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Oyster House

Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$

Center City West, Philadelphia

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Oyster House

9.0^/10

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Ranked #1 for seafood restaurants in Philadelphia
The experts at Serious Eats and Philadelphia Magazine recommend this place
"Oysters were shucked to perfection and the drinks were amazing!"(8 Tips)
"$1 Oysters $3 Beers $3 Shots Monday to Friday 5-7 & Saturday 9-11"(10 Tips)
"Lobster rolls are very freshly made & taste great"(11 Tips)
"The Oyster House Punch is a must have when u come here."(3 Tips)

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good for special occasions
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BrookeMay 9, 2017
Great oysters drinks and seafood plates!
Molly StoddartJune 17, 2015
Awesome happy hour, $1 oysters and $5 punch!
Philadelphia MagazineDecember 2, 2011
The House Punches will knock you right out, for sure. But they're so good you'll just keep wanting more. Read more
Ami H.February 1, 2021
~The Philadelphia Special~
Philadelphia MagazineNovember 18, 2013
A great spot to slurp briny bivalves while knocking back some punch with punch. Read more
Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 14, 2011
It's kind of like a non alcoholic Asian mojito...but with lemons and pickles. Sounds bizarre but over sprite it's one creation you've just got to try. Read more
DanNovember 8, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Monday Nights @ the Oyster House are in the biz nights! Ask your server or bartender what the special is & then call your friends!
David HowlandAugust 30, 2018
Giant oyster crackers!
Andrei SnitkoMay 23, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Excellent Oyster place in Philly. Try their shooters!
Sarah StephensMarch 1, 2015
Scallops on polenta were awesome!!
John DuncanFebruary 23, 2016
Friendly staff, great drinks
Tawnya StarrApril 21, 2017
The raw sampler and Lobster roll.
Cathy HenryJuly 20, 2016
Great selection of fresh oysters
Cheryl PriestOctober 13, 2017
Food is good, skimpy potions. Oysters were small but tender. Servings are very small. Some of the oysters were under cooked.
Victoria LamAugust 25, 2011
Buck a shuck is rightfully crowded. And lobster rolls are so rich and delicious.
Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 3, 2012
Yeah, we know damn well that a few Oyster House Punches will lay us out flat, but we just can’t stop drinking them.
PJ EstradaMay 9, 2016
Delicious!!!
Jeff WeedenMarch 7, 2018
Seafood and atmosphere
Philadelphia MagazineDecember 6, 2011
Try the Mother's Ruin Punch. One of the 20 best drinks in Philly. Read more
Richard LewisMarch 5, 2014
Happy hour buck o' shuck. Tip the fellas shuckin' em up #buckashuck
Hector BaraonaJune 20, 2020
Sam you and team are the best! See you soon.
Miss SekiaMay 19, 2013
The fisherman stew is very delicious
Trang M.July 31, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Tip your shuckers!
Ryan GOctober 17, 2011
Buck a shuck is great. Jessica is also a great waitress. Very attentive.
Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 14, 2011
Philadelphia Magazine's pick for $8 best restaurant out of the city's top 50! Read more
Examiner.comDecember 28, 2010
At Happy Hour, score yourself a seat at the bar and enjoy their Buck-a-Shuck special, Read more
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
Felicia D'Ambrosio, chef of Federal Donuts, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Raw oysters. Read more
David NetteyApril 5, 2018
Needless to say Oyesters
Jennifer ShumateAugust 11, 2012
The butterscotch pudding is to die for!
Mike RanalliJune 12, 2011
Blanc de blanc from a can and $1 oysters... What more do you need
Yael ZakutAugust 28, 2018
Great fresh oysters
Susan RobertsonOctober 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Everything is fabulous!
Debbie S SingletonAugust 15, 2015
Employees food drinks awesome
Patrick WardAugust 3, 2015
Good cocktails
Dan MonbourquetteNovember 10, 2014
Lobster roll, oysters!!!
mary bunceOctober 15, 2019
Very tasty!
LaurenJune 20, 2013
Great buck-a-shuck happy hour!
Adeline A.August 20, 2012
Try the Peel and Eat Shrimp
Nicole VallesMarch 24, 2017
Oysters, duh
Krissy WJanuary 24, 2011
The Oyster House Punch is a must have when u come here.
Trang M.December 23, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Try the Cherrystone Clams
Adeline A.August 20, 2012
Try the Grilled Octopus
Adeline A.August 20, 2012
Try the Assorted Oysters
MelzieNovember 23, 2010
Punch is deadly! Make sure to order the roasted oyster sampler!
DanSeptember 8, 2010
Been here 50+ times
dollar oysters from 5 to 7 tonight!! don't forget $3 beers too!
Sarah WhaleyJanuary 23, 2011
...Try the ceasar, you won't regret it!
Khanh NguyenSeptember 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Roasted oyster sampler <33
Sergey KovalenkoDecember 29, 2018
Usually...
Lauren RoseFebruary 28, 2015
BBQ OYSTERS!!!
DrinkPhilly.comAugust 25, 2010
It's hard to pass up the Buck-A-Shuck. Check out our review by clicking More Info! Read more

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