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Docks Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill
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Located a stone's throw from historic Grand Central Station, in the heart of Midtown East, Docks Oyster Bar boasts a menu rich with fresh fish and thoughtfully executed dishes. The extensive raw bar... Read More
Located a stone's throw from historic Grand Central Station, in the heart of Midtown East, Docks Oyster Bar boasts a menu rich with fresh fish and thoughtfully executed dishes. The extensive raw bar features shrimp, crab, clams, and daily oysters shucked on the half shell from both the east coast and the west. Seasonal items are de rigeur: Nantucket Bay Scallops, Florida Stone Crab Claws, Maryland Soft Shell Crabs, and Wild Alaskan King Salmon. Lobster hash is among the most popular items and it arrives with two poached eggs drizzling over the potatoes.The three-course $28 prix-fixe lunch menu choices include a decadent Mac & Cheese Carbonara with Gulf Shrimp. Don't say we didn't warn you. 633 3rd Ave. b/ 40&41st St., 212-986-8080; TRAINS: 4, 5, 6, S/Grand Central Station
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert
- Lunch: "Make reservations midweek or sit at the counter for some rich bartender banter. The pace is quick, the conversations colorful. Check for prix-fixe plates."
- Best for Lunch Because: A cavernous, bustling high-energy lunch spot between Grand Central Station and the United Nations.