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Lobster Place

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"I went to chelsea market thinking i was going to get something from amy's bread for breakfast but ended up having a freshly steamed lobster and..."

Tracey Seto

"It's a staple stop for me and it never disappoints. Freshest seafood and the oysters are always on point, with a very knowledgeable..."

Chris LaCasse

"The best lobster bisque ever! The lobster roll was ok, a bit small for its price. I would definitely go back to maybe try something..."

Paola Cesana

"Incredible selection of amazingly fresh seafood. Probably the best in the City. Not only can you shop for dinner, you can sit down and eat it..."

Robert Ungaro

"For what it is, it’s fabulous! Beautifully steamed lobster and a beer! Reasonably priced too. �� What else could you ask for!..."

Noelene Bott

"Lovely place, in love with seafood. Excelent sushi bar. In general i was un the paradaise of good food in Chelsea..."

Elizabeth Feliz

"I love seafood and this place has it all. Fresh from beginning to end. Love..."

Scharlyn Sarina Pagan

"Tasty lobster and exciting place to be visited! Great!..."

Elisa Cogotti

"If you like lobster is a great place to go in Chelsea Market NY,delicious.I went with my family had a wonderful..."

Guillo Zam.

"The best sashimi ever !!!!! Best sushi � simply the best seafood in New York..."

Alejandra Wolf

"I can't speak to the food but I can speak to the folks that own and operate this place. Nice as they can be. I installed all of the column and wall..."

CJ Hughes

"Un lugar maravilloso. Un mercado en toda la extensión de la palabra, pero 'fancy'. Me recordó los mercados mexicanos y el mercado La boqueria; una..."

Andres Vazquez

"AMAZING! The food and everything about it was absolutely..."

Tim Brown

"The food is fabulous and the staff are friendly. Great selection of..."

Chris Basnicki

"Great place and very good food.The Crablegs are..."

Christopher Bischof

"I'm from Philadelphia and some of the time we simply drive up to NYC to come here as it were. The lobster is so crisp and very yummy. I wish there..."

Yash Sharma

"Comi a melhor lagosta da minha vida. Espaço espectacular ontem há todo o tipo de peixes, lagostas, ostras, Sushi...etc. a lagosta come se de pé e..."

Patricia Sievert

"Seafood heaven with a laid back atmosphere and good prices. U pick up your seafood and they cook it for you (lobster) or clean it/cut it (oyster and..."

Nayla

"Pricey, but FreshThe place was busy and there was a ton of seafood variety. I'm not sure how people can justify paying some of their prices..."

Aditi

"Thr Lobster House in Chelsea Market is where all of your seafood dreams come true. The fresh oysters are f#$@*%ing amazing and has ruined any other..."

Hungry Hungry Hippo

"Simple! Big! Fresh! Delicious! Blown away by the 3.5pound lobster！ only 80dollars！ besides lobster there are lots of other seafood choices!..."

Dalin Wang

"Ça fait plusieurs années que je vais à New York et je n'avais jamais mis les pieds au Chelsea Market. Le marché existe depuis 20 ans. J'ai adoré..."

Orchidee153

"This was a great fun place in Chelsea Market! The lobster roll was fresh and tasty. I also had the bay girlies that were hot and spicy. Next time I..."

J.J.C.

"Lobster Place is where you'll find a variety of seafood in the one shop. There's sections dedicated to oysters, lobsters, chowder, sushi and sashimi..."

Just Another Foodie

"Best sushi in NYC , super adorable and tastes so fresh. Highly recommend the butter fish , great service fast and in easy in the heart of Chelsea..."

Emma Siobhan Gallagher

"An open layout restaurant at Chelsea Market, where you can see and eat all the fresh seafood/sushi/sashimi. The lobster roll we take was fresh,..."

Tuga78

"I dined here a few times, once at the Lobster bar and twice at the sushi bar. Lobster Place was high on my to do list for NYC and it did not..."

Andrew Kelly

"The Lobster Place at Chelsea Market is one of it's major attractions. Who doesn't like seafood? Everywhere there are people devouring fresh lobsters,..."

Seby Singh

"Totally love the place! So many options to choose from, they all looks good, impossible to try them all. Opted for the C&P Galley, got a crab cake..."

Manz

"Absolutely fantastic experience at this restaurant at Chelsea Market. Tried the lobster bisque and the lobster roll, and both were fresh, packed in a..."

Devina Divecha

"We had lunch here today and we decided really well.The fish was fresh , the salmon was tender and incredibly delicate.The two dishes we..."

Francy Cat

"In Chelsea Market this place is fantastic for Oysters lovers.I asked for a selection of 6 Duxbury,Broadwater,Kumamoto,Flying Point,Moon Rise (from..."

Sandri

"OMG the lobster roll here is amazing!!! Even though it's a bit pricey at $17.50, comes with chips and a pickle it is definitely worth it! I could eat..."

Neltron

"Open layout where you can see all the fresh seafood!!! Extensive selection of different type of oysters and fresh seafood ready to serve! Made to..."

C

"Some of the best sushi I have ever had was while sitting at the sushi bar in this place. The salmon, tuna belly and uni were faultless. They also had..."

Joy

"Love this place! Love that it's in Chelsea market, love the layout of the place and all the delicious food packed in there to feast on!I..."

Foodbook

"Lindo, muy tipico. Comimos bien y sabroso. Caro, pero... Que no es caro si es fresco?. Un must. Muy lleno, cosmopolita, sin mucho espacio para..."

Saul Valdes

"Tucked away in the heart of the meatpacking district in New York hid the best lobster I’ve ever had. The Lobster Place located in the Chelsea..."

Em

"The lobster roll is OK. Not as good as I remember a few years ago when I went for the first time. The lobster bisque was wonderful. My husband got..."

Vanessa Burrell

"I have ordered a 2.5 lbs lobster and served with lemon and oil on a plastic plate. Price is acceptable compared to a luxury restaurant but i amnot..."

Oytun Pinar

"For a seafood marketplace Lobster Place is spotlessly clean, and considering that lobsters here are half the prices of lobsters where I'm from in..."

Jackieboy

"Great place for fresh seafood or sushi/sashimi, especially great oyster variety and of course lobster by pound. One of the best lobster bisque in the..."

Yuliya Po

"Incredible Seafood Market. If you’re a lover of seafood this place is like heaven, not that I know what heaven is like because I’ve never been, I..."

IMONGRY

"Newly renovated space featuring steamed fresh lobster at a great price, in addition to sushi and a full fresh fish..."

Lori Kushner

"Will write a full review aft.... One of the things I tried to do during my time to NYC is to try as much lobster roll/sandwich as much as possible...."

Purdey

"Great Clam Chowder. This place is great. All kinds of fresh seafood! The New England Clam Chowder and shrimp cocktail was so good. I'm definetly..."

Sean Gordy

"Fresh Quality Seafood in a Clean Environment. Lobster Place is spotlessly clean and neatly ordered. It is a seafood market that doubles as an eatery...."

Charles Harkins

"Love it! Delicious fresh lobsters and sushi rolls!! Must visit if you love your..."

Ilovefood

"When you visit Chelsea Market, it’s difficult not to notice its huge seafood market. Their selection of seafood is mind boggling! Not only can you..."

Allermanger

"Believe it or not, Chelsea Market was an alternate destination after I (barely) missed the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the David Zwirner Gallery... It..."

Goodeatsfinder

"The Chelsea Markets had become a bit of a default position during our two week stay in the area, so we decided to head back to the markets and see if..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"You excitedly splatter lemon juice over the evidence, pluck up that juicy claw and dab it with some butter..."

Inquisire

"This is an amazing building which takes up a whole block and was formerly the Nabisco factory. It now houses 35 stores/food outlets. It was a..."

The Food Judge

" I knew what I wanted for lunch, so we made a beeline for The Lobster Place. This is a popular spot not only for the prepared foods, but also buying..."

Expat Gourmand

"Ok, so everyone knows that The Lobster Place has a killa lobster roll, but not everyone knows that they kill it at other sandwiches, soups, salads,..."

Newbie Foodies

"I am the worst Jew ever I love all things treif-that means anything not kosher. Bacon, shrimp, cheeseburgers, ...you name it, i will eat it! But the..."

Fritosandfoiegras

"The Lobster Place has been serving New York fresh Maine coast Lobsters since 1974 when they started making runs to Portland from its original..."

Katy Watts

"2 years ago when we were first in New York returning from our year in Colombia, we found Chelsea Market and loved it. It was relatively unfrequented..."

Mzungu

"We ate dinner at The Lobster Place. The Lobster Place was a large seafood market with all kinds of sea life for sale. Lobsters were included in this..."

Watch Me Eat

"So this place is a restaurant and a seafood market all in one. Honestly how much more fresh can seafood get when it's going from the market which is..."

Nalin Dadarwala

"The Lobster Place inside Chelsea Market is a seafood haven that never disappoints. The freshness and deliciousness of their seafood is truly..."

Lysa Price

"This is a nice seafood restaurant that splits the place into different sections for various types of foods. There is a sushi section, a..."

C Neon

"Delicious. Expensive. Worth it. There’s nothing fussy about this place, and that’s what I really loved. Easy, chill vibe with drinks and oysters..."

Jakob W. Plummer

"What a gorgeous selection of pristine quality seafood and bi-valves and fair value too. Place can get pretty busy and noisy. Friendly, knowledgeable..."

Charles Yu

"I am a fan of the lobster place. A lot of fresh open oysters can be eaten here. I used to come here for the lobster in the back but recently have..."

Don Lui

"Playing as tourist, ordered lobsta (Boston accent) roll and oysters… let me warn you ahead, it wasn’t cheap! 3 lobsta rolls, fried fish & shrimp..."

Ty L

"This was amazing ! I'm a seafood lover, so it was right up my ally. We fot the lobster roll combo, with manhatten chowder and side of slaw. Very..."

Dasha DAcosta-Johnson

"A spacious place with a whole raw seafood bar. There are a variety types of cold water oysters, ranging from grand to petit, salty to sweet and they..."

Thuc Anh Tran

"Each counter has its own specialities and you order and pay at each one. We had some oysters at the raw bar and then a lobster roll at the hot food..."

Kalliana Kong

"Nice place in Chelsea Market offering a variety of sea food. We only tried the lobster roll which was really good but lacked a bit of balance in..."

Yas

"Came here for some quick sushi and raw oysters and man oh man was everything sublime! Highly recommended for any fish..."

D L

"The service was pretty good and relatively fast (keep in mind, it was around 6:30pm). The seafood in the middle island was decently priced but..."

Grace Li

"I had a great evening at Lobster Place 🦞 I passed by Lobster Place several times in the past, while at Chelsea Market, not realizing what a gem..."

Ted Weitz

"Oh man, this is perfect place to have some deliciously fresh seafood. Never had oysters before and this place just made me want them. Shrimp was so..."

Angry Pete

"Lobster Place is a hidden gem. They have donburis, which are very delicious and inexpensive. Their maki rolls are also..."

Greg Tam

"Awesome lunch spot. The Toro was amazing. Service provided was spot on. I was asked several times if I needed anything. The rainbow roll was so so...."

Michael Chastain

"5 stars for everything in there The lobster roll is the one you have to eat Raw bar has a lot of oysters that are came from different places and..."

ChingYu Chen

Grand Central Oyster Bar, Inc.

83/100 (18215 ratings)

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"A must visit when in NY. The restaurant is located in the lower of Grand Central Stations, and has a 20's feeling. The food is..."

Fernando

"Last night’s dinner was fabulous. The Oyster Lovers were in 7th Heaven. I’m not one of them so I opted for an Asian/Tuna dish that was wonderful...."

Ritik Babbar

"Nice Happy Hour menu, however exceptionally constrained seats where you can really arrange from it. You can appreciate the party time specials in..."

Shyam Pareek

"This place is a must when visiting NY.. the oysters and prawns were amazing , super fresh , and the clam chowder was the best I have ever had, creamy..."

Truth Be Told Australia

"Beautiful place that I didn't even know about the first dozens times I was in Grand Central Terminal. It seemed so different that I just had to try..."

Kim J

"Timeless. Traditional. Old School. Always dependable. Always..."

Ekin Özker

"The cocktails are well prepared and the bartender service is efficient and friendly. The reception and wait staff are terrible. We were early for our..."

Yukta

"I love the oysters here, they're so fresh and delicious. We ordered the raw oysters, oyster rockefeller and pan fried oyster and they all taste..."

Chicas

"I always come there when I visit NYC. Croweded in late afternoon and evenings, Oyster Bar offers variety of amazing fresh seafood. We always have..."

Warszawskismakosz

"Price point is high for this Restaraunt but the seafood is worth it and the historical setting is great come here after doing the market upstairs..."

Stephen Levine

"One of the best restaurant I went to while visiting NY. Located in Grande Central Station, it was had an atmosphere about it. Like something out of..."

Neltron

"If you look for a seafood quality place this is The right one! Perfect for me starting with Oysters (love them) and finishing with an exquisite New..."

Sandri

"Sampler dish of East & West coast..."

Frogpawg

"Great oysters in New York? What?!. The menu is intimidating, probably over 200 items printed on a A3 sheet of paper with words as small as those..."

Sous Chef

"Outstanding seafood at reasonable prices for any city! A very historic restaurant with 20 varieties of raw oysters or more. I've never had a bad meal..."

JackS

"Grand Lunch - Go For It!. My Alaskan King Crab salad and wife's Jumbo Shrimp salad were both excellent. Pricey, yes, but we don't get to visit NYC..."

Robert

"What an awesome place to visit. Lunch was very good. Prices quite high for the cafeteria style dining it is but def worth a visit. Food very..."

Yum Cha Rocks

"Satisfied. Wine was goodOysters were goodEven raw clams were..."

ML2

"Sets the gold standard for Manhattan clam chowder. The food and service is so good that you don't mind the..."

Bob Schwartz

"Of coarse the service stinks; it's union labor. One exception: bartenders in the saloon. Eat there, rather than the main dining room. Great oysters,..."

John Disturco

"Delightful & Great Seafood. I really enjoyed our leisurely lunch here. Upon arrival we decided to treat ourselves to some oysters. We got a..."

The Wanderfull Traveler

"Amazing variety of Oysters. Also found the smoked trout and herring to be Nice as..."

An Guadn!

"Iconic Establishment. I have to go to this place every time that I am in New York City. Both the food and atmosphere are amazing. You can almost feel..."

Keith

"Our old man behind the bar waiter man was a hard working man. Took forever to get our orders, but delivered on time. A commuter's paradise. Oysters..."

Greg

"Good food, old style service. Went and sat at the counter. The service was excellent and classic. The food was also great. It was like stepping back..."

UnCorporate

"Best Oyster Selection Anywhere. My wife and I love to travel, and we love fresh oysters... This place has one of the best selections of fresh oysters..."

Gastronaught

"Smoked Brook Trout w/Horseradish Cream. For such a simple dish, it was actually very flavorful. The fish was flaky & not overwhelmed with smokiness...."

East Village Eats

"Oysters. Large selection of oysters everyday from all parts of N. America. A true raw seafood bar that serves alcohol. I usually stop off for a dozen..."

Emperor Chu

"You'll never believe this is a railway station restaurant - it's fantastic; great food and good..."

Scott McCallum

"Great selection. I have been here twice now (as an out of towner) and I have enjoyed my experience each time. It's a very casual setting but very..."

Clem

"Mostly good experience. The atmosphere at the Grand Central Oyster Bar is great, if not slightly perplexing. The lighting and vaulted ceilings..."

Charlie

"Really like. Went here twice during one visit to NYC. Consistently fresh oysters and great..."

Foodlover

"Heavenly! I don't know about coming here for a proper meal and can't comment on the menu, but this is the place to go if you are an oyster lover! Not..."

Lynn Z

"Get the Shrimp Pan Roast!. Did a great walking tour of Grand Central Terminal (we love you, Justin Ferate!) and ended up smack-dab in front of the..."

Thetripchick

"Great atmosphere beautiful set up in grand central station. A little pricey but still enjoyed it. I'm not an oyster fan but I still loved my meal -..."

Meredith

"Started with oyster stew and beer thirty years ago, after a successful job interview.... oyster stew and beer with my wife many times since then..."

Larry Roadman

"Probably my second favorite place in the city if i could live there i..."

Cole Solinger

"Old-School-Cool. Oysters any way you like them ... The GCOB is a..."

Tiny Elvis

"Grand Central Oyster Bar. Go to the Bar for great oysters, Clam Chowder and the..."

Steve

"The tricky part of my question is that we are talking about New York, and the train station is the famous, beautiful Grand Central Terminal. Still,..."

Anatoli

"Don’t be frightened by the potentially long line up and busy dinning room. The line up goes fast and people are in and out to catch a train or..."

The Wanderfull Traveler

"It was everyones 'must visit' when we were planning our visit to New York! And I am so glad we didn't miss out as this place is fantastic!!..."

FoodieAboutTown

"...it really is quite..."

Tracey @LifeFoodWine

"I come here occasionally for delicious and very fresh raw oysters, but a recent visit had me craving something more..."

Fritosandfoiegras

"Oyster Stew is one of the their special dishes of course. I love oysters, and I make my own fried ones at home. My Mom and I used to make an oyster..."

NYC Style And A Little Cannoli

"There are only a handful of restaurants that bring out emotion like the Grand Central Oyster Bar. Maybe it's the storied history, the beautiful..."

East Village Eats

"This is a true gem. It's a large place with interesting architecture under the entrance to the grand station. I loved the large selection of oysters...."

Dotan Harit

"What a really cool place. Most people would not even know it's there. My friend has eaten here several times and she insisted we had to go, now I see..."

Cheri Mitchell-Santiago

"I used to make a pilgrimage here on my annual layovers through the city, and have wanted to get back here since moving here a couple years ago. Sadly..."

ReedH

"Definitely a bit of a touristy spot but it is worth trying out. Already it is meaningful that we can grab a glass of wine and seafood in the..."

Jenna Park

"Iconic for a reason! We needed to take the train north of Manhattan and wished for delicious seafood. After walking from the Tenement Museum to Grand..."

Rebecca Kirschner

"Essential New York experience. Manhattan Clam Chowder was delicious, Crab Cake was crab-filled and fluffy, and the oysters were fresh. The best..."

Anne D

"Like going back in time in the best way possible. A NYC staple. Delicious, fresh seafood, attentive staff, and delicious cocktails. Reservations are..."

Dutch T

"This place is massive. If you get sat at the far end, the trip to the restrooms is a lengthy one, but you get to see how cool it is with all the..."

Ben Sheppard

"Iconic! This visit, we had the Seafood platter with oysters, clams, shrimp and lobster. Delish! Also: grilled octopus, lump crabmeat, and..."

Juliana “Mrs. Lo” LoBiondo

"One of the coolest places in all of Manhattan. Fantastic oyster and seafood bar hidden under a grand Central Station with a menu that changes every..."

Kamil Pawłowski

"Great food - one of the best NE Clam Chowder I've had. The two options for seating is several bar- style tables, as well as full service. If you..."

Shaun H

"Top food! We really loved it. The best oysters in our opinion were from British Columbia (Fanny Bay) 🤗and we tasted a lot of different ones. Quite..."

Julia Alex

"Great place for oysters and drinks. Fun old school ambiance. Crab was delish. Soups tasty. Calamari good. Ceasar salad..."

Virginia Huffman

"An absolute must visit while you’re in New York. They have the freshest and best tasting oyster on the island and the selection to choose from is..."

Junghoon seo

"This is not a pretentious snooty type of restaurant. This is a beautiful historic landmark underneath another historic landmark. It seems like a..."

Jason L. (WatchYourSix)

"The Grand Central Oyster Bar is epic! If you are in Gran Central Station then this restaurant is a must-go place to have lunch/dinner. The seafood..."

Matthew Fagan

"The Oyster Bar at Grand Central, NYC provided a truly memorable date night experience. The opulent atmosphere, with its tiled walls and vintage..."

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