Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

4.7 (2921)

$30 and under

Seafood

633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017

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Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

4.7

$30 and under

Seafood

Murray Hill

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2 people

23 Oct 2026

22:00

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

Cavernous, deco-styled restaurant, best known for its lively happy hour, grilled seafood & oysters. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 986-8080
Website
https://www.docksoysterbar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Steve Meyers
Catering
We now Deliver! Visit us at our Website and Click Order Online!
Private party facilities
Located near historic Grand Central Station, in the heart of Midtown East, Docks Oyster Bar boasts a menu rich with fresh fish and thoughtfully executed dishes. Our extensive raw bar features shrimp, crab, clams, and daily oysters shucked on the half shell from both the east coast and the west.
Private party contact
Stephen Olsen: (212) 986-8080

Location
633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
Area
Murray Hill
Cross Street
East 40th Street
Parking Details
None
Public transport
Located just blocks away from Grand Central Terminal, we are easily accessible by the 4,5,6, or 7 train.
Entertainment
Live Jazz Band - Tuesday Evening 6-9pm & Sunday Brunch 12-3pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

Docks Famous Happy Hour
1 - 12 people
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 15:00 - 16:30, 16:30 - 19:00
A mid-town, after work tradition is to experience Docks famous happy hour at the bar! Offered 7 days a week from 3pm-7pm, enjoy $1.50 oysters and clams, various bar snacks, $9 glasses of wine, $6 draft beer and discounted cocktails. Please note that we do not accept reservations for our happy hour. This is a first come first served basis and at the bar only.

Concierge
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Pinot grigio, giuliano rosati
italy
- glassUS$14.00
- bottleUS$56.00
Sauvignon blanc, arona
new zealand
- glassUS$15.00
- bottleUS$60.00
Chablis, domaine vocoret
france
- glassUS$18.00
- bottleUS$68.00
chardonnay, valravn
california
- glassUS$17.00
- bottleUS$66.00
burgundy, joseph drouhin
france
- glassUS$18.00
- bottleUS$72.00
riesling, fritz windisch, kabinett
germany
- glassUS$14.00
- bottleUS$16.00
verdicchio, garofoli
italy
- glassUS$14.00
- bottleUS$56.00

Rosé

Rosé, domaine poli
france
- glassUS$14.00
- bottleUS$56.00

Red

nebbiolo, marchesi gresy martinenga
italy
- glassUS$19.00
- bottleUS$76.00
rosso di montepulciano, poliziano
italy
- glassUS$17.00
- bottleUS$68.00
pinot noir, benton lane
oregon
- glassUS$17.00
- bottleUS$68.00
cabernet sauvignon, daou
california
- glassUS$20.00
- bottleUS$80.00
super tuscan, pervale
Italy
- glassUS$16.00
- bottleUS$64.00
malbec, blancat
argentina
- glassUS$16.00
- bottleUS$64.00

Sake

junmai, tozai, living jewel
Japan 720 ml
- glassUS$11.00
- bottleUS$60.00

Sparkling

Champagne, le mesnilUS$25.00
france
Prosecco, ruggeriUS$14.00
italy
Cava, kilaUS$15.00
spain
Sparkling rosé, scarpettaUS$14.00
Italy

Bottled Beer

Delirium tremensUS$12.50
belgium
barrier - imposter pilsnerUS$9.50
new york
victory - hop devil ipaUS$9.50
pennsylvania
ommegang - idyll days pilsnerUS$9.50
new york
BudweiserUS$8.50
domestic
Coors lightUS$8.50
domestic
CoronaUS$8.50
mexico
HeinekenUS$9.50
holland
GuinnessUS$8.50
ireland
Magners ciderUS$8.50
ireland
athletic brew. free wave hazy ipa non-alcoholicUS$6.00
connecticut

Draft Beer

threes brewing - logical conclusion neipaUS$9.50
New York
sam adams - seasonalUS$9.50
massachusetts
catskill - freak tractor saisonUS$9.50
new york
greenport - black duck porterUS$9.50
New York
grimm - weisse wheatUS$9.50
new york
Stella artoisUS$9.50
belgium
dogfish head- 60 minute ipaUS$9.50
delaware
victory - prima pilsnerUS$9.50
pennsylvania
Bud lightUS$8.50
domestic

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill.

4.7

(2921)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Docks Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill shines with "wonderfully fresh seafood" and "great happy hour" offerings. Patrons appreciate the "friendly, professional" staff and the vibrant atmosphere. Signature dishes like fish and chips and oysters are highly praised. It's a "cherished neighborhood place" that consistently delivers "excellent food and service."

2,921 Reviews

E
Elisa Gold
New York City238 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Great service, great food…cherry stone clams and sushi - the best!
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Juan Gold
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 12 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I have the feeling they should move West... the place is noywhat it used to be, starting with the Menu: fish... hardly to find in the menu...
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Marcia Gold
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
They left out my carrots for my salmon despite my request. It is on the menu. The salmon was medium well and not well done. It was not worth the cost. The clam chowder was just warm and not hot as I had requested. My wife wanted her salad served right away and not after I ate my soup when my salad was going to be served.
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Nancy S. Gold
New York City103 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, this neighborhood gem was wonderful. Great food, wonderful service, lovely atmosphere.
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Patricia Gold
New York City61 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A favorite restaurant of mine. Love their fish and chips. Happy Hour has great pricing on wine and appetizers. The tables in the bar area offer you the perks of Happy Hour with sit-down dining.
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Elisa Gold
New York City238 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best cherry stone clams in the city! Great drinks and service too! A favorite place to dine.
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T
Tyrone Gold
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was great. It’s always been great. I’ve been coming tonDocks since the 1990s.
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Elaine Gold
New York City57 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went with friends visiting from Chicago. The food and service were great! I will be back!
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S
Stephen A . Gold
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Docks. Always great! You won't be disappointed!
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M
Mark
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food was great as well. Very attentive waiter & wait staff.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 986-8080
Website
https://www.docksoysterbar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Steve Meyers
Catering
We now Deliver! Visit us at our Website and Click Order Online!
Private party facilities
Located near historic Grand Central Station, in the heart of Midtown East, Docks Oyster Bar boasts a menu rich with fresh fish and thoughtfully executed dishes. Our extensive raw bar features shrimp, crab, clams, and daily oysters shucked on the half shell from both the east coast and the west.
Private party contact
Stephen Olsen: (212) 986-8080

Location
633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
Area
Murray Hill
Cross Street
East 40th Street
Parking Details
None
Public transport
Located just blocks away from Grand Central Terminal, we are easily accessible by the 4,5,6, or 7 train.
Entertainment
Live Jazz Band - Tuesday Evening 6-9pm & Sunday Brunch 12-3pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For a quieter table, try a Tuesday evening; if you want the lively oyster-happy-hour scene, guests report a great bar experience on a Thursday around 5:00 pm.

Many guests report satisfying portions for several dishes, the Lobster Cobb is described as generous with ample lobster and lump crabmeat, and one guest notes the Maine lobster ravioli arrives as six pieces.

Yes, guests note that desserts change regularly and specials are posted on a visible board, indicating the menu is kept fresh.

Docks Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill does host private parties, the restaurant listing allows private parties, and guests report successful large-group events handled smoothly.

Yes, Docks is a popular choice for anniversaries and special evenings, with guests praising attentive service, wine, and memorable desserts for celebratory dinners.

Docks Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill really hums at peak times, the oyster bar and happy hour draw a full, lively crowd and holidays (New Year's Eve noted) can be very busy. Several guests report Tuesday nights and some weekday early-evenings tend to be noticeably quieter, with easier walk-ins.

Oysters are the standout at Docks, the menu centres on an oyster bar and samplers, and guests repeatedly praise the oysters and the restaurant's oyster-focused happy hour.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are entirely appropriate for a visit to Docks.

Docks feels cavernous and art‑deco with a large, clubby dining room and a big oval oyster bar; the happy hour and bar scene give it an energetic, sometimes loud, neighborhood vibe.

Yes, Docks offers a bar-focused Happy Hour with a dedicated menu of small plates, oysters and drinks, a staple that many guests go back for.

For the lively bar scene and oyster deals, visit Docks Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill during the bar happy hour; for a quieter dinner, guests note Tuesday evenings tend to be less busy.

Yes, families are welcome: guests describe bringing grandchildren, celebrating anniversaries and Easter brunch, and staff handling last-minute additions with ease.

Yes, Docks has a full drinks program: a wine list, bottled and draft beers, sake, spirits and craft cocktails like the Boulevardier and Paloma.

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Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

4.7

$30 and under

Seafood

Murray Hill

Make a booking

2 people

23 Oct 2026

22:00

Booked 12 times today

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

Make a booking

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Bar Balcony

Bar Alcove

3rd Avenue Platform

Private Dining Room

40th Street Platform

Custom enquiry

Docks Famous Happy Hour

White

Pinot grigio, giuliano rosati

Sauvignon blanc, arona

Chablis, domaine vocoret

chardonnay, valravn

burgundy, joseph drouhin

riesling, fritz windisch, kabinett

verdicchio, garofoli

Rosé

Rosé, domaine poli

Red

nebbiolo, marchesi gresy martinenga

rosso di montepulciano, poliziano

pinot noir, benton lane

cabernet sauvignon, daou

super tuscan, pervale

malbec, blancat

Sake

junmai, tozai, living jewel

Sparkling

Champagne, le mesnilUS$25.00

Prosecco, ruggeriUS$14.00

Cava, kilaUS$15.00

Sparkling rosé, scarpettaUS$14.00

Bottled Beer

Delirium tremensUS$12.50

barrier - imposter pilsnerUS$9.50

victory - hop devil ipaUS$9.50

ommegang - idyll days pilsnerUS$9.50

BudweiserUS$8.50

Coors lightUS$8.50

CoronaUS$8.50

HeinekenUS$9.50

GuinnessUS$8.50

Magners ciderUS$8.50

athletic brew. free wave hazy ipa non-alcoholicUS$6.00

Draft Beer

threes brewing - logical conclusion neipaUS$9.50

sam adams - seasonalUS$9.50

catskill - freak tractor saisonUS$9.50

greenport - black duck porterUS$9.50

grimm - weisse wheatUS$9.50

Stella artoisUS$9.50

dogfish head- 60 minute ipaUS$9.50

victory - prima pilsnerUS$9.50

Bud lightUS$8.50

Review summary

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