The Oyster Bars of New York

Some of the best, friendliest, and tastiest oyster bars in New York City. While no means exhaustive, they are all places I have been to personally and can recommend.

Grand Banks

If you haven’t made it out to Grand Banks now’s the time. Yeah it’s hot out and yeah oysters aren’t at their best in the summer, but there is absolutely nothing as good as knocking back a few Black Duck Salts (on their menu today) with a cold beer while looking out...

Mayfield

Another favorite of mine, Mayfield is an all around great restaurant which serves up delicious oysters at least three ways. And you should do all three. They always have a nice selection of good oysters on the half shell, and they offer them for a buck a piece during...

Sel Rrose

Sel Rrose is hands down my favorite place to eat oysters in the city. It’s bright, friendly, and the oysters are always well shucked, tasty, and beautiful. Their bartenders pour delicious cocktails and a wide selection of wine, and are generally pretty knowledgeable...

Grey Lady

It’s hard to ignore the large and often broken neon sign above the Gray Lady that reads: Oyster Bar. If you’ve ever wandered through the Lower East Side, chance are you’ve seen it, but if you haven’t stopped by for a beer and some oysters, then maybe give it a chance.

Grand Central Oyster Bar

What can I say about Grand Central that hasn’t already been said? There’s no oyster bar in the city that will make you feel more like you’re in New York than here, and you won’t find a wider selection of oysters anywhere else. Does that mean you should run up right...

Upstate Craft Beer and Oyster Bar

Upstate is small, friendly, and definitely a beer bar. If you love craft beer and good oysters, then this jovial, intimate spot is a great addition to your list of places to hit. It helps that the food is fantastic as well, but don't even worry about that yet. Located...