Christopher K.
Yelp
My hubby and I visited St. Louis for a day and searched high and low for a decent restaurant near our hotel. I noticed on Yelp that Broadway Oyster Bar had great ratings, so we decided to give it a try. This location is not too far from the Cardinals stadium. You just have to cross under the highway to access it.
Upon entry, we noticed that the majority of the restaurant was situated outside; however, it was 80% covered overhead. I thought we were seated inside until I looked up and noticed that it was open; hence, the reason I noticed a bunch of flies. You'll also notice a creole, New Orleans theme inside.
We were promptly seated without reservations. Someone brought us water once we were seated and the menu as well. Our waitress, Kelly, then came over and greeted us and asked what we wanted to start with. We opted for grilled oysters . They were delicious. 5/5. I wanted to order more, but I was ready for some food. We went ahead and put our entree orders in. My hubby ordered fried shrimp and parmesan fries. I ordered the crawfish, a cup of Dennis' Red Beans & Rice, and a cup of Uncle Charlie's Creole Jambalaya.
Regarding my order, the crawfish was ok. I was hoping they would be more juicy and flavorful like the crawfish in New Orleans. I guess it is hard to mimic New Orleans when you are further inland. Overall, I give the crawfish a 3/5. The red beans and rice were pretty good. I would give them a 4/5. The jambalaya was good. It earned a solid 4/5 as well.
My hubby really enjoyed the fried shrimp. He ate them all. He rated them a 5/5. He did not like the fries. They came out cold and greasy. He rated them a 2/5.
Kelly's service was amazing and she came back to check on us often. She also recommended some great food options and combinations. Overall, she receives a 5/5 for great customer service.
Overall, I would definitely recommend Broadway Oyster Bar. Just be aware that everything is spicy, including their cornbread. The menu even includes a warning about the spiciness of their food. It wasn't too spicy for me though, so the average person should not have a problem tolerating the spice level. You can also ask for more spice if you desire that. My overall rating of Broadway Oyster Bar is a 4/5.