Jeffrey's Grocery
6 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who comment recommend Jeffrey's Grocery, and a commenter calls it a laid-back seafood spot. One commenter praises the shrimp cocktail as perfectly cooked, another diner liked the lobster roll, and another commenter likes the crab dip. One diner finds it fine but pricey and says it is not their top pick.
Address
Jeffrey's Grocery, 172 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10014
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Shrimp cocktail, Lobster roll, Crab dip
- Best for
- Dine-in
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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/Dangerous-Regular-56 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Has gone there for years to enjoy oysters and martinis, and recommends a streetside table.
- Recommendsu/ioaskdog in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Likes the crab dip from this spot too.
- Recommendsu/_cruiser in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Bare reply naming Jeffrey's Grocery as the fish and chips pick.
- Recommendsu/nicwolff in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Praises their shrimp cocktail as perfectly cooked, firm, and tender.
- Recommendsu/nowherenears in r/AskNYC · Mar 2026
Says the place still does well as a laid-back spot for seafood.
- Mixedu/Beepboopbopcoconut in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste
Finds Jeffrey's Grocery fine but overpriced and not their top pick.
- Recommendsu/_allycat in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024taste
Had a lobster roll there and liked it.
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