Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

4.7

2938 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
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
Welcome to DOCKS. Established in 1986, we specialize in bringing the freshest seafood to the island of Manhattan. Rated by Zagat as one of the 50 most popular restaurants, we are a seafood lovers dream with our always fresh raw bar and daily specials.

Location
633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
Neighborhood
Murray Hill
Cross street
East 40th Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Docks Famous Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM,Sat - 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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.

Popular dishes

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

Rosé

Rosé, domaine poli
france
- glass$14.00
- bottle$56.00

Red

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

Sake

junmai, tozai, living jewel
Japan 720 ml
- glass$11.00
- bottle$60.00

Sparkling

Champagne, le mesnil$25.00
france
Prosecco, ruggeri$14.00
italy
Cava, kila$15.00
spain
Sparkling rosé, scarpetta$14.00
Italy

Bottled Beer

Delirium tremens$12.50
belgium
barrier - imposter pilsner$9.50
new york
victory - hop devil ipa$9.50
pennsylvania
ommegang - idyll days pilsner$9.50
new york
Budweiser$8.50
domestic
Coors light$8.50
domestic
Corona$8.50
mexico
Heineken$9.50
holland
Guinness$8.50
ireland
Magners cider$8.50
ireland
athletic brew. free wave hazy ipa non-alcoholic$6.00
connecticut

Draft Beer

threes brewing - logical conclusion neipa$9.50
New York
sam adams - seasonal$9.50
massachusetts
catskill - freak tractor saison$9.50
new york
greenport - black duck porter$9.50
New York
grimm - weisse wheat$9.50
new york
Stella artois$9.50
belgium
dogfish head- 60 minute ipa$9.50
delaware
victory - prima pilsner$9.50
pennsylvania
Bud light$8.50
domestic

What 2,938 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill in NYC is renowned for its "superb" food and "excellent service". Patrons rave about the "best shrimp cocktail", "perfect lobster", and "terrific oysters and clams". The vibrant atmosphere, attentive staff, and delightful drinks make it a "classic" choice for seafood lovers.

2,938 Reviews

E
ELBANO
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ottimo oyster bar! Tipica atmosfera newyorkese. Cibo ottimo servizio impeccabile
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Stewart
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the location, and we have considered that we have found our best seafood/oyster location in the Grand Central area. Will be back.
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Thomas
VIP
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A long time favorite used for personal and business Great seafood, with a reasonably priced wine list The wait staff and back up folks are polite and quit professional which is rare in restaurants these days Long live Docks!
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stephen
Coastal Georgia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing food was delicious we had a great time
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J
Joanne
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very surprised that the service was terrible , we waited over 15 minutes to be acknowledged at our table , once noticed it took over 15 minutes for a drink and and asked 3 times for a basket of bread - the restaurant was less then half full and left a frequent local spot not knowing if I’ll ever go back
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K
Kenzi
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience, the staff are so attentive and friendly would definitely recommend
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William
VIP
New York City
80 reviews
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant week specials were very good. Really enjoyed the mussel soup and the seafood pasta.
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Ralph
VIP
New York City
639 reviews
5.0
639 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and extra friendly service. Lively atmosphere.
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Elisa
VIP
New York City
203 reviews
5.0
203 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Freshest fish, seafood and sushi in the city. Wonderful service and great drinks too. Always a delicious meal.
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K
Karen J.
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I think Dock’s is better than ever and I’ve been going there since it opened — a couple of decades ago! I had the Lobster Cobb Salad and it was fabulous. The best I’ve had anywhere. Generous amounts of lobster and lump crabmeat and a gigantic shrimp. My friend had a braised short rib entree that was equally delicious. Our server was outstanding, attentive, friendly and professional. Last but not least, this is one of the few restaurants that actually brings you a basket of bread and butter!
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Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 2938 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

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Google Map for Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

Cross street
East 40th Street
Neighborhood
Murray Hill
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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Located just blocks away from Grand Central Terminal, we are easily accessible by the 4,5,6, or 7 train.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Steve Meyers
Entertainment
Live Jazz Band - Tuesday Evening 6-9pm & Sunday Brunch 12-3pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.docksoysterbar.com/
Phone number
(212) 986-8080
Catering
We now Deliver! Visit us at our Website and Click Order Online!
Private party facilities
Welcome to DOCKS. Established in 1986, we specialize in bringing the freshest seafood to the island of Manhattan. Rated by Zagat as one of the 50 most popular restaurants, we are a seafood lovers dream with our always fresh raw bar and daily specials.

Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Docks Famous Happy Hour

Maine Lobster Roll

Seafood Cobb Salad

Seafood Risotto

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 mesnil$25.00

Prosecco, ruggeri$14.00

Cava, kila$15.00

Sparkling rosé, scarpetta$14.00

Bottled Beer

Delirium tremens$12.50

barrier - imposter pilsner$9.50

victory - hop devil ipa$9.50

ommegang - idyll days pilsner$9.50

Budweiser$8.50

Coors light$8.50

Corona$8.50

Heineken$9.50

Guinness$8.50

Magners cider$8.50

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

Draft Beer

threes brewing - logical conclusion neipa$9.50

sam adams - seasonal$9.50

catskill - freak tractor saison$9.50

greenport - black duck porter$9.50

grimm - weisse wheat$9.50

Stella artois$9.50

dogfish head- 60 minute ipa$9.50

victory - prima pilsner$9.50

Bud light$8.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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