Cull & Pistol
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Cull & Pistol for its oysters, and a few point to the happy hour, where two say oysters are discounted on weekdays. One diner found the swordfish sandwich with oysters ideal before a show, and one commenter praises the octopus. One commenter finds the Orient Points too salty, and another says the space is a bit small, though they find the meals consistently excellent. One commenter suggests sitting at the bar.
Address
Cull & Pistol, 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Oysters, Swordfish sandwich, Octopus
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/JeanCerise in r/FoodNYC · May 2026variety
Names Cull and pistol as a top pick for oysters.
- Recommendsu/redheadgirl5 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Suggests Cull & Pistol as a spot for oysters in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/Throwawayhelp111521 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Names Cull & Pistol when asked for Chelsea Market recommendations.
- Recommendsu/R_M_T in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Calls Cull and Pistol the answer; says the room is cramped but the meals are consistently excellent.
- Recommendsu/bikerfriend in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025
Recommends Cull and Pistol; says the place knows oysters and suggests looking for its happy hour.
- Recommendsu/kimchinoodles91 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026value
Seconds the Cull and Pistol pick and notes a weekday happy hour with discounted oysters, mostly East Coast.
- Recommendsu/djlamar7 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Seconds others' suggestion of Cull & Pistol.
- Recommendsu/Cunningblanket22 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Agrees with the parent's pick after a pre-show meal of swordfish and oysters.
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- Recommendsu/muttdogz in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Rates Cull & Pistol excellent and suggests sitting at the bar.
- Recommendsu/MillyGrace96 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026variety
Tentatively suggests Cull & Pistol as an alternative.
- Recommendsu/removefromcart in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025taste
Says the lobster bake at this Chelsea Market spot is pretty tasty.
- Caveatu/newydewyork in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Finds the Orient Points oysters too salty.
- Recommendsu/Wiknetti in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Praises the octopus dish at Cull and Pistol.
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