Oyster House
Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Center City West, Philadelphia
The oysters at Oyster House is a can't miss
"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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CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014One 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 DSeptember 4, 2017The 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 BagdadeSeptember 24, 2018Sorry 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 GCApril 18, 2017We 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 IvanApril 2, 2019it 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 EatsSeptember 3, 2013This Center City Philly mainstay specializes in expertly shucked East and West Coast oysters, updated seafood house classics and sharp craft cocktails.- Lori BoulwareNovember 14, 2017Buck 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 LippincottMarch 15, 2019Was CRAZY packed but totally worth it for the delicious oysters we had. Seem to have great Happy Hour specials throughout the week, too!
Philadelphia MagazineOctober 25, 2010Shellfish 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 MagazineJanuary 14, 2013Miss 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 BurnettSeptember 28, 2014Great 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 AkkemikOctober 16, 2017Baby octobus was amasing And if you like raw food you must try oyster And lobster
Mike StoneDecember 31, 2015Snapper soup, fresh lobster roll and home made ginger beer made for an excellent dinner. Great place
Canada O'DaySeptember 24, 2014Loved it. Cocktails are amazing and great selection of raw shellfish. Turtle soup could use more turtle meat tho.
Josh WApril 16, 2023Clam bake for 2 is more than enough for 3-4, and includes a whole lobster. Great value at $96
Tracy HugginsSeptember 7, 2013Anyplace that has a jar of horseradish on the table is good by me. They also have homemade crackers
Sheila ScarboroughNovember 26, 2013Delightful place, yummy roasted oysters and the best Manhattan I've ever had (must be their house-made vermouth.)- Philadelphia MagazineAugust 15, 2012During 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
Mihail MashkovtsevMay 22, 2019Scallops ceviche - must try. Sooo good and unusual! Fisherman stew is also very good.
FLAfamilyguruNovember 16, 2016BBQ oysters are so smoky and buttery. Delicious. Smoking ember accompanies your plate of four.
Hands down the best happy hour in Center City. Three dollar drafts and dollar oysters. Plus a free oyster when you check in!
BBQ grilled oysters are awesome. I always get the clam chowder and fill up with oyster crackers
Elysia BandongJuly 7, 2016$1 oysters in Saturday's 9PM-11PM. Get there early to grab a seat. $1 oysters M-F from 5PM-7PM.
Reverse happy hour Saturday nights! 9-11pm buck a shuck oysters
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!
RIDDIC RicJuly 29, 2012Food 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!- Philadelphia MagazineDecember 22, 2010Don'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.comAugust 3, 2014Offering consistent, authentic fish-house classics, with casual nods to Asian and contemporary flavors. Read more
Rowena SundayJuly 20, 2014The Well Fleet oysters are amazing. They have the right balance of salty and sweet.
cyn kDecember 30, 2012great "one buck chuck" oyster happy hour, and there's a lobster special during the summer 1x/wk.- Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 14, 2013There's no time at Oyster House like happy hour. Head in for $3 beers and dollar oysters, six days a week.
Raaid BacchusJuly 7, 2012Yards Love Stout + one awesome oyster bar = delicious! Great Oysters and the Lobster Roll was so tasty!
SabrinaSeptember 15, 2014The oyster crackers are enormous. Keep a few in your purse to carboload late night ;)
Love the Oyster stout. It's like drinking adult chocolate milkshakes.
Lane RettigMarch 23, 2013Friendly, attentive service. Pricy but tasty. Dinner with oysters, drinks, apps for two $150.
- Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 15, 2010Best 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
- $1 Oysters $3 Beers $3 Shots Monday to Friday 5-7 & Saturday 9-11
- Philadelphia MagazineAugust 14, 2012Every Wednesday in July and August you can get two Maine lobsters with corn on the cob for $26 from 5-10pm. Read more
Michelle MirzoianOctober 22, 2011Try the Lobster Roll! The best I have had outside of Maine!!! The oysters are of course a staple here.
Jen14221March 22, 2011The NE clam chowder is great. I also liked the bread pudding for dessert. The clams casino are tasty but on the smallish side.- When u come to Phillie u must experience The Oyster House!
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Oyster House is an East Coast seafood restaurant and raw bar, serving Philadelphia’s freshest fish and shellfish.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(215) 567-7683
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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