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Broadway Oyster Bar, St. Louis, MO

Broadway Oyster Bar

4.8 (902)
$30 and under
Seafood
736 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for live music
  • Neighborhood gem
The Broadway Oyster Bar is a locally owned and operated establishment and has been for over 35 years. The Oyster Bar is widely regarded as the premier New Orleans' style restaurant, bar and music venue in the Midwest. BOB, as it is affectionately known by its many fans and friends, is housed in a building that was built in the mid 1840's and is one of the oldest buildings still in daily use within the city of St. Louis. During its colorful history, our building has had many functions including a family home, a boarding house, a Chinese laundry, a record store and a bordello to name a few. These walls have heard and seen it all. Some people feel that the building is haunted by spirits who, occasionally late at night, play good hearted jokes on the staff such as doors suddenly opening or closing or lights going on or off as if by magic. Then again, it just could be because the building is over 170 years old. However, our historic building has just gone through a renovation so we now have two outdoor patios that are covered and heated during cold or rainy weather and an expanded kitchen to better serve you. Our food has won numerous awards and readers' polls for excellence and features some of the most sustainable seafood available such as fresh Gulf and Blue Point oysters, Louisiana crawfish and shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, scallops and crabs. Our Cajun and Creole dishes are our versions of many of the traditional Louisiana favorites. If you love New Orleans, you will feel right at home at BOB. BOB offers live music twice a day every night of the week except on Friday when we feature one act for the evening. We present the best local and national touring acts representing a variety of musical genres such as rock, reggae, bluegrass, blues, funk, R&B, roots, and jam, and weshowcase a wide variety of bands visiting from New Orleans. The live music is free up to 8 times per a week. However, for some of the more popular and well known acts, we do charge a cover which typically goes to the bands in order to keep attracting them to the BOB. Broadway Oyster Bar has been referred to by many as a staple of St. Louis and was recently honored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association as the 2015 Restaurant of the Year. BOB is a great choice for a relaxing dinner, a celebratory party or an opportunity to dance to a great band. As well known food writer, the late Joe Pollack, once wrote, "There is, quite simply, nothing in St. Louis quite like the Broadway Oyster Bar". That line was written over 30 years ago, but it is as true today as it was then. Welcome to the Broadway Oyster Bar Family.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    St. Louis
  • Cross street
    Gratiot
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    We are located 2 blocks from Busch Stadium transit stop. We also offer a free shuttle service to and from all Blues hockey home games.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 902 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Best Value

  • Downtown

    Good for groups

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Downtown

    Lively

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Broadway Oyster Bar offers a vibrant New Orleans vibe in St. Louis, featuring "amazing food" and "fantastic live music." With standout dishes like shrimp and grits and the Alligator Sausage & Shrimp Cheesecake, the restaurant consistently provides a lively atmosphere. "Friendly service" completes the experience, making it a must-visit spot.
902 Reviews
  1. Shani

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was awesome! The food was excellent!!

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  2. Johnnie

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Walked in and was seated in dining, food is AMAZING !! Belle was so kind, so joyful, oozsd with enthusiasm !!! She is an absolute sweetheart!!!!! After dinner we proceeded to a reserved table in the outdoor theater. The band I had never heard but boy did they lights fire under both of us !! We ordered drinks, oysters, and shrimp. Sam took care of all our needs, this guy is incredible, so much fun !!! Can’t say enuff for BOB’s QUALITY and SERVICE !!!! See you soon Johnnie and Judy

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  3. Mark

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was fantastic. We have been going to STL for a couple of Cards game for 40 years. This was hands down the best meal we've had inn STL.

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  4. Amy VIP

    Central Kentucky14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and fun atmosphere great music, good service

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  5. JT

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BOB has the best tasting food that I’ve had in The States. You read that right.

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  6. Katie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting St Louis and the reviews on every platform we checked were outstanding and they definitely did not steer us wrong! The food and service was amazing. The table favorite were the voodoo shrimp and crab cakes. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!!

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  7. Rachael

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great casual, friendly ambiance with delicious food and great service. Highly recommend the shrimp and grits and crawfish enchilada.

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  8. David

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service was fine on a busy day. Forgot how much we liked the place, will go again. If you haven’t been be prepared for eclectic furnishings, it’s all part of the atmosphere

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  9. Sonya

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was out of this world! Everything we ordered was so good. Drinks were great as well as the service!

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  10. Amanda

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely phenomenal meal! We came back after 5 years and food and staff were still amazing!

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FAQs

Broadway Oyster Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Broadway Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 621-8811.

Broadway Oyster Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 902 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
Google Map for Broadway Oyster Bar

736 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gratiot
  • Neighborhood
    St. Louis
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    We are located 2 blocks from Busch Stadium transit stop. We also offer a free shuttle service to and from all Blues hockey home games.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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