Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Americano, Cho Dang Gol and Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable places for oysters in New York City. Top-rated oysters spots at the right price.
New York City's Affordable Oysters Destinations
New York City is home to a wealth of spots where you can enjoy fresh oysters without breaking the bank, ranging from classic raw bars to innovative international kitchens. This collection highlights the city's diverse culinary landscape, featuring everything from the Italian-inspired plates at Bar Americano and Korean flavors at Cho Dang Gol to the vibrant Japanese offerings at Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl. Whether you are looking for a traditional seafood feast at The Shell and Lighthouse or want to explore Greek and American interpretations at Blue Sea Taverna and Bar Belly, these destinations prove that high-quality shellfish is accessible across the five boroughs.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Oysters in New York City | Top Affordable Spots
- Bar Americano · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- The Shell · rated 4.8/5: Seafood.
- Lowerline · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Jeffrey's Grocery · rated 4.6/5: Seafood.
- Mastro's · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Estiatorio Milos · rated 4.5/5: Greek.
- Hook & Reel · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Lighthouse · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Crave Fishbar · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Bar Belly · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Poké Bar · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Lure Fishbar · rated 4.4/5: Seafood.
- London Lennie's · rated 4.4/5: Seafood.
- Avra · rated 4.4/5: Greek.
- Bayridge Sushi · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Siren · rated 4.4/5: Seafood.
- Blue Fin · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Hook and Reel · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Blue Sea Taverna · rated 4.3/5: Greek.
- Brooklyn Crab · rated 4.2/5: Seafood.
- The Fulton · rated 4.2/5: Seafood.
- Island · rated 4.2/5: Seafood.
- Umberto’s Clam House · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Kumo · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Lobster Place · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Inkaico · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Lundy Bros. · rated 4/5: Seafood.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
