Crave Fishbar: Half-Price Oysters at Midtown East’s Sustainable Seafood Original
Crave Fishbar is the Midtown East seafood spot that built its name on the #OysterGram Happy Hour — half-price oysters and drink specials every evening, pulled from a raw bar that can run up to 20 varieties a night. NYC’s first 100% sustainable seafood restaurant, and a Certified B Corp to boot.
The happy hour at Crave Fishbar runs Daily 4pm-6pm.
The deals: Half-price oysters (about $1-$2.50 each) plus drink specials (#OysterGram Happy Hour).
About Crave Fishbar
At 945 Second Avenue in Midtown East, steps from the UN and Grand Central, Crave Fishbar opened in 2012 as NYC’s first 100% sustainable seafood restaurant and became a Certified B Corp in 2015. Executive Chef Todd Mitgang builds seasonal, globally inflected menus around responsibly sourced seafood, heritage meats from Pat LaFrieda, and organic produce — and the bi-level, reclaimed-wood room has earned praise from the Times, Eater, and The Infatuation.
The Happy Hour in Detail
The #OysterGram Happy Hour runs every evening, roughly 4 to 6pm at the Midtown flagship: half-price oysters (about $1–$2.50 each, drawn from a dozen-plus varieties) plus specially priced drinks. It’s repeatedly called one of NYC’s best oyster deals. A few practical notes from regulars: last oyster orders can come a touch before the window ends, and there can be a per-round limit during peak times — so order steadily.
What to Order
Start at the raw bar — the daily oyster selection is the whole point, and the staff are happy to guide you East-to-West-coast. Beyond the shells, the Thai Lobster Curry, Salmon Tostadas, and Squid Ink Spaghetti are the signatures, and the house-made pastas and LaFrieda meats reward going past seafood. The wine and sake lists are worth a look too.
The Space & Vibe
Upscale but neighborhood-friendly — a warm, bi-level space with reclaimed-wood walls and a vibrant energy that suits after-work cocktails, dinner with friends, or a business meal. There’s outdoor seating in good weather, and the raw-bar setup (plus oyster-shucking lessons) makes it a natural for private events. An OpenTable Diner’s Choice regular.
The Midtown Angle
On Second Avenue in Midtown East / Turtle Bay, Crave is walkable from the E/M at Lexington-53rd and the 6 at 51st St, near the UN and Grand Central. Some call it the best restaurant in Midtown East — and the half-price-oyster window is the easiest way to find out for yourself after work.
Who It’s For
| Best for | Why |
|---|---|
| An early dinner | a relaxed table in NoMad |
| Happy-hour bite | the deal: Half-price oysters (about $1-$2.50 each) plus drink specials (#OysterGram Happy Hour) |
| Groups | works for a table of friends in NoMad |
| A quick one | in and out before a show or a shift |
FAQ
Does Crave Fishbar have a happy hour?
Yes — the #OysterGram Happy Hour runs every evening, roughly 4 to 6pm at the Midtown flagship: half-price oysters (about $1-$2.50 each) plus drink specials.
Where is Crave Fishbar Midtown?
945 Second Avenue in Midtown East / Turtle Bay, near the E/M at Lexington-53rd and the 6 at 51st St, steps from the UN and Grand Central.
What’s Crave Fishbar known for?
Being NYC’s first 100% sustainable seafood restaurant and a Certified B Corp — a deep raw bar plus signatures like Thai Lobster Curry, Salmon Tostadas, and Squid Ink Spaghetti.
How cheap are the happy-hour oysters?
Around $1 to $2.50 each — roughly half price — from a daily selection that can include more than a dozen varieties.
Happy hour details verified June 2026. Times change — confirm with the venue.