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Our saloon!  - The Oyster Shack, San Juan, PR

The Oyster Shack

3.9
3.9
177 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
NOTE: We are currently taking limited reservations until 6:45, wait times are usually short.

Welcome to The Oyster Shack! Our passion for fresh oysters, seafood, and creating memorable dining experiences awaits you. Whether you're a dedicated seafood enthusiast or an adventurous diner, our establishment caters to all tastes.

Enjoy the largest selection of fresh oysters in Puerto Rico, alongside our range of clams, crudo, and invigorating ceviche. Choose between the serene ambiance of our outdoor terrace or the cozy setting of our indoor saloon.

Bring your family for a fine dining experience. Please note, reservations made within an hour of the reserved time may be subject to cancellation due to limited capacity. Weather conditions may also affect reservation times.

If dining with an infant or small child, please mention it in the special request box so we can make seating arrangements for you. We're excited to welcome you to The Oyster Shack for an unforgettable culinary journey.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Puerto Rican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (787) 665-1966
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Rico

    Neighborhood gem

  • Puerto Rico

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oyster Shack offers a lively atmosphere with "the best dining experience" and "excellent service." Renowned for its fresh seafood, particularly the "best oysters in Puerto Rico," the restaurant features charming decor and friendly staff. Despite occasional service hiccups and reservation issues, many diners appreciate the joyous ambience and flavorful dishes.

177 Reviews
  1. jessica

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the best food I’ve had in San Juan area!! Soooooo good! The clams, ceviche, steak, snow crab best ever!!!!

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  2. Kathleen

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was wonderful as was the server who tended to us. She was very insightful on the types of oysters available and their flavor profile. She was also honest and knowledgeable about portion sizes. However, the host who greeted us was rude and unhelpful. Although, there were tables of available for no shows whose reservations had already past, she still had us wait to be seated. She wouldn’t even let us use the restroom until we were finally at a table. Even when we went ahead and made reservations and were seated, she initially sat us at a terrible and uncomfortable table and would not give us a decent one because she was “holding” them for no-shows. She also refused to sit a larger party down, even though we saw a table available that would accommodate them and instead told them to wait an hour or use Open Table to make a reservation. She seemed more interested in pushing Open Table and catering to those who had reservations, but did not show up, than to the patrons who were hungry and before her. She’s not good for business and drives business away.

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  3. John

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed the octopus tentacle and the fisherman’s stew. One dinner, the stew was very slow coming out well after the other,.
    The Oyster ShackResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for your feedback! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the octopus tentacle and fisherman’s stew. Sorry about the delay with the stew, we know how frustrating that can be, and we appreciate your patience. We’ll make sure to improve our timing so everything comes out together. Hope to see you again soon!

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  4. John

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Oysters were excellent. Every thing else was average. Service could have been better. Quite pricey for portions.

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  5. John

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pricey for what you get. Short pour on drinks.

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  6. Beth

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun and joyful spot with good seafood. We were greeted by a couple hosts blowing bubbles! The staff were great and cocktails were delish!
    The Oyster ShackResponded on January 31, 2025
    Thank you for the review! Glad to hear you had a great time.

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  7. Yajai

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I already been waiting them taken order over 30 mins. Then They took order people after me who just sit down. Yes I was hungry and upset . It not only me it also another table who came before me too. It was careless !!
    The Oyster ShackResponded on January 24, 2025
    Hi, we’re really sorry about the delay and the frustration it caused. That’s not the experience we want anyone to have. Please know you can always flag down a staff member if there’s ever an issue, they are there to help. Thanks for letting us know, and we hope you can give us a chance to provide you with an excellent dining experience in the future.

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  8. Nora

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The FOOD was really GREAT! The SERVICE on the other hand was NOT, at all. They took us to our table and it took a while for them to come and take our order. After ordering they just leave you there and don’t come check if you need anything else. Also, after they sat us down they didn’t remember in which order we arrived so they attended two tables that arrived after us before us. I don’t know if they are understaffed or not well trained. We ordered a drink and it tasted like it was made with the wrong liquor, when we mentioned it to our waiter, who we assume was the bartender came and questioned us with a bit of attitude about it. The truth is we order that drink a lot so we know the flavor by heart, and that was not it. He forgot or maybe cancelled our drink until we asked our waitress again about it and she finally brought it to our table.

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  9. Theresa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved this place. The seafood was fresh and tasty. Unfortunately they were out of most of the dishes we wanted due to refrigeration issues. But what we did have was delicious.
    The Oyster ShackResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you so much for leaving this review and for being understanding! Puerto Rico had a general power outage during the time of your visit so some dishes were made unavailable, but we're glad you still enjoyed your time with us. Hopefully the next time you visit, you can experience anything from the menu.

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  10. Jeff

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best dining experience we had in San Juan was at the Oyster Shack! Food was great, service was fantastic, price was right - we'll be back again on our next visit. Also, the island experienced a power outage and the servers were great about level-setting - as in, "our draft beer isn't cold because we can't cool those coolers" and the service might be a little slow because we're a little low (it was on Jan 1). Even with all of that, the experience was great!
    The Oyster ShackResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Oyster Shack, even during such an unusual circumstance. Your kind words about our food, service, and pricing mean the world to us, and we’re especially grateful for your understanding and patience during the power outage. We can’t wait to welcome you back on your next visit to San Juan!

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FAQs

The Oyster Shack is rated 3.9 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for The Oyster Shack

1104 Magdalena Ave, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    San Juan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Puerto Rican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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