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Oyster River, Palmetto, FL

Oyster River

4.4 (82)
$50 and over
Seafood
600 US-41, Palmetto, FL 34221-4050

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located on the 8th floor of our "Ship on Land" themed Marriott Resort and Spa, the Oyster River restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience with spectacular views of the city skyline and marina. Guests can savor fresh oysters shucked right at the bar, complemented by an extensive selection of fine wines.

Book your reservation today and indulge in a meal that delights both the palate and the eyes—a truly must-try experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Palmetto
  • Cross street
    7th street/US-41 Located in the Palmetto Marriott Resort on the 8th floor.
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 82 people are saying

Oyster River 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oyster River offers a delightful dining experience with "spectacular" food and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "amazing" views, especially at sunset, and the "beautiful" atmosphere. The menu features delicious options like shrimp and grits, oysters Rockefeller, and wagyu steak. While on the pricier side, the experience is well worth it.

82 Reviews
  1. Eric VIP

    Washington DC33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! Everything was fresh, unique and really delicious. Outside seating offered amazing views!

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  2. Krista

    Detroit5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The waiter was attentative. We arrived at the restaurant. No one was at the wait stand. My husband order the prime rib. It was a horrible grisly cut of meat. He advised the waiter. No manager came over to see how his meal or any of our meals one. No adjustment to the bill. Would never go back. Also makes me question staying at a Marriott again

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  3. Conrad

    Tampa18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was spectacular. They use high end ingredients that are well blended, and presented beautifully. The noise level in the restaurant is absurd. They have hard surfaces everywhere and a bar that runs the length of the restaurant. It's simply impossible for a table of 4 to have a dinner conversation, especially on a busy night.

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  4. Jonathan VIP

    Tampa4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service terrible food - did not enjoy any of the food

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  5. Julie VIP

    Chicago28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live locally and have been wishing for a nicer restaurant with outdoor dining and a view of the water. Oyster River fits the bill. The shrimp and grits were amazing and salmon was delicious. Though the food could have been a little hotter. Our server, Tania, was very pleasant , knowledgeable and attentive. Don’t miss an opportunity to visit this restaurant. We’ll be back.

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  6. Bonnie

    Tampa47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We only had a variety of appetizers and salad and cocktails. But everything was great. Attention to details and service were above par. This was a team effort to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. They are great.

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  7. Mark

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic, as usual!! Will always come back.

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  8. Kristen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and cocktails. Clean environment. Service staff went above and beyond.

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  9. Alicia

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great server interesting menu Small, but enjoyable A few extra tables crammed in interesting area to the /back side which didn’t feel as nice as rest of restaurant Outside gets extremely windy so recommend sitting indoors but view is pretty Nice drink selection & nice surprise for the area Would come back again

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  10. June

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Oyster River was a wonderful experience. Food was outstanding. Service was great - not feeling rushed or anything. Ambience was impressive and fun.

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Oyster River is rated 4.4 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Palmetto

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Oyster River

600 US-41, Palmetto, FL 34221-4050

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th street/US-41 Located in the Palmetto Marriott Resort on the 8th floor.
  • Neighborhood
    Palmetto
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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