Public Fish & Oyster
513 W Main St, Charlottesville
(434) 995-5542
Customers' Favorites
Pei Mussels with Belgian Fries and Aioli
Duo of Crab Cakes with House Tartar
Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
Crispy Fried Fresh Calamari
Fresh Maine Lobster Rolls
New England Clam Chowder
Mariniere Moules Frites
Buttermilk Fried Oysters
Hand-Cut Belgian Fries
Alaskan Snow Crab Legs
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It's a neat place, sort of a New Orleans feel to it. worth trying. I had the mussels that they raved about but to me the sauce was extremely salty and mussels themselves were just ok. My wife had shrimp and grits which she liked, it was ok to me. So, I probably won't go back.
Dinner was delicious and there are many options from which to choose. Our service was exemplary and the server did a wonderful job. Even with a packed house our meal arrived quickly and well prepared. Understanding that it was a full house and a busy night, we still do not understand why people feel they must yell at their dining partners making normal conversation almost impossible.
When I offered to take my son (now 31) to dinner for his birthday he landed on PFO. Neither of us had ever been but he saw “lobster rolls” and decision made. We had THE BEST time. The staff took incredible care of us, the oysters, the mussels, and hell yeah - the lobster rolls!!! First visit of many to come.
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