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River Oyster Bar

River Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Miami Financial District, Miami
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    Nikol S.
    "Let the staff select your oysters if you are unsure...fantastic!!!"(66 Tips)
    Allen A.
    "Tina Tartar, Thai Ribs, Mushroom Flatbread, Short Rib Tacos, Steamed Pork Buns, Fire..."(3 Tips)
    Sofia C.
    "Incredible Happy Hour deals and wide variety of oysters."(23 Tips)
    Mody S.
    "The food here is great especially the gnocchi & blue crab."(3 Tips)
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  • Kyle B.heart icon on user image
    Kyle ByeFebruary 17, 2017
    Great happy hour specials. Discounted drinks, half-price East and West Coast oysters, and a small food menu with delicious duck tacos and oyster buns.
    Upvoted Nov 19
  • Sofia C.heart icon on user image
    Sofia CaseNovember 9, 2015
    Incredible Happy Hour deals and wide variety of oysters. Order a platter with all the available types and then choose your favorites (mine are Beach Point and Blue Point 💙🐚) for a second round.
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 14, 2011
    A seasonal menu packs 'em in nightly, especially during happy hour when working stiffs, foodies and hipsters flock here to indulge in the freshest oysters south of the Puget Sound. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
  • Anastasiaheart icon on user image
    AnastasiaMarch 5, 2019
    FOOD. OYSTERS. COCKTAILS. Try Green Mile (I think), it was easy, fresh and dangerous, super tasty. Food is amazing: mussels in coconut milk; oysters (must try!!!); cheesecake is delicious.
  • L. Q.
    L. Q.August 5, 2021
    The menu had 8 different types of oysters, which was great for tasting. The kebab was tasty — I only had the bar menu available at the time I arrived, but the overall experience was good.
  • Cristina B.
    Cristina BonillaJune 14, 2014
    I'd definitely suggest the gnocchi with blue crab and truffle, the passion fruit sorbet is delightful as well. Waiter sucked, he thought he was above it, and stuffy patrons. Food is delish overall!
  • Lindsey L.heart icon on user image
    Lindsey LingJanuary 26, 2018
    The food and the service were awesome. The ceviche was so flavorful and the yuca dipping sauce was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. Definitely try this place out!
  • JamiMiami
    JamiMiamiSeptember 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great happy hour. Oysters are half-price. If you like oysters, order the coromandel oysters and you will not go wrong. Also the Sicilian sliders are a meal.
  • David E.
    David EadsJune 4, 2013
    The tip on the mushroom flatbread is dead on - order it! Plus the grilled oysters w Manchego are the best thing I've eaten in a while. Omg. Lastly the grilled octopus is really good.
  • IrmaZandl Z.heart icon on user image
    IrmaZandl ZandlSlantOctober 10, 2014
    Delicious food - oysters, salmon with an amazing green sauce and a to die for pannacotta. Great service too.
  • Summer I.heart icon on user image
    Summer IzkovichJune 30, 2014
    My favorite bartenders Manny & Sean. I used to live next door and everyone should always get their 3 course for lunch ($20). Happy Hour is great but y'all better go early!
  • Sara M.heart icon on user image
    Sara MogollónDecember 26, 2020
    Any of the seafood! The whole Branzino is to die for. Gnocchi and crab, and the squid ink spaghetti. Don’t forget to get a ton of oysters!!
  • Virginia
    VirginiaFebruary 12, 2014
    While the unlimited mimosa deal at brunch is tempting, the What's Up Doc (ginger, carrot juice, orange juice, and gin) is where it's at. Plus, you'll only need two to get the job done.
  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014
    The upscale tavern setting makes it a comfortable place to go with the family, and it is priced like a real neighborhood joint; it'll almost never cost more than $50 a person. Read more
  • Mody S.heart icon on user image
    Mody SuarezJune 14, 2014
    This place is a must!!!! Oysters are fresh and a large variety of them. The food here is great especially the gnocchi & blue crab. Happy hour is the best 1/2$
  • Jacobo G.heart icon on user image
    Jacobo GómezJune 8, 2018
    Nice happy hour by the river and brickell city centre
  • Olga R.heart icon on user image
    Olga RomashevskayaApril 10, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The gem! Every dish is really great! Always fresh oysters and friendly stuff.
  • Patrick C.heart icon on user image
    Patrick CurleyFebruary 7, 2018
    Excellent seafood for lunch or dinner. Their lunch special is one of the best in Brickell.
  • Miami New Times
    Miami New TimesAugust 15, 2014
    The River opened downtown in 2003, but because of the wear-and-tear of constant business, it looks as though it's always been there. Read more
  • Alexis B.heart icon on user image
    Alexis BendjouiaMay 29, 2014
    Crab cakes 100%. MUST. Tuna tartar was nothing special, calamari great. Chocolate mousse cake excellent.
  • DAYANA A.heart icon on user image
    DAYANA ARIASNovember 20, 2015
    EVERYTHING is delicious here! The ceviche, the blue crab gnocchi is a must! The oysters!!! Loved this place.
  • Elisa
    ElisaNovember 29, 2022
    Pretty basic place, lots of dishes with truffle and tuna tartare. Standard. Get Stone crab if in season, since the pricing is quite reasonable compared to other spots.
  • Linds E.heart icon on user image
    Linds EllisDecember 13, 2017
    Ribs, Mac & Cheese, truffle flat bread = to die for. Not impressed w/ the hostess & bartenders during Art Basel, seemed like they didn’t have time for us, not friendly. Our server was great though!
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SDecember 5, 2016
    Great selection of oysters: around a dozen tonight, from PEI, MA, RI, and WA. Recommended.
  • Nelson V. G.heart icon on user image
    Nelson V. GuevaraMay 10, 2016
    An outstanding service, great variety of different clams and oysters for different tastes. Great seafood!
  • René L.heart icon on user image
    René LePaulJuly 21, 2015
    Delish! Loved the Brussel sprouts, the tuna and the crab cakes. Nice atmosphere and great central location.
  • Alexander L.heart icon on user image
    Alexander LApril 1, 2015
    Oysters: Moon shoal - large and juicy; Little skookum - very small but very tasty; Hama Hama - the best.
  • LOUIS A.
    LOUIS AGUIRREMarch 4, 2012
    Excellent! Excellent! From the ocean right to your plate. Fresh, organic, & delicious. The toffee cake is the perfect ending to a truly delicious meal.
  • Gabriela L.heart icon on user image
    Gabriela LucasAugust 7, 2017
    Unfortunately they did not have the so famous Gnocchi. The mushroom flatbread was good, the tuna tartar and bacalao croquettes was OK. Make sure you call before if you are coming for the Gnocchi.
  • Ekaterina S.
    Very American but probably the best seafood place in Miami
  • Dylan M.
    Dylan MarshJune 6, 2012
    I am madly in love with this place. Music, staff and food all great. Try the special - I had rabbit sausage and it was excellent.
  • Sarah D.heart icon on user image
    Sarah DunnJuly 3, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great happy hour deals! All of the food is amazing
  • Valerie K.heart icon on user image
    Valerie KosenkoFebruary 20, 2017
    Such a big variety of oysters here. Must visit in Miami!
  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousAugust 23, 2010
    Local foodies love this upscale tavern not only for the oysters but also for the beef, lamb, and seafood dishes. Fine wines and specialty beers are also a major draw.
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 7, 2011
    With half-priced oysters during Happy Hour, it's definitely a great spot to check out for drinks and fresh seafood. Other offerings include a seafood paella, lobster pot pie and bacon-wrapped shrimp.
  • Erin F.
    Erin FitzgeraldApril 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Miami's hidden gem for amazing local and organic cuisine; the Blue Tip oysters from the LI Sound simply cannot be beat!
  • Анечка Б.
    Come here during the happy hour and u can get double amount of oysters ,cas the price from 3$ for piece goes to only 1.50$ 🙈😱
  • Ezgi T.heart icon on user image
    Ezgi TekinJuly 3, 2022
    Magnificent taste, helpful and perfect environment… worth to try; give a shot
  • Alejandra M.heart icon on user image
    Alejandra MarquezOctober 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the Oysters and the Shiitake Flatbread is a must... Yummy!
  • Allen A.
    Allen AlvarezNovember 22, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Tina Tartar, Thai Ribs, Mushroom Flatbread, Short Rib Tacos, Steamed Pork Buns, Fire Roasted Oysters, Meatball Sliders, and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.
  • Mari T.heart icon on user image
    Mari ThielenNovember 17, 2019
    Delicious oysters, ceviche and yuka fries!!!
  • miamism
    miamismSeptember 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    When it comes to Oysters, I'm usually a Kumamoto fan but you need to try Coromandels from New Zealand!! Yummm
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014
    If you're looking for a little heat, the clams casino ($6) or fire-roasted oysters ($11) will hit the hot spot. Read more
  • Samantha A.heart icon on user image
    Samantha AlMeidaJanuary 16, 2015
    Ammmaaazing Oysters and food overall!!! Love this place!
  • Debra F.heart icon on user image
    Debra FernaldApril 22, 2015
    Bartender was so nice and accommodating. The food was excellent and very friendly atmosphere
  • Penny M.heart icon on user image
    Penny May-LehrerJune 20, 2013
    Do whatever Edwin says! Oysters divine! Blackened redfish wonderful! Blueberry mash awesome! The best!
  • miamism
    miamismJanuary 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Service is hot and cold - We've gotten better service at the bar than at a table. Food is good and so ate the oysters... Be ready to wait
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Mike Sabin, chef of Prime One Twelve, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Whole yellowtail snapper “Chinese style”. Read more
  • Travel Channel
    Travel ChannelDecember 6, 2011
    Come here for mostly local and organic cuisine… and a killer ambiance. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
  • Stephen S.heart icon on user image
    Stephen SmithJuly 18, 2015
    Oysters & the Fish Ceviche. Delish!
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