Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Cho Dang Gol, Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl and The Shell, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for oysters in Manhattan. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional oysters.
Manhattan's Premier Oysters Destinations
From the bustling piers to the heart of Midtown, Manhattan offers an incredible variety of destinations for diners seeking the freshest oysters in the city. This collection highlights the island's diverse culinary landscape, featuring premier seafood houses like The Shell and Blue Fin alongside upscale Greek tavernas, classic American steakhouses, and innovative Japanese and Korean eateries. Whether you are stopping by The Lobster Place for a quick bite or settling in for a refined meal at Estiatorio Milos or Mastro's, these spots provide the perfect backdrop for enjoying premium shellfish across every neighborhood.
19 restaurants in Best Oysters in Manhattan | Top Spots
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- The Shell · rated 4.8/5: Seafood.
- Mastro's · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Estiatorio Milos · rated 4.5/5: Greek.
- Crave Fishbar · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Poké Bar · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Avra · rated 4.4/5: Greek.
- Blue Fin · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Island · rated 4.2/5: Seafood.
- Lobster Place · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Pebble Bar · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Hav & Mar · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- The Landing · rated 3/5: Seafood.
- Estiatorio Milos: Greek.
- Gui Steakhouse: Korean.
- The Smith: American.
- P.J. Clarke's: American.
- Smith & Wollensky: Steakhouse.
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.
