The Oyster Bar

Category: Restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida

Address: 249 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA

Phone: +17278979728

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–10PM

Monday: 3PM–12AM

Tuesday: 12PM–12AM

Wednesday: 12PM–2AM

Thursday: 12–10PM

Friday: 12–2AM

Saturday: 11AM–2AM

Reviews

Alice Reybitz

Apr 5, 2022

The oysters were wonderful! The two dollar shucker shooter is my favorite!! The Pesto Balsamic and Oysters Rockefeller were Excellent! The New England Clam Chowder is thick and filling and very seafood! The Shrimp and Lobster Bisque are outstanding. Have not been there in 4 to 5 years. Now I realize why I missed it!

Becky Smith

Mar 19, 2022

Great atmosphere- I'll give them that. In order of taste, we would say the chicken sandwish was most delicious, then the Fish N Chips, followed by the Osyters. The Loster Roll was nothing special. Waiter was not very attentive, but we enjoyed sitting outside and people watching. Will try again.

Allison Newlon, Realtor

Mar 9, 2022

Great lively location! Busy place - our food got delayed because we think it was served to the wrong table. But we were having a fun time and we weren’t in a hurry. All the oysters we had were delicious - raw, fried & pesto. Smoked tequila cocktail was DELICIOUS!!

Luke

Feb 1, 2022

Flew in to St. Pete and stopped in at The Oyster Bar in route to our accommodations. Nestled between bars and other restaurants, it's a central gathering place for a crowd. The restaurant is open and airy, and quite clean. The bar is sprawling with plenty of seating to catch a game. Oysters, well let's just say they were fresh as they come and should be at the forefront of anyone's mind that stops in. I got the blackened mahi-mahi tacos. They were cooked great, needed some hot salsa to accompany it (imo). My dad got the grilled shrimp/scallops and crab cake. It was very tasty. If you like seafood, attentive service, and an environment with a laid-back vibe look no further my friend!

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Questions & Answers

Do they have brunch?

lisbeth marquet | Aug 25, 2018
Douglas Parsons | Aug 25, 2018

yes they have a wonderful Sunday brunch. it's all you can eat from 10am to 4pm every Sunday for $18. They also offer bottomless mimosas for $14 and bottomless bloody Mary's for $18. The food is great and the staff is even better. Do yourself a favor and stop in. There is usually a wait around noonish so get there early if you can.

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Why, when I asked for sliced tomato for my grouper sandwich, did the kitchen refuse to comply? My bartender had to go and get and slice a tomato for me. Ally is very good at what she does, it is a shame that the kitchen is undermining her.

Terrel Geer | Aug 25, 2018
Douglas Parsons | Aug 25, 2018

The food and the service at the Oyster Bar is always excellent. I drink and dine their regularly and I've never had any issues with the kitchen. I'm sure this was an isolated incident. And I agree Ali is wonderful!

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How easy or difficult is parking ?

Sloane Thompson | Aug 24, 2021
Kathy McKeithen | Aug 24, 2021

There is a parking garage just a block away. It was easy and convenient!

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Is the Guinness on tap here?

Thomas Collins | Aug 24, 2020
The Oyster Bar | Aug 24, 2020

G'day Thomas, Yes it is. We feature 14 taps featuring Stella and Guiness for international selection and the remainder showcasing local and popular East Coast drops.

Are oysters included in the happy hour?

Bethany Morse | Aug 24, 2020
Jeffrey Walker | Aug 24, 2020

They have $1 oysters from 4-5 everyday

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What motivates your business to have such slow and rude service? Do you not enjoy repeat business?

Evan Frangos | Aug 25, 2018
Fredrik Wallin | Aug 25, 2018

Had no problem when I was there. Very friendly staff.

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is it still true that wednesdays are all day $1 oysters?

sarah davis | Jun 25, 2022
Mahshid Carvallo | Jun 25, 2022

Yes, the best restaurant in downtown. My husband and I go there couple of times a week. Definitely give it try

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Does The Oyster Bar still do Sunday brunch buffet? Or is it a la carte only?

Lindsey Maxwell | Jun 25, 2022
D Moore | Jun 25, 2022

No buffet. A la carte only. But they do bottomless bloody and mimosa bar :)

Is the oyster bar handicap accessible

Joan Kalota | Oct 28, 2021
De Waller | Oct 28, 2021

Of course it is

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Are they still doing the brunch buffet and Make Your Own Mimosas?

Cade Chaney | Sep 28, 2021
New York Timelapse Channel | Sep 28, 2021

No more

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 24, 2022
Rob | Aug 24, 2021

Masks when you walk in. No social distancing on the sidewalk area, tho.

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For Wednesday oyster special are they raw or cooked/steamed ? Also do you serve calamari?

Melanye WRIGHT | Aug 24, 2020
Tom B | Aug 24, 2020

I don't know, give them a call, I think they cover all you asked about

Are you open for business on Thanksgiving day

Isreal Duran | Aug 25, 2019
The Oyster Bar | Aug 25, 2019

Hi Isreal, we are not open Thanksgiving day. We have our sister bar and restaurant next door open from 6pm. The Crafty Squirrel. Thank you for reaching out.

Has the Oyster Bar changed their location in the past 12 years? I could have sworn it was further west, near The Lucky Dill.

Christine Cilley | Aug 25, 2019
Melissa | Aug 25, 2019

It is by the Lucky Dill, just a few doors down, on Central it is Central Oyster Bar

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What kind of food is on brunch buffet? I'm assuming raw oysters...

Franca Gerardi | Aug 25, 2018
TRISHAUNNA CORLEY | Aug 25, 2018

Great variety of brunch foods, but no oysters. I heard they are considering adding them.

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What is on the brunch buffet?

Erin ModgePodge1111 | Aug 25, 2018
Jetlife Vacations Travel Agency | Aug 25, 2018

Umm prime rib.. Shrimps.. Eggs bacon.. Salads.. Breakfast stuff

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Do they have a weekday happy hour?

Art Dubuc | Aug 25, 2018
Allison Wever | Aug 25, 2018

Yes Wed 1 dollar oysters!

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Price of the Sunday brunch buffet

Tim Germack | Aug 25, 2018
Clifford Stevenson | Aug 25, 2018

All you can eat on the buffet, all you can drink on the mimosas or Mary's, if that isn't clear.

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Yes... With bottomless mimosas or bloody marys

Domonique Baker | Aug 25, 2018
Joseph Callahan | Aug 25, 2018

Both

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