This Underground Restaurant In New York Is Like No Other Place You've Ever Eaten
By Lea Monroe|Published February 24, 2019
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Lea Monroe
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Writer for Only In Your State. Scribbling about all things New York and Buffalo related while also keeping you updated on the latest travel news! Inquiries: Lmonroe@onlyinyourstate.com
It’s been proven time and time again that when exploring New York, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled. Hiding in plain sight, some of our best attractions and dining destinations are easier to find than you would think – just take a look at this speakeasy restaurant for instance! Some of our state’s best restaurants though can be a bit tricky to discover, so let us do all the hard work for you and point you in the direction of our state’s oldest and most delicious oyster bar that just so happens to be hidden below street level.
Below the busy streets of New York and tucked between the chaos that happens within the walls of Grand Central Station, our state's oldest oyster bar is waiting to wow you.
While it may not be the first thing that you see when you walk into the station, it's not too hard to find - just look for discrete but helpful signs like these to point you to where you're going.
The restaurant's vaulted ceilings attract hungry guests from all around the world, with Guastavino tiled ceilings that you won’t be able to take your eyes off of.
On a daily basis, the restaurant carries anywhere from 25 to 30 varieties of fresh oysters.
While the restaurant features many dining areas, one of the many perks of sitting up at the restaurant's main bar is that you'll get to see all of these delicious dishes freshly prepared right before your eyes as you dine.
So dine at one of the bars or grab a table with your friends and family, don't wait any longer to discover why dining underground will be your new favorite experience.
Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant is located at 89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., accepting reservations up until 9 p.m. each evening. To find out more about New York’s oldest oyster bar, click here.
