so find me there. I really like raw oysters, and this sounds like a lot of fun! If anyone goes, please take lots of pictures and let me kn... Read More
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The Grand Central Oyster Frenzy is on Saturday, Sept. 20, and all "professional shuckers" are invited to enter a competition to win $1,000. And, of course, there's an eating contest. The event is free and oysters plentiful. Enter to win: Call the Oyster Bar at 212-490-6650 or e-mail. Read More
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THE GRAND CENTRAL OYSTER BAR Grand Central Terminal Lower Level 89 E 42nd St @ Park Ave 212-490-6650 $$$ I’m not quite sure how I missed the crab cakes at The Grand Central Oyster Bar all these years. It’s no secret, since they sell out on Wednesdays, the only day they’re on the menu. A mixt... Read More
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always good food, huge menu, great place to take out of towners, always surprised how expensive the check is at the end. good place to sit at the counter for a quick soup or appetizer before you get on the train to head home Read More
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