Love the drinks and the atmosphere but after coming here 4 separate times over the past two years, I have to say the food is hit or miss. Today unfortunately was a total miss on the food. We came in just for drinks and light snacks. Finally tried the bloody mary which was great. Service was friendly & attentive, also always the case. For food we got the hamachi crudo and tuna crispy rice. The hamachi came out first and we ran into some small pieces that we couldn’t chew through. No biggie, it happens. But then the tuna came out and there was an unchewable piece that was so large we couldn’t believe it was not cut off during preparation (photo of partially chewed food intentionally omitted). Safe to say but we both left pretty disappointed in the food quality for the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Annalee B.
Best oysters I've ever had, great martinis and lobster rolls. The inside of the restaurant is really cool too. Love all their house made sauces and dips. Good happy hour prices too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lupi loop
Nice chef driven restaurant cocktails were really good! The service was fine. Menu is really small, and most things I wanted were not available. I ordered a $65 steak, which was okay compared to price. If you like tasting menus this is your place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Q White
Good place but pricey, caviar bumps were tasty!
Liz Ball
Everything was perfect. We will be going there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa stern
I went to The Lonely Oyster for my birthday dinner and oh my goodness!!!!!! what an unforgettable night. The staff was absolutely incredible and went above and beyond to make me feel so loved and special. From start to finish, the service and vibe were impeccable.
The food? Beyond phenomenal. My friend and I shared the scallop ceviche, croquettes, gem salad, and the salmon, which was so good I literally drank the sauce. We treated ourselves to caviar bumps and sampled a few cocktails (you kind of have to, they’re that good!).
And just when I thought the night couldn’t get any better, they surprised me with a birthday cake and the entire restaurant joined in singing. To top it all off, they brought out a chocolate crème brûlée that was pure heaven.
This place is pure magic, perfect for a special occasion or just treating yourself. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nur-inee Hayilatih
Puts others to shame.
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Service was fast and friendly.
Aurora Vintilescu
Came here for the lobster trio. It did not disappoint. The drinks program is also good. Service is a little slow (especially for the drinks).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Houman
Everything excellent!!!! We were a party of 3 and arrived early. Hands down best service from our servers (primary with help just because they all help each other out) and the bartender made excellent drinks! Ambiance and food terrific! We will be back.
I wasn’t planning to eat seafood that night, but the sight of fresh lobsters on ice changed my mind. The steamed lobster was juicy and naturally sweet, served with a tangy dipping sauce that balanced it beautifully. The staff brought out a plate of stir-fried clams with lemongrass that had just the right kick of spice. You can tell they treat freshness as their top priority here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Emily Tantuccio
Absolutely loved our experience here. The beets, carrots, fries, and salmon were all delicious. I didn't eat the oyster or lobster roll that my party tried but they all seemed to love it. My only note is that I can't vouch for how safe they are about gluten free items actually being cooked in a separate fryer as I was fairly unwell after eating and do have a gluten sensitivity. Our service was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mara Lorin
Absolutely delicious and special, transported to the east coast, luxurious indulgent but still casual. Great service. Lobster trio unmatched.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chloe Cook
It's been bad since they changed over chefs. The staff is miserable seeming now and after this being a staple restaurant in my rotation I won't be going back. I had a huge allergic reaction after eating here and i suspect that the menu changed but wasn't updated or they just don't care about allergies now and didn't make any effort. Spending a few hundred dollars and then projectile vomiting all night and being sick for a whole week is not it.
Love the drinks and the atmosphere but after coming here 4 separate times over the past two years, I have to say the food is hit or miss. Today unfortunately was a total miss on the food. We came in just for drinks and light snacks. Finally tried the bloody mary which was great. Service was friendly & attentive, also always the case. For food we got the hamachi crudo and tuna crispy rice. The hamachi came out first and we ran into some small pieces that we couldn’t chew through. No biggie, it happens. But then the tuna came out and there was an unchewable piece that was so large we couldn’t believe it was not cut off during preparation (photo of partially chewed food intentionally omitted). Safe to say but we both left pretty disappointed in the food quality for the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Best oysters I've ever had, great martinis and lobster rolls. The inside of the restaurant is really cool too. Love all their house made sauces and dips. Good happy hour prices too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice chef driven restaurant cocktails were really good! The service was fine. Menu is really small, and most things I wanted were not available. I ordered a $65 steak, which was okay compared to price. If you like tasting menus this is your place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Good place but pricey, caviar bumps were tasty!
Everything was perfect. We will be going there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to The Lonely Oyster for my birthday dinner and oh my goodness!!!!!! what an unforgettable night. The staff was absolutely incredible and went above and beyond to make me feel so loved and special. From start to finish, the service and vibe were impeccable.
The food? Beyond phenomenal. My friend and I shared the scallop ceviche, croquettes, gem salad, and the salmon, which was so good I literally drank the sauce. We treated ourselves to caviar bumps and sampled a few cocktails (you kind of have to, they’re that good!).
And just when I thought the night couldn’t get any better, they surprised me with a birthday cake and the entire restaurant joined in singing. To top it all off, they brought out a chocolate crème brûlée that was pure heaven.
This place is pure magic, perfect for a special occasion or just treating yourself. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Puts others to shame.
Service was fast and friendly.
Came here for the lobster trio. It did not disappoint. The drinks program is also good. Service is a little slow (especially for the drinks).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Everything excellent!!!! We were a party of 3 and arrived early. Hands down best service from our servers (primary with help just because they all help each other out) and the bartender made excellent drinks! Ambiance and food terrific! We will be back.
Restaurantji Recommends
I wasn’t planning to eat seafood that night, but the sight of fresh lobsters on ice changed my mind. The steamed lobster was juicy and naturally sweet, served with a tangy dipping sauce that balanced it beautifully. The staff brought out a plate of stir-fried clams with lemongrass that had just the right kick of spice. You can tell they treat freshness as their top priority here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Absolutely loved our experience here. The beets, carrots, fries, and salmon were all delicious. I didn't eat the oyster or lobster roll that my party tried but they all seemed to love it. My only note is that I can't vouch for how safe they are about gluten free items actually being cooked in a separate fryer as I was fairly unwell after eating and do have a gluten sensitivity. Our service was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious and special, transported to the east coast, luxurious indulgent but still casual. Great service. Lobster trio unmatched.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's been bad since they changed over chefs. The staff is miserable seeming now and after this being a staple restaurant in my rotation I won't be going back. I had a huge allergic reaction after eating here and i suspect that the menu changed but wasn't updated or they just don't care about allergies now and didn't make any effort. Spending a few hundred dollars and then projectile vomiting all night and being sick for a whole week is not it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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