Oyster House

Oyster House is an East Coast seafood restaurant and raw bar, serving Philadelphia’s freshest fish and shellfish.

9 / 10
428
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  • Phone

    (215) 567-7683

  • Website

    oysterhousephilly.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

1516 Sansom St (btw 15th St & 16th St) Philadelphia , PA 19102 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

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CITY GRIT

One of our favorite spots for oysters ! Be a high roller and get the Raw Bar Sampler or hit them up at Happy Hour for $1 Oysters and cheap drinks ! Don't miss the Snapper soup , a Philly Classic.

Jen D

The clam chowder is the best I've tasted yet on the East Coast. The $1 oysters and $5 Kelly's punch is worth the Happy Hour crowd.

Jacqueline Bagdade

Sorry if I cannot find right words to describe our lunch experience at this beautiful restaurant . Everything we ordered that day was great! Definitely a must go if u are in the area.

Raquel GC

We ordered the tilefish, trout and flounder and in all honesty all were really really really good! Pecan-walnut pie was fantastic and service was spot on! 12/10 for me (and not expensive !)

Julia Ivan

it was simply the best oyster of my life, better than in Europe! the octopus and te calamari was also delicious. the wine was overpriced though.

Serious Eats

This Center City Philly mainstay specializes in expertly shucked East and West Coast oysters , updated seafood house classics and sharp craft cocktails .

Lori Boulware

Buck a shuck oysters and the scallop appetizer were fantastic! The New England clam chowder and Kelly’s Punch are as reputed — not to be missed!

Maddie Lippincott

Was CRAZY packed but totally worth it for the delicious oysters we had. Seem to have great Happy Hour specials throughout the week, too!

Philadelphia Magazine

Shellfish rarely goes on sale (and do you even want it to?), but this seafood spot’s Monday-thru-Friday buck-a-shuck happy hour ($1 select oysters , $3 select draft beer , from 5 to 7 p.m.) is great. Read more

Philadelphia Magazine

Miss the crowd by dining at Saturday brunch . The menu changes regularly, but the impeccable service and the sweet, meaty lobster roll always stay the same.

Erica Burnett

Great selection of East Coast oysters . And if you don't mind getting your hands dirty , order the U Peel Shrimp . Tasty and it's enough to share!

Gozde Akkemik

Baby octobus was amasing And if you like raw food you must try oyster And lobster

Mike Stone

Snapper soup , fresh lobster roll and home made ginger beer made for an excellent dinner . Great place

Canada O'Day

Loved it. Cocktails are amazing and great selection of raw shellfish . Turtle soup could use more turtle meat tho.

Josh W

Clam bake for 2 is more than enough for 3-4, and includes a whole lobster . Great value at $96

Tracy Huggins

Anyplace that has a jar of horseradish on the table is good by me. They also have homemade crackers

AskMen

This Friday, the 21st, Oyster House is offering $5 to-go cups of the famed creamy, potato-y New England clam chowder , outside the restaurant from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Read more

Sheila Scarborough

Delightful place, yummy roasted oysters and the best Manhattan I've ever had (must be their house-made vermouth .)

Philadelphia Magazine

During the week from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9-11pm get buck-a-shuck oysters , $3 draft specials, $3 oyster shooters and $5 cocktails . Read more

FLAfamilyguru

BBQ oysters are so smoky and buttery. Delicious. Smoking ember accompanies your plate of four.

Mihail Mashkovtsev

Scallops ceviche - must try. Sooo good and unusual! Fisherman stew is also very good.

Barrett Lane

Hands down the best happy hour in Center City . Three dollar drafts and dollar oysters . Plus a free oyster when you check in!

Christopher

BBQ grilled oysters are awesome. I always get the clam chowder and fill up with oyster crackers

Elysia Bandong

$1 oysters in Saturday's 9PM-11PM. Get there early to grab a seat. $1 oysters M-F from 5PM-7PM.

Lore Benavent

The best place for oysters in Philadelphia. Seafood is very good.

Raisa Fernando

Reverse happy hour Saturday nights! 9-11pm buck a shuck oysters

RIDDIC Ric

Food was Great! But never got any of the specials when i checked in even after my server confirmed it. Still good though just give your customers what you offer!

Susan Robertson

Love love love this place. Been coming for years. A buck a Schuck! No need to waste ur $$$ on their expensive oysters . Try the octopus - yum!

Philadelphia Magazine

Don't have a clue what to order? How about the authentically Yankee lobster roll or the meaty, filler-free crabcake ? They are both outstanding. Read more

Philly.com

Offering consistent, authentic fish-house classics, with casual nods to Asian and contemporary flavors. Read more

cyn k

great "one buck chuck" oyster happy hour , and there's a lobster special during the summer 1x/wk.

Rowena Sunday

The Well Fleet oysters are amazing. They have the right balance of salty and sweet.

mary bunce

Oysters were shucked to perfection and the drinks were amazing!

Raaid Bacchus

Yards Love Stout + one awesome oyster bar = delicious! Great Oysters and the Lobster Roll was so tasty!

Philadelphia Magazine

There's no time at Oyster House like happy hour . Head in for $3 beers and dollar oysters , six days a week.

Sabrina

The oyster crackers are enormous. Keep a few in your purse to carboload late night ;)

Lane Rettig

Friendly , attentive service . Pricy but tasty. Dinner with oysters , drinks, apps for two $150.

Rajeev Iyer

Love the Oyster stout . It's like drinking adult chocolate milkshakes .

Foon-Lee Leow

We had a nice range of 18 oysters . Succulent and fresh!

Kass

Cool vibe, with solid oysters . The buck-a-shuck is a must.

K. Cooper

Lobster rolls are very freshly made & taste great

Philadelphia Magazine

Best revival of 2010. Sam Mink, grandson of the original Mink, reworked the menu, and brought light to a space that had clung to its dark, wood-paneled decor. Read more

Jessica Roland

Must love seafood ! Good for KOL lunches and dinners .

Philadelphia Magazine

Every Wednesday in July and August you can get two Maine lobsters with corn on the cob for $26 from 5-10pm. Read more

Dan

$1 Oysters $3 Beers $3 Shots Monday to Friday 5-7 & Saturday 9-11

Michelle Mirzoian

Try the Lobster Roll ! The best I have had outside of Maine!!! The oysters are of course a staple here.

RC

Always a fantastic selection of extremely fresh oysters .

Jen14221

The NE clam chowder is great. I also liked the bread pudding for dessert . The clams casino are tasty but on the smallish side.

Susan Robertson

When u come to Phillie u must experience The Oyster House!

Kenyatta Jones-Arietta

You MUST try the chihuahua oyster shooters ! Freakin yum!

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