The Best Oyster Happy Hours in NYC
If you have a first date coming up and are looking for a chic, casual vibe, look no further than these oyster happy hour spots in NYC. They’re perfect for the summer season and any date night occasion when relaxed and convenient is the mood.
Jeffrey’s grocery
Time & price: (mon-fri) 3:30-5:30pm, $1.50 oysters
Jeffrey’s Grocery is a hopping West Village spot known for its seafood. The space itself is on the small side, but the energy is large. If you don’t make it for Happy Hour, order a few rounds of cocktails and enjoy the other delights their raw bar offers.
SEL RROSE
TIME & PRICE: (mon-fri) 4-7pm, $2 oysters
Sel Rrose is your place for the definition of a cute and summery vibe. If you’re working in the Soho/Chinatown area and are searching for somewhere fun to wind down, you can’t go wrong with Sel Rrose. Their truffle fries are a popular favorite.
CRAVE FISHBAR
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TIME & PRICE: (wed-sun) 4-6pm, $1.50 oysters
When you’re seriously craving seafood, Crave will hit the spot — no matter the occasion. With locations on the Upper West Side and Midtown East, Crave delivers a friendly neighborhood feel and a hearty selection of fish entrees if you’re in the mood for a full meal.
KAIA
time & price: (mon-sun) 4-7pm, $3 oysters
Kaia screams date night. Its unassuming exterior gives way to a bustling wine bar serving up South African wines and tapas-style dishes. The Upper East Side gem sources its oysters from Island Creek Oysters and is home to a highly regarded lamb burger if you’re feeling adventurous.
SEAMORE’S
TIME & PRICE: (mon-fri) 3-6pm, $9 for half-DOZEN OYSTERS
Seamore’s is where you go for a taste of Montauk, except in Nolita. The Meatball Shop owner Michael Chernow executed the idea in 2015 and it’s been a similar hit since — for fresh, sustainable seafood. If casual group dates in a beach-like setting are your thing, Seamore’s is calling your name.
Mermaid Inn
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time & price: (MON-SUN) 4:30-6:30PM, $1.25 oysters
The Mermaid Inn is a classic first date spot in the Upper West Side for a solid happy hour deal with plenty of outdoor seating on a summer day. It’s both reliable and charming, and your date will surely think so, too. Happy hour beers are $6 and wines and cocktails are $9.
docks oyster bar
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time & price: (tues-sat) 3-7pm, $1.50 oysters
Dock’s Oyster Bar has the perfect bar set-up for a first date in Midtown, with a crowd that’s energetic yet low-key, sprawled across a spacious open floor plan. The best time to go is during happy hours, when you can snack on oysters and fish tacos accompanied by a refreshing glass of $8 wine.
UPSTATE
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time & price: (tues-sun) 5-7pm, $12 for half-dozen oysters
Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar is a personal favorite for a romantic date night in a cozy, rustic environment. It’s a true neighborhood spot nestled in the East Village with a relatively small seating capacity — this only adds to the charm. A half-dozen oysters with a beer is $12, and with wine, $16.