Island Oyster

4.2

15 Reviews

$30 and under

Oyster Bar

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

ISLAND OYSTER IS A WATERFRONT OYSTER BAR ON GOVERNORS ISLAND. Created by the crew behind Grand Banks, Island Oyster is a one-of-a-kind summer destination in New York City. Featuring easygoing summer fare, a tropically inspired cocktail program and panoramic views of New York Harbor and downtown Manhattan, Island Oyster offers "a true island experience" (CNN). It's "a sight worth leaving Manhattan to see" (Vogue).

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Phone number
(917) 268-0200
Website
http://www.islandoyster.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Stephen Yen
Private party facilities
We offer private events for groups of all sizes up to 600 guests. Please contact us at events@islandoyster.com

Location
Ferry Line Rd, Governors Island, NY 11231
Area
Carroll Gardens
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
3.7Service
4.6Ambience
3.7Value

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15 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nothing but positives to say about this gem of a place. Come here immediately! The waiter recognized me the last time I was here and gave me a free wine to welcome me back. Now that’s service!
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99Miles
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 September 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food and drink was priced pretty high for what was more like bar food. But the view is amazing and a good spot to hangout and drink, but not for dining.
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SherriM
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 31 August 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The service was terrible and the food was not good. We were very disappointed!
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JoeH
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 August 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Made reservations, but did not need them. I think weather kept many from going. If it is raining and no seats around bar area you will get wet. Even in some areas around the bar area you will get wet. Food was good.
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RobertG
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This is an open air restaurant over looking lower Manhattan and NY Harbor. Magnificent views. Loud and young drinking crowd. Food selection limited and fair. Gin was limited to one well brand. Requested the same beer each time but was always served something different. This place is a party with views.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great oysters and lobster roll. Cocktails could be better.
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ShelleyE
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved Island Oyster. Was seated with a view of the Manhattan skyline. Beautiful. 2 people in my group arrived 30 minutes late but my server did not rush us or make a fuss. Food and drinks were delish. Would definitely return to the restaurant and see more of the island
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Bash
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 July 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Service was slow but servers were kind and tried hard. I think they were short staffed Saturday night. View is gorgeous. They only had one bottle of red wine so that needs to be remedied. The manager was helpful with our issues of slow service and wine. Did I say the good was delicious ?! It was!! Being in governors island for sunset is such a fabulous experience.
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JennyA
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 July 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Service could have been better, maybe they were understaffed, didn’t serve us with water at first, waited about 15 minutes for water, the waiter barely checked on us, service was quite disappointing but the food was great.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff
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Island Oyster is rated 4.2 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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Ferry Line Rd, Governors Island, NY 11231

Additional information

Area
Carroll Gardens
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Stephen Yen
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.islandoyster.com/
Phone number
(917) 268-0200
Private party facilities
We offer private events for groups of all sizes up to 600 guests. Please contact us at events@islandoyster.com

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