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Oyster Bar
Mossel Bay Central, Mossel Bay, 6506, South Africa
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Ma
Review №1

Loved it...a little bar with the best and freshest Oysters in town.Customer service is great and the views over the pier are amazing: beautiful sunsets

Sa
Review №2

Lovely crispy fish and chips - so big we couldn’t finish it! Darling Brew on tap. Scenic view and peaceful setting. Friendly service!

Ti
Review №3

The food and drinks were really fresh and tastefull expecially the oysters, but it took the Kitchen 1 Hour to prepare 8 Maki rolls.

Ry
Review №4

Pure, wholesome, homely, soulful little spot.This is the actual legendary oyster bar, well priced, decent selection, lovely staff and really generous sushi portions, havent had sashimi that think in a while.Its welcoming, unpretentious and a down right delight.And right on the harbour too, right there on the ocean :)Only had the raw items, which frankly, its an oyster bar, come for high quality fresh ingredients. If you need a braai their neighbour is literally a fish braai spot.The harbour is a vibe

Ul
Review №5

Lovely secluded small restaurant with good wine and fresh seafood. I highly recommend the oysters!

El
Review №6

The restaurant has one of the best sea views,however my food experience was not a good one..We ordered oysters for starters and prawns with fries for mains. We waited 20 mins to get the oysters, when she finally got to our table,she brought the mains BEFORE the starters so we asked her if she forgot about our oysters order and she said:’ ooh I ddnt know you wanted them before your main dish’😳🤦🏽‍♀️🙌🏽😫 anyway we ate the main first,the fries were coldand tasted like frozen fries not freshly fried, which was a huge disappointment. When we finally ate our oysters,they were atleast good and fresh and their prawns.

王閔
Review №7

Loveeeeee the bake and calamari combo.The fish was so fresh and even the batter was surprisingly tasty... usually I don’t like fried food but they know how to make a good quality fried fish and it didn’t taste greasy at all.Salmon sashimi and oyster were also very delicious. It was my favorite part of Mossel bay

Ry
Review №8

Service excellent. Staff so friendly.

Ma
Review №9

Been here a few times for oysters and sushi. Always delightful. Oyster are top notch and very tasty. You always get more than you pay for. Cocktail are nice as well. Would recommend.

Ja
Review №10

The service was great but the food was disappointing. There is a small selection of seafood to choose from. The calamari strips were heavily fried. The tubes were great but the butter sauce with it was much too oily to complement the food. The tartar sauce tasted more like garlic mayo.

Ma
Review №11

I have a personal preference and love for this tiny restaurant situated in the Mosselbay Harbor. Over the many years that we have been visiting it had rejuvenated itself many times by improving the ambience and menu. From just having oysters, sushi and bubbly they now offer a few fish dishes, wine, beer on tap and can you believe it - gin on tap, which was delicious by the way. I had tempura prawns and my partner sushi which we loved. Our waiter was friendly and introduced us to a few alternatives on the drinks menu.But what make me come back time and time again is the ambience and amazing view. Sitting there on the open narrow deck, on red chairs and surrounded by white tables and umbrellas overlooking the sparkling blue bay is the best ever. It reminds one of sitting in a taverna on a Greek island overlooking the sea - but better! I can really recommend that you visit and being there around sunset, is even more spectacular.

El
Review №12

Great sushi, oysters, oyster shooters, cocktails, view and service, overall the perfect place for me

Ch
Review №13

Such a joy spending time at this place. Great friendly staff, some of the best sushi and gin tasting, what more can one ask for really? Superb!!

Li
Review №14

Only had coffee. But excellent cuppa☕ will most definitely be going here for lunch. Our waitress was very friendly 😊

Ra
Review №15

Shells in the oysters, fish over cooked. I did not enjoy my dinning experience at this restaurant

Al
Review №16

My favourite place to get sushi. Its not the best sushi but its damn close for a much better price than the competition. The view and setting is also near impossible to beat. Food sometimes takes a while but who cares when you have a great place to sit and chill. 😎💪

St
Review №17

Very nice a cozy little place. Small see food menu but good food.

An
Review №18

Good service.. Food was ok... Vibe was perfect. Right next to the ocean with no loud music..

Ka
Review №19

This place is simply amazing! Had the best Salmon Roses here - it was devine! Cocktails also spot on and the waiter and barman was so friendly and helpful. Sunset from here was spectacular. Cannot wait to return!

Er
Review №20

This has been a favourite for some time. Sadly when we visited last week, after months of lockdown, we were disappointed.The menu was severely limited. On recommendation of the waiter, we ordered the tuna sashimi. He said the tuna was as fresh as you get it in South Africa. It was awful, should not have been offered.What was hugely disappointing was that we had our Golden Retriever with us and asked whether she could sit with us outside. Unfortunately the answer was no due to Health Department regulations. We left her in the car, with windows wide open and within our view.We both had to use the restroom during our visit. They were filthy, with no toilet paper, no soap, no hand towel. We couldnt help wondering how the Health Department would overlook this.We hope this beautifully situated little gem manages to pull up its socks again and revamp its loos.

Du
Review №21

The sushi was good.The service was good.The kitchen was a bit slow.There are mice living in the roof above the kitchen.Mice living in restaurants is a big no-no for me.

Ad
Review №22

1st time visit. Impressed. Good food good service. Highly recommended. Beautiful location. Thankyou for most enjoyable time

Le
Review №23

Beautiful views, good service, specialises in sushi and oysters, shortish menu, good wine list, also have craft beers. Try the Curried Fish Parcels if you are not too hungry.

Na
Review №24

Amazing view, good service and food was quick and delicious!

Ne
Review №25

Great spot for sundowners, fantastic location and views!

ha
Review №26

Great food, awesome view and service was excellent

De
Review №27

Perfect view. Love the friendly staff. Fish is fresh as you can get from the ocean to the table.Taste amazing soft ,fluffy. Reminder whole fish comes bones you are giong to have to pick out. So order acourding to taste fillet or whole.

Ge
Review №28

Stylish setup, good food, good service, beautiful views

Ka
Review №29

Breathtaking view, situated right next to the ocean! Delicious coctails and best sushi. Definitely worth a visit

Pa
Review №30

The freshest huge oysters I have tasted in many years. A beautiful intimate restaurant overlooking the bay and the best friendly service.

Co
Review №31

Best place in Mossel Bay to do sundowners! Good food, wines cocktails and selection of beers.

La
Review №32

Very Nice food but they are so slow we waited an hour almost and the place wasnt crowded and we were just 4 people

An
Review №33

Awesome.for.oysters, but for hake, calamari etc, the London bus next door is much better

Br
Review №34

Whenever we go to Mossel Bay we never miss our usual oysters and bubbles. Freshest oysters and most beautiful view.

Mi
Review №35

Excellent and relaxing . Golden service and lovely food

Ja
Review №36

I will never set my foot in this place again, especially if youre celebrating something special. We asked a waiter to take a family photo of my daughters engagement memories, and the photo was photo bombed (not once, but twice). I complained to the manager but his remorse and attitude did not sound sincere. No rating from me as an apology from the offender didnt lift my mood. See photos of photo bomber.

So
Review №37

Best place to have a cocktail :) go for the tempura prawn. It is the best i have tasted ever :)

Ja
Review №38

Beautiful setting. Good service

Le
Review №39

Great food, great service.

Ap
Review №40

What useless service. We are still waiting for our handrolls. Rather visit the Viking restaurant.

gi
Review №41

Great viewGreat service

Jo
Review №42

Oysters are fresh and delicious! The Hake and Calamari combo is the bomb bit they will have a new menu in april2020. Ronnie the waiter is very helpful and have great tips wine estates and waterfalls nearby. Great experience.

PE
Review №43

Fun atmosphere, fun server. Did was okay.

Da
Review №44

Lovely setting, great food and friendly atmosphere

ch
Review №45

A MUST when visiting Mosselbay.On the edge of the water. Great Sushi or you can order fish or calamari from the London bus

Ka
Review №46

Last visit was better. Will try again

Ni
Review №47

Some of the best fish and calamari I had in Mosselbay. Nice setting.

So
Review №48

Best tempura prawns and sundowner place. Go for it .

fl
Review №49

Beautiful setting, good food

Mo
Review №50

We had a great time at this place. The food was amazing and the hospitality was really good. The place is tiny so if you want to sit outside you would have to make a reservation. But there is plenty of space outside. The craft beer was amazing and the calamari was to die for. The sushi was very good maybe just a little dry. There are different options at the sushi bar but they cator for small to medium meal. There is no platters or big combos. Overall very good. 👍

Co
Review №51

Fast service. Great location. Excellent sushi!

Th
Review №52

Nice place, friendly staff, we wanted oysters and wine. They delivered. It was good and the place was well kept. We liked the atmosphere. Only thing I would suggest is is adding onions and red vinegar topping to the menu. Just like you get your oysters in France.Other than that I have to say the waiter we got was great. We are tourists. Tipping is different in every country. In Belgium you dont need to tip. Here we started tipping 10 to 15 % and usually the waiter looked unhappy. I dont even have to, I feel. In this place the guy was happy and thanked us with a big smile. Finaly, after two months in South Africa we were completely happy with our experience in a bar/ restaurant.

Lu
Review №53

Great food and service 👌

An
Review №54

Needs better service

Me
Review №55

Really awesome place! Great tasty cheap oysters!! Good diverse wine list! Service is perfect and friendly. Try it out!!

An
Review №56

Disappointing! Having read some great reviews I was expecting something special. The setting is lovely (right by the ocean) & the oysters good, but the calamari, hake combo was not great with cold chips (had to ask for hot ones!) also chips were powdered not real potatoes and pretty bad calamari (straight out of the freezer cabinet). All in all not a good evening.

Je
Review №57

For a place that has a limited menu, I was so excited knowing that they would focus on quality not quantity.First things first we ordered oysters as we were at the oyster bar. After my first I just tasted sand, thought maybe it would be just the one. Nope second one aswell. I sent them back and was told the new supplier was at fault for not cleaning them properly.I then ordered salmon sushi that looked like it was smoked, and when I enquired they insisted it wasn’t. Well first bite told me it was.Our table ordered the fish and calamari combo with chips(paid an extra R15) and they were frozen oven baked chips!!Tempura prawns was cooked to perfection.Overall service was average.Food a huge let down.Cocktails were average.Wouldn’t recommend at all.

Du
Review №58

They just made my day,i drove whole day looking for oyaters but i finally reached home at Oyster Bar...

Le
Review №59

Very nice

Za
Review №60

I wont recommend this place unless you want food poisoning. Sadly my husband and picked up SEVERE food poisoning from their fish and it set us back 3 days on our holiday. Great for drinks not to eat

Jo
Review №61

Small and cosy. Oysters are fresh, fish and sushi are both really good. Great cocktails and good selection of craft beer. Nothing to keep the little ones busy though..

Cl
Review №62

Excellent view friendly staff and they know what they are doing

Ja
Review №63

Oysterlious and Amazing fish too! Over looking the sea. What more could you want. Value for money.

Mi
Review №64

Service was great. The oysters were superb!! Fantastic view while sipping cocktails

Ta
Review №65

Wonderful service from Wishes

Pe
Review №66

Worst cocktails Ive ever had. Oysters was great though...

Ge
Review №67

Amazing vibe and view. The food though not so much you could see the sushi chef wasnt there to see the customers getting the sushi asap. For the drinks and stuff was excellent.

Ro
Review №68

Best oysters and sushi in town

Da
Review №69

Great food. Excellent service. Extremely great view and vibe.

An
Review №70

Had a fantastic time on the deck overlooking the bay...oysters were mouth snapping ...great memories...would def go back if we in the area again

ne
Review №71

Friendly people. Good food. Awesome atmosphere... what more can you ask for?

Tr
Review №72

If you feel like a little snack with a view this is the perfect place to come to. Loved the staff and the chats

Ge
Review №73

Had oysters and sushi at this venue, food was fresh, good service, friendly staff, will recommend this venue

Ma
Review №74

Cosy and welcoming

Cl
Review №75

Great location, friendly staff and delicious sushi and oysters

Va
Review №76

It was very nice i liked the view and the ocean breeze i loved your sushi!!

Br
Review №77

More at (insta/ceilingkatz): Walking along the road towards Mossel Bay Harbor, you’ll noticed a row of restaurants and shops on the left side of the harbor entrance. There is a diverse bunch of shops, from a London Bus fish and chips to a traditional braai on the beach. One of my favorites at the pier is The Oyster Bar. They serve fresh oysters with a pink sea salt ice and a homemade champagne chives and pepper sauce on the side. Pair that with the local Harmony gin and tonic along with the sunset, there is no perfect way to enjoy a saturday afternoon #yummy 😋

An
Review №78

Did not enjoy the oysters here at all. Calamari and prawn tempura were okay. Will probably not return.

Ar
Review №79

Best views, excellent food. This is a romantic little restaurant.

Xi
Review №80

I was really expecting some delicious oysters, however the oysters were not fresh.

Er
Review №81

Great little place on the edge of the breakwater overlooking the bay, tasty good food and reasonably priced.

Ch
Review №82

Great place for wine and chill! Fish is great

Vi
Review №83

Great service and good waitersThe shusi is also very good and the coffee as well

Da
Review №84

I was sent here by the restaurant next door and we were getting a table the waiter/manager came to us and chased us away in the most rude way possible saying he is closed. This was at 10.15am with no sign indicating operating hours. Sad story.

Ce
Review №85

Perfect evening with friends enyoing cocktails 😉👌

An
Review №86

Fabulous food, fabulous people, Fabulous music. Amazing experience

Ot
Review №87

Horrible service!! Ordered sushi with our Cocktails as a starter, but only received that an hour and a half later after we already ate our mains. The sushi was made with normal rice and was really dense to eat with barely any fish at all. They only brought half of the food we ordered as they forgot to put the rest of the order in. We were the only table except for one other table so it was not because they were busy. They brought us the wrong bill and was in general just sloppy. Worst experience at a restaurant in a long time. And when it came to the point where I just wanted to pay and leave, even the card machine was not working. Ps: they claim to not be on the entertainer app!

Ne
Review №88

Awesome place with a great view.

Er
Review №89

South African oysters, they way they should be. Fresh and delectable.

Ti
Review №90

Lovely place, great food, sushi devine... Do I really need to say more...

Al
Review №91

The fish and chips there are marvelous and the setting next to the sea amazing. Dont choose a windy night.

KO
Review №92

We had sushi for supper 2 nights ago an me and my wife both got food poisoning from the sushivery bad experience.Kobus Botha

ma
Review №93

The best oysters fresh from the sea and cocktails and sushi bar, affording a laid back setting next to the waters edge, indoor and deck facilities, awesome place

Cr
Review №94

Nice location good service, fresh oysters

Bi
Review №95

Great Sushi and Cocktails

De
Review №96

View of the sea. Good service

Ed
Review №97

My favorite place for sushi

An
Review №98

Stunning views and lovely champagne.

El
Review №99

Nice little place

Ju
Review №100

Enjoyable. Nice chocolate muffins

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  • Address:Mossel Bay Central, Mossel Bay, 6506, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.mosselbayoysterbar.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 44 333 0202
Categories
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–9PM
  • Thursday:11AM–8:30PM
  • Friday:11AM–9PM
  • Saturday:11AM–9PM
  • Sunday:11AM–9PM
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great cocktails:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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