Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant

Address: 89 E. 42nd St.
Zipcode: 10017
Phone Number: 212.490.6650
Website: http://www.oysterbarny.com

Most New Yorkers witness Grand Central Terminal en route to another destination, but this magnificent architectural gem deserves a closer look, and there’s no better spot to do this than at the splendid Grand Central Oyster Bar, which sits in the gorgeous vaulted underground of the terminal. As the name suggests, the specialty here is oysters, served in every manner imaginable, but best enjoyed raw sprinkled simply with lemon juice. If oysters aren’t your thing, then try the rest of the seafood menu, including flavorful salmon and fresh sea bass, trout, and swordfish. Wash down the fruits of the sea with fruits of the vine; the impressive wine list showcases prime reds and whites from the world’s top vintners. The restaurant opened in 1913, when the terminal first began operating, and has stood the test of time, remaining a popular destination for locals and visitors alike for nearly a century.