Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar, a hidden gem nestled in the bustling Chelsea Market of New York City. This seafood haven specializes in fresh oysters, showcasing a rotating selection that’s sure to delight any shellfish enthusiast. During their popular happy hour, you can indulge in a variety of oysters for under $2, along with select drink specials that enhance the vibrant atmosphere.
The menu features not just the oysters—don't miss the crispy Old Bay fries and clam chowder, rich with flavor. Unique dishes like fried oysters wrapped in jamon elevate the experience, highlighting chef creativity. The casual vibe, supported by friendly staff, makes it an ideal spot for groups or a cozy date night. Whether you dine indoors or on the patio, Cull & Pistol promises an unforgettable seafood experience amid a lively backdrop.
Good food, excellent service, and a community-oriented atmosphere—this is where seafood lovers gather!
LUNCH DINNER
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Potatoes, clams, cream, puff pastry
OYSTERS KILPATRICK
3ORDER Grilled oysters with garlic butter, bacon, pickled shallot and sauteed kale
FRITTO MISTO
Crispy calamari, sole, shrimp, lemon, chive aioli3ORDER Grilled oysters with garlic butter, bacon, pickled shallot and sauteed kale
PISTOLS ON HORSEBACK
Fried oysters wrapped in jamon iberico, herb crepe, pickled red onion, smoked aioli
NEW CALEDONIAN BLUE SHRIMP
Grilled headon shrimp, salsa verde, lemon
LITTLE GEM LETTUCE
Red beets, whipped ricotta, hazelnuts, beet honey, red wine vinaigrette
WHOLE LOBSTERS
1 12 pound North Atlantic Lobster Steamed served w hot drawn butter OR Grilled basted w lemonthyme butter Larger lobster sizes available upon request
LOBSTER ROLL
Maine Chilled lobster salad with mayonnaise scallions OR Connecticut Lobster meat warmed in butter w lemon, celery salt tarragon Served on a toasted topsplit w Old Bay fries
LOBSTER BAKE
1 12 pound North Atlantic lobster, littleneck clams, mussels, shrimp, chorizo, cornonthecob potatoes, served familystyle in a rich seafood broth serves 2
SALMON SHAWARMA PITA
Grilled salmon, matbucha, feta, tahini, shredded lettuce, pickles, cucumber salad
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS
Butter beans, chorizo, roasted red pepper, sofrito
LINGUINE CLAMS
Cockles, white wine, calabrian chili, crispy garlic breadcrumbs
GRILLED MARKET FISH
Zaatar marinade, cracked bulghur wheat, teardrop peppers, pita crisps, sauteed kale
BRONZINI AL PASTOR
Guajilloachiote marinade, jicama, grilled pineapple, cabbage, red onion, cilantro, Tajindusted tortillas
PARKER HOUSE ROLLS
French butter
OLD BAY FRIES
GRILLED BROCCOLI RABE
Salsa verde
SHISHITO PEPPERS
Fish sauce, smoked salt
KEY LIME PIE
BANANA PUDDING
MERASHEEN BAY
Newfoundland, CAN medium brine, rounded mineral finish
SAINT SIMON
Saint Simon Bay, NB medium salinity with a creamy finish
GLIDDEN POINT
Damariscotta River, ME medium salinity with a crisp finish and full meat yield
SNOW ISLAND
Quahog Bay, ME high salinity, grassy earth tones, sweet finish
MERE POINT
Maquiot Bay, ME mediumhigh salinity with full meat and an earthy finish
DUXBURY GEM
Duxbury Bay, MA high salinity with plump meats
SUNKEN MEADOW
Cape Cod Bay, MA medium salinity with a clean, crisp finish
WIDOWS HOLE
Peconic Bay, NY Medium salinity, plump meats and clean finish
FISHERS ISLAND
Block Island Sound, NY mediumhigh salinity with nice sweetness and a clean finish
LITTLE RAM
Gardiners Bay, NY High salinity with a crisp, mineral finish
HAMMERSLEY
Hammersley Inlet, WA mediumhigh salinity with a strong cucumber finish
KUMIAI
Baja California, MX Medium brine, plump flesh, crisp salitiness, sweet finish
KING CRAB
Alaska 12 lb serving
ROCK CRAB CLAWS
California ea
STONE CRAB CLAWS
Florida ea
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Mexico ea
RED URCHIN
UNI California
GREEN URCHIN
UNI Maine
DIVER SCALLOP
Olive Oil, Yuzu, Sea Salt Massachusetts
THE SAMPLER
1 dozen oysters, a sampling of our full lineup
THE DOUBLE DOWN
2 dozen oysters, 2 of each from todays lineup
LITTLENECK CLAM
New York
TOPNECK CLAM
New York
RAW BAR
BEVERAGE
PROSECCO
Tullia Italy Crisp, fresh dry with notes of white fruit
ALBARINO
Los Chuchaquis Champelli California Energetic with notes of saline beautiful minerality. Just a touch of funk. Nat
CREMANT DALSACE ROSE
Cave de Ribeauville France Bright red fruit creamy light pastry. Org
PICKLED MARY
Supergay vodka, briny house mix
JAPAN GT
The Hakuto gin, yuzu, shiso, Mediterranean tonic
STRAWBERRY RUM PUNCH
El Dorado white dark rum, velvet falernum, orgeat, sherry, Alain Milliat Strawberry, lime
TAMARIND MARGARITA
Curamia tequila, JM Shrubb Liqueur dOrange, tamarind, honey, lime, Tajin
THE ORCHARD
New Riff bourbon, Neversink Apple Aperitif, fino, sarsaparilla, cinnamon, lemon
GRILLO
Fondo Antico Sicily, Italy Bright dry with savory marine influence.Sus
DRY RIESLING
Empire Estate Finger Lakes, New York Classic on the nose with brisk acid a long, savory finish. Org
VIOGNIER
RGNY North Fork, New York Honey tones, but drinks lean with great texture. Sus
CHABLIS
CHARDONNAY Julien Baillard Burgundy, France Stone fruit, bright acid a touch of butter. Sus
DRAFT
PILSNER
Oskar Blues Brewery, NC, 5 ABV
SAISON
Threes Brewing, NYC, 4.5 ABV
SOUR WHEAT
Peekskill Brewery, NY, 4.5 ABV
OCTOBERFEST
KCBC Brewery, NYC, 5.6 ABV
SESSION IPA
Torch Crown, NYC, 5.1 ABV
IPA 11
Maine Beer Co, ME, 7 ABV
LAGER
Sunday Beer Co, NY, 3.9 ABV
CAN
TXAKOLINA
HONDARRIBI BELTZA Ganeta Getariako Txakolina, Spain Bright, dry clean. Peppers sea spray on the nose with a hint of CO2. Sus
PINOT GRIS BLEND
Es Okay Mendocino, CA Floral nose with stone fruit citrus on the palate. Org
TREPAT
Succes Vinicola Catelonia, Spain Light fresh. Red plum, cherries light minerality. Nat
MERLOT
Chateau Lestignac NouvelleAquitane, France Raspberries cola. Gentle tannin with bright acid. Org