Public Fish & Oyster

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I love this place, but as someone with hearing loss it’s really hard to join in conversation with members of my party.
   

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   Chris

   Richmond17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I've been looking forward to eating there for a few weeks. The service is personable, the food is outstanding, and the overall experience keeps us coming back time and time again.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Best meal we've had in awhile with large portions! They accommodated a change to our reservation which was very appreciated. The spacing was a little tight, so it was a little loud, but the service was fantastic and the food was superb. Highly recommend Public Fish & Oyster.
   

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   Tim

   Washington DC3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Our food was great, as was the wait person. We were in the middle row of tables, so had wait staff and patrons walking behind each of us (seated across from one another). And it was fairly tight quarters. So it was a little unnerving. We’ve eaten before on one side tables, so folks are only passing on one side (again close quarters). Seating & close quarters was as expected. Food was fantastic. Place was busy even on a Wednesday evening. Definitely will go again.
   

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   Greg

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was very good. A bit noisy in the main dining area, but they have another area in the back and under the tent. We were under the tent and very comfortable.
   

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   Leslyn

   Richmond24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a GREAT experience. Food. Drinks. Service. All fantastic!
   

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   Tom

   Atlanta27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food and excellent service. Had the crab cakes and the Mole Frites. Desserts were Key Lime Pie and Chocolate pot de crème. Really good.
   

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   Warwick

   Toronto1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Lobster market price was higher than expected for the food, and the lobster flavor itself was quite bland. Oysters could've been shucked better but were still delicious! The daily crudo if tuna tataki was great and was our favorite of the entire meal.
   

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   Meridyth

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 19 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   If you're looking for quality seafood (which is hard to find in Charlottesville), this is the place! So fresh and reasonably priced!
   

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    Roger VIP

    Washington DC25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Fried oysters and salad: outstanding! Po Boy and trout were very good. Our guest felt that the crab cake was a bit heavy on the filling. My wife loved her Old Fashioned! The restaurant was very busy at the end of happy hour and the service was quite efficient and friendly.
    

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