In days gone by the ladies would enjoy their afternoon tea at the Plaza and the men would be safely hidden away behind the dark walls of what is today The Oyster Bar at The Plaza Hotel. This room was strictly off limits to all women. Thankfully, times change and we can longer imagine restaurants that are for "men only," yet the feel of masculinity dominate this room.
The Oyster Bar is tucked away in the back hall of the Plaza Hotel. You may have to ask for help from a hotel employee as the pub is tucked away at the end of a bit of a maze.
The room is dark and has great dark wood paneling. You can imagine the captains of industry making deals between these walls. The room is dominated by a large bar in the center of the room.
The menu offers a variety of fresh oysters from around the world. I always ask the waiter for his pick, as I don't know oysters as well as I would like. I am never disappointed with his suggestions. This bar also makes the BEST Bloody Marys on earth. I am in heaven, a plate of fresh oysters and a great Bloody Mary. Does an afternoon get any better than this?
The Oyster Bar does offer full meals with seafood as their main deal. I have to admit I have never eaten here, as I love to pop in for the oyster and a few Bloody Mary. However I have been told the dinners are good (a wee bit on the pricey side). They do offer a good Prefixed dinner for theatergoers.
This year the kids went with us. They also found a favorite on the menu - THE HOME ALONE SUNDAE. This was the sundae that supposedly McCauley Culkin ordered at the Plaza in Home Alone 2. The kids gave the sundae two thumbs up!
I love the Oyster Bar. I can think of no place better to be stuck during a New York blizzard. When you need a pick me up, duck in and let the waiter pick your oysters and you pick the best Bloody Mary on earth. You will make it a New York tradition like we have!