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 upscale places for oysters in Manhattan. Top-rated oysters spots at the right price.
Manhattan's Upscale Oysters Destinations
Manhattan’s dining scene offers some of the most refined oyster experiences in the city, ranging from vibrant seafood bars to legendary steakhouses. You can indulge in pristine half-shells at celebrated Greek destinations like Estiatorio Milos and Avra, or pair a chilled platter with a prime cut at iconic spots like Mastro's and Smith & Wollensky. Whether you are visiting Crave Fishbar for a fresh catch or enjoying the sophisticated atmosphere at Pebble Bar and Hav & Mar, these destinations define upscale coastal dining in the heart of the city.
19 restaurants in Best Upscale Oysters in Manhattan | Top Upscale 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.
