Oystercatchers

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   John

   VIP

   Tampa

   275 reviews

   5.0

   275 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service (Don) was stellar---personable, professional and attentive. Food was amazing--perfectly seasoned, attractively presented and ingredients were top quality. Location on the bay provided incredible sunset views. Only 2 minor issues--restaurant was kept a bit too cold and there is no valet during the weekdays. Otherwise a perfect 10!
   

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   William

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place - awesome food and excellent beer service
   

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   Dan

   VIP

   Tampa

   41 reviews

   5.0

   41 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my first visit. Was given a great table with impressive sunset views. Ambiance and overall atmosphere is great. Just came in for drinks and some appetizers. Bar was lively and a fun stop before going to our table. We tried all three oyster options from the raw bar was. All were very good. Grilled octopus was excellent as were the calamari fries and peppers dish. Service was also excellent. Just the right blend of attention and lack of to allow myself and my date enjoy the beautiful sunset and evening.
   

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   KJ

   VIP

   Tampa

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was excellent! Food was delicious. The only negative (which may be due to the recent storms) was that the ladies bathroom had a horrible sulfur-like smell. Otherwise, it was wonderful.
   

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   Malorie

   Indiana

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was beautiful! Our waitress was very attentive. We went on NYE, so we could only order from the set menu. It wasn’t a problem we just weren’t aware.
   

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   Jim

   London

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   We booked New Year’s Eve as we were staying in Tampa prior to boarding a cruise. At no point was we made aware that the menu was a special menu @$150 per head. On arrival we were told no other option available so we went ahead. The service was excellent as you would expect however the food was awful and not worth the money. To simply provide a crab claw on a bed of ice and say that’s a starter is bizarre🤦‍♂️. The rest of the meal did not improve and overall a huge disappointment and overall experience was not worth the cost of the meal + tax + service charge. Only positive was seeing the raccoons on the way to the restaurant in the hotel grounds 🦝 Would not go back
   

   OystercatchersResponded 6 days ago

   I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with us on New Year's Eve. I can understand your frustration, especially since you were expecting a different dining experience. We strive to provide the highest quality food and service, and it’s clear we fell short in both areas during your visit. The special menu for the evening was intended to create a unique celebration for our guests, but I regret that the dishes did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the stone crab starter and overall meal quality have been noted and I’ll be sure to share this feedback with our culinary team. Please reach out to our management team directly, we would love the opportunity to make things right and restore your trust in us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
   

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   Juli

   Alabama

   6 reviews

   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 30 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We disliked the food so much that we left after appetizers. Our favorite thing we ate was the butter for the bread. (Not even the bread, but the butter.) We had Oysters Rockefeller (the bad flavor literally overpowered a large portion of horseradish). The oyster trio was not good at all. (I assumed it would at least be good to dip my bread in the butter from them. Wrong again.) The calamari. First of all, the smoky smell coming from the dish was so strong I had no desire to taste it. Second of all, there was something in the dish that constantly MOVES. It literally appears to be alive. (Our waiter pointed it out & gave an explanation.) There was no way I was going to eat it. My husband asked for sauce to go with the calamari. Our server brought 3. My husband said one tasted like yogurt, one like banana pudding, and I don’t even know about the 3rd. The calamari looked more like fish bites. (I have never seen calamari look like that?) It was very disappointing to say the least. We decided to cash out & go eat at the hotel lobby restaurant, which we already knew was amazing.
   

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   OystercatchersResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback, and I’m sorry to hear your experience was disappointing. The movement from the bonito flakes is due to the heat from the freshly fried calamari, which is meant to be part of the presentation, but I understand how it might have been unsettling. I also regret that the flavors of the oysters and calamari didn’t meet your expectations and that the sauce options didn’t hit the mark. We take your concerns seriously and would love the opportunity to make things right. Please feel free to reach out to our management team if you'd like to discuss further or give us another chance.
   

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   Tim

   Fort Lauderdale

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Service and ambience have gone down. It does do not meet the standards and expectations of Oystercatchers.
   

   OystercatchersResponded on 2 January 2025

   Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet the standards you’ve come to expect from us. We take your concerns seriously and would love the chance to address them. Please feel free to reach out to our management team directly so we can work to make things right. Your input helps us improve, and we hope to provide a better experience on your next visit.
   

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   Cristina

   Boise

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I celebrated my 40th birthday here and it was perfect. Our waiter and all the staff were very nice and made sure I was taken care of well on my special day. I even got a free dessert (creme brulee) it was delicious. I highly recommend this place for a special occasion.
   

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   OystercatchersResponded on 31 December 2024

   Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your 40th birthday! We're delighted to hear that your experience was perfect and that our team made your special day memorable. The crème brûlée is always a favorite—so glad you enjoyed it! We look forward to helping you celebrate more milestones in the future.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My wife and I went for our anniversary. We were given a table by the window to watch the sunset The food was outstanding. I had the yellowtail snapper and my wife had the black grouper. We also loved the gambas al ajillo for an app. We would definitely go back.
    

    OystercatchersResponded on 31 December 2024

    Thank you for sharing your anniversary celebration with us! We're thrilled to hear you both had a wonderful time. The yellowtail snapper and black grouper sound like a perfect choice, and we're glad you enjoyed the gambas as well. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable dining experience!
    

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