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Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Vancouver’s financial district raw bar and seafood restaurant. We are all about sustainable seafood with local ingredients and the freshest oyster's in town.
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48 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 48 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(26)
- neighborhood gem(24)
- romantic(16)
- special occasion(9)
- notable wine list(4)
- great for lunch(3)
Oyster Seafood & Rawbar Reviews List
Review 1 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good deals !
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I really appreciated the oysters at $1 each untill 6pm and 50% discount on bottles of wine. Muscadet at $20 instead of $40, this is perfect with oysters"
Dined on 6/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Oysters in Vancouver
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a very small room (approximately seats 20 person). When you walk in, you are reminded of a "whole-in-wall." Do not let that deter you, the person at the bar is friendly and quite customer focused. The oysters were wonderful as was the salmon. The music coming over the speaker system was traditional jazz. After a long trip from Baltimore and the anticipation of four days of meeting, I found Oyster Seafood and Rawbar exactly what I needed for a respite before the intense activities of meetings and commitments.
HL"
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Oysters, wine and dine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a GREAT little place with wonderful and friendly service and ambiance. Perfect for couples who want some great oysters and dinner with a setting that allows conversations. Evita and Inese do a fabulous job and take car elf everyone with a smile. We went here for apps before having dinner at Carderos (great view, average food) and then came back and ordered the crab cake entree here!!!!! We should have had dinner at Oyster as their food is wonderful. We spent 5 days in Vancouver for 25th anniv, and I am an Oyster junkie. I tried several very good places, but this is the best!!!!!!!4-7 pm buck a shuck!!!!! Love it!!! Remember, this is not a fast food joint...so just slow down, enjoy your time with friends and gave great food!"
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Just had a terrific time. Oysters are always fresh. Had the Steamed Everything and it was a excting to get spotted prawns with this dish as they are in season. Make reservations as this is a very small establishment."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Awesome Seafood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Amazing Oysters, good ambiance (if you don't get the little table in the back), food was excellent. Little slow on the service but there was 2 girls shucking and serving so they did the best they could. The Salmon Flatbread is PHENOMENAL. Will definitely be going back!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 6 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The motayakis never disappoint."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A tiny perfect gem tucked
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A tiny perfect gem tucked away in a classic building. The oysters were to die for -- several varieties available, very fresh, simply presented. The other items we ordered were good, but not outstanding."
Dined on 24/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was awesome, the food was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was awesome, the food was great!! My friend really liked the restaurant herself as that was her first time. She really enjoyed the music, atmosphere and definitely the food as well.Will definitely be back :)"
Dined on 05/04/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every single dish was outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Every single dish was outstanding. Its a real find in an otherwise dreary downtown at night."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic
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Review 10 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful Little Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very small but the food was terrific. Had both the buck a shuck and the Everything steamed seafood. All was fantastic. The Martini's were perfect."
Dined on 23/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 11 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Was very disappointed in the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was very disappointed in the portion size of the sable fish, literally 2 bites. I've never been served such a small piece before and was basically told that it's exactly the same size....I'm not stupid!!"
Dined on 16/03/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Staff
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent as always, a quaint little spot but great experience"
Dined on 07/03/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The oysters were decent. Cheap
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The oysters were decent. Cheap though. Everything else tasted good but expensive. The wine was evening expensive. Not a cheap meal afterall."
Dined on 22/02/2013
2013
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Review 14 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
the service was excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"the service was excellent and the woman who shucked the oysters was very attentive even though she was super busy. Love the ambience and it felt cosy and not too noisy or crowded even there are very few tables."
Dined on 25/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 15 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great oysters! Service was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great oysters! Service was really slow since there was only one girl working the bar and shucking oysters."
Dined on 23/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best deal on oysters in town!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Made a reservation for Valentines Day, and Oyster did not dissapoint. While the servers (also the owners?) are a little rough around the edges, they were helpful and did there best. The food was amazing, buck a shuck from 5-7p everyday is the best deal in town; the crab cakes were by far the best i have ever had; and the mussels were done to perfection and not swimming in overdone wine sauce like most places. Its a small place, seats only 15-20 ppl, so make a reservation to gurantee a seat. The location in the old stock exchange building is super cool. Great place for a date, not so great for a big group outing."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Quaint Spot for a Dinner for Two
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I would highly recommend this restaurant for those who love oysters or seafood and like a quiet and relaxing enviornment. It is a quaint and intimate environment, due to its small size, and just right for a dinner for two.
The early evening specials make this restaurant a must-visit-again dining choice as you walk away very satisfied having enjoyed a delightful meal at a good price."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Oyster Seafood & Rawbar
Based on the average of (31) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
8 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate