Grand Central Oyster Bar

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   Andre

   New York City

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Solid, everything tasty and we ordered many dishes as the menu is very extensive, everything tasted fresh and our server was very attentive and friendly. Don’t skip the rice pudding. Worth going for the historical experience alone and for when you want to be overwhelmed by seafood choices.
   

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   Laura

   VIP

   Mexico City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Pésima atención del hostess y la Comida muy normal
   

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   Rachel

   Alabama

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The GCOB is the perfect in its retro vibe that covers several decades. The service is great and the food is great. We will be back anytime that we come to NYC.
   

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   Seth

   New York City

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Sad to say but the Grand Central Oyster Bar, while iconic, has taken a big step back with the food and service. As a result, it’s a poor value. If you’re still going to eat here, stick to the basics and avoid the overpriced, disappointing fish dishes.
   

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   Rachel

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Hostess was absolutely rude but we didn't let let it get us down. The actual servers are super nice and accommodating
   

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   Jens

   VIP

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Unfriendly waiters, long waiting for the food. Food not made with love. Vegetables not seasoned.
   

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   Elizabeth

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The location is unbeatable and the food is consistent.
   

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   william

   VIP

   London

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food in a spectacular venue. Highly recommend
   

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   Daisy

   VIP

   Miami

   19 reviews

   3.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We expected a lot. Instead, got dinner level quality food. Octopus was not seasoned well an not crispy on the outside, risotto was extremely dry like it had been sitting served for a while.
   

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    Julien

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    Dinner at Grand Central Oyster Bar before Christmas has been a cherished tradition with my wife for years. We always look forward to NJ oysters and fresh fish. Unfortunately, this year was a disappointment. Service was slow and inattentive—20 minutes to take our order, 25 more for appetizers. Nearly 45 minutes of waiting with no servers in sight. It left us rushing to make our post-dinner plans. Sadly, we’ll be rethinking our holiday tradition next year.
    

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