Grand Banks is a celebrated oyster bar aboard the historic wooden schooner, Sherman Zwicker. Inspired by the floating "oyster barges" that lined Manhattan's waterfront in the 18th and 19th centuries, Grand Banks features sustainably harvested oysters, nautically inspired cocktails, and awe-inspiring views. Established in 2014. Awards & Accolades:
"The Absolute Best Waterfront Dining in New York City"
- New York Magazine
"World's Best Waterfront Restaurants"
- CNN Travel
"Best Outdoor Dining in New York City"
- The Village Voice
"Best Oyster Bar in New York City"
- The New York Observer
"The Absolute Best Lobster Roll in New York City"
- New York Magazine
"The Best Lobster Roll in America"
- Restaurant Hospitality Magazine
"A Gorgeous 1942 Fishing Schooner"
- The New Yorker
"A Meticulously On-trend Oyster Bar"
- The New York Times
"A Rare Feat"
- Vanity Fair
"New York's Chicest Waterfront Dining"
- Harper's Bazaar
"The Coolest Oyster Bar in America"
- Coastal Living
"New York's Best New Oyster Haunt"
- Town & Country
"100 Best Dishes in New York City"
- Time Out
"Coolest Floating Restaurants"
- Travel + Leisure
"The 10 Best Raw Bars in NYC"
- Tasting Table
"The 15 Hottest Bars in NYC"
- Zagat
"Best Bar in Soho / Tribeca / Financial District"
- Time Out
"Best Bar in Tribeca"
- Tribeca Citizen