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Oyster Shack
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11:30 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
5 reviews for Oyster Shack
5 reviews in English
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Review from Wes N.
3/21/2012
This place is a good spot for a great time - Atmosphere, Service, & Food: the breakdown.
Atmosphere: Visiting the Oyster Shack on St.Paddy's Day (eve) is sure to skew the status quo - but the Oyster shack is the quincentennial bustling Montreal pub / bar. Located on Bishop St. (south of St. Catherine) the Oyster Bar is surrounded by similar establishments: Resto / pub attracting mainly University crowded and the local regulars. You'll see and meet all kinds of people at the Oyster Shack - and this makes for a terrific opportunity to have a good time no matter the occasion. The place itself is a little worse for wear though - scuffed furniture, creaky tables, faded signs / stickers - but they all seem to blend in to make for a very comfortable, even familiar atmosphere. A great place to watch the game (any game) and a good place to have a group gathering (check out the upstairs)
Note: the place is littered with cheesy / cliche furniture. Surprisingly charming.
Service: There are (shockingly) 4 main staffers at the Oyster. Two gents at the bar and two waitresses. They work tirelessly to cover the two floors of patrons ~ and most of the time they do so with a smile and good conversation. Hardworking, and willing to be of help.
Food: The menu direct and to the point ~ sea food is the name of the game. Oysters, Clams, clam chowder, Calamari, and Shrimp cocktails are all on the menu. The main dishes mostly feature seafood with a few exceptions (like the Shack Burger) that cater to the turf-lovin' dinners. The food is good, but may be a hit and miss during time of great rush. The menu's simplicity however almost assures that things are never far from what they should taste like.
It was a happy surprise to end up there ~ will repeat. -
Review from Shirley D.
Montréal, QC
2/15/2012
Came here in October with my mom and was not very impressed at all. We ordered a lobster sandwich which was just ok and some fries that came with it. The service was not that amazing either. Waitress took a long time to greet us and left us standing and waiting at the door for a good while. She didn't seem attentive or interested. Oysters were small and pricey compared to Lawrence's great oyster deal. Maybe the other dishes are better, but the lobster sandwich was definitely nothing special. Expensive too!
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Review from Karl H.
Cote Saint-Luc, QC
7/22/2010
Very good resto with excellent menu and pricing. Very friendly staff. Good place for a one on one for dinner or a group in their good size terrasse.
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Review from Antonella Y.
9/15/2011
The atmosphere and decor are very in tune with what they serve...rustic booths, and bar, with fishing nets hanging on the walls. Went with my girlfriends, and we ordered the Rockefeller oysters, and the regular oysters, along with a lobster roll, and fries. The oysters, in my opinion, we're nothing to write home about. The lobster roll on the other hand was pretty good. The lobster meat was fresh, and not "rubbery". However, I think they should TOAST their buns, but other than that it was good. The fries were pretty good too, they're spiced up with something, can't quite put my finger on it, but whatever it is, it gave them an addictive taste, we couldn't stop eating them. On of my friends had a beer, the other had a Rum and coke and she said it was watered down. So I wouldn't go here for drinks.The staff is very nice and helpful when asked questions about the menu. When in the mood for a lobster roll, will consider this place again.
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Review from Pavlentiy M.
6/11/2011
Delicious food and friendly staff. Fresh seafood.
