Merchant's Oyster Bar

Merchant's Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kari VIP

   Vancouver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 5, 2015

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

   Had a wonderful time, the food was lovely! The food was fresh, menu inventive and the ambience was cozy. Perfect setting for my birthday dinner. Thanks for making it special!
   

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   AlixP

   San Diego18 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on November 2, 2015

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

   This small, quaint restaurant has trendy decor and food. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the food is as well. I highly recommend the oysters... especially during November since they are "on special" all month. The tuna tartare is amazing and the crab and shrimp roll was incredibly delicious. The other people in my party got the crab pasta which was really yummy but a tad salty. I dont know if it was unusually salty or if its always like that?? Overall, I highly recommend Merchants for its overall experience - Food, service, and atmosphere. I would definitely go back :)
   

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   PacificRhum

   Vancouver4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 18, 2015

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

   Dinner for four - attentive service but not intrusive, nice atmosphere of nieghbourhood restaurant but clearly more than locals here! All enjoyed their meals from tender, flavourful beef to pasta to delicious fish.
   

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   BaNaNaBoy69 VIP

   Vancouver23 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 17, 2015

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

   Went here on a first date for brunch and buck-a-shuck oyster specials. Good service, food and neighbourhood charm. Sister restaurant to Cork & Fin in Gastown.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Vancouver4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 16, 2015

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

   Love this place. Super cute
   

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   Beetleything

   Vancouver1 review

   2.0

   Dined on October 11, 2015

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

   Wine is pricey for The Drive - The food was OK - small portions. The oysters where ok - but all 12 had bits of shell in them, i have shucked my own oysters and made a better job of it.
   

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   Birthdayparty

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on October 3, 2015

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

   The food was fabulous, carefully prepared and beautifully presented. The oysters were, of course, the main show, and everyone seemed genuinely happy to be presenting us with our fare. The serving staff was friendly and attentive, without being overbearing. The owner came to our table several times, always with a beaming smile. They looked after our special birthday requests, and lead the whole room in a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. As we were preparing to leave, the owner came to our table again, thanking us sincerely for 'bringing great energy' to the room. All in all a terrific experience.
   

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   EatVan

   Vancouver6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on October 2, 2015

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

   Nice enough restaurant. The charcuterie plate (large) was large in terms of the size of the board but woefully bare. Also why give five slices of bread for 6 people? And make us ask for more? Should accept yelp offers no matter even if it's happy hour. The coupon doesn't state any blackout times?!
   

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   IrisEggwhites

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on September 27, 2015

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

   Really great, friendly atmosphere. Fantastic service. I feel like they take a lot of pride in how they operate and there's no "try-hard" going on. Just earnest and love what they do. I love this restaurant. Fantastic bar too..
   

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    Technovictim

    Vancouver30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 26, 2015

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

    Despite the BC Oyster ban, the imported PEI oysters were lovely and delicious. Our server(s) was/were delightful and took care of us. The patio is small, but still good to check out. It is a smaller menu, but still lovely and delightful. The cocktails that are invented in house are also great to sample (a few times over) as well. We will be back.
    

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