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Grand Central Oyster Bar

89 E 42nd St
New York, NY 10017-5503
Phone: (212) 490-6650
Worst dining experience ever.
1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

06/30/2008 Posted by pwhynot

Dreadful experience. One appetizer did not appear. Mains arrived cold with accompanying dishes (spinach, french fries). We all had ordered fillets of various fish. told the waiter they were cold. He took them away and left the spinach and french fries on the table, presumably to get as cold as the fish was. Back came the main courses. Same pieces of fish that were now hot but so over-cooked they where inedible. Accompanying dishes were by now stone cold. Sent them back to the kitchen. We decided then to complain to the management who it turned out basically couldn't care. Called for the bill which came up with all charges included. Couldn't believe this. Couldn't wait to get out of the place. NYC has sooooo much better to offer than this sad place

Pros: Being able to leave the place

Cons: The food, the price, the service

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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

Cuisines

  • American (Traditional)
  • Seafood

Payment Types

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

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

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

Near Grand Central Oyster Bar

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

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