Oyster House Seafood & O-Bar

We had a wonderful dining experience and I highly recommend this spot, especially if you love oysters! The Bluepoint Oysters were absolutely delicious and, as always, a total hit, a must-order item! We also enjoyed trying the Steamboat Oysters but they were bigger than we liked but still good and found the Lavender Spritz drink to be a pleasant surprise (in a good way!). While the Fire Roasted Oysters weren't to our liking and we sent them back, the rest of the meal was excellent. Most importantly, our waiter was super nice and attentive, which really made the evening a pleasure.

Great spot in the heart of Charleston! The atmosphere and service were excellent, and the food did not disappoint. I really enjoyed the crab pot…fresh, flavorful and perfectly cooked. They also have a great beer list with plenty of options to pair with seafood. If the weather’s nice, grab a seat on the patio - it’s perfect for people-watching and soaking in the downtown Charleston energy. Overall, a great experience and one I’d definitely come back for.

Always have a great time when at O-Bar! By ourselves or with family and friends, we are always treated with happy faces and smiles and great customer service. We always sit at the bar and enjoy the oysters. They recommend the best ones and appreciate it. Hush puppies are great, on the sweeter side and more like a dessert but are really good. The sea bass plate is amazing and the grilled scallops and shrimp are really good. If you can switch out the redfish from the plate I would recommend but overall this is our go to seafood place whenever we are in town!

I had the most wonderful time at the Oyster house. Jane, my server, was an absolute pleasure, so friendly and warming. The She-crab soup is the best in Charleston! So if you are looking for a relaxing chill delicious evening in downtown Charleston, head down to the Oyster house and ask for Jane!

Friendly and knowledgeable bartender that provided great service. My date and I came for the ambiance and some fresh oysters and were pleased with our selections.

If you’re a seafood lover this is the place to be! Food was absolutely delicious & atmosphere was amazing! Our sever Cory was the sweetest and brought so much laughter to our table! Couldn’t recommend this place more.

Brittany took fantastic care of us on our Christmas date night. The food was staged exactly the right way. We added items after our first order and she made sure to get them to quickly. A lot of folks were seated right when we got there but felt like we were her only table. She made sure that we got all of our order inside the "happy hour". My wife was charmed by the historic setting. Brittany made sure to Everything was perfect. Thank you so much!

Food is TOP! If you are going for food, then I highly recommend it. Experience-wise it was good but could be better in my opinion. The chairs were not comfortable. You could hear what other people were talking about. The food was awesome though. Fresh oysters are 10/10. Grilled fish had spices inside and it had such an interesting flavor, I loved it. If you thinking about ordering a dessert or not, DO IT. They have a caramel cheesecake from NY and it was so tasty l still remember the taste in my mouth. Fried oysters were good but not the rest of the food. I would not order them again if we came back. Paid $120 with tips included for 2 of us. Recommend!

Kiley was a great waitress and Sammy did a great job cooking our meals! Lobster Ravioli is amazing!

Great food and amazing service. Near the main city market. Just remember where you parked. Good room to eat. It's not stacked with tables next to tables where you cant move. The food is exactly what you pay for. Great portions and awesome quality. My wife had the whole red snapper and I had the mango glazed sea bass. Spectacular taste. This is a must if your sopping by downtown Charleston

We stopped by the bar for some oysters and a beer. They did a great job explaining the different oysters and also made some fantastic drinks. The oysters are also cracked in front of you so you see everything and know that it is fresh!

Alphonso is AMAZING!!! Great customer service, friendly, responsive, and extremely helpful with tour-related questions. Shrimp & grits, sea bass and hush puppies with praline butter - oh my gosh! Delicious! Highly recommend

Great patio spot for lunch. Very family friendly, decent seafood menu and other eatery selections; convenient location next door to Charleston Market. Prompt and attentive service, food was served quickly from kitchen (at lunchtime). Overall 4.0 rated for me on food quality, friendly service and relaxed dining ambience. Expect to pay $12-30pp for meal depending what you order. Today I tried the signature She Crap Soup as starter, followed by a Chilled Shrimp Salad Roll. Soup had delicious flavors, with creamy texture but not overly thick; one comment it was served "warm" not steaming "hot" as i might expect soup to be served - however I'd order again just request temperature served. The Shrimp Salad Roll was plentiful and tasty! Good lunch sandwich served with Fries (or creamy cole slaw which I'd recommend after tasting yum). Oyster House was a convenient location in the downtown district, and patio setting was great for a day meal. Check it out if you want a casual and solid seafood experience in Charleston. Enjoy!

We ate here last month the week of my aunts wedding. We had a huge party looking for a great downtown dinner spot (last minute which was fun to figure out). We landed on Oyster House and I'm so glad we did. Great location, great service, excellent cocktails, and delicious seafood. We got the oysters (obviously) and the sea bass and left stuffed and grinning. Thanks for a great experience!

Oyster house was the perfect spot to grab some drink and a quick bite to eat while shopping at the market! We were able to get seated pretty quickly for a big group. We did get oysters, which were amazing and a great price! The highlight though was The Sprtiz cocktail. So refreshing!

The beautiful spring weather drew me into this restaurant's large outside dining area. Their menu promised a She Crab soup, a Charleston classic, which I've never had before. It is definitely rich and creamy. It was too decadent for me. It leaned more towards gravy and I think it actually would be great on some biscuits. I also love crab cakes, which was also on this menu. I was very disappointed. The crab cakes were too mushy and the sauce was not good. The asparagus was amazing though. Good service. Casual. Please come and create your own adventure.

This was a stop on a food tour we were on, but I had to review it because I had the she crab soup here, then went to dinner at 82 Queen (which was excellent btw) and had the she crab soup. I'd been told it is best st 81 Queen and I definitely felt it was better here at the Oyster House. Also had the shrimp and grits - I'm not a grits fan. But, the sauce is actually not fish based and this shrimp and grits were pretty great. Pimento cheese, but I don't really eat that, and had hushpuppies and those were great. Praline butter was unbelievable. So sweet. Very good.

Very nice place to dine when taking in the sights of downtown Charleston. The food was plentiful as well as delicious- especially the crispy Brussel Sprouts, (wow! they were so crispy and tasty that I could have eaten a ton of those and been just as satisfied with my meal); and the drinks were overflowing. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and what options were available for our GF member - which were not many but enough. Highly Recommend for all seafood lovers!

Nice friendly service. Sat indoors for the air conditioned comfort! Food was decent, but portions was so so! We had fish sandwich, house salad and seared ahi tuna and the bill was just north of $50...

We had an incredible dining experience at the Oyster House Seafood Restaurant. The outdoor seating area is so lovely and inviting on a crisp fall day. I would go there just for the ambiance. The staff went above and beyond as well. We started off with Pinot Grigio, hush puppies and raw oysters. The praline butter served with the hush puppies was to die for. The hush puppies reminded me of an upscale donut. Delicious! The oysters were perfection. Not too salty and I loved the fresh cocktail sauce. I'm looking forward to trying the Prince Edward Island oysters during my next visit. For dinner I ordered the snow crab stream pot and my boyfriend ordered the shrimp steam pot. The garlic butter was on point, the crab legs (while messy, I prefer the lazy man's version) were out of this world. The corn, andouille sausage and potatoes were all cooked to perfection with Old Bay Seasoning. The portions were so large that I have leftovers for today. 5 stars!

This was our second visit to Oyster House and we came for the shrimp and grits. It didn't disappoint. Hearty gravy atop hearty grits! My son opted for the crusted salmon and it was also very good. We tried a few oysters as an appetizer since we were at Oyster House. They have a variety you can choose from. They were fresh and tasty. Service was quick and friendly. We sat outside on the patio to enjoy the mild weather in April. We will be back when visiting Charleston in the future! Ps. We did make a reservation just to be on the safe side.

The food here is amazing and such a great atmosphere. Came here twice on a trip to Charleston and didn't regret it. The shrimp salad sandwich and fried cheese fritters were so tasty! We literally came and had the cheese fritters twice they were that good. I got the side of brussel sprouts too. They were amazing and crispy. Omg were they cravable ! Do yourself a favor and get them! Their spritz cocktails were delicious and refreshing as well. Especially in the heat!

Great, food. The Lobster Ravioli was perfectly prepared. Server was very friendly and price was reasonable.

My wife loved her crab cake sandwich here, whereas I did not enjoy my Baja fish tacos at all. They were very dry despite the crema topping and were desperately in need of some salsa. At least the fries were good. Prices felt a bit on the high end. Service was quick.

We always love to stop in while visiting Charleston and the nearby market. Our favorite of course are the oysters but they have other great options on the menu too. Staff is attentive and polite, atmosphere is inviting and you can watch the oyster shucking from the bar

Kevin was an awesome server. The food and drinks were sooooo good! We went back to the bar area later on in the day and had their frozè which was really good too! I can't wait to go back.

This was our first stop in town. Our server JP was amazing. He listened to our likes and dislikes and had great recommendations for our dinner. The food was fresh and tasty. The drinks were delicious and boozy. We sat on the patio and enjoyed. The music wasn't too loud. The fans kept us cool. 10/10 service and ambiance.

We came during happy hour and started with Moscow mules, oysters, peel and eat shrimp, and hush puppies. Service was prompt and friendly, the restaurant was nice inside, but the food was just okay. There was nothing special about it. A lot of restaurants in Charleston have pizzazz or an overwhelming charm, this one isn't one of them. The prices were reasonable, but that could be because we came during happy hour.

Food was excellent. Service was quick and friendly. Nice patio sitting area. Recommend

Just right across the street from the Historic Market tucked behind the Crab House is this place. The windows are tinted so you don't know if the place is open or closed. But considering it's an oyster bar, the front section of the place had a cozy ambiance to it which I thought was appropriate for an oyster bar. The server was... odd. Yes, she was kind. Yes she was professional. But that was what we were able to perceive considering she really couldn't project her voice to us well enough for us to understand what we were ordering so it made it difficult for us to ask for stuff and ask questions. Now for the food. For an oyster bar, the food is... mediocre at best. The oysters were gray and either had too much brine or there was an overtly distinct oceany flavor that didn't have the clean finish oysters tend to have. I get that oysters and their flavors are regional, but make the oysters clear. Label the suckers if you have to. I get it. It's oysters. They're going to have that fishy taste. But the finish is what makes it and the only ones that had a decent finish was the ones from Canada. At about $124 for their $64 plus the upcharge for the premium oysters, plus another half dozen of the Canadian oysters, plus a beer, my only recommendation is come with friends.

Stopped at over 6 oyster bars and restaurants in the Charleston area and this is one of their finest! Their seafood selection is extensive however they only had 4 oyster varieties to choose from, but they were all perfectly curated, wisely selected, and beautifully presented. The sheer size of this place, with multiple levels is voluminous enough to satisfy any passerby which is good because it is directly across from the Market. Got in and got a seat for lunch with no problem and the young man who served us towards the back where the cold bar is, was endearing and knowledgeable.

My friend was visiting and wanted seafood and a little bit of ambience. This is perfectly located near the market as well as the water. Anytime I walk by. I'm always gonna pop in and grab an oyster shooter - the staff is casual and welcoming. We decided just to grab a few drinks on the happy hour special and share some apps. The bread for the mussels was crispy , buttery and well with them. We enjoyed the calamari as well, but the garlic aïoli did leave a little bit to be desired. Will be visiting again.

Great atmosphere - love the bar area - excellent espresso martini! The shrimp & grits are a definite along with the she crab soup. I got the fish tacos but was a little disappointed. They were a little too dry and just had some pieces of slaw really needs some more sauce and I would recommend some "perkier" slaw but this is a definite go! We will be back for sure - our waiter was excellent!

Really cute setup, inside and outside seating with fans (of course). Didn't get anything to test the waters, but happy with being able to customize my order. Would come back to see what other things to checkout on the menu, drinks look pretty promising too.

Came to try the raw oysters during happy hour and it was decent. It was definitely packed during that time. Service was good as well.

We came for the oysters, which were good, but for the price of all the food and drinks we got, I would expect better food. It tasted like local pub fare and we spent over $300 for 5 people (2 cocktails that were average and a beer). The service was good, but the menu uninspiring.

Oyster House is one of the few restaurants that offer seafood boils, which is basically mixed steamed seafood that includes mussels, shrimps, corn, Dungeness crab legs and Alaskan crab legs. Oh my! We also ordered the grilled oysters, which had a layer of cheese on top. This was delicious! Overall, the service was friendly and quick. Restaurant was not full, and it is a huge restaurant with two floors! Loved this meal!

I'm not very impressed by this place. The ambience is very plain considering the prices they are charging, and the food was mediocre at best. There are much better options in the area.

So good! We came for the happy hour and they have a nice little selection of things on the menu and it is totally worth it. Love the John River oysters! Great service and love the ambience inside too !

Fish was amazing and light with a crispy batter. The mussels with a wine sauce and the hush puppies were amazing as well! Brussel sprouts had too much of the stem left on them. Service was good, but our table definitely needed some attention, very sticky and a little uncomfortable.

Great service. Nice inside and outside seating. Clean Fast service Oysters were great! Salad was large with great amount of toppings and dressing. Boil was good- corn was a bit mushy but it is early May & out of season.

Come for Happy Hour! $5 fish tacos that are top shelf. Cheap drinks too. Staff is friendly and service is great!

Oyster House was so great, we came back twice on our recent trip to Charleston! Located right next to the City Market, it was a great spot to grab a quick lunch both days without breaking the bank. My sister and I loved the oyster selection that they offered & the she crab soup was amazing to dip our fries in to. The service was great and they always made sure to tell us what oysters were which. Sit on the patio if you can for the best experience!

It was great to be downtown in Charleston. The location was great and the food was really good.

We just walked up at 6pm on a Saturday night and we quickly seated outside on the covered deck! Exceptional service from waitstaff explaining choices for the oysters. The description was spot on with the local selection of the night! The hushpuppies are fantastic and like dessert!! We spilt the beet salad ( which is HUGE) and the crab cake sandwich platter. The even spilt the plates for us which wasn't necessary but kind! Both we're honestly fabulous... the crab cake crunch on the outside as I love and very thick & flavorful. Great smaller steak fries! The Dallas was loaded with candied pecans, roasted beats, oranges, feta ... oh my!!! I was pleasantly surprised by our experience!

The outdoor area is very lovely. We came here for an 8PM reservation just to have oysters. It wasn't as busy as expected on a Saturday. The service was really slow. We had to wait constantly to order and get our checks. The oysters were great. We tried all the vary of oysters they had on the menu. Paid parking deck is near by. There is no street parking for this restaurant.

Stopped in after a Ghost Tour in Charleston for a drink and an appetizer. Went to the bar and met Brandon, great bartender, great guy. We had eaten earlier so we decided to come back Sunday for lunch! Football on the TVs and guess who's there?! Brandon!!! Guy must work a million hours. Drinks ordered, we place a food order...my wife had roasted oysters and a selection of raw oysters. I had shrimp and grits (in a Tasso ham gravy). Food was excellent, great experience, highly recommended and ask for Brandon!!! Loved the interior and vibe too!

Isabella is the BEST!!! So friendly and knowledgeable about the area of Charleston. We had a great time at the Oyster house and wish her the best in all of her future endeavors

Jambalaya was excellent as were the Crab cakes. Service was quick and attentive throughout our meal.

Fun atmosphere and even better seafood!! The drinks are crafted nicely but the seafood.. oh the seafood!! I think as far as prices go this wasn't bad for two people at 49.95 A dozen oysters on a half shell, mussels, peel n eat shrimp and Alaskan crab! If you're looking for some good oysters with a small wait I would absolute come here!

This spot is located in downtown Charleston and had an amazing looking patio. We were sweaty from walking around the town all day and the patio looked incredible welcoming. We took a seat and were immediately greeted by a super friendly server. We just got a quick snack because we were headed to dinner with friends soon after, but we enjoyed some fries and pints. We definitely need to return for seafood next time we visit. The only reason that I knocked off a star is because I've had to eat dairy and gluten free recently (not the restaurant's) fault, but it was hard to find anything without one or both of those on the menu. Great spot!

We sat at the bar and got excellent service from Joe who was working the bar. The food menu had lots of great choices. All of the food was fresh and tasty

Enjoyed this spot very much. Pretty great Southern seafood. Had some oysters, calamari, shrimp and grits. Sat on the terrace where it felt summery. Service was OK. Had a nice time!

Searched Yelp to find a spot to eat some seafood and we wound up going with Oyster House. Checked in, said it would be around a 15 minute wait and we probably waited 5 minutes and was taken to our table. Hostess were friendly and our server was amazing. Placed our drink and food order and it came out fast but with perfect timing in between each course. We ordered two of each oyster on a half shell they had. They were okay. Maybe it's my tastebuds because I was sick recently. ‍ Fire Roasted Oysters, really good, loads of flavor. Hubby had the She Crab Soup and Chilean Sea Bass. I had the Ultimate Steam Pot paired with a nice Palmetto Ale. Everything was really flavorful. I enjoyed the heck out of my steam pot.

Great setting! Our waiter, Zayne was great! Happy birthday Zayne! As a Texan, the flavor could have been a bit more pronounced but all in all it was a wonderful experience.

We came in for the she crab soup....and I'm glad we did. The best crap soup I've ever had! I wish we had room in our belly for more then the soup.

Stop by because I was craving oysters. Was seated immediately and the waiter came by to provide us with menu. We knew we only wanted oysters. I did order 6 James river and 6 PEI oysters. They were a bit expensive, but satisfied that craving. $2 for James river and $3 for PEI. They didn't clean the oysters too well though. Overall it tasted good. Nice outdoor seating. Waiter was friendly.