Grand Central Oyster Bar • 1913

The herringbone Guastavino tile ceiling arches over a century of New York hustle at this storied seafood hall tucked beneath Grand Central Terminal since 1913. Up to thirty varieties of oysters arrive daily to the marble counters, while the signature oyster pan roast—a steaming, paprika-laced bowl of oysters, cream, and butter—has warmed commuters and travelers through wars, recessions, and countless departures. Employee-owned since 1999, it remains the city's most famous place to shuck an oyster and watch the world rush by overhead.