<div class="tldr">Harlem and Washington Heights raw bars have modified menus and increased oyster prices this June. Owners point to higher seafood wholesale costs reported since early May.</div>\n\n<ul class="key-facts">\n <li>Oyster prices at many uptown bars rose by up to 18% in June.</li>\n <li>Seafood wholesalers reported price increases beginning in May 2024.</li>\n <li>Menu changes affect at least seven raw bars north of 110th Street.</li>\n</ul>\n\nSeafood price volatility has impacted several raw bars in Upper Manhattan this month. Harlem Public, Lolo's Seafood Shack, and The Honeywell are among the venues increasing menu prices or adjusting selection. Owners say wholesale prices for bivalves and shellfish began to surge in early May.\n\nOperators at Lolo's Seafood Shack confirmed that East Coast oyster prices have increased 16% since the start of May, with clams and scallops following similar trends. To offset costs, the restaurant removed its daily oyster happy hour and introduced a rotating catch-of-the-day.\n\nAt Harlem Public, general manager Tatiana Flores said the cost for a dozen oysters rose from $28 to $33 this month. Flores noted that customers have commented on the changes but have largely continued to order raw bar items.\n\nIndustry group the New York Seafood Merchants Association attributed the price hikes to bad weather in the Northeast and supply chain delays. The group expects continued volatility through summer but says some relief may come by late July, depending on harvest yields.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<h2>Which raw bars are affected by the seafood price increases?</h2>\n<p>At least seven raw bars in Upper Manhattan, including Harlem Public, Lolo's Seafood Shack, and The Honeywell, have raised prices or changed menus in June due to rising seafood costs. Other venues north of 110th Street have reported similar adjustments.</p>\n<h2>Why are seafood prices rising in New York City this year?</h2>\n<p>Seafood wholesalers and trade groups cite poor weather conditions in the Northeast, supply chain disruptions, and increased demand as main factors leading to higher wholesale prices for oysters, clams, and scallops starting in May 2024.</p>\n<h2>Will raw bar menu prices go down later this year?</h2>\n<p>The New York Seafood Merchants Association says some relief may occur by late July if harvest yields improve. However, continued volatility is expected through the summer, and operators are monitoring supplier costs closely.</p>