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Broadway Oyster Bar, St. Louis, MO

Broadway Oyster Bar

4.6
4.6
847 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
The Broadway Oyster Bar is a locally owned and operated establishment and has been for over 35 years. The Oyster Bar is widely regarded as the premier New Orleans' style restaurant, bar and music venue in the Midwest. BOB, as it is affectionately known by its many fans and friends, is housed in a building that was built in the mid 1840's and is one of the oldest buildings still in daily use within the city of St. Louis. During its colorful history, our building has had many functions including a family home, a boarding house, a Chinese laundry, a record store and a bordello to name a few. These walls have heard and seen it all. Some people feel that the building is haunted by spirits who, occasionally late at night, play good hearted jokes on the staff such as doors suddenly opening or closing or lights going on or off as if by magic. Then again, it just could be because the building is over 170 years old. However, our historic building has just gone through a renovation so we now have two outdoor patios that are covered and heated during cold or rainy weather and an expanded kitchen to better serve you. Our food has won numerous awards and readers' polls for excellence and features some of the most sustainable seafood available such as fresh Gulf and Blue Point oysters, Louisiana crawfish and shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, scallops and crabs. Our Cajun and Creole dishes are our versions of many of the traditional Louisiana favorites. If you love New Orleans, you will feel right at home at BOB. BOB offers live music twice a day every night of the week except on Friday when we feature one act for the evening. We present the best local and national touring acts representing a variety of musical genres such as rock, reggae, bluegrass, blues, funk, R&B, roots, and jam, and weshowcase a wide variety of bands visiting from New Orleans. The live music is free up to 8 times per a week. However, for some of the more popular and well known acts, we do charge a cover which typically goes to the bands in order to keep attracting them to the BOB. Broadway Oyster Bar has been referred to by many as a staple of St. Louis and was recently honored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association as the 2015 Restaurant of the Year. BOB is a great choice for a relaxing dinner, a celebratory party or an opportunity to dance to a great band. As well known food writer, the late Joe Pollack, once wrote, "There is, quite simply, nothing in St. Louis quite like the Broadway Oyster Bar". That line was written over 30 years ago, but it is as true today as it was then. Welcome to the Broadway Oyster Bar Family.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (314) 621-8811
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.
  • Neighborhood
    St. Louis
  • Cross street
    Gratiot
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    We are located 2 blocks from Busch Stadium transit stop. We also offer a free shuttle service to and from all Blues hockey home games.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 847 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Downtown

    Lively

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Broadway Oyster Bar is a beloved St. Louis staple known for its "absolutely amazing" food and "super fun atmosphere." Diners rave about the "fresh oysters," "fantastic shrimp and grits," and "outstanding" Voodoo Shrimp. The vibrant live music and friendly service consistently provide a "great time" for visitors.

847 Reviews
  1. lisa

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a good time coming. But this time on the order of char broiled oysters, I had 2 of them that had shells in them, and one of them I almost swallowed. I didn't see the 1st one. But caught the 2nd one. So I couldn't finish my meal. But everything else was good.

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  2. GREGORY

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AWESOME! As advertised and more! BOB checks all the boxes and you feel teleported to the NOLA French Quarter for the epic flavors of the Crescent City. This is a must TRY when in STL. I highly recommend reservations before going.

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  3. Zavitria

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a great experience. The hostess was friendly and welcoming. The waitress was attentive to me and my guest. Overall, it was a great experience

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  4. Jennifer

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was amazing. Food was great. Concerts was sssooo fun. We will definitely be going again!

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  5. AL

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This Spot Never Lets Us Down Always On Point Service Always Consistent Quality Never Fails😎

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  6. Kenny

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Broadway Oyster Bar is always great. Their Valentines Day specials did not disappoint.

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  7. greg

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time embarresed to say but I felt like I was in NOLA. Food was fantastic, we will be back soon!

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  8. Tony

    Des Moines

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent. Fast and friendly! Bread pudding for dessert was amazing! Mussels excellent and Shrimp tacos too.

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  9. Debbie

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is gourmet, the service was not. Maybe just a bad night, but service kind of ruined the vibe.

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  10. Mary

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so good! Always a great meal! The service was good too considering how busy they are!

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FAQs

Broadway Oyster Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Broadway Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 621-8811.

Broadway Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 847 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Broadway Oyster Bar

736 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gratiot
  • Neighborhood
    St. Louis
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    We are located 2 blocks from Busch Stadium transit stop. We also offer a free shuttle service to and from all Blues hockey home games.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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