42nd Street Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill Menu (2025 Update)

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Introducing the menu at 42nd Street Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, a renowned American seafood eatery in Raleigh, NC. Starters and tasters include succulent options like Blackened Bacon Wrapped Scallops and Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. Indulge in Cups & Bowls of Manhattan Clam Chowder and Seafood Bisque, or savor refreshing Salads such as the Spinach Cocktail Shrimp and Sesame Crusted Rare Ahi Tuna Salad. Customers rave about the impeccable service and delectable dishes, with reviews praising the steamed shrimp, oysters, and seafood entrees. The restaurant's rich history, cozy ambiance, and top-notch offerings make it a must-visit spot for seafood aficionados. Don't miss out on experiencing the flavors and essence of 42nd Street Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill.

Starters and Tasters Cups & Bowls Salads House Specialties Entrees Fried Seafood Pasta Desserts Al a Carte Side Items Beverages

Starters and Tasters

Shrimp Cocktail
$12.75

Blackened Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Served with remoulade
$15.00

Fried Shrimp
$11.50

Buffalo Fried Shrimp

Served with Ranch or Bleu Cheese. Buffalo Sauce served on the side.
$12.25

Fried Oysters
$15.75

Jumbo Coconut Shrimp

Served with sweet Thai chili aioli
$12.75

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Served with remoulade
$15.00

Chicken Tenders

Served with honey mustard
$10.50

1 LB Snow Crab Legs
$22.95

Fried Green Tomatoes

with Pimento Cheese and Cajun Fried Shrimp
$11.50

Buffalo Shrimp & Grits

Bleu Cheese Grits and Celery. Buffalo Sauce Served on the Side
$10.50

Baked Crabmeat & Artichoke Dip

Served with Fried Pita Points
$15.00

Popcorn Shrimp
$10.50

Fried Calamari

Parmesan & Marinara
$12.75

Buffalo Fried Oysters

Served with Ranch or Bleu Cheese. Buffalo Sauce served on the side.
$16.25

Sesame Crusted Rare Ahi Tuna

Served Rare with Sweet Wasabi and Sesame Ginger Sauces
$18.35

Oysters Rockefeller

6 Oysters Baked and topped with Spinach, Bacon and Parmesan Cream
$16.75

42nd St Oysters

6 Oysters Baked and topped with Breadcrumbs, Spicy Butter and Parmesan
$16.75

Pimento Cheese Oysters

6 Oyster Baked and topped with Housemade Pimento Cheese
$16.75

Oyster Sampler

2 Oysters Rockefeller, 2 42nd St. Oysters and 2 Pimento Cheese Oysters
$16.75

Blackened Rare Ahi Tuna Bites

Served over Crispy Wontons with Asian Slaw and Sweet Thai Chili Aioli
$17.25

Manhattan Clam Chowder
$5.75

New England Clam Chowder
$5.75

Seafood Bisque
$6.95

Cups & Bowls

Salads

Mixed Greens Salad

Spring mix, tomato, cucumber, carrot, red cabbage, black olives. Add protein for an additional charge.
$8.00

Caesar

Romaine, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Croutons, Parmesan
$9.25

Spinach

Cocktail Shrimp, Cucumber, Red Onion, Hot Bacon Dressing
$14.95

Sesame Crusted Rare #1 Ahi Tuna Salad

Mixed Greens and Ginger Dressing
$19.50

Shrimp and Grits

Sauteed shrimp, mushrooms, Cajun tasso ham gravy, low country style grits, cheddar. Served with a salad.
$26.50

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

2 pieces. Served with remoulade.
$32.25

Cioppino

San Francisco Bay Area's famous Tomato Based Italian Style Seafood Stew with Shrimp, Scallops, White Fish, Oysters, Mussels, Peppers and Onions. Served with Toast and Salad.
$27.55

Pan Seared #1 Hawaiian Ahi Tuna

Served Jet Fresh from Honolulu! Served Rare with Sweet Wasabi and Sesame Ginger Sauces.
$36.75

House Specialties

Entrees

Salmon
$27.55

Mahi-Mahi
$31.00

Sauteed Shrimp

Butter, garlic, Cajun seasoning
$25.25

VA Sea Scallops

Fried or Sauted with Garlic & Cajun Seasoning
$31.00

Snow Crab Legs

1.5lbs
$36.25

Peel & Eat Shrimp

1/2 lb or lb. Plain or with Old Bay seasoning. Served with coleslaw, cocktail sauce and drawn butter
$17.25

Cold Water Maine Lobster Tail

9 oz
$40.25

Shrimp Creole

Sauteed shrimp and zesty Creole sauce over rice. Served with a salad.
$25.25

Chicken Creole

Blackened chicken and zesty creole sauce over rice. Served with a salad.
$20.65

Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon

5 oz. or 10oz. Served with vegetables, side item, and salad. Go surf and turf for an additional charge.
$33.50

Ribeye

14oz. Served with vegetables, side item, and salad. Go surf and turf for an additional charge.
$39.75

NY Strip

12 oz. Served with vegetables, side item, and salad. Go surf and turf for an additional charge.
$36.75

Grilled Chicken Breast

Served with vegetables, side item, and salad.
$18.50

42nd St Platter

Your Choice of Fresh Fish with Sauteed Shrimp and Scallops
$39.25

Flounder
$21.95

Catfish
$21.95

Shrimp
$22.95

Oysters
$27.55

Calamari

Marinara & Parmesan
$20.25

Combination of 2
$27.55

Combination of 3
$29.95

Fried Seafood

Pasta

Shrimp & Crabmeat Fettuccine

Shrimp & Crabmeat with Poblano Pepper Cream, Red Bell Peppers and Pepper-jack Cheese
$27.55

Penne Primavera with Shrimp

Shrimp, Garlic, Seasonal Vegetables, Basil, White Wine, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Butter and Parmesan
$25.25

Blackened Bacon Wrapped Scallops Penne

Blackened Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Roasted Tomato Cream, Spinach & Parmesan. Served with Toast and Salad or Coleslaw.
$27.55

Key Lime Pie
$7.99

Peanut Butter Silk Pie
$7.99

NY Style Cheesecake
$9.25

French Silk Pie
$6.95

Desserts

Al a Carte Side Items

Cheese Potato
$4.00

Mashed Potatoes
$4.00

French Fries
$4.00

Collard Greens

Contains Ham
$4.00

Black Eyed Peas

Contains Ham
$4.00

Vegetable Medley
$4.00

Side Salad
$4.00

Coleslaw
$4.00

Buffalo Sauce
$0.60

Caesar Side Salad
$4.00

Baked Potato
$4.00

Baked Sweet Potato
$4.00

Housemade Potato Chips
$4.00

Iced Tea
$2.75

Pepsi
$2.75

Diet Pepsi
$2.75

Mist Twist
$2.75

Mountain Dew
$2.75

Dr Pepper
$2.75

Diet Dr Pepper
$2.75

Lemonade
$2.75

Aquafina

500 ml
$3.00

San Pellegrino

500 ml
$3.25

Beverages