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    John Devoy’s Bar & Kitchen

    4.5 (32 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Came here for the $1 oysters but didn't end up getting any because of all the rules they have in place. First of all, one side of the sign says "Raw $1 Oysters, All Day, Every Day." Flip it over, though, and you'll find all the terms and conditions for getting the oysters. They're not actually $1 all day. They're $1 until 7 PM, then $1.50 each. You must also order drinks for the entire initial party size, even if one person is just joining for the vibes and offers to leave after sitting for 10 minutes. You still need to order a drink for that person. I understand the food requirement and have no issue with that, but the drink requirement felt excessive. Even after one person said they would leave, the waitress told us we still needed to order the same number of drinks as the original party size. That's a little ridiculous. I even asked the waitress how much the oysters would cost if we didn't order the drinks. I was willing to pay a higher price since all we wanted was food and oysters. She said they don't allow that and that we needed to order drinks for everyone. Nowhere on their website are these rules listed. The site simply says: "Raw Bar, Oysters $1, available 7 days a week, minimum of 6 per order." If we had known about these requirements beforehand, we wouldn't have come. There are other oyster bars that don't have these conditions attached to ordering oysters. I actually felt bad for the waitress. She was trying her best to accommodate us but unfortunately couldn't serve us the oysters. Please update your website or be more transparent about these rules. All we wanted were oysters, some food, and maybe a couple of drinks.

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    Lulu K.

    Update: What I said previously still stands The service ambience and food are all amazing! Last time we went we saw George Weasley, after he ran the NY marathon

    Chicken and waffles
    Kiley K.

    The vibe is nice in here and the service is prompt and friendly. I enjoyed the chicken and waffles with a mimosa.

    Chips and fresh guacamole
    Kim D.

    First time here trying out some drinks delicious fun place to hang out will in NYC. Great friendly service

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    Fadda M.

    Great Guiness pours, & fresh $1 oysters 7 days a week - not sure what more you can ask for ? This is an awesome place - a new destination !

    Brunch burger

    Came here for brunch the burger was cooked to medium unfortunately the steak was way overcooked. Service was great and it's decked out in Christmas decor during the holiday season

    $1 oysters
    Judia L.

    Decor is very thoughtful and has a modern but slightly rustic aesthetic. Beautiful place to hold a date night or a get together with friends. Happy hour is good and lasts until 8pm. Food is fair, I've tried the salad and burger. I come here for the drinks and the oyster deal.

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    Ambiance is great. Fun for a bar, cocktail drinks are good. The food is lacking in flavor and it is overpriced! Welcome to NYC!

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    Taco Tuesday! Tara! Tasty bites, attentive service, cleaeeen WC, conversational volume, good vibes.

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    AMAZING experience - great food and even better drinks. Staff were incredible! will be back to this Irish gemstone.

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    I thought enjoy the food and the attention that they staff pays the service I love the dollar oysters every day

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