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Grand Central Oyster Bar

89 E 42nd St
New York, NY 10017-5503
Phone: (212) 490-6650
NEVER GO THERE....HORRIBLE SERVICE...DISGUSTING FOOD....UNION STAFF MISTREATING YOU
1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

06/14/2008 Posted by didiecou

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE - HORRIBLE STAFF - DISGUSTING FOOD OTHER THAN THE OYSTERS...... STAFF: the staff is part of the union and believe they are untouchable - and it shows.. 1/ after ordering some wine by the glass the waiter didn't return within 10 minutes...we tried to ask the other waiter who at first pretended he did not hear us we then waived our arms to see how far this idiot will go to ignore us he then could not get away, we asked him about our drinks he didn't even answer but point out with his finger that the other guy was the waiter 2/ as those idiots were rushing everyone to go home - they dumped our main courses while we were finishing up the oysters 3/ sole!!!!!!!!!!!! badly prepared - vegetables - lol - disgusting 4/ the wine - besides the fact that we had to serve ourselves our own $200 wine bottle....the busboy another idiot came and took the bottle from our table while 10% of the wine still remained....i had to yelled at him to bring it back....he look at me like he was ready to start a fight...idiot 5/ then the desserts....we had to ask twice to see the desserts...waiters told us he will see if we can still order (it was 10 pm)...pecan pie,chocolate mousse cake....lol....we passed 6/ waiter rushes and bring the check...we leave $20 on a $400 check.....wanted to leave $0....waiter came to ask why?....idiot Manager....was half asleep...never walk in the dining room....we didn't bother to complain to him...dude is close to retirement and just like all of them does not give a dam

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Editor's Review

A New York classic for fresh, simply prepared seafood.  See the full editorial review.

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When to Go

The restaurant becomes much more sedate in the evenings--a good time to go for more attentive, less rushed service.

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Restaurant Information for Grand Central Oyster Bar

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11:30am-9:30pm
  • Sat 12pm-9:30pm

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Discover
  • Visa
  • American Express

Cuisines

  • American (Traditional)
  • Seafood

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Business Dining
  • Bar Scene
  • Group Dining
  • Online Reservations
  • Historic Setting
  • Local Favorites
  • Private Rooms
  • Notable Wine List

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89 E 42nd St
New York, NY 10017-5503

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