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Island Oyster

Seafood Restaurant and Beer Garden$$$$

Governors Island, New York

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Island Oyster

7.1^/10

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"drinks and a great lobster roll, with a beautiful view of Manhattan."(4 Tips)
"$3 oysters, really friendly staff, beautiful setting."(7 Tips)
"... as a team to provide good service."(2 Tips)
"Perfect cocktails to go with the “island vibe”."(6 Tips)

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Ben MackeyJuly 9, 2017
Reasonably priced cocktails, wine and beer with an unbelievably amazing view of Manhattan. Bar seating on one side, tables on the other. Very chill place to relax on a summer weekend.
Guest of a GuestJuly 11, 2017
Located on Governor's Island, this eatery is an island escape in itself and boasts a gorgeous view of Manhattan. It's both an oyster bar and a bar-bar. Talk about the best of both worlds! Read more
StayNYC RentalsAugust 27, 2018
This cocktail and seafood restaurant by the Grand Banks team requires a short ferry ride to Governors Island, but the views, and booze, are worth it. Only open during the warmer months.
New York PRAugust 26, 2017
Great drinks! Food started this week, tacos need more flavor but I wasn't disappointed. Understaffed but their staff is really pleasant and worked as a team to provide good service.
Jon MorrisAugust 28, 2017
Awesom views of downtown Manhattan, delicious cocktails and excellent seafood. Get the Make It Rain tequila cocktail.
Julian EhrhardtAugust 29, 2022
Great service every time. Stupendous views of Manhattan. Cold drinks, solid menu. What more can you ask for?
Joe DAugust 12, 2017
Nice oyster, drink situation. Good atmosphere. Fuller menu coming soon.
Kathryn DAugust 29, 2018
Views for days, entertaining people watching, good drinks.
Kimmie OhhJuly 26, 2020
The views here are amazing. Get the oysters.
naveenSeptember 11, 2018
drinks and a great lobster roll, with a beautiful view of Manhattan.
Megan GilbrideJuly 27, 2018
One of the most unique restaurants I’ve been to in NY! Great way to experience Governors Island
Robert GillingsAugust 1, 2017
Great seafood here! Highly recommend trying it.
Jasmine MaJuly 30, 2017
$3 oysters, really friendly staff, beautiful setting. Hope they start doing more food soon!
Ben MackeySeptember 25, 2018
Enjoy the afternoon with an Aperol Spritz and some oysters.
Hitomi SakaiJune 29, 2019
Ambience and oyster was excellent but food is .. after walking around all day in the island, this food is bit sad
ElisaJuly 20, 2019
Stellar views, great cocktails
Rick NelsonAugust 9, 2020
Good oysters and decent drinks. Some other menu items are quite overpriced, but it’s an experience you should have once
Trang TranOctober 29, 2017
Great views. Lots of seating. A bit pricey.
Jasmine MaJuly 30, 2017
Also a spritzer section on the menu
Maritza SpitlerJuly 30, 2017
And get a revolucion.
Neel BhargavaSeptember 24, 2017
One of the best outdoor bars in nyc
Kevin O'NeillJune 17, 2018
Perfect cocktails to go with the “island vibe”.
Gisella DLRJuly 21, 2018
Summer vibes ☀️
Michael LernerSeptember 7, 2019
Beautiful setting. Underwhelming food. Slow service.
Caitlin AJuly 22, 2017
Nice view but horrible service and unfriendly staff
Willy SharkSeptember 14, 2019
Never again

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