Love this place. Oysters cooked however you want, shucked for you, served with Homemade sauce. Crackers, Perfect Soups( gumbo is my favorite) Awesome Shrimp boiled any flavors of your choosing. Low Country Boil with all the goodies. Great service and friendly staff. Give it a whirl, you wont be disappointed.
A staple of Columbia! If you like oysters, this is the place. If you like seafood, this is it. They have the best cocktail sauce, excellent customer service and a wonderful atmosphere. 1/2 off crab legs on Tuesday is when I like to go. Try the Jalapeno Oyster Shooter while you're there...
Great food, friendly server. Never been here before, but recommend the scallops & grits. Fabulous!
Old Ebbitts Grill was the place for oysters in Washington DC until it became a tour bus stop. The Oyster Bar Columbia (Far away from the District of Columbia fortunately) I pray never suffers that fate. It has such a local feel that welcomes outsiders with a low country warmth of hospitality, remarkably friendly service, and food that tastes as if you were at the seaside. The oysters (of course that's why I was there) were plump, succulent, briny and flavorful in a subtle way that only oysters can deliver such a mouth feel that had me wanting more. (And that was without condiments for the first taste!) Alas, it was just before closing time so I vowed to return. A must stop for seafood lovers. Get there before closing time. I could have sat there for hours.
Food, drinks, wait staff all excellent. Atmosphere was great also. Highly recommend this place!
Casual place, lots of charm and lots of other seafood if you don't like oysters!
Great food and great service! My husband enjoyed the crab legs and I had the shrimp and grits. We also shared some steamed oysters. Everything was perfectly cooked and I appreciated the attention we got from our server. We will definitely return!
I came into town for a football game in late 2016 and FINALLY decided to eat at your restaurant but especially during Tuesday 1/2 priced Snow Crab night. I was NOT let down as the snow crabs were juicy and in season along with my oysters and my shrimp. Oh, and I cant leave out the Mother Shucker cocktail sauce I had. Everything was great all the way down to sitting at the back bar and the service that went with it. I would totally recommend it to anyone and will be back because to me, it has the BEST fresh seafood in town.
I have gone two Friday's in a row now! I love this place. Great staff too!
We were recommended this restaurant from a coworker. We are major seafood lovers. This place did not disappoint us at all!! The oysters were delicious and the fact that the staff did the shucking for us was awesome!! The staff was so friendly and knew what they were talking about. Definitely will be back!!
Went on a Tuesday for the crab leg special, also ordered potatoes “all the way” and neither disappointed! Food and service were excellent despite how busy the bar was! I will definitely be a return customer.
Absolutely delicious! Food was incredible and service was outstanding. My mouth waters just thinking about those yummy oysters and the Mother Shucker cocktail sauce. 😍
This place is outstanding, the service is second to none and the food is incredible. The "Shuckers" know their food and do a fantastic job. Don't forget to rip your shuckers
I've been coming here quite a while and I'm not your standard oyster eater. I love them but I love them steamed a little more than most people and the staff is more than happy to accommodate. The oysters, shrimp, scallops and crab legs are all delicious but for an extra treat try the capital city oysters. They are quite amazing. Thanks for being a true local treasure!
Two pecks- 1 steamed and 1 partially steamed. Partially steamed is way to go. Oyster jalapeno shooters the bomb... Beers and margaritas.....rock on!!!
I love this place so much!!! My boyfriend and I call it our home away from Charleston!! Yes and went there with my coworker from work!! They loved it as well!
OMG I love this place!!!! Deeee-vine... Such a great time. And the oysters are to die for!!! Big fun with friends... I just keep coming back
Oyster Bar. Oyster Basket.
Stumbled on this place while walking back to the car. What a treat! Great service and oysters shucked fresh right in front of you. The cocktail sauce served with your oysters is to die for. You can even purchase a bottle. We will certainly return.
Belly up to the Oyster bar- it's the best place to be. (Walk around behind the regular bar!!)
Sebastian Georgallides
+4.5
Tuesday night crab leg special! We go every week $8/lb with friendly staff and entertaining patrons. Love it
Love this place! Crab legs are amazing, and reasonably priced. Plus they have awesome specials.
Andre Charity Bourgeois
+4.5
Great Oyster Bar!! Great prices
If you haven't been here you must go.
Only place to go for seafood in the city. A dozen raw and another dozen of juicy steamed for us. Mix in some crawdads if in season. Love the food and the service is always fun.
Yummy.... If you want good seafood then this is a great place. The prices aren't bad and the food is always fresh. The only downside to this place is the size... it's small... and on a busy night (which is almost every night they are open) it does make it a bit uncomfortable in the dining room. Even so... the food is worth it.
Best in Columbia. While Pearlz is a better social atmosphere in my opinion, the Oyster Bar is where I go if I want oysters... great cocktail sauce, shucked for you and always big and fresh!
Accept NO Imitations. Just one guy's opinion, but Oyster Bar Columbia has the best seafood in our city! This is proof that you don't have to be high-brow or corporate to be excellent at what you do. The oysters are always great and the shrimp done in Old Bay are a definite favorite. Add to that the fact they make their own cocktail sauce and have fresh horseradish available for added spice. It is not a large establishment, but they do a great job. Whether you just want to meet some friends for a happy hour, or enjoy some really great food, Oyster Bar Columbia is a place to check out. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable. Pass by the imitators and treat yourself to the original.
Great oyster, great service. We took friends here and had wonderful oysters. The oysters were the largest oysters I have ever seen/eaten. Its a great casual place to get some yummy oysters, their signature cocktail sauce and a couple of beers.
The Original Oyster Bar. I just wanted people to know that their is only one true pearl in the oyster bar in the vista and that is not Pearlz, it is the original and true Oyster Bar Columbia! So go by and try it for yourself! You won't regret it!
In Cola for the weekend! Great place! Good O's! Cold beer. Ask for Ruby's special "Growder"!
Can't go wrong with steamed oysters, saltines and their warm cocktail sauce.
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