Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Docks Oyster Bar - Midtown East, NYC

    3.5 (851 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

    Order Docks Oyster Bar - Midtown East, NYC Takeout or Delivery

    Docks Oyster Bar - Midtown East, NYC Photos

    Business Info

    DOCKS OYSTER BAR - MIDTOWN EAST, NYC ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    More like Docks Oyster Bar - Midtown East, NYC

    Recommended Reviews - Docks Oyster Bar - Midtown East, NYC

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Tamika G.

    Docks is a standard Midtown hang. Great restaurant with different many options even for the picky eaters. The bake clam casino was such a treat and a defiant most try. The steak and potatoes was delicious with the right amount of seasoning and cooked to the perfect temperature. From what we heard at the bar they have a great happy hour which many dinners were partaking in. Docks seems to be a midtown staple. Food and staff were top notch.

    Happy Hour spicy tuna roll
    Michelle A.

    Great happy hour, but it gets so crowded by the bar. If you manage to get a seat, be prepared to have people yelling in your ear or reaching over you constantly. The bartenders are great and make sure you're taken care of even though they're hustling during prime hours. I like that they have both food and drinks on their happy hour menu.

    Bar area
    May W.

    This place was so busy during after work hours before Covid . Recently We were there on a Sunday, during happy hours! they had beer and wine for happy hour. The wines for $9. and the beer is $6. For The happy hour foods they have the beef slider, oyster, and clams on half shells. Rockin shrimp and calamari. Everything was good . The bartender also very nice. The place is spacious, and the sitting area is comfortable.

    Chicken and fries
    Jane K.

    Docks is a classic in midtown and it's been around for a long time. I don't get why this place has such bad reviews but as a native New Yorker, this is a trusted and consistent place. Stopped by for dinner on a Friday night. The host was a bit standoffish and made us awkwardly stand there despite having reservations. A simple hello would have been nice.. but our waiter Kevin was super accommodating and took great care of us. We ordered 2 items from their specials -seafood linguine and the pan roasted dover sole. We also ordered the chicken and sides of fries and bok choy. +linguine: excellent and maybe my favorite. We requested a white sauce and it came with breadcrumbs on a crema sauce. +dover sole: filleted table side and roasted to perfection. +fries: needs no explanation. Parmesan truffle fries? Mind blown. Just order it. +bok choy: perfected sautéed with mushrooms. -chicken: maybe the least memorable because everything else stole the spotlight but still tasty!

    Seared tuna
    Gregory W.

    Docks has been around for a long time, nearly 40 years and the decor has not changed. I love that. The art deco look and large dining room is welcoming and comforting. The large Oyster bar is always full and festive. If you want oysters and clams, you going to want to come for their happy hour at the bar...otherwise you are going to pay a hefty price at the table...The staff here is really great. Our current server, Mary, was WONDERFUL. Friendly, knowledgable...and just made our evening that much better. But, you may be wondering why only 3 stars...I've been to this restaurant many times over the years and one thing that HAS changed is the menu...there used to be more choices of FISH...and more ways it was prepared. The smaller menu, while more practical, was a bit disappointing. But, the fish and seafood they use is still top quality and fresh. I have to say...the meal itself was just okay. It began with a breadbasket of COLD bread. Like from the fridge cold. Not the best start. We began with the Grilled Spanish Octopus which was served with some nicely dressed watercress and a romesco sauce. As you can see from the picture, there was so much watercress on top, you wouldn't know there was a nice octopus dish underneath...as in the second picture. I expect better plating at this level. We also order a sashimi platter...super fresh fish...but served with bit of salad...Docks is NOT a sushi place and their lack of skill at presenting sashimi and properly cutting the fish shows, Way too thick...but...all of the fish was fresh and delicious. We also had the seared tuna. PERFECTLY cooked rare as I requested, but with ZERO seasoning. The accompanying vegetable side, was the best thing we ate, Fennel puree roasted cauliflower, carrots, kale, presented beautifully and nicely seasoned. Overall we had a nice time and the meal was enjoyable but forgettable. I regret to say it just wasn't how we remembered.

    Linguine w white clam sauce
    Cindy H.

    Fabulous food, fabulous service, fabulous drinks as well as a wonderful atmosphere. Everything was great!!

    HH menu
    Nicole D.

    We stop to Docks annually after holiday sight seeing. It was a Christmas miracle finding three consecutive bar seats. The happy hour draws a crowd and we ordered several items, oysters of course, and a Lion King roll. The special touch of torching the outside salmon brings a light smoky flavor to the roll. We struggled getting the tab, which is stressful when you have to catch a train at Penn. I would recommend asking to settle the check well before your planned departure.

    Hannah H.

    Docks is an oyster bar and seafood grill, offering an all-day menu, HH, cocktails, and desserts. We came here as a large group, making reservations in advance. We ordered some shareables: +Shrimp Scampi - prepared with tomatoes, scallions, and capers; served with grilled bread +Smoked Oysters Rockefeller - topped with spinach, Parm, and bread crumbs; this tasted a little 'fishy,' and the oysters themselves were a bit small +Fried Calamari - Rhode Island style +and, Crispy Brussels Sprout Salad - with apple slices, candied peacans, and fig balsamic For our meals, we had: +a Maine Lobster Roll - served with remoulade in a buttered bun +Organic Faroe Island Salmon - served with roasted root veggies, potato leek puree, and basil oil +Pan Seared Diver Scallops - served with roasted root veggies, potato leek puree, and basil oil +Seafood Risotto - with shrimp, crab, honeynut squash, mascarpone, and sage +Maine Lobster Ravioli - with lemon, tarragon, and Parm crema +and, Grilled 14 oz Prime NY Strip Steak - with Parm herb steak fries Overall, the food was fine; I think there could have been more seasoning and more flavor. Service was good, but could have been more attentive in terms of getting refills, making sure our drink and meal orders were correct, etc.; there wasn't much of pressure from the waitstaff when we were chit-chatting and such. Easy to get to by public transportation. +good for large parties

    Genie M.

    I have been here several times! It's a good vibes from when you walk in. The white tablecloths and napkins and tables setting and huge sunflowers bouquets, that I thought were real, but are not. They real should use fresh in my opinion. But the flowers add the splash of color. I usually sit at the bar because they have an awesome happy hour. But last night family treated me to a belated birthday dinner and it is restaurant week. We sat at a table for dinner and were still able to still get happy hour prices. We were immediately brought bread and water. Our waitress, Mary, took our drink orders and delivered in minutes. I had the seafood gumbo. You could see some shrimp and veggies. It was delicious, I used the bread to wipe the bowl. I then had the blackened cod, perfectly cooked with a perfect amount of spice. And the strawberry shortcake, made with a homemade biscuit was nice, not too sweet and not too much and enough for sharing. Also tasted the fish and chips. It was good. They seasoned the batter, not everyone does. The fried shrimp appetizer is always a favorite. The bok choy with mushroom also had a great Asian flavor. Definitely returning! Shout out to Mary for great table service!

    Oysters and clams, spicy tuna roll, old fashioned happy hour
    Freddyc M.

    It has a great happy hour and the oysters and clams were very fresh! The sushi roll was very good as well. The bartender was very friendly and helpful with choosing items. The calamari dish for happy hour had too much sauce over it, but the calamari itself was well prepared.

    Oysters
    Liz B.

    Good happy hour! $1.50 oysters and $9 wines. It's a little hard to find bar seating sometimes but my friends and I had a little standing table in the back. We asked for a bread basket that had amazing bread too!

    Oysters
    Miranda M.

    Came here for happy hour and it was packed! While they do have good happy hour oyster pricing, we weren't a fan of the type of oysters they served that day. Also, this may have been one of the only times I've sent wine back. The Palomas were also just ok. Hopefully their non-happy hour options are a bit better because my experience here left a lot to be desired, and I love oyster/wine/cocktail happy hours.

    Spicy tuna roll and yellowtail jalapeno roll

    Excellent happy hour and great sushi. The bar was packed but the maître d' went above and beyond to seat us. Spicy tuna and spicy yellowtail rolls were excellent - fish was fresh and good quality, not too much rice. Good selection of happy hour items including oysters. I can't wait to go back. This is a true New York oyster bar. I can't during Christmas time and the vibe was festive and lively.

    Branzino and vegetable melange.

    See all

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    25 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jane K.
    837
    506
    3555

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Freddyc M.
    1
    189
    205

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    20 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joy K.
    1
    25
    46

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of My O.
    1
    39
    46

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kamil M.
    42
    31
    22

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 2

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Athey G.
    11
    197
    161

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 22

    Docks Oyster Bar - Midtown East, NYC Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Docks Oyster Bar - Midtown East, NYC

    When is happy hour?

    I'm pretty sure that it's from 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock. For a seat at the bar, get there as early as you can.

    Can you eat at the bar?

    Yes!

    Thinking about bringing some out-of-town friends for brunch and they have a baby. Are there high chairs available?

    Yes

    View All 4 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Seafood 23,213 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Crab House NYC

    Crab House NYC

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    0.7 miMidtown East
    $$$$

    I had a great experience here. There are so many food options to choose from, including lobster,…read moreshrimp, all kinds of crab legs, and even blue crabs. It's honestly a seafood lover's dream. I highly recommend coming with a large group so you can try a bit of everything. They also offer an option to pay an extra $45 to take your leftovers home, which is absolutely worth it. I ended up with so much food that my fridge is still full. The service was impeccable from start to finish. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place to others.

    If I had to choose a death row meal, this would be my new selection!! WOW - the offerings on the…read moremenu were so plentiful and a meal that would usually cost probably a thousand dollars was only $125 per person. The lobster is a little chewy, but the spicy claws were very flavorful. All of the crab had so much meat and the seasonings were all amazing. Surprisingly, the iron steak was one of our favorites despite this being a seafood spot. The waiter did say to just check mark the paper instead of quantities, but they end up bringing you 2 of everything you order. The sweet & spicy fish is also very solid, garlic noodles were buttery, and even their iced tea was super refreshing. Could not recommend this place more!! Bonus: they play a great 2000s throwback playlist that got us singing along and dancing while we were peeling all our seafood to pass the time. Shoutout to whichever employee put that playlist together!

    Photos
    Crab House NYC - First dining room when you walk in, more space down the stairs farther in

    First dining room when you walk in, more space down the stairs farther in

    Crab House NYC - Cajun butter shrimp

    Cajun butter shrimp

    Crab House NYC - Salt & Pepper Fried Lobsters

    See all

    Salt & Pepper Fried Lobsters

    Mermaid Oyster Bar - Shrimp avocado sliders

    Mermaid Oyster Bar

    4.3(239 reviews)
    0.7 miTheater District, Midtown West

    Stopped by Mermaid Oyster Bar near Times Square for a quick bite during happy hour before catching…read morea train. This is exactly the kind of place that works well when you need something fast but still high quality. Service stood out. Jeanine was excellent; she quickly understood our time constraint, guided us to the right dishes, and kept everything moving without making it feel rushed. At one point we accidentally put a plastic menu over a lit candle, and she handled it immediately and made the moment feel light rather than awkward. The atmosphere was lively and full; the place was packed, but it still felt organized rather than chaotic. The bar looked well stocked, and the overall ambience worked well for a pre-train, Times Square-adjacent stop. Food was solid, with a few standouts. The salmon tartare with sesame crackers was excellent; clean, fresh, and well balanced. Jeanine recommended the shrimp avocado sliders, and that was the right call; they were outstanding. Happy hour oysters were fresh and well balanced. Littleneck clams were good, though slightly less compelling than the oysters. The fish tacos were good but not particularly memorable. Fried calamari was well executed, though the accompanying sauce could have used a little more flavor. The hot sauce, assuming it is made in house, was excellent and added a much better punch to the seafood. Drinks from the happy hour menu, including the Pink Flamingo and margarita, were good and consistent. I would come back to try more from the main menu. If you like seafood, this is a strong option for the price point and location, especially during happy hour.

    Seafood tower was great except the clams. They took the clams back no questioned ask (fishy)…read more Branzino and wedge salad were on point. Atmosphere was clean and noise level not good to allow for conversation Service was professional albeit a bit "go through the motions" versus having joy / emote enthusiasm

    Photos
    Mermaid Oyster Bar - Bar area

    Bar area

    Mermaid Oyster Bar - Fried calamari

    Fried calamari

    Mermaid Oyster Bar - Hot & Dirty Martini

    See all

    Hot & Dirty Martini

    Fish Cheeks

    Fish Cheeks

    4.4(2k reviews)
    1.9 miNoHo
    $$

    Amazing Thai food Get the steamed fish with the citrusy fish…read moresauce Pork jowl might've been the best I ever had Wasn't a fan of the mussels Corn salad basically a papaya salad but I think I prefer papaya Kaprow was standard Zaab wings also good but pretty standard Service was great. Does get crowded so go early. Didn't realize they have upstairs

    Finally tried Fish Cheeks after having been on my list for so long. I will preface this by saying I…read moream typically disappointed by Manhattan Thai food. I find it oftentimes to be overpriced, coming with a lot of bells and whistles and lacking in flavor compared to Little Thailand in Queens where I grew up. This place is an exception! From beginning to end everything was excellent. The pork belly was the perfect temperature of warm, tender, a bit acidic/sour (YUM), and so delightful. I can see why many reviews recommend it. The crab curry was so nice and clean and fresh. The crab was so tender, and the curry strong, and went beautifully with the rice. It's actually such a sleeper hit, and we added it onto our order last minute. The steamed branzino was delicious, too - tender, limey, sour, sweet, a little heat - it's got everything!! And it tasted so so clean. Beware! There are tiny fish bones, so be careful as you're eating it. The dessert was good too, and very authentic.

    Photos
    Fish Cheeks - Coconut crab curry

    Coconut crab curry

    Fish Cheeks - Grilled branzino with garlic peanut sauce

    Grilled branzino with garlic peanut sauce

    Fish Cheeks - Goi nuaa- beef tartare

    See all

    Goi nuaa- beef tartare

    Crab House Times Square

    Crab House Times Square

    4.7(62 reviews)
    0.8 miMidtown West, Theater District

    Wanted to enjoy a post Mother's Day dinner, had been looking at Crab House Times Square for their…read moreluxurious seafood experience! All I can say is this place is very impressive! From the moment I entered the restaurant, I knew the experience was going to be next level. Thank you Jay for seating me and my friend at the best table in the house. Thank you to our phenomenal server Shamim. Your service was really over the top stellar. Soon as you sit at the table, menus are placed. Complimentary delicious bread, water, and warm hand towels are provided to clean your hands. The seafood buffet is $168 and you can order everything, as many times as you like. The buffet is contactless. The food is served to you at your table. Because the food is served in a manner that is based on a shared dining experience. All guests at the table have to order either buffet or Prix Fix menu. My order of Rockefeller oysters, and clams were simply the best I ever tasted. The way they were prepared is the only way I want to taste them. The next dishes they brought out were fried shrimp, sizzling shrimp scampi. Soft shell crab was cooked to perfection. My garlic butter Nova Scotia Lobster was divine. Cooked, and served to perfection! Next the sizzling sea bass was brought to the table! O-M-G! Within a second after arriving to our table still sizzling. Jose came to personally debone the fish (never had that done before) and he added the Thai chili sauce. At this point, my body was in a foodie coma! After a brief clean up of our table. I left our dining room, and went to the ladies room. When you walk in the ladies room, between the floral scent, and decor you are in awe of the details, the bathroom was dreamy. Back at the table our two servers set up a Picasso style dessert with hand drawn chocolate with the ice cream and a delicious cheesecake. Thank you for the birthday wishes, and celebration for my friend. José out did his self with his talented art skills. Special thanks to the Manager Sam for stopping by every table to see if everything was to our satisfaction. It was beyond our satisfaction. Tip: Make reservations even if your a party of two. Be sure all guests arrive at the same time. Tip#2: The upstairs level is perfect for large gatherings, corporate events, holiday events, bridal, baby showers, bar/bat mitvah's, and industry events.

    I had an amazing experience at Crab House Times Square! Honestly the most luxurious AYCE dining…read moreexperience I've ever had. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is beautiful. LOVE the rococo inspiration. The opulent decor made me feel like I'm dining in a palace. Most of the tables are set up in private rooms too so you can have your own space for your feast. The all-you-can-eat menu is made fresh to order, not sitting out like a typical buffet, which makes a huge difference in quality. I loved the seafood selection: lobster, crab, shrimp, oysters, clams, mussels, octopus, fish, calamari ... you name it. What really stood out to me was how much variety there is. Even the steak, fried rice, noodles, lamb, and veggies were delicious. The service was super attentive and quick with bringing out dishes. The price is definitely a splurge, but worth it for the experience and high qualit. It's not just a meal, it's a whole vibe. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable, over-the-top dining experience in Times Square!

    Photos
    Crab House Times Square - Room for corporate meetings

    Room for corporate meetings

    Crab House Times Square - Lobster rolls

    Lobster rolls

    Crab House Times Square - Beautiful private room

    See all

    Beautiful private room

    Docks Oyster Bar - Midtown East, NYC - seafood - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...