Believe it or not, spending $1 in New York City can get you a lot more than just a slice of pizza. We found some of the tastiest, freshest, and steal-of-a-deal happy hour spots in the city that serve $1 oysters. Check out our favorites below and go slurp them yourself.
79 Macdougal St. | Upper West Side
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The deal: $1.25 East Coast oysters with $8.50 cocktails every day from 5PM – 7PM.
If you're looking for a low-key space to dig into some high-quality oysters at an extremely reasonable price, then look no further than the Greenwich location of Mermaid Inn's oyster bar. Bonus points for Scrubs fans, this spot is co-owned by Zach Braff!
374 Graham Ave | Williamsburg
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The deal: Tuesdays – Thursdays 4PM – 7PM
This is one of our favorite new spots. Can’t make it to their $1 oyster hour? Have no fear, after happy hour, you can still get a pretty awesome deal of 6 oysters for $9 for $1.50 oysters.
128 Meserole St. | East Williamsburg
The deal: Wednesdays – Sundays 4:30PM – 7PM
Nite Nite opened in May 2021 and the neighborhood is already loving it. Pair your happy hour dollar oysters with the $10 Sapporo & sake deal.
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The deal: $1 oysters Monday - Friday 5pm - 7pm, Saturday - Sunday 4pm - 6pm.
Crave Fishbar is a prime Upper West Side spot that combines refined dining with fair prices, including their everyday $1 oysters. Outside of happy hour, the oysters are still affordable ranging from $1.50 – $2.00.
141 W 10th St. | East Village
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The deal: $1.50 oysters, $7 wine, and $6 beers every day from 5:30PM – 7:30PM.
This spacious, farm-to-table restaurant favorite has an unforgettable menu of happy hour specials priced out fairly & daily, including plenty of $1 oysters for you to enjoy.
1 Delancy St | Little Italy
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The deal: $2 oysters every day from 4PM – 7PM.
Sel Rrose is truly an oyster gem, with over 10 different kinds to choose from on the menu and an exceptionally generous $2 oyster happy hour that happens every day. Located right across from the Bowery Ballroom, it's the perfect spot to grab a light plate of oysters and a cocktail before you head to a show.
134 1st Ave | East Village
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The deal: A dozen oysters for $15 Monday – Friday, from 4PM - 6PM.
Located in the heart of the East Village, this St. Marks spot is a local favorite that offers fresh oysters, happy hour beverages, and an ambiance that really shouts, "New York".
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The deal: $1.50 oysters, $8 wine and cocktails, and $6 beer from 5:30pm - 7pm all week long.
One of the most popular spots for oysters, Flex Mussels is an enjoyable spot with an even more enjoyable menu. From their $1.50 oysters, a daily selection of happy hour beverages, and plenty of other reasonably priced snacks including their savory truffle fries, there's something for everyone to enjoy seven days a week.
14b Orchard St. | Lower East Side
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The deal: $1 oysters. $4 beers. $8 – $10 cocktails. Monday – Saturday, 5pm – 7pm.
Originally named Lead Belly, Bar Belly offers tasty bites and fresh oysters plus, a treasure chest of costumes to liven up the mood.
28-08 34th St. | Astoria
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The deal: $1 oysters all day Monday, Tuesday – Friday 4PM – 6PM.
Offering a dynamic menu from local fishermen, Off The Hook is creating a sustainably focused raw bar haven in Astoria, Queens. Along with their oyster deals, they offer other deals on each day of the week including all-you-can-eat mussels and fries on Wednesdays and $1 clams, raw or steamed, on Thursdays.
77 Delancey St. | Lower East Side
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The deal: $1 oysters. $6 drafts. $10 cocktails. Tuesday – Thursday 4PM – 6PM.
The Grey Lady hopes to bring you a taste of Nantucket to the lower east side and at these prices, it might make more sense to save your trip to Nantucket and head here for their supreme oyster selection.
