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Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar, New York, NY

Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

5.0
5
189 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar puts what it does right in its name. This is a place custom designed for fans of local small-batch brews and a well-stocked raw bar. The inside of the restaurant is as cozy and comfortable as one would expect, as it is a relaxed atmosphere similar to a sports bar in the off-season. One of the keys to Upstate's success is its commitment to freshness. So much so that there isn't even a freezer in the building as everything is brought in fresh daily.Obviously, the oysters and clams are what most patrons come for, and Upstate's selection of west and east coast varieties changes every day, depending on what is available. That's certainly not the only thing on the menu, though. Guests can try out shared plates of house cured salmon, crab cakes, squid salad and even sea urchin.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (646) 791-5400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Best Overall

  • New York City

    Best Food

  • New York City

    Best Value

  • New York City

    Neighbourhood gem

  • New York City

    Seafood

  • Manhattan

    Best Overall

  • Manhattan

    Best Food

  • Manhattan

    Best Value

  • Manhattan

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Manhattan

    Seafood

189 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is always fabulous and food is always a hit. We are regulars!

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  2. Sanobar

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing we take a few trips to manhattan every year & this is our first time discovering upstate & we went back three nights in a row!! The ambience was phenomenal & so was the service & the food we would make a trip just to eat there. Can’t wait to go back!! The oysters are some of the best we’ve had in NYC and the uni, chefs kiss seriously. A wonderful place.

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  3. Lee

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Every time we back to NY, we make a point to go there.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the beer selection can be bad. my favorite is unfiltered wheat beer. i think it goes best with oysters. the beer on tap is constantly changing and that's good. but often we have three IPAs, three pilsners and no wheat on tap. i think that's wrong. there should be at least one of each style of beer

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  5. Sabrina

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first visiting Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar post COVID and while the space is smaller than I remembered, the food is still superb! If you’re in the area check it out, you will not disappointed.

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  6. Matt

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upstate is a truly great neighborhood spot, with amazing food and awesome service. A true gem.

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  7. Ellenyc

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place, great food, reasonable prices! Happy hour is also a great deal

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 June 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server was the rudest server I had ever encountered. So rude and angry that we had to leave before ordering anything.

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  9. Dinnerfor9

    New York City

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 24 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Lovely staff. Good oysters. I was underwhelmed with the soft shell crab and shrimp dishes I had. A lot of breading, not much flavor. My dining partners enjoyed their fettuccine and clam dish and their tuna tartare and the crab cakes—which I tasted and though were too much filling, not enough crab.

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  10. Table57

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best variety and quality of oysters in the city. The best date night place.

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Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar is rated 5 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

95 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Area
    East Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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