"We went on Mother's Day later in the evening to avoid the kids hours. Ironically, the table next to us that hade 6 older adults were extremely loud. The view is great if you get seated at the windows that line the whole building or eat outside. The oysters were big and delicious. Service was great, too."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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"This restaurant is hard to beat. Always great food with super plate presentation; outstanding drinks, super service and views we all wish we had at home. Looking for a great restaurant? Here it is."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"We have gone to the Oyster Factory for many years and have always enjoyed ourselves. This year we brought friends with us and they were very happy with everything including the waiter who was great. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"Saturday evening May 10th had a nice crowd but not overflowing. Food was good as usual and service was also very good. It was overcast and we didn't see a nice sunset, but still worth the trip."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"We love the Oyster Factory--the views are incredible and the food is always well prepared and beautifully presented. The servers are knowledgeable, helpful and attentive without doting and the restaurant atmosphere-surrounded by river a march views-is simply divine. For special occasions with special guests, this place is always a hit."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We've been coming to HHI for years and after dinner at the Old Oyster Factory are very sad we had not discovered this restaurant sooner. The food is excellent. The wait staff very friendly and accomodating. The view is spectacular. We will be returning again and again."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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"My husband and I decided that for our vacation this would be our celebration meal when it came to a recent graduation that occurred. It was well worth it! We each got the trio which included lobster tail, shrimp, and scallops. I forgo the scallops for more shrimp. The meal also came with vegetables and baked potato. It was really good. We also tried their gulf oysters because we had never had any before. They were also good. We also enjoyed the view even though it was pouring! Thanks for a great dinner. The service by the way, also fabulous!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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"We always love the Old Oyster Factory especially now that we can do an Open Table reservation. The management is always accommodating to every need. We made an observation about how my steak was done and the manager gave it to me for 50% off."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, kid-friendly
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"Include the Old Oyster House on your restaurant list. The Oysters Rockefeller and the Low Country Gumbo are excellent. Entree portions are generous, seafood fresh. Always a good bet."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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"A group of myself and five others went to dinner at the old oyster factory On Friday, May 3. The waiter was excellent with a excellent memory. The food came out fast everybody loved the hush puppies... I thought they were underwhelming. I got the steamer clams and seafood gumbo. For my appetizers. The steamers were tasty but not what it's like up in New England. They only give you 12 or so. The gumbo was good. My girlfriend got the seafood Alfredo which she liked a lot. I got the broiled seafood supreme... It was okay. Overall I wouldn't give it tremendous marks were bad marks... But they seem like they do a lot of business and the is very nice even on a rainy day."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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"The waitress was slightly overwhelmed since it appeared she had too many tables to work. She started out at a 5 out of 10 but graduated to an 8 out of 10 since she had such a great personality. The food was very good and plentiful, salads were great and seafood delicious. Great views of course in all directions. Decent wine list and reasonable prices. A good place for dinner and close by."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view
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"server was excellent. sometimes air vents blow strong so bring a sweater. beautiful view day and early evening. nice outdoor bar and terrace. Ask for a table near window. Grouper was overcooked but all the other food was very good quality. will return but not order the grouper. shrimp was very good. beef wellington was particulary good. order that for appetizer!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view
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"Old Oyster Factory has warm ambiance in a large setting format. Tables at the windows have a great view of the water. Menu is varied and has something for everyone, with of course the seafood as the specialty. We had great service and each entree was highly rated, also had steamed and raw oysters as appetizers which were excellent. Moderate pricing for excellent food, will make the Old Oyster Factory a regular stop on any future Hilton Head visit."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
Special Features: scenic view
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"The food was good, overall. There was a mess up with the reservation and the request made. The Manager was very quick to address the issue and a generous offer was made to not only offer complimentary dessert but an adjustment on the bill. I declined, both, by the way because I think this is in poor taste as a customer. I should have been more specific upon check in . You cannot beat the location for dinner. We are a repeat customer. I hope to be back in Hiltonhead again and will defin. give this spot another try."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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"Food for 5 out of 6 was good. Found asparagus hard and chewy. One medium well steak was almost raw and had to be sent back. Waitress was very good. Had to wait too long for drink order and goup of children were running and making noise all over the place. Have been there before and it is usually quite nice. So I don't know what happened!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"The Old Oyster Factory has a beautiful location and of course some excellent local oysters (mine were from Beaufort). The rest of the food (we had the fried flounder and shrimp) was just barely adequate and far too expensive for what we got. I recommend you skip this place and go to the Crab House in Charleston instead which has outstanding seafood for half the price."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2007
Special Features: scenic view
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"Very good food for a tourist restaurant. Great view and very nice tourist decor. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Hilton Head or anyone who wants to take guests there. It's much improved over a couple of years ago and certainly deserves a high rating."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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"Food was HORRIBLE! I make much better seafood when we purchase at the market and do it ourselves. Fish tasted both frozen and overcooked. All different types of oysters we tried were tiny, rubbery, and tasteless. Has a nice view, but you can get that on a picnic on HHI."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: scenic view
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"We had a table for 11 (7 adults & 4 teenagers including one vegetarian) at 6:30 on a Friday night. The service was wonderful. We were seated quickly and our orders were taken promptly. The food was fresh, flavorful, and healthy tasting."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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"View is spectacular! While we were there at a window table, three skulling teams put their 8 crew boats in the water; two rented boats docked; kayak group landed and birds flew all around. Our server was professional and the food was good - I had a naked fish - grouper with olive oil and lemon which was perfect. My only problem was how quick the service was. We were still enjoying our salad when our entrees were delivered. When you are enjoying a nice meal, it is better to have it spaced out well. It is a big restaurant and I am sure the sunsets are spectacular. It was chilly out so the outside area wasn't being used, but in the summer, that would be the place to be."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view
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"I am hoping that maybe it was a one time bad experience for us so that's why I would still recommend the Old Oyster Factory to my guests. I am a local and work in the F and B Industry, mostly with tourists. Service is everything and when it isn't up to par it makes the dining experience negative. I asked our server if they had any dinner specials that night and she said yes but she wouldn't tell me them until the other two guests arrived at the table. I wanted to know the specials so I could decide what I wanted to eat and she decided I didn't need to know until she was ready. Put a damper on the whole evening. I also had said in my reservation that we had a birthday to celebrate but the server knew nothing about it. Disappointed for sure."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2009
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"First time to HHI -- Old Oyster Factory our favoritedinner of the trip! Too cold to sit outside -- but still had great views from indoors. Food was awesome -gumbo and scallops my favorite! Love that it wasnot surrounded by touristy area. Our waiter was wonderful!!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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"We recommend this restaurant. View was outstanding. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was A plus (even my daughter was perfectly happy). The calamari appetizer was very good as well as the BeefWellington appetizer. My seafood entree was excellent. We will be back. Our server was very attentive, but not annoyingly so."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Compared to the other places we ate at while on vacation in Hilton Head, this was our least favorite. Food was just okay, and I expected more considering the prices. The crab dip was served barely warm and the salmon was over cooked. There are better options for same price."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view
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"Overall a solid resturant with good food for the money. If your in the area, you should go. All of the staff seem to really care about your dining experience."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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"Have had a second home on HHI for years. Never visited OOF b.c always assumed was a "tourist trap". Not so! Good food, fabulous views and superior service. (Kari was awesome!) It's not cheap, so be forewarned. The 4 of us (2 kids, 2 adults), 2 apps, dinner and 2 glasses of wine each, $175 with tip! But we'll be back."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view
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"Had a great time with my family of six. Beautiful view! Great food!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"The food was excellent! Had great taste and variety. Location is very nice, and the service was very good. We were seated in the middle toward the back, so the view was lacking, but the food made up for the table location."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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"The Oyster Factory was a pleasant surprise. Beautiful water views, excellent food and friendly servers. The seafood trio (lobster, shrimp & scallops)was excellent. Cooked perfectly. The beef filet and shrimp skewers were outstanding. Very tender beef and great shrimp. The baked potato was one of the best we have ever tasted. Apparently, it is crazy busy in season but we had no problem getting a same day reservation on a Saturday in March."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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