Bona Ventura

Midtown East · New York City

Grand Central Oyster Bar

Local cuisine

Under Grand Central's tiled Guastavino vaults since 1913, with up to 30 kinds of oysters a day. Take a stool at the U-shaped counter for a dozen chosen by the shucker, a martini, the oyster pan roast and a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder.

Address
89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
Hours
Mon-Fri 11:30-21:30; closed Sat, Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
Price
Shellfish platters $64-122 (Eater NY, 2025)
Price level
$$$

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Closed Saturday and Sunday.
  • Test the whispering arches outside the entrance before leaving (The Infatuation).

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