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 the best places for oysters in New York City. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional oysters.
New York City's Premier Oysters Destinations
From the bustling docks of the West Village to the refined dining rooms of Midtown, New York City offers an incredible array of destinations for oyster lovers seeking the perfect half-shell. This curated selection spans a diverse culinary landscape, featuring everything from classic American seafood shacks and upscale steakhouses to unique preparations found in Italian, Korean, and Japanese kitchens. Whether you are looking for a casual happy hour or a sophisticated multi-course meal, these top-tier spots ensure a fresh and flavorful experience across the five boroughs.
30 restaurants in Best Oysters in New York City | Top 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.
