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42nd Street Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Raleigh

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8.9^/10

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Ranked #1 for seafood restaurants in Raleigh
"Freshly shucked oysters and crab cakes to due for - love it :)"(25 Tips)
"I love the cheese potatoes and salads."(3 Tips)
"The Seafood Bisque is the best!!"(3 Tips)
"Try the shrimp and grits..YUMMY!"(3 Tips)

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DennisJuly 15, 2017
Everything is good. Get reservations. Some of the best and freshest seafood I have ever had. Oysters are fresh and God with a wide array of choices. Shrimp, scallops and tuna -amazing.
Ember BakerFebruary 24, 2017
The shrimp and grits are beyond good! They have a variety of raw baked and fried oysters for any level of oyster eater to enjoy.
Todd WilliamsSeptember 2, 2014
Raleigh's Best Seafood Restaurant. Seafood bisque is amazing. Crab and artichoke dip is outstanding. Oysters Rockefeller are off the hook (pardon the pun). And that's just appetizers. Great beers
William VaughanFebruary 11, 2016
Great place for us over 40 people to go to grab a drink and be thrust back to the 80's! One of my favorite places in NC for a weekday drink!
O'kissNovember 14, 2014
Wine list is great, but I decided to try local US wine - was not that much happy with my choice
Anthony BarkleyApril 28, 2014
Great table by the Oyster Bar. Service was quick and friendly. We had steamed oysters and shrimp which was all delicious.
Simon PiggottOctober 20, 2015
Counter service extraordinaire! Freshly shucked oysters and crab cakes to due for - love it :)
David Chang VillacresesDecember 4, 2016
New England clam chowder, 42nd Street plate with swordfish, salad with balsamic.
Nick LindMay 3, 2014
Best Seafood in the Triangle! A little pricey, but in my opinion, it's worth it!
Kate AnnFebruary 10, 2018
loved the 42nd baked oysters! awesome ambience and great service
Ella LeeAugust 9, 2016
I love the cheese potatoes and salads. (coming from a vegetarian!)
Randy MillerMay 6, 2012
Great seafood place. Menu and service is great. The apple pie is to die for. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Ashley LaymanJuly 22, 2013
Best steamed oysters around. And that cheese potato... I could eat about 8.
Will BumgarnerJanuary 5, 2016
Oysters, crablegs, filet, cocktails, atmosphere
Chazz SizeOctober 27, 2009
Go to 42nd St. and sit at the bar to order a peck of steamed oysters. Don't forget to order the cheese potato, too. Oysters are shucked in front of you. Good stuff. Read more
Brandi BruceJuly 19, 2017
Steamed oysters were under done and seemed too reliant on toppings.
Nikki JohnsonSeptember 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Get the backened Salmon or the Cajun Fried Catfish, you will luv'em both!!
Ana CastilloMay 20, 2014
$.50 oysters at happy hour if you sit in the lounge area!
O'kissNovember 14, 2014
I liked baked oysters, especially Rockefellers
Taylor O'CainJanuary 7, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Make sure to make reservations if heading there Saturday nights. Friday nights are a little less important.
Jim RileySeptember 7, 2021
May be one of the best places in the Carolinas!
Alice n WhereverDecember 28, 2015
The cioppino I ordered was made to perfection!
Gary ClarkApril 19, 2010
The cajun fried oysters will slap you and perk you up. They are soooo... good. And if you're a collards fan, they know how to cook em up here. Read more
Sara HauserMarch 10, 2013
Great service. Fabulous fresh grilled salmon.
Debbie McDonaldApril 20, 2016
Good 42nd St Oysters
Matthew TDecember 21, 2010
Been here 25+ times
nice selection of beers and several great NC beers on tap. go thursday night for music.
JenniJune 23, 2015
Amazing bacon wrapped scallops
Brian HowlettJanuary 22, 2015
Best oysters in Raleigh !!
Nikki JohnsonSeptember 1, 2012
Been here 10+ times
This is my favorite restaurant in the entire world!!
Carinne StilesMarch 25, 2017
The appetizers were good.
Jess MOctober 1, 2011
Really good! Make a reservation for the week-end.
MichaelNovember 6, 2017
Anything seafood!
Forrest NewkirkMay 31, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Shrimp and Grits awesome!
DrewDecember 2, 2012
They have an oyster shell recycling drop-off point out back.
Karen Carter-LoflinAugust 15, 2011
My "Rare" ahi tuna was VERY WELL DONE...service was slow...will try again...Maybe?
John BealeMay 28, 2012
Love this place!!!
Ohyler RussellAugust 21, 2016
Oysters and cocktails
Brandi N. CompanySeptember 20, 2014
Try the fried shrimp
Chad ParkerOctober 2, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Raleigh Dining Requirement!
Erik EscuroSeptember 25, 2011
My meal: Delirium Tremens, Fried Oysters and Oysters Rockefeller
Julee Peck JonesOctober 24, 2015
Great bands
Will DevineDecember 31, 2011
The Oysters Rockefeller are spectacular.
Mike GentryJuly 14, 2013
Great food and atmosphere. ..
Scott AlexanderMay 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
You gotta wash your hands with the fishermans salt. Sounds lame, mind-blowing.
Nicole LewisNovember 29, 2015
Buffalo shrimp
Guy SmithMarch 3, 2011
had THE best dinner in a lonnnggg time at 42nd st recently!! Kudos to Steven K!!!
Juakeia Hines-WaldenSeptember 25, 2011
Try the shrimp and grits..YUMMY!
Ryan TysonJuly 11, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Go to 42nd St on Monday nights. All wines by the glass are half price!
Eric EdwardsApril 10, 2012
Try the Blackened Swordfish
Garrett SheaSeptember 30, 2011
The crab legs r great

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