Raw Bars, Tacos and Prime Rib on the West Side

4.6 (985)

Mon, 11:30 – 22:00; Tue – Fri, 11:30 – 23:00; Sat, 10:00 – 23:00; Sun, 10:00 – 22:00

172 Waverly Place, Manhattan, NY, 10014

Oysters from the raw bar, a lobster roll, crab dip and lobster spaghetti with generous chunks of lobster make up the core of this West Village spot at 172 Waverly Place. The bar draws a happy hour crowd for oysters, Bloody Marys and kale Caesar salad. It opens at 11:30 AM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends.

4.7 (3,142)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 22:00; Thu, 11:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

409 W 15th St

Tijuana-style fish, shrimp and enchilado tacos built on family recipes come from this counter inside Chelsea Market at 409 W 15th St, with ceviche, fresh oysters and the house Especial too. Prices are fair. It opens daily at 11 AM and stays open to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

4.7 (1,210)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 23:30; Fri, 12:00 – 23:30; Sat, 11:00 – 23:30; Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

4 Charles Street

Crystal chandeliers, leather seating and dark wood walls fill this small brownstone dining room at 4 Charles Street, where prime rib, ribeye and thick-cut bacon pair with an extensive wine list. Servers slice the cheeseburger tableside in white cotton gloves, and tables are hard to get. It opens at 4 PM Monday through Thursday and earlier from Friday to Sunday.

4.6 (1,227)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 21:00

75 9th Ave

Run by the owners of the neighboring Seafood Hall in Chelsea Market, this subway-tiled sit-down room at 75 9th Ave serves mussels, clam chowder, grilled oysters and lobster bakes with fresh beer. The oyster happy hour draws crowds. It is open daily from 11:30 AM to 9 PM.