Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

5.0

191 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for craft beers
Great for happy hour

Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar puts what it does right in its name. This is a place custom designed for fans of local small-batch brews and a well-stocked raw bar. The inside of the restaurant is as cozy and comfortable as one would expect, as it is a relaxed atmosphere similar to a sports bar in the off-season. One of the keys to Upstate's success is its commitment to freshness. So much so that there isn't even a freezer in the building as everything is brought in fresh daily.Obviously, the oysters and clams are what most patrons come for, and Upstate's selection of west and east coast varieties changes every day, depending on what is available. That's certainly not the only thing on the menu, though. Guests can try out shared plates of house cured salmon, crab cakes, squid salad and even sea urchin.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 791-5400
Website
http://www.upstatenyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
95 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Area
East Village
Parking details
Street Parking

Fettuccine with Clams
the house favorite, al dente pasta tossed lightly with parmesan cheese & olive oil
Mahi-Mahi
grilled hawaiian steak with horseradish mashed potatoes & broccoli topped with romesco
Seared Scallops
served on a bed of capellini pasta, tossed with arugula, shallots, garlic & bottarga garnish

What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.9Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

New York City
Best Overall
New York City
Best Value
New York City
Neighbourhood gem
New York City
Lively
New York City
Seafood
Manhattan
Best Overall
Manhattan
Best Food
Manhattan
Best Value
Manhattan
Neighbourhood gem
Manhattan
Lively
Manhattan
Seafood

191 Reviews

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Andrew
VIP
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
For beer and seafood lovers only. Both are excellent. No salads, no fries, no frills. But the staff is friendly, the selection of oysters is impressive, and the prices are very reasonable.
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Nicole
VIP
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is always fabulous and food is always a hit. We are regulars!
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Sanobar
VIP
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is amazing we take a few trips to manhattan every year & this is our first time discovering upstate & we went back three nights in a row!! The ambience was phenomenal & so was the service & the food we would make a trip just to eat there. Can’t wait to go back!! The oysters are some of the best we’ve had in NYC and the uni, chefs kiss seriously. A wonderful place.
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Lee
San Diego
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! Every time we back to NY, we make a point to go there.
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Lisa
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in the city... from the food to the service to the vibe, it's still one of my favorite places to go after living in the city for some time. The fish is always fresh and cooked in a fabulous, delicious way. The staff and owner are amazing - they give great recommendations and make you feel welcome. I can't wait to eat there again!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the beer selection can be bad. my favorite is unfiltered wheat beer. i think it goes best with oysters. the beer on tap is constantly changing and that's good. but often we have three IPAs, three pilsners and no wheat on tap. i think that's wrong. there should be at least one of each style of beer
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Sabrina
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was my first visiting Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar post COVID and while the space is smaller than I remembered, the food is still superb! If you’re in the area check it out, you will not disappointed.
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Matt
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upstate is a truly great neighborhood spot, with amazing food and awesome service. A true gem.
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Ellenyc
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place, great food, reasonable prices! Happy hour is also a great deal
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 6 June 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Our server was the rudest server I had ever encountered. So rude and angry that we had to leave before ordering anything.
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Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar is rated 5 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Google Map for Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

95 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Area
East Village
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://www.upstatenyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 791-5400

Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

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Additional information

Menu

Starters

Oysters

Uni

Crudo & Caviar

Mains

Fettuccine with Clams

Mahi-Mahi

Seared Scallops

What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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