Best places for oysters in Chelsea
Every place in Chelsea where reviewers actually named the oysters — 22 of them, 14 with a Sweet Score. Marsanne leads at 95, with Lola's right behind on 91. Places here also get named for short rib, burger and calamari. 2 places on this list sit in the top 10% of its county.
- Median Sweet Score here: 59
- Typical place has 807 Google ratings
- 7 deliver
- 20 take reservations
- 13 have outdoor seating
- 1 open for breakfast
MarsanneTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 1,312 ratings.
Lola'sTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 316 ratings.
Los MariscosTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 3,154 ratings behind it.
Cull & PistolTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,229 ratings behind it.
The Mermaid InnTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 548 ratings behind it.
Crown AlleyLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
SerpentineLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Peak with Priceless Restaurant & BarLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
AliceLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
ClaudetteLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Lobster PlaceLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Shy ShyLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
OsamilLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
MaceLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Lobby Bar at The Hotel Chelsea
The Yacht Club
Peak Lounge Bar
Kyma Hudson Yards
Crane Club
Electric Lemon
Jue Lan Club
Trattoria Bianca
That’s all 22 of them ✦
What else Chelsea is known for
oysters in Chelsea, briefly
What is the best oysters in Chelsea?
Marsanne currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 1,312 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many oysters are there in Chelsea?
We track 22. 14 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
oysters in Chelsea we haven’t got to?
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