"There are plenty of places in New York City to slurp down oysters, but only one lets you do it under a vaulted Guastavino-tiled ceiling in the belly of Grand Central Terminal. The Grand Central Oyster Bar, a seafood temple that's been serving commuters and tourists since 1913, just earned a global nod as one of Tripadvisor's "Best of the Best" restaurants in the "One of a Kind" category for 2025."
"Part of the charm is location, location, location. Walk down the ramps from the main concourse and you'll stumble into a subterranean world where the smell of briny shellfish hangs in the air and the ceilings arch dramatically overhead. Inside, the 450-seat space buzzes with a mix of office workers, wide-eyed tourists and locals who know to snag a stool at the counter for a lobster roll or an oyster po' boy before rush hour."
Grand Central Oyster Bar has operated since 1913 beneath Grand Central Terminal's vaulted Guastavino-tiled ceiling. The restaurant recently earned Tripadvisor's "Best of the Best" designation in the "One of a Kind" category for 2025, part of Travellers' Choice Awards recognizing the top 1 percent of listings worldwide. The 450-seat subterranean space fills with office workers, tourists and locals drawn to oysters and classic seafood dishes. The menu offers 12 to 15 oyster varieties shucked to order, Rockefeller preparations, chowders, broiled scallops, grilled shrimp scampi and clam platters, with legendary martinis served alongside. The restaurant has endured closures, financial challenges and a pandemic.
Read at Time Out New York
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