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42nd Street Oyster Bar, Raleigh, NC

42nd Street Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
5861 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
A Southern Seafood Tradition Since 1931.

The 42nd St. Oyster Bar is one of the South's most famous landmark restaurants, satisfying thousands of grateful patrons since its humble beginnings in 1931 as a grocery store offering oysters and draft beer.

Our Mission: To provide a remarkable experience by recognizing and appreciating that each guest is the most important person in the world while dining at the 42nd St. Oyster Bar.

We invite you to join us for dinner tonight!

“Eat seafood … live longer

Eat oysters … love longer

Eat clams … last longer"

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer one private lot. There is street and public parking also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Rohrer
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What 5,861 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
42nd Street Oyster Bar is a Raleigh staple for seafood lovers, renowned for its fresh oysters and "amazing food." The service is "phenomenal," with attentive staff who enhance the dining experience. While some dishes occasionally miss the mark, the overall value and vibrant atmosphere make it a "must-go place."
5,861 Reviews
  1. Donna

    Raleigh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Kelly, was amazing! Food was delicious

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  2. Sabrina VIP

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fabulous and sad knowing it would be the last meal there. Service and food couldn't have been better. We will miss for sure!

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  3. CaroleT

    Raleigh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding from start to finish. Our server, Mikaela, was amazing and made it a great evening. Just regretting that it will probably be our last opportunity. Thank you for many years of great food and memories. Wishing you the best. Bob and Carole Troutman

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  4. Ashlyn

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a Raleigh native, we drove from Greensboro to dine at my favorite restaurant one last time. It’s a shame to see such a fine Raleigh establishment close for good. Our waitress was fantastic and the food was great as always. Mr. Larry greeted our table and we exchanged stories from over the years. From my family to yours, we wish the waitstaff, chefs, bartenders, and oyster-shuckers the best of luck in their next journey ❤️

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  5. Andrew

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place absolutely slayed! Great food, great service, overall wonderful atmosphere :)

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hate to see this place closing! Always a fun time with great food.

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  7. Xertes

    Raleigh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service. Very sad to see it closing, but happy to get one last opportunity to go!

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  8. Mary-Stuart

    Raleigh1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We waiting 2 hours for our food and finally had to get it to go. We were not even offered a discount.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great, as always. Will miss this Raleigh staple

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  10. Bill

    Western NC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been going there since it opened in 1987. I feel like an old friend is moving away. I wish they would relocate and reopen. It is yet another piece of our old Raleigh dissapearing. Truly sad.

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FAQs

42nd Street Oyster Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. 42nd Street Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 831-2811.

42nd Street Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 5861 OpenTable diners.

42nd Street Oyster Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Google Map for 42nd Street Oyster Bar

508 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer one private lot. There is street and public parking also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Rohrer
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