John Dory Oyster Bar

Tips

• Located 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.
  Food Network | 2014-02-21 08:49:11
• If 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]
  Eater | 2012-01-11 11:23:28
• The oysters are SO good; I'll have a dozen more, kthx.
  Anna | 2012-09-15 21:48:20
• Try the sublime kedgeree, studded with flaky haddock and garnished with fried onions, rice, ribbons of omelette and lime. Its one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011.
  Time Out New York | 2011-10-05 07:12:55
• Dont miss the impossibly decadent $15 oyster pan roast here, and try the Eccles cake with Stilton for dessert. Featured in Where to Eat 2011!
  nymag | 2010-12-26 13:54:04
• From the same folks behind The Spotted Pig, the focus here is (obviously!) on seafood. Had a wonderful peeky-toe bruschetta. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
  Bravo | 2010-12-02 13:17:31
• The bar's happy hour special (5 p.m.-7 p.m. or midnight-2 a.m.) includes a half-dozen oysters and a 20-ounce pint of stout or a glass of cava ($15).
  Cond Nast Traveler | 2011-04-21 12:04:18
• Oh, man! An hour for a table and youre in the bar staring at a phone. Order a riesling and the char, make yourself feel better. Sworth it.
  The New York Times | 2011-01-26 12:04:06
• Delicious...but shockingly small portions. Order a lot or plan to hit up McDonalds afterwards
  Beth | 2010-12-04 21:00:30
• The sixpoint oyster stout is exclusive and is brewed with oyster shells. It's a must.
  Jim | 2010-11-26 13:55:34
• Everything oyster!
  Phoenix | 2014-09-06 18:52:39
• Let's compare East Coast and West Coast oysters.
  Takahiro | 2012-07-10 00:04:13
• Bad service. Food was decent. More of a drink and raw bar kind of spot!
  Jason | 2012-03-22 18:35:06
• Oysters, oyster pan roast, octopus, squid, and parker rolls. Oh. My. God. If I could live in this kitchen I would.
  Erin | 2011-02-13 00:31:02
• My tongue had a lot of orgasms tonight
  Rafael | 2013-05-04 21:43:16
• April 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.
  Serious Eats | 2013-04-20 18:32:20
• Chorizo stuffed squid is amazing! Avoid lobster roll as its served hot for some weird reason.
  Darren | 2012-09-22 00:20:41
• You probably know this but the Oyster Pan Roast is the most decadent and amazing thing. Also get Parker House rolls an one of the ceviches.
  vikram | 2012-09-18 10:04:35
• Must get shellfish plateau.
  Lindsay | 2012-08-29 22:07:32
• Try the oysters!
  Mac | 2012-07-27 17:49:12