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Bywater Oyster Bar & Grill, Helena, AL

Bywater Oyster Bar & Grill

4.0
4.0
18 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
4085 Helena Road, Helena, AL 35080

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Located in the heart of Old Town Helena, Alabama, Bywater Oyster Bar & Grill brings the fresh and exciting flavors of New Orleans!

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hoover
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 18 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4.0 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

18 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The oysters were delicious but varied greatly in size, some were huge and fabulous, others were so small you thought the shell was empty

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  2. RobertP

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent seafood restaurant. The oysters were exceptional. Very fresh and large size. The entrees were the best in birmingham for seafood. We have a house in Gulf Shores, and I can say this restaurant equals the best in that area.

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  3. HeatherM

    Alabama1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 6, 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Once we sat down it took another 15 minutes before someone even came to the table to get our drink order. They weren’t busy only one other couple was in the restaurant area and 4 people were sitting at the bar. It took an additional hour to get our appetizer and another 45 minutes after that to get our main course. My plate was $30 and had no flavor at all! My sister food was cold and my mothers red beans and rice were inedible (tasted like it was doused in vinegar) my husband got chicken fingers which he said were good. Staff was apologetic that it took so long but i can’t even say the food was worth the wait.

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  4. ElizabethS

    Alabama1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 3, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite seafood in helena! A little disappointed because our catfish plates were missing the hush puppies but we didn’t mind too much since there was already an insane amount of food!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great, Jamal was very quick and responsive. The food was delicious- oysters, crab claws and steak dinner were on point.

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  6. DennisO

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable atmosphere, great food and service.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 18, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service from hostess to server was atrocious. Food was really good but will not be back.

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  8. StephenC VIP

    Baton Rouge20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, well made bar drinks and service. The restaurant is casual, clean and well lit. It is laid back for a perfect casual night out.

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  9. AmberC VIP

    Western KY32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 17, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner for my son who LOVES oysters! Fabulous find! Loved the food and top notch service!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The oysters were outstanding! The staff is so friendly and accommodating!

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FAQs

Bywater Oyster Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 358-7518.

Bywater Oyster Bar & Grill is rated 4 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Bywater Oyster Bar & Grill

4085 Helena Road, Helena, AL 35080

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hoover
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Cajun, Creole
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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