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Hours
Sun
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mon
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tue
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wed
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thu
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ratings and reviews
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PRICE RANGE
$41.00 – $41.00
CUISINES
American, Seafood, Healthy
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options
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Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar is a Michelin-acclaimed seafood restaurant located in the heart of Chelsea Market. Since opening in 2013 we've become a go-to dining destination, beloved by locals and tourists alike. We're known for delivering exceptional service and a seasonal menu that takes full advantage of the remarkably fresh and varied offerings from of our sister seafood market, The Lobster Place.
PRICE RANGE
$41.00 – $41.00
CUISINES
American, Seafood, Healthy
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
1,011 reviews
Excellent
655
Very good
286
Average
51
Poor
10
Terrible
9
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Daveen P
Boulder20 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
By far the best oysters I have ever had. Very interesting variety, and the presentation and quality were first-rate. I would caution that two orders of oysters (a dozen each) and two drinks each was $120, including tip. I do consider this reasonable, especially in a great environment like this, and in NYC, but looking at the menu for off-happy-hour prices, some of these individual oysters were $3 and up. So...go during happy hour when they're all $1.50. I didn't try my companion's red wine, but she didn't complain. I had a glass of white wine (happy hour special) that was really second rate, and a beer, which was decent. Overall a good experience.
Written March 2, 2020
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Than P
Bangkok55 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
We really wanted to eat oysters and lobster in New York. This place is incredible and is to be preferred to next door's Lobster Place food court : it is intimate, with caring and knowledgeable staff, and boasts a very large selection of top-notch oysters. Lobster rolls are not to be missed, providing heavenly pleasure (brioche-like bread, tasty firm lobster, butter ...).
Written January 11, 2020
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snoozermoose
Boston188 contributions
Jun 2022 • solo
The half-off happy hour here is a great deal. Not quite buck a shuck, but for the quality of the seafood we got, we were happy paying $1.75 per oyster. They came plated beautifully and were so fresh and sweet. Our waitress upsold us into ordering a raw scallop dish that was just okay. I'd skip that next time.
Written December 15, 2022
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Vy H.
Washington DC2459 contributions
Mar 2023 • friends
Came here randomly for lunch Sunday—luckily there was availability so we grabbed two seats at the bar. Our bartender Teresa was awesome—friendly, attentive and made really great cocktails!
Food and drinks were great!! Started off with Raw Oyster and tried the Oyster Shooter which was interesting—the oyster was laid on top the shot glass and had bacon pieces! Really enjoyed the Linguine & Clams and the Connecticut Lobster Roll (warm style)—would recommend those. And to splurge a bit, we got the Siberian Sturgeon Caviar ($78)—OMG it was delicious! Our cocktails were great too!
Written March 17, 2023
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instanbul2005
45 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
This most recent visit was our third one. Every time we go, the entire experience has been exceptional. We know enough to get there just as they open for lunch, as seating is very limited. My wife and eat a whole lot of seafood, and this place in our opinion is the best for that in Manhattan. The service, the cocktails, and the quality of the food cannot be beat. The wine list is quite good and affordable. You will pay a few bucks for this caliber of eatery, but we never walk away feeling the least bit cheated.
Written July 31, 2023
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Ellen L
12 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
We visited Cull & Pistol during Restaurant Week and definitely enjoyed the menu. So often Restaurant Week menus are disappointing as they tend to highlight the least expensive options. We found that the Cull & Pistol menu was excellent and included items we wanted to order. The biggest hit for our group was the Banana Pudding. Three of the four of us ordered it and the one person who did not regretted his decision. We noticed other tables were having the same experience - those that ordered the key lime pie were definitely interested in switching with those that ordered the banana pudding.
Written January 26, 2023
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Joei W
3 contributions
Sep 2022 • friends
It was absolutely AMAZING!! This staff is awesome. Great customer service, the food was perfect temperature the taste was delicious. I can go on and on. I need a diet after visiting this restaurant. I even got to meet the Chef who happens to be named JLo! But make no mistakes she is a native of Brooklyn, not the Bronx. Soooo much Fun.
Written September 12, 2022
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EFreviews
London382 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
If you want fresh, delicious seafood, Cull & Pistol is where you need to go. I had the most amazing New England clam chowder to start, whilst my other half had their Spanish octopus - both delicious. We both had a Connecticut-style lobster roll for our mains, which had beautiful flavours.
Highly recommend Cull & Pistol for delicious seafood.
Written September 28, 2020
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markKTM
New York City145 contributions
Jun 2023 • business
Reliably delicious seafood served in modest portions. The Key Lime “Pie” was a small circular item and not all that tasty, though our mains were great. The $16 glass of wine was less than half full. I generally eat here when alone because it is VERY LOUD and hard to converse with a fellow diner.
Written June 7, 2023
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vonnie17weimann17
New York City2 contributions
Sep 2023 • family
I love the restaurant in Chelsea; the food was excellent, especially the oysters and lobster rolls. Though I felt rushed dining alone, the overall experience was positive. After visiting the 911 Memorial, I headed to the market for lunch and tried Cull & Pistol based on recommendations. Despite the crowd, I got a table quickly. Gabriela, my server, suggested a dozen assorted oysters, which were delicious and diverse in flavors. The clam chowder with puff pastry and bread and butter were also top-notch. I'd highly recommend this place if you're around Chelsea.
Written September 21, 2023
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David.D
New York City2 contributions
Jun 2023 • friends
Discovered a restaurant in Chelsea Market with exceptionally fresh seafood. The oyster selection and lobster roll are standout dishes. Joanne provided excellent service. It's a notable seafood spot in the food hall. They offer special oyster happy hours and have an adjacent seafood takeaway bar with diverse offerings. After visiting the High Line, dined without reservations; enjoyed wine, fresh oysters, and clams with impressive variety. Service and quality were top-notch.
Written August 9, 2023
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CPSH
Simpsonville368 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
We dined at the Cull and Pistol based on the recommendation of our hotel, The Maritime. After checking in, we made a reservation for 6:30. As it turns out, it’s a very small place and was pretty full so we’re glad we could walk right in.
First off, our server Christine was fantastic! Just the right amount of friendly chitchat and helpful tips about the menu.
We ordered shrimp cocktail (4) and oysters (2) from the raw bar. Tasty but the shrimp were overdone.
For apps we had Fritos Misto, fried calamari which was fried slightly too long. It was good but on the edge of being overdone. Also the Pistols on Horseback which were tasty.
For entrees I ordered the salmon schwarma pita. It was delicious and the pita was stuffed to overflowing so def got my money’ worth. Husband got the grilled octopus and was very impressed with his meal. Don’t bother with the broccoli rabe- it’s very bitter!
After all that we were stuffed and didn’t order dessert. The menu is somewhat limited but we’d definitely go back if we’re ever in the neighborhood again.
Written July 17, 2023
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John
21 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
This by far is the best fish & seafood in New York! The food is so delicious and they cater for food allergies/intolerances. I really struggle to find places in NYC that cater for GF/DF, but this place does. Whilst there was not a lot of options, I enjoyed my mussels.
The menu isn’t huge, but there’s a lot of choice and various options to choose from. We only had an entree, which in the US is big enough to feed two people. We couldn’t fault anything!
The service is fantastic, all of the team make you feel welcome. Astrid served us and she was brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble and she really made our experience memorable. Astrid is an asset to your team :)
Written August 30, 2023
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Jessica Tiburcio
New York City60 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
One of my best girlfriends was walking around the Chelsea Market and decided to give Cull & Pistol a try. No regrets! The place is clean and the service is of quality. The food was finger-licking good. We shared the calamari, the lobster roll, and fries. The location is also great. Plus you're right in the middle of a market. You can get your steps in after devouring the food and conceiving the food baby. Hahaha. I cannot wait to come back to try the other options.
Written July 10, 2023
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graceotravels
Sunnyvale14 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
This restaurant and meal was the sliver lining to being delayed in NYC due to flight cancellation. Amazing dinner -- the seafood was perfection, drinks were great, and kids loved the grilled octopus! I would definitely put this on my must-stops at Chelsea Market for all future trips to NYC!
Written October 20, 2023
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