John Dory Oyster Bar
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant$$$$
NoMad, New York
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Josephine SonSeptember 1, 2014I love this place. Fresh seafood, great oysters. My perfect meal: oyster shooter with gin, chilled lobster, oyster pan roast, Parker house rolls. Trust me, you'll be happy!
No Leftovers Jackie GebelJanuary 11, 2017One of the best oyster bars in NYC. Get a shellfish plateaux. great lobster boil and their special large format Thai feast is the best for big parties!!!
Food NetworkFebruary 21, 2014Located in the Ace Hotel, this top-notch seafood restaurant from chef April Bloomfield is a favorite of our own Barefoot Contessa. Try the Oyster Pan Roast, or partake in the Oyster Happy Hour.
Serious EatsApril 20, 2013April Bloomfield's Mediterranean bar-style restaurant in the Ace Hotel. Though waits can get long and the space is noisy, we've loved almost everything we've tried. Save room for dessert.
EaterJanuary 11, 2012If it's not too busy, The Dory is a cool place to pop in for oysters and cocktails. For a special occasion, ask about the chef's table tasting in the kitchen. [Eater 38 Member]
Elyse EstradaJanuary 15, 2014Truth: I don't like oysters. BUT: I loved the crudo trout, chorizo stuffed squid and the house Riesling on tap. Also the Parker house rolls are spectacular. Just bread but really, really good.
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014Among the small plates, opt for the excellent raw oysters, parsley and anchovy toast, lobster panade, oyster pan roast, and escarole salad. Read more
Erin ReillyJuly 3, 2013Wow. I knew it would be good but it was even better than expected. Oyster pan roast is delicious but really rich/decadent. My boyfriend and I had to split the small cup. Get lobster roll and any crudo
Margaret CzeislerJuly 9, 2013The John Dory has the most amazing Parker house rolls, ever! do not miss them (or the market salad). Order from the crudo menu with some oysters (& fresh horseradish). Those are some proper sliders.
Giselle ValdezNovember 30, 2014The crudos and oysters were great. The oyster roast was delicious but I had no idea it would be a soup--salty and rich so I used it as a dip for our other plates. A little loud but good overall.
Jennifer NguyenJune 6, 2013Naked cowboy & west coast oysters were my fav. Skip the parsley anchovy toast. Loved Parker rolls, cobia -great flavor, & octopus. Oyster pan roast (soup) good but very rich. Get the Mexican sundae!
KaterinaJune 23, 2016From 5 to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 12 to 3 p.m. on weekends, you can feast on $2 oysters and clams and drink half-priced wine at this gorgeous Midtown seafood spot.
David ZhangJanuary 8, 2017Great oyster (go during happy hour) and solid rendition of a lobster roll. the uni dish is pretty decadent too.
Miguel LopezApril 27, 2016Small portions, but satisfying nonetheless. The lobster scramble was great. And the Bloody Mary is bomb (even though it's not listed on the menu).
This place has phenomenal cocktails and oysters . The conquistador, the oaxacanite, the calliope, bottle rocket, fiesta, and the oyster shooters all so good
Sophia LiuAugust 27, 2014Parker House Rolls are worth the $5. Coming from a person who normally buys bread for $2. Chorizo stuffed squid is perfect. Only wish they would come in pieces of 4, not 3!
Fantastic selection of both oysters and cocktails! Grab a seat at the window for some good people watching.
Emily WilsonFebruary 17, 2017I've never liked lobster (and therefore lobster rolls)... I know, I know... but John Dory's version served on a crunchy, buttery roll opened my mind. Get it.
Ryan WilliamsNovember 14, 2012"April Bloomfield's Ace Hotel seafood spot serves shellfish plateaus and Parker House rolls for two, four, or six people. Dine on oysters, scallops, crudo, oyster pan roast, and Eccles cake for..." Read more
Jenn WallDecember 18, 2013OMG! Parker House rolls are my favorite! And the oysters are pretty good too. Go for lunch or be sure to have a reservation if you go for dinner. Place gets packed.
The seafood plateaus are excellent. The whelk in the butter? Talk about soul satisfying! Clams, oysters, lobster... all on point.
Susan ClaxtonSeptember 20, 2014Shockingly small portions for the $. summer squash on toast and stuffed squid amazing. Oysters and prawns tasty. Sticky toffee cake divine. Would only go on expense account. Service slooooow.
ᴡ FleysherMay 28, 2013Go for the oysters, the Parker house rolls, and the john dory oyster stout. Lobster roll had too much mayo for my taste but its in the same bread as the rolls so yum!
Elliot WehnerJune 20, 2015Get the plateau! So much good seafood. Cocktails are tasty as well - nice selection of classics and new creates
Andrew FerenciJuly 8, 2012After schmoozing at the Ace Hotel, sneak your way past the security guard near the bathrooms into John Dory. Can't go wrong with shellfish plateau or the crudo daurade with basil seeds and thai chili
BuzzFeedApril 11, 2014Slices of bottarga (pressed mullet roe) & little chiles are placed between two Italian crackers spread with butter, which are called carte de musica because they’re so thin they look like sheet music.
Halstead PropertyNovember 11, 2011Be sure to save some of the rolls for after your meal, and make sure whatever your entrée is, it comes with some sort of basting or sauce to dip the infamously delicious Parker House rolls in.- Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014Drop by during off-hours or for lunch: You'll avoid the throngs and hour-long waits and people who think they're the only fish in the sea. Read more
Tasting TableMay 4, 2012We love the Caesar salad. Also try their take on the classic lobster roll, featuring fresh Maine lobster meat warmed in lobster-roe butter. A delicious contender in our 2012 Lobster Roll Rumble: Read more
Don't miss the Carte de Musica -- a thin cracker with butter, shaved bottarga and chili. Ethereal. If the razor clam dish is on the menu (seasonal), it's very nice. Obvs oysters as well.- Halstead PropertyJuly 25, 2011The ambiance really got us in the mood for seafood with the beautiful shell montages along the walls. The freshness of our meal – which was of course fresh oysters on the half shell – was amazing.
HolidayApril 13, 2017Happy hour rocks, you are in New York - do the east coast oysters. No question! Nice rotating cocktail du jour selection.
Marie La RueDecember 13, 2018Recommend visiting for Happy Hour for deals on drinks and oysters. Good for a post-shopping snack and drink when in the area.
Chanterelles, lobster roll, chorizo stuffed squid, oysters, definitely the kedgeree…and save room for the sticky toffee pudding!
Christina LuAugust 7, 2014Always do half dozen east & half dozen west with squid stuffed with chorizo. Perfection.
Oysters (naked cowboys), cab franc rosé, Parker House rolls and oyster pan roast. Dassit, forever. (Ok, and maybe that razor clam ceviche, too.)- Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014If you're feeling really adventurous, try whelks ($8), the bouncy little sea snails that look fairly terrible but taste delicious when they're dipped in garlic butter. Read more
derkins sJune 15, 2012Happy hour deal from 5-7pm includes a choice of a half-dozen oysters or clams and the choice of sparkling wine or a pint of oyster stout ale for $15.
Matty CitoDecember 18, 2016Pricey. Menu is a bit small but all high quality, Some good cocktails make you forget
The Corcoran GroupFebruary 22, 2011Be prepared to wait to dine on the delicious Oyster and Bay Scallop Pan Roast, Chorizo Stuffed Squid and Roasted Beets.
Cole KennedySeptember 25, 2016The seafood platter is perfect for an indecisive group, and I had no idea how much I'd love pickled mussels!
Veronica HFebruary 17, 2011The Octopus with potatoes, squid stuffed with chorizo, and parsley anchovy on toast is a must try. Don't forget the rolls- buttery and fluffy! Great for dipping into the lobster and onion panade
Chris LApril 17, 2014Slices of bottarga and little chiles are placed between two Italian crackers spread with butter, which are called carte de musica because they’re so thin they look like sheet music.
Cannot beat the daily oyster happy hour from 5-7 pm. 6 oysters and a sixpoint pilsner - $15. The oysters from pei are smooth and crisp
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April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman of The Spotted Pig and The Breslin Bar & Dining Room have opened The John Dory Oyster Bar at New York’s Ace Hotel.
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- Mon–Sun
- Noon–1:00 AM
(212) 792-9000
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Outdoor Seating
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