“A True Island Experience”
Food
Featuring sustainable oysters, wild-caught seafood, a perfect burger, and a concise selection of locally-sourced ingredient driven plates, nationally acclaimed chef Kerry Heffernan presents a thoughtful yet casual al fresco menu perfectly suited for waterfront dining.
Drinks
Our celebrated beverage crew presents a menu made for sunny days: island inspired cocktails, summery wines, and sessionable beers. We’re on island time.
“A Killer Lobster Roll”
Reservations
Island Oyster is primarily a first-come, first-served venue. We do, however, reserve a limited number of waterfront tables, available below. If you don’t see a table to book, we encourage you to join us anyway. We always have walk in seating.
“A Sight Worth Leaving Manhattan to See”
Hours + Location
Island Oyster is closed for the season. We are typically open daily from 11am until 8pm in the summer months.
We’re located on Governors Island, a five-minute ferry ride from downtown Manhattan (everyday) or Brooklyn (Saturday and Sunday only).
From Manhattan Make your way to the historic Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street. The building is just to the northeast of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Walk inside, purchase a $4 ferry ticket, and the staff will direct you to board the ferry. Ferries depart for Governors Island starting at 10 am and run on the hour during the week and every half hour on weekends. Click here for a complete ferry schedule.
From Brooklyn (Saturdays and Sundays only): Make your way to Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, at the intersection where Atlantic Avenue dead-ends into the East River. The ferry landing is on the south end of the pier. Purchase a $2 ferry ticket and board the ferry. Ferries depart for Governors Island starting at 11 am and run on a variable time schedule. Click here for a complete ferry schedule.
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