Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Belly, Lure Fishbar and Umberto’s Clam House, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for oysters in NoLita. Top-rated oysters spots at the right price.
NoLita's Upscale Oysters Destinations
NoLita’s chic streets are home to some of the city’s most sophisticated destinations for fresh, chilled oysters and premium raw bar selections. Whether you are craving the nautical elegance of a dedicated seafood spot like Lure Fishbar or the refined atmosphere of a premier steakhouse like Bowery Meat Company, this collection offers the perfect backdrop for an upscale evening. From briny half-shells to expertly prepared surf-and-turf, these neighborhood favorites provide a luxurious dining experience in the heart of downtown Manhattan.
11 restaurants in Best Upscale Oysters in NoLita | Top Upscale Spots
- Bar Belly · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Lure Fishbar · rated 4.4/5: Seafood.
- Umberto’s Clam House · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Ten Bells · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Banzarbar · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Penny · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Grey Lady · rated 3/5: Seafood.
- Bowery Meat Company: Steakhouse.
- Lure Fishbar: Seafood.
- Dame: Seafood.
- The Boil: 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.
