My quest for the best oyster happy hours in NYC brought me here on a sunny winter afternoon. John Doe is a corner establishment with ample seating, screens lined up for premium sports viewing and a menu that is hard to beat. Their commitment to $1oysters all day everyday is nothing short of impressive and I'm totally here for it. After indulging in a ritualistic post-travel Sunday body massage, I popped in here and was not disappointed at all. The bartender was warm and kind. I got myself a pint of the blueberry ale which was delicious and fragrant, and ordered two dozen oysters to down. When the waiter came out with the oysters I was absolutely shocked. These oysters were HUGE and meaty and briny, sweet and succulent and everything an oyster should be. They come with a very nice mignonette, cocktail sauce and thick, juicy lemon wedges as well as a pack of oyster crackers. I scarfed down these bad boys like my life depended on it as the buffalo bills played in the background. I bet this spot is so nice to sit outside in the summer as the view of the empire state really seals in the quintessential NYC dining experience. If you are looking to satisfy that oyster itch, you have to come here and check this place out. 10/10 recommended!! read more

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One of the best happy hours in the city!!! I've frequented this place a few times to take advantage of their $1 oysters, but this time we decided to partake in their drinks. My coworkers and I had a lovely time dining outside, people watching and admiring the dogs that walked by. It has a picture perfect view of the Empire State Building. It's nights like these where I feel so blessed to be living in the greatest city in the world. read more

This is an absolutely great bar and restaurant. Their dollar oysters are spot on! Mixed cocktails are a great deal. The happy hour is spot on! 10/10 would recommend for a economical, great stop in Manhattan! read more

After a 30 mile hike from the Javits Center my boy brought me here because he says this place has the best happy hour deals. I was impressed with the aesthetics and the ambiance of this place. The service and the burger itself were absolutely amazing! And this place had outdoor seating for when the weather gets warmer. When the person brought out that classy bottle of water I knew this place couldn't disappoint. Definitely give this place a go if your in the city. Hopefully next time i get to enjoy the happy hour specials. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - Breakfast Hangover Burger - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for a quick drink with some friends. Had no issues getting a spot right at the bar and woman behind the taps was not only funny, but very helpful and attentive and is really the reason I liked the place so much! The place has great drink specials for happy hour, and besides the price they are also well made. I ordered the Grumpy Old Man, which for any old fashioned enjoyed I think will be delighted with what they get, although it's a little on the sweeter side. Didn't get the chance to try the food, but I sure was tempted with everyone ordering around us what seemed like really some good classic pub food. If I'm ever around the area, I'm definitely inclined to come back and try more. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - Grumpy Old Man - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The oysters were okay for $1. Not the best unless you like Virginia oysters. Got one oyster that basically had nothing on it. It was laughable. Service is meh. Hostess is nice! Beef sliders were dry. Burger was nice. Soda was flat. Ambience is cool. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - Fish & Chips, oysters, Beef Sliders, John Doe Burger - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Did someone say $1 oysters! In this economy that's practically unheard of! Plus I don't think they have a cap. AND they also have daily specials on the weekdays. We went for Taco & Tequila Tuesday. $8 for 3 mini tacos! What!! This place just has it all: AMAZING prices, food and wonderful service. The staff were so sweet and attentive, even though it was busy. And let me tell you they were BUSY! We ordered: A lot of oysters Crispy Fish Taco Chipotle Chicken Taco Savory Beef Taco BBQ Pulled Pork Taco (All the tacos were topped with guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream ) Chicken Wings (they have quite a few flavors to choose from) Irish Spice Bag Definitely check it out! I know I'm going back! read more

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I heard about this place and it just so happened I wasn't working far so I stopped here after work to see what the hype was about for the $1 Oyster Happy Hr. I'm an oyster lover and I love finding a deal so I can indulge and I was really excited because you usually don't find a happy hour that last this long in NYC. I ordered a couple of drinks too Mezcal Margaritas, which were really good. I really don't have any complaints, aside from when I was a little disappointed because my waitress forgot to let me know that the drinks I ordered weren't on happy hour, but aside from that it was a good vibe. I ordered about .2 dozen oysters and they were amazing and I ordered some fries that were really good. Overall the service was also very friendly and I enjoyed the outdoor seating. I'll be back soon. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - Menu - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Awful service from start to finish. We were a party of two. We were specifically asked if we wanted everything at once, and we clearly said no - appetizers first. Yet only 10 minutes into our appetizers, our entrées were rushed to the table while we were still eating, and staff removed our chilled oyster tray before we were finished, telling us to pile the oysters onto tiny appetizer plates so they could squeeze the entrées onto the table. After I complained, the waitress never returned to tend our table, and we had to flag down the manager for utensils for the entrées that they rushed out, while another staff member had to give us the check and ring us out. Management was dismissive and very argumentative instead of helpful. Such a horrible dining experience. My appetite after that encounter was gone. Not to mention such a waste of money (about $150). read more

Sometimes you actually get more than you paid for. Popped in here w couple friends for late lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Wide selection of food for a bar and we ordered build-a-burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches w fries and onion rings. Oysters too! Everything was tasty. Fries and rings were crispy and not greasy. Burgers were made to order with 4 different toppings that you could choose. Wide selection of beers and drinks. We had craft beers that were included in the 9 hour happy hour. Service was friendly and impeccable. Pricing extremely reasonable. Five stars!!! https://www.johndoenyc.com/menu/ read more

Emma is the kind of bartender that makes you forget you came for a drink..because you end up staying for her. She's got that rare mix of professionalism, personality, and precision that sets the tone for the whole bar. Whether she's crafting a cocktail to perfection or remembering your drink before you even say it, she makes you feel like you're the only one in the room. Her energy lights up John Doe bar ..warm, confident, and effortlessly cool. The drinks are great, but Emma is the reason they feel better. She doesn't just serve..she curates an experience. If every bar had an Emma behind it, the world would be a much happier place. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - New American Near Me - New York, New York

WE ARE SOOOO COMING BACK HERE. I am so happy we found this gem. We were in Flatiron at 9 pm on a Saturday night, long after traditional happy hours. In a desperate bid to satisfy my craving for oysters tonight, I looked up "cheap oysters". A 10 minute walk took us to John Doe. Guys. The website is not lying. Oysters are $1 each, all day everyday. This place closes at 4 AM?? EVERYDAY??? It sounded too good to be true, but I promise you it is. It is. Ok well, the only thing is you're required to order a drink and buy a minimum of 6 oysters. But whatever that's not hard at all. I enjoyed a nice beer with my 18 oysters. It was actually so good. I love oysters. I loved this place too. It was surprisingly not extremely crowded or loud or overwhelming. Don't get me wrong- there were tons of people and the music was booming. Great, great music. I'm 21 btw. Music made me wanna shimmy my body with my oysters in hand. I didn't have any issues talking and being able to hear from across the table. Energy inside this place was impeccable. I'm still riding the high of finding this amazing spot. I wouldn't worry about being able to be seated at a table inside, or calling ahead for reservations, or none of that. Just walk in and expect the friendliest waiters and yummy cheap oysters. I'm so happy. 10000/10 stars from me. I oysters. My boyfriend's review: As a first time oyster eater they were a very solid intro to oysters. The presentation was nice and the hot sauce on the oysters was delicious. They went great with my beer. Holy W. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - 12 oysters for $12 (not only during happy hour!! they close late!!) - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Everything went excellently! Had Tacos, Margaritas, and Oh man the BBQ wings were absolutely delicious. I definitely will go back, and soon . read more

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Food: I came here on a Wednesday evening and the service was great. We started off with two cocktails each and some oysters. I liked the oysters and then we ordered two espresso martini glasses and shared a penne vodka pasta. The pasta was tasty and Al dente. The ambiance felt fun with cheerful Christmas music. It was a busy evening for a Wednesday night. read more

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Lunch time with my coworker food was great and the drinks too. A nice spot for lunch. read more

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This is your typical pub that stays open until 4am as we stopped by for a late night drink. Most drinks and cocktails were around $15 each. The music was blasting 90's R&B and hip hop, which I enjoyed though. Nothing great, nothing bad really. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - Jack & Coke and Spicy Margarita. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome Atmosphere & Great Staff! I had an amazing time at John Doe!!! The atmosphere was cool & vibey! with great ppl The staff was friendly, attentive, and made some top-notch recommendations. Shouts out To Amanda, Joshua ! The vibe was perfect for a fun night out with friends or a relaxed evening w/ a hot date. I'm a regular and ALWAYS gotta show love to my John Doe peeps! Highly recommend! read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - New American Near Me - New York, New York

This is the perfect dive bar in Nomad (and maybe the only one). They have a decent happy hour that runs until 8 every day. On Tuesdays, they have a Taco Tuesday special where a pair of tacos are somewhere between $5 and $6. Though they are a bit on the smaller side, they are pretty good. Mondays they have a beer and a burger deal. The service can be a little slow especially because it is often crowded, but they're always friendly, though sometimes, they are a little frantic. Overall a great spot if you are in the area. Would come back again! read more

Got the happy hour ipa which was 6$, my friends each got happy hour well drinks for 7$. We sat outside, it's finally warming up and it was cute outside. We ordered 12 oysters which were pretty good, and we had some garlic and herb wings as well because it was wing Wednesday. Wings were $1.5 and the oysters $1 each. We also got the truffle fries and calamari. The fries were really yummy, for the price I thought the portions would be a bit larger but they were delicious. Very garlicky and oily so if you're not into that I would steer clear of the fries. Overall good experience, nice staff and good happy hour deal! read more

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$1 oysters and happy hour from 11am to 8pm--who can beat that?! Incredible prices! I tried the Pumpkin Ale on recommendation, and it was wonderfully refreshing. For our party of two, we could only order a dozen oysters at a time to share, so there was a bit of a wait when we ordered our next round. read more

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Went to this place this past Halloweekend Friday and it was awesome! If you're looking for festive holiday atmosphere, this place goes IN, which is exactly what we were looking for (I expect to be back during other holiday times to see how their seasonal decor changes). It was surprisingly chill that night, and this place has ample space, tables, and bar room. The Spring in Your Step (with LAVENDER!) was my cocktail of choice for the night. We also sampled the Catcher in the Rye, STRONG but SMOOTH. Shout out to Terrell, the AWESOME bartender who took care of our group that night, though the other bartenders were VERY friendly and awesome as well ;) Food prices are a little high for a bar in my opinion, BUT, you won't be disappointed in taste or portion size. HIGHLY recommend the crispy mac n cheese bites. Not a lot of places can REALLY pull these off, but their's were DELICIOUS, perfect dark brown crisp on the outside, excellent consistency on the inside, and so FLAVORFUL (I've had some bland, meh mac n cheese bites). AND they have a side of BREAD AND BUTTER for $3. BASIC AF? YES, but also so satisfying AND they give you a generous amount of butter, EASILY spreadable, so no surface of your bread goes untouched. Also, the clientele that entered all seemed very friendly, non-pretentious, and willing to engage in chatter with us strangers. Highly recommend for a fun night out with friends! read more

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09/21/23: Went for Happy Hour gathering. Basically typical bar scene. Very lively and loud. There's standard table and booth seating, bar stool seating and sidewalk dining. Servers so friendly and engaging. Although quite busy wait isn't very long for drinks and food. They really hustle. As I went to merely hang out I ordered food to go. People..those chicken wings, ordered the BBQ Buffalo flavor soo good after work 2 days later I return for them again. Also ordered chicken quesadillas which my son thoroughly enjoyed. All in all great neighborhood spot for drinks and game. Bonus: not much but received seated dollars in my pretax total. read more

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Not sure what to say, best happy hour in town.... Left my stuff behind and they greeted me with nothing but wonderful ness and had my things waiting for me which I left behind which I'm not one to leave things behind. Will always come here and so should you! read more

This place is a true hidden gem in New York on 28th and fifth Avenue you will find this beautiful place atmosphere food the people who run this place are absolutely remarkable happy hour is great and the dollar oysters are to die for the cleanest oysters I've ever tasted read more

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Amazing service. Great vibes. Amazing holiday decorations. Ashley had an amazing costume for Halloween and kept up with orders. Visiting from San Diego and this bar knocks any bar from there out of the park. Highly recommend! read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - New American Near Me - New York, New York

$1 oysters happy hour during the weekend?! My friends and I have a Sunday funday where we have happy hour and $1 oysters. Usually at Grey Lady, but we like to mix it up. I pass this place every saturday on my way back home from the gym in Flatiron. However, I did not think much about it. A friend suggested this place one day and we went. $1 oysters no complaints. As long as they have been cleaned out well and I am not biting down on dirt, it is good. There is much food variety and the items we got were just okay. The drink happy hour is fine for what it is, but for someone that does not drink beer or California wine, it is not worth it. There are very few places that have $1 oysters nowadays so this was a good find. read more

We stopped here for happy hour drinks and then came back two nights after fir a late night dinner. I tried both the John Doe Lager and John Doe Ale and loved both. The lager was a bit lighter tasting so I stuck with it. I had Penna Vodka which came with 2 slices of garlic toast. It was a huge serving and I could only eat half of it - very good for a bar pasta! Who would have thought? My husband ordered the Tuesday Tacos special and was surprised when 3 came with the deal! read more

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Literally as it says in the menu there's $1 oysters, the best part is how good they are! Service was great, we sat outside but got everything quickly and I could see that the inside was very nicely decorated for Halloween! read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - $1 Oysters - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Nice happy hour with $1 oysters right on 5th. I won't come for a dinner most likely but for oysters and some drink for sure. It's typical Irish pub, nothing fancy but the service was very pleasant, the staff was very thoughtful and friendly. read more

No food pics, but what a great restaurant. Went for lunch and with a short wait we ordered drinks at the bar followed by burgers all around once seated. Everyone cleared their plates. And that's no exaggeration. The fries were perfectly crispy, too. Cocktail wise, two "Spring in their Step" drinks on a Saturday afternoon after a March down 5th Ave with 100k + like-minded people, yes please. I wouldn't hesitate to come back. Cheers! read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I was charged more than double what I was supposed to. If you come to drink/eat, check your bank transactions after. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - The correct amount I was charged the day of. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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This is the truth!! We came in on a humble just walking these mean streets and came across this tex-mex gem. Firstly we were greeted with a smile and awesome attitude. I don't remember his name but he was our waiter and bartender? Not sure but he did seem to be doing both. The decor was everything you wants visually from the text mex spot. If this place doesn't put a smile on your face or an attitude change...then it's you!! Lol I started with the cheesy chicken quesadilla and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Next the shrimp tacos and it were tasty, no complaints. The frozen margaritas were pretty and delicious. I had a good time!! read more

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The chicken looked radioactive and was way too overcooked and somehow still flavorless. It was also not warm enough. The french onion soup looked good but still overpriced. Drinks were cheap during happy hour and they have nice space and weren't too filled. Very average bar with less than average food. read more

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This place is one of my faves in the city. A few friends and I had dinner here and enjoyed. John Doe is the everything bar. Great for Date night, sports bar, girls or guys outing and more they have something for everyone. We got amazing drinks and delicious food we had Drinks: SPRING IN YOUR STEP TITOS TEA SANGRIA Grumpy old man Finest on fifth Love it or hate it Food Truffle fries Oysters Shepard's Pie Chicken Quesadilla French onion soup Everything was amazing but my faves were the wings and for drink spring in your step read more

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Honestly I don't have much to say about this place other than was pretty mid. We ordered a bunch of oysters that come out 12 at a time and I got a basket of fries. The oysters were pretty good, but the majority of them had a small piece of shell in them. The fries were very meh - not as seasoned while some were soggy. My friends sliders looked pretty good and the happy hour drinks deals were pretty nice. But this is probably an ideal spot to watch NFL football and not be too concerned for the quality of the food. read more

You know from my reviews it's difficult to give less than a 3, but here we are. I was at the sister site, Jane Doe around this time last year and I had sent some co-workers there and they had a great time too- so I figured I'd try this place for happy hour. Ambiance: I ate outdoors, it was pretty with the little flower set up! Food: -All of my oysters had a lot of chipped off oyster on them I was having to pull out of my mouth. Service: -i wasn't given the happy hour menu like other tables, so I just took it upon myself to grab one from a table of people that left. I was given a cup of water, followed by my wine, and my oysters were sat on the table with no napkins. The tables next to me were given a bottle of water, cups of water, and napkins before given their order, I went to get a napkin and no one was around, so I had to just grab my own. -My waitress was busy, so I'd asked another one that came at a table by me for another glass of wine; and she had even asked if I needed anything removed from the table. -My waitress (who doubled as hostess) finally came by briefly to check on me, when I was about to leave. -I requested "the Pinot Grigio", because the happy hour mentioned white wine, when I went to pay it was more than I thought and she simply said "oh you ordered Pinot that doesn't count as a house wine" I just said "it only mentions white as the happy hour, it doesn't specify". It wasn't rectified. Note: At the time the place wasn't insanely busy by any type of Manhattan standard (the people inside were all at the bar area, it was just some of us outside) 1/5, I'll stick to Lokal in JC and Jane Doe, or The Shadmoor. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - Oysters - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We sat by the bar on a weeknight and the service from the bartender was speedy! The price for the beers and cocktails were very cheap/affordable. They have $1 oysters every day!! The oysters are tiny and tasted ok. The inside is dim and can get loud depending on the crowd. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - $1 oysters! - New American Near Me - New York, New York

This place has been on my bucket list for boujee Bar for sometime and I am so glad I got to go! I was greeted by my host Joshua who was so friendly and amazing and accommodated my every need! He suggested the spring in your step which I was not too thrilled about because I do not like Jen but he converted me! Oh my gosh the drink was so smooth and refreshing and everything was made in the house including the fresh lavender syrup. When my friends arrive we ordered the dollar oysters which were unbelievable and fresh and come on for $1 how can you beat that, and the mac & cheese. I feel like the mac & cheese needs its own paragraph, it was that amazing. creamy and delicious with that crispy crunch on top that we all love reminiscent of crème brûlée, the ultimate cheese pull with three types of cheese and a béchamel sauce I think I died and went to heaven. I also tried the grumpy old man which was an old fashion, always a good choice. And we ordered the New York flatbread oh my gosh that alone had a ton of cheese and tender steak! my friends had the love it or hate it which was a great combination of spicy and strong. And 10 the night I had the Santas little helper with rum Chatta a great kick and a candy cane to end the night. If youre in the area please check them out you won't be disappointed! read more

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The food was AMAZING and so fresh tasting ; the chicken tenders were juicy yet crispy and the drinks were very good too !! I will definitely return Oh almost forgot the customer service was so good. The 2 workers were RUNNING the floor so well read more

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I came here because I was craving oysters and they have a wonderful $1 special. There were a few private events going on but I was able to get a table on the walk in. The staff were nice and accommodating. The oysters were GREAT, especially for the price and especially because I'm not an oyster snob (yet). My oyster experience is limited and I only know if they taste fresh or grimy. I can't tell you where they're from but I tell if they don't belong in my mouth. These oysters were delicious. I ended up ordering 18 and maybe 2 of them didn't taste as good as the rest but I like those odds. I will be returning. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - Oysters - New American Near Me - New York, New York