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La Grande Boucherie

A Belle Époque-inspired Parisian brasserie blending indulgent steakhouse and refined Parisian brasserie traditions on the streets of Midtown.
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Yacht Club

A waterfront bar and seafood spot offering casual drinks, raw bar items, and harbor views.
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Wythe Hotel

A converted Williamsburg factory hotel with Le Crocodile French brasserie and Lemon's rooftop bar with skyline views.
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Watermark Bar

A waterfront bar at the South Street Seaport with panoramic Brooklyn Bridge and East River views.
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Union Square Cafe

Danny Meyer's iconic restaurant serving refined seasonal American cuisine rooted in warm hospitality.
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Thomas Preti

A premier NYC catering and events company specializing in bespoke menus for corporate events and weddings.
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The Smith - NoMad

The NoMad outpost of The Smith on Broadway, offering the signature American brasserie menu.
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The Smith - Midtown

The Midtown East location of The Smith, popular for its lively happy hour and weekend brunch.
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The Smith - Lincoln Square

The Upper West Side location of the beloved American brasserie near Lincoln Center.
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The Smith - East Village

The East Village outpost of the popular NYC brasserie serving upscale American comfort food and brunch.
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Strange Delight

A contemporary take on the classic New Orleans seafood restaurant and oyster bar, located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn
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Stowaway

A neighborhood bar and restaurant in Williamsburg offering casual American fare and craft cocktails.
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Seawolf

Where Brooklyn meets the sea — a playful Williamsburg seafood spot with hand-drawn murals, inventive cocktails, and fresh coastal fare.
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Sagaponack

A Flatiron District restaurant inspired by Long Island's farm and seafood traditions.
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Roxy Bar

Fresh, seasonal American fare paired with hand-crafted cocktails and nightly jazz performances in a stylish, plush setting.
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Riverpark

A chic restaurant inspired by local flavors and sustainable ingredients, with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic East River views.
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River Street Farm

NYC's only publicly accessible aquaponics farm, educational center, and community hub, growing fresh produce using sustainable aquaponics systems.
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Raoul's

A legendary SoHo French bistro since 1975, beloved for its artichoke vinaigrette and steak au poivre.
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Pilot

A seasonal oyster bar aboard a historic schooner at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6 with waterfront views.
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Pier 57 Mothershuckers

A casual seafood shack at the Pier 57 food hall specializing in oysters, lobster rolls, and fresh shellfish.
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Per Se

Thomas Keller's three-Michelin-starred restaurant at Columbus Circle offering prix fixe tasting menus with Central Park views.
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Pebble Bar

A stylish midtown cocktail bar near Grand Central serving elevated bar snacks and craft cocktails.
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P.J. Clarke's - Manhattan West

The newest P.J. Clarke's outpost in the Hudson Yards-area Manhattan West development.
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P.J. Clarke's - Third Avenue

The original 1884 Third Avenue saloon, a beloved NYC institution famous for its classic burgers and storied history.
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P.J. Clarke's - Lincoln Square

The Upper West Side location of the iconic New York tavern near Lincoln Center.
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P.J. Clarke's - Battery Park City

The Battery Park City outpost of the legendary NYC saloon, serving classic American bar fare along the Hudson.
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The Osprey at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

A waterfront restaurant inside 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping Manhattan skyline views.
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Oceana

An upscale Midtown seafood destination near Rockefeller Center serving pristine fish and raw bar selections.
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The Modern (MoMA)

A refined Danny Meyer restaurant inside the Museum of Modern Art overlooking the sculpture garden.
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Mermaid Oyster Bar - Times Square

A popular New England-style seafood spot serving fresh oysters, lobster rolls, and fish dishes.
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Marea

Michael White's Michelin-starred restaurant renowned for luxurious Italian coastal cuisine, handmade pastas, and pristine crudo.
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Manuela

A farm-driven Lower East Side restaurant offering seasonal Southern-inflected American cooking.
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Maison Premiere

A New Orleans-inspired Williamsburg oyster bar and absinthe salon with a gorgeous garden patio.
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Mace Cocktail Bar

An award-winning East Village cocktail bar known for inventive, spice-and-ingredient-driven drinks.
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La Marchande

A refined Market Bistro balancing elegance and warmth, with a café-inspired dining room, semi-private booths, and seasonal French-American fare.
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Knickerbocker

A rooftop bar and restaurant atop the historic Knickerbocker Hotel in Times Square with panoramic city views.
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Jeffrey's Grocery

A charming West Village neighborhood bistro and oyster bar offering seasonal American comfort food.
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Jams at 1 Hotel Central Park

James Beard-winning Chef Jonathan Waxman brings his seasonal cooking to 1 Hotel Central Park with an open kitchen and farm-to-table philosophy.
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Hawksmoor

The acclaimed London-born steakhouse's NYC outpost, celebrated for dry-aged British-breed steaks and classic cocktails.
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Hav and Mar

A vibrant seafood house from Chef Marcus Samuelsson in Chelsea's arts district, with a stunning dining room and dazzling raw bar.
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Grand Central Oyster Bar

An iconic seafood restaurant operating since 1913 beneath the soaring Guastavino tile vaults of Grand Central Terminal.
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Grand Banks

A seasonal oyster bar aboard a historic wooden schooner at Pier 25, offering sustainably sourced seafood and natural wines.
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Grand Army

A sophisticated Boerum Hill cocktail bar and raw bar known for expertly crafted drinks and fresh oyster selection.
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Gramercy Tavern

Danny Meyer's beloved fine-dining landmark serving seasonal New American cuisine in a warm, rustic-elegant setting since 1994.
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Gage & Tollner

A restored Brooklyn landmark and cornerstone of the borough's restaurant world for over a century, serving refined American cuisine and cocktails.
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French Louie

A cozy French-American bistro on Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill offering lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
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Flex Mussels

A direct importer of Prince Edward Island mussels offering twenty-three different mussel preparations.
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Eataly

A sprawling Italian food hall and marketplace featuring multiple sit-down restaurants, counters, and a rooftop bar.
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Drift In

A seasonal waterfront hangout at Hudson River Park from the Grand Banks team, serving oysters and surf and turf.
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Docks Oyster Bar

An Art Deco-styled seafood institution in Midtown East established in 1987, featuring live jazz on Tuesdays.
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Cull & Pistol

A seafood-focused oyster bar and restaurant brought to you by the team behind The Lobster Place, one of NYC's most trusted seafood markets since 1974.
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Crave Fishbar - Upper West

The Upper West Side location serving sustainable seafood, fresh oysters, and lobster curry.
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Crave Fishbar - UES

The Upper East Side outpost of NYC's first 100% sustainable seafood restaurant.
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Crave Fishbar - Midtown

NYC's first 100% sustainable seafood restaurant, home to the Oystergram Happy Hour with twenty oyster varieties.
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Crane Club

A two-Michelin-star fine dining steakhouse from chef Melissa Rodriguez and Tao Group Hospitality.
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Commerce Inn

An early American eatery and tavern from chefs Rita Sodi and Jody Williams serving heritage-inspired dishes.
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Claw Daddy's - Brooklyn

A lively seafood restaurant bringing New Orleans Cajun and Creole flavors to Brooklyn with shellfish boils.
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Claudette

A coastal French bistro on lower 5th Avenue in Greenwich Village near Washington Square Park.
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The Clam

A West Village seafood restaurant specializing in seasonal, market-driven ingredients with walk-in tables set aside daily.
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Casa Cipriani

A luxury private members club in the landmark 1906 Battery Maritime Building featuring Italian dining with Harry's Bar classics.
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Burger & Lobster - Midtown

A casual restaurant specializing in burgers and whole lobster, imported fresh from Nova Scotia.
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Brooklyn Oyster Party

A Brooklyn-based oyster and seafood concept specializing in catering and private raw bar events.
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Brooklyn Lighthouse

A local farm to table organic mediterranean restaurant & bar fresh seasonal mediterranean cuisine, hand crafted cocktails, natural & classic wines
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Barlume

An all-day Mediterranean dining concept — vibrant cafe by day, lively wine bar and cocktail lounge by night.
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Bar Belly

A neo-rustic cocktail and oyster bar on the Lower East Side pairing biodynamic wines with rotating oyster selections.
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ABC Kitchen

Jean-Georges Vongerichten's seasonal farm-to-table restaurant featuring local ingredients with signature spice and Asian flair.
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53

An artistic expression of culinary traditions with a tangible edge, offering an audacious journey of Asian flavors in a beautifully modern space.
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1803 NYC

A vibrant Cajun-Creole bar and restaurant in Tribeca inspired by New Orleans culinary traditions.
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about our recycling program

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We recycle the shells from
73
New York restaurants that would otherwise be discarded. Every shell drives restoration.
These shells are necessary for us to do the restoration work we do every year.

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how shell recycling works

See the journey from dinner plate to living reef
it works
how it works
how
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Shells are collected instead of discarded

Every day, oysters are served in restaurants and enjoyed at home across New York City. What would usually be thrown away becomes the starting point for restoration. Used shells are dropped into Billion Oyster Project recycling bins at 80+ participating restaurant partners, picked up by truck, and brought to our shell transfer station at Fulton Fish Market Co-op.
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Shells cure on governors island

Once a month, shells are moved to our curing site on Governors Island. There, they're cleaned, processed, and left in the open air for months —removing bacteria and organic material, making them safe and stable for use in the harbor.
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Volunteers help prepare shells for reuse

Students, corporate teams, and community members help clean shells and prepare materials for the next stage of the process. More than 16,000 volunteers have supported this work to date, turning yesterday's dinner into tomorrow's reef.
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Shells are built into reef structures and seeded with oyster larvae

Using cured shell and engineered concrete, we fabricate reef structures designed to mimic the complexity of natural oyster reefs. These structures are then seeded with oyster larvae at our facility on Governors Island, where the larvae settle onto the shell and become spat — juvenile oysters beginning the formation of a new reef.
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Reefs are deployed across new york harbor

Spat-on-shell oysters and reef structures are placed at active restoration sites across the harbor. Once in the water, they become habitat — supporting oyster growth, attracting marine life, and contributing to a harbor-wide system designed to move toward self-sustaining oyster populations.
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At P.J. Clarke’s, New York’s Oyster History Is Still Alive
For nearly 140 years, P.J. Clarke’s has been part of New York’s oyster story. Across locations from 3rd Avenue to Manhattan West, the restaurant continues that legacy through classic raw bar culture and responsibly sourced seafood. Its growing commitment to shell recycling helps return oyster shells back to New York Harbor through our work.
June 17, 2026
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Past Featured Restaurants

At abc kitchens, Sustainability Starts at the Table

ABC Kitchen
April 2026
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Chelsea / Flatiron
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At P.J. Clarke’s, New York’s Oyster History Is Still Alive

P.J. Clarke's - Third Avenue
March 2026
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Midtown
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Riverpark
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Pier 57 Mothershuckers
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Hawksmoor
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Hav and Mar
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Gramercy Tavern
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Eataly
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Cull & Pistol
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Crane Club
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ABC Kitchen
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The Smith - Midtown
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Per Se
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Pebble Bar
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P.J. Clarke's - Manhattan West
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Oceana
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Marea
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Knickerbocker
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Grand Central Oyster Bar
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Flex Mussels
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Seawolf
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Pilot
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The Osprey at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
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Maison Premiere
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Grand Army
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Gage & Tollner
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French Louie
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Claw Daddy's - Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Oyster Party
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Brooklyn Lighthouse
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Our restaurant partners turn what they serve into something that lasts. We're always ready to welcome new restaurants to join our shell recycling program and turn oyster shells into the foundation for new reefs instead of landfill waste. We provide the bins and handle collection. Your day-to-day operations stay the same, but the impact extends far beyond your kitchen. We welcome new restaurants to donate their shells 24/7/365.

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Chefs

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Our restaurant partners are home to some of the most iconic chef's in New York. Want to see who cares about the Harbor and the next generation of stewards as much as we do?

Meet Chef Philip Choy of Sagaponack

May 2026
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Sagaponack
Executive Chef Philip Choy has helped shape Sagaponack’s identity since joining the restaurant’s opening team and stepping into the executive chef role in 2022.

Chef Ayaka Guido Is Cooking with Intention at abc kitchens

April 2026
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ABC Kitchen
Executive Chef Ayaka Guido brings more than 17 years of culinary experience to abc kitchens. Shaped by some of New York City’s most respected kitchens.

Meet Chef Mike Defonzo, the Oyster Historian Behind P.J. Clarke’s

March 2026
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P.J. Clarke's - Third Avenue
Executive Chef Michael Defonzo has spent nearly three decades at P.J. Clarke’s, bringing together deep culinary experience and New York oyster history. His love for old-school hospitality shines across the raw bar to the griddle. Chef Mike approaches seafood with a belief that oysters are as much a part of New York’s identity as the city itself.
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New York, New York
Entrance at North 3rd
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Corner of Halleck & Otsego St.
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