The Darling Oyster Bar on King Street is a chic seafood haven serving up creative dishes like clam chowder fries, fresh oysters, and indulgent lobster rolls in a stylish, vintage-inspired setting.
"Upper King hot spot the Darling keeps a lively dining room full of guests seeking fry baskets, Creole shrimp, and lobster rolls. The attractive space draws in crowds night after night. Go early for happy hour and sit at the window-facing raw bar to watch the hustle on King Street between shucks." - Erin Perkins
"The Darling Oyster Bar offers an Instagram-worthy afternoon with an epic bloody mary topped with a giant crab claw garnish. Ballers can go for the seafood frittata with lobster, while those with a hangover may appreciate the fried chicken biscuit. There are also chowder fries topped with clams and bacon (naturally)." - Erin Perkins, Eater Staff
"The Darling Oyster Bar is known for being one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city and for serving a very over-the-top Bloody Mary with shrimp, hushpuppies, a king crab leg, and a lobster claw all sticking out the top. Beyond ludicrous brunch cocktails, this spot on King Street also has a huge bar that’s great for a quick drink or eating your weight in seafood. Come for dinner with friends, split the ceviche and some oysters, and finish with the fried shrimp basket. photo credit: Andrew Cebulka" - Jai Jones
"Step into the stunning dining room at the Darling for brunch on Sunday and order the shrimp and grits with cheddar grits, crispy Brussels, country ham, and fennel — add a fried egg for $1." - Erin Perkins
"The Darling Oyster Bar makes for a handsome happy hour stop on Upper King. Select oysters are only $1.50 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the week. Sit at the front window and watch the world go by while enjoying the deal on bivalves." - Erin Perkins
