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Broadway Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
276 Reviews
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 61 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Creole, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (314) 621-8811

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    For catering please contact the restaurant for more information.

  • Private party facilities

    For private events please contact the restaurant for more information.

  • Neighborhood

    St. Louis

  • Cross street

    Gratiot

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Public transit

    We are located 2 blocks from Busch Stadium transit stop.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Hot spot

  • St. Louis

    Lively

  • Downtown

    Best Value

  • Downtown

    Good for groups

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Downtown

    Lively

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

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  1. A

    Alis

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The crab cakes are the best in St Louis. The food, servers, and entire staff made this an outstanding experience.
  2. S

    Subzero

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Family members
  3. JT

    JTDG

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Broadway Oyster Bar (BOB) is one of my favorite places in St. Louis. The service is outstanding - friendly, on top of taking care of you, even on a very busy night. The feeling is homey and down-to-earth - a cozy fireplace in the front room sets the mood. BOB is not fancy nor asks you to be - you are accepted as you are and we all become friends within the boundaries. The food is delicious and came quickly. The music is always the best. Thank you BOB for never changing your excellence!
  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Blue point Oysters were some of the best ever. The New Orleans bbq shrimp was outstanding. The rest of the table raved about their food also. I can imagine if a band were playing it would have sent me right to New Orleans.
  5. DM

    DanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our all time favorite place on the planet!! Too limited in characters to say all the great things about BOB. Please open a place out west!!!!
  6. CW

    ChrisW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quick and easy to use. Our table was ready right when we got there.
  7. SS

    SamS

    St. Louis

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food is always delicious, but sometimes it takes awhile to arrive. Love the atmosphere too!
  8. EH

    EbonyH

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    This was my first time at Broadway and I had a great time! My server was attentive but not overbearing… he was patient while we asked a lot of questions… and the oysters were MAGNIFICENT. So so good. The vibes are sorta like most seafood bar spots.. kinda grungy but not to a point where you feel like your food would be compromised. It was clean. I’ll be going back!
  9. S

    Sholliwood

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great as always! Stylish, Sheek atmosphere! If you like different, definitely try it!
  10. KA

    KarenA

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistently great food and fun live music. One of our favorite places.
  11. k

    keng

    St. Louis

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was great but service was average at best.
  12. AN

    AmberN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Service was timely, food was excellent, and they happened to have live music on a Thursday night. 10/10 would recommend.
  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food it’s a treasure in St. Louis
  14. EL

    ELoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good choice! Great food, great service, great place overall!
  15. TF

    TheresaF

    Columbus

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cool place with authentic cajun food. The muffuletta was outstanding and the 1/4 size was HUGE. Fresh delicious oysters too.
  16. KS

    K8STL

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A St. Louis institution I took my time getting around to, despite having lived here for close to 30 years. My brother was in town so we took this opportunity to try it out and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. We went for lunch, so there was no music at the time, but the ambience was great, and the food was simply phenomenal. Our server Stefanie was lovely and professional and I will put their shrimp and grits up against any southern restaurant. I am making up for lost time and planning my next trip soon.
  17. ST

    STLShel

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Wish there would have been more live music. We caught the end of a set and than a football game was on. Everything is always wonderful and BOB is one of our favorites. We headed down with out of town friends for the music and atmosphere, wish they could have enjoyed the music.
  18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious as always! Oysters are top notch. Reminds me a lot of New Orleans.
  19. T

    Theresa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was great. It wasn’t hard to find parking. We were sat immediately with reservations. Service was quick and punctual and the food was hot. We would definitely go back!
  20. p

    pamster

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The neighborhood was a little iffy but the inside was clean and comfortable. The food was awesome and the guys and gals decided we really want to return for some of their yummy dishes My cousin loved their bread pudding and the drink prices were reasonable too. A great place to dine
  21. AS

    AndriaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So many good food options here! Everything was delicious!
  22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience
  23. GP

    GaryP

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best cajun food we have had. Oysters were great too. Definitely warrants another visit.
  24. CS

    CynthiaS

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from the food atmosphere and music was fabulous and we would absolutely recommend and come back again
  25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was great!
  26. S

    Shawnzy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Broadway Street oyster bar is always a great time. All roosted up is always an energetics band that keeps the crowd there through the afternoon. A definite hidden gem that always has incredible food
  27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    The food was expensive and bloat
  28. k

    kosh

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are pretty impressed with the food. Tried the pasta dish and they were so delicious and creamy! Doesn’t look appealing from the outside building and also the amenities such as the bathrooms are very small. Seems like a small building from the outside but atmosphere inside was great with live music. Most importantly the food was amazing which supersedes every flaw. Will come back again!!
  29. AP

    AskParker

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious as always! Best Cajun in St. Louis with live music and a NOLA atmosphere. This is one of the places we always take out-of-town guests.
  30. c

    clifft

    Charleston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place
  31. EB

    ElizabethB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose this restaurant for the food and it did not disappoint . In nice weather eat in the outside bar area . It’s lots of fun . Love the crazy decor . We shared appys and Po Boy sandwiches .
  32. JP

    JPAZ

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Sam was great! Fun place
  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the alligator tail dishes! First time trying alligator!
  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Oysters were the highlight. On the half shell & fried in a po’boy, both were amazing. The gator tacos were good, but the gator was overpowered by the cheese and other toppings. A good place for a late lunch/early dinner our first night in St. Louis.
  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was visiting in town for business and went solo. This was my second time in St. Louis and I’d visited on my last trip and wanted to visit again. It was just as good the second time!
  36. GS

    GregS

    St. Louis

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great good as always and we had an amazing server. She was on it!!
  37. ME

    MeganE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time to visit this restaurant. The food was great. We got the alligator and sausage cheesecake appetizer. It was delicious! For entrees, we got the crab and lobster sliders and shrimp poboy with garlic Parmesan fries. All the food was excellent! We will definitely visit again!
  38. HP

    HeatherP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, service was great! They had live music which added to the fun atmosphere.
  39. LC

    LanyC

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve enjoyed the Broadway Oyster Bar twice over the last several years and it’s always a must have when in town!
  40. MT

    eMpTy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food. Great wait staff. Overall wonderful experience.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Broadway Oyster Bar using the Order Online button. Broadway Oyster Bar also 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 4.7 stars by 276 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 61 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
  • Logo image for Uber Eats
Google Map for Broadway Oyster Bar

736 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102

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

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Creole, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Public transit

    We are located 2 blocks from Busch Stadium transit stop.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (314) 621-8811

  • Catering

    For catering please contact the restaurant for more information.

  • Private party facilities

    For private events please contact the restaurant for more information.

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