Broadway Oyster Bar

Name: Broadway Oyster Bar
Address: 736 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO, United States, 63102
Telephone: (314) 621-8811
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

842 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 27 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for live music
Lively

The Broadway Oyster Bar is a locally owned and operated establishment and has been for over 35 years. The Oyster Bar is widely regarded as the premier New Orleans' style restaurant, bar and music venue in the Midwest. BOB, as it is affectionately known by its many fans and friends, is housed in a building that was built in the mid 1840's and is one of the oldest buildings still in daily use within the city of St. Louis. During its colorful history, our building has had many functions including a family home, a boarding house, a Chinese laundry, a record store and a bordello to name a few. These walls have heard and seen it all. Some people feel that the building is haunted by spirits who, occasionally late at night, play good hearted jokes on the staff such as doors suddenly opening or closing or lights going on or off as if by magic. Then again, it just could be because the building is over 170 years old. However, our historic building has just gone through a renovation so we now have two outdoor patios that are covered and heated during cold or rainy weather and an expanded kitchen to better serve you. Our food has won numerous awards and readers' polls for excellence and features some of the most sustainable seafood available such as fresh Gulf and Blue Point oysters, Louisiana crawfish and shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, scallops and crabs. Our Cajun and Creole dishes are our versions of many of the traditional Louisiana favorites. If you love New Orleans, you will feel right at home at BOB. BOB offers live music twice a day every night of the week except on Friday when we feature one act for the evening. We present the best local and national touring acts representing a variety of musical genres such as rock, reggae, bluegrass, blues, funk, R&B, roots, and jam, and weshowcase a wide variety of bands visiting from New Orleans. The live music is free up to 8 times per a week. However, for some of the more popular and well known acts, we do charge a cover which typically goes to the bands in order to keep attracting them to the BOB. Broadway Oyster Bar has been referred to by many as a staple of St. Louis and was recently honored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association as the 2015 Restaurant of the Year. BOB is a great choice for a relaxing dinner, a celebratory party or an opportunity to dance to a great band. As well known food writer, the late Joe Pollack, once wrote, "There is, quite simply, nothing in St. Louis quite like the Broadway Oyster Bar". That line was written over 30 years ago, but it is as true today as it was then. Welcome to the Broadway Oyster Bar Family.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole, Southern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(314) 621-8811
Website
https://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/?y_source=1_MTg5NTU0NDUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.
Private party facilities
For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.

Location
736 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Area
St. Louis
Cross Street
Gratiot
Parking details
Private Parking
Public transit
We are located 2 blocks from Busch Stadium transit stop. We also offer a free shuttle service to and from all Blues hockey home games.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Blue Crab CakesUSD 14.99
Three house made, wild caught Maryland blue crab cakes, served over fried green tomatoes and topped with crawfish Cardinale sauce and grated Parmesan cheese
Fried Shrimp
Served with our house made spicy gin cocktail sauce
- 1/2 DozenUSD 9.99
- DozenUSD 15.99
Shrimp VoodooUSD 14.99
8 Gulf shrimp hand breaded & flash fried, then tossed in our sweet n' spicy Sriracha voodoo sauce. Garnished with our spicy, house made cole slaw
Nola Style Bbq Shrimp
Fresh Gulf shrimp sautéed with butter, Worcestershire sauce & Creole spices, garnished with rice and served with French bread. A NOLA classic and not shrimp on the Barbie!
- 1/2 DozenUSD 11.99
- DozenUSD 16.99
Gulf Coast Peel & Eat Shrimp
Served shell on, hot or chilled, with our own house made spicy gin cocktail sauce
- 1/2 lbUSD 10.99
- 1 lbUSD 18.99
Naked Gator TacosUSD 13.99
3 tacos filled with Louisiana alligator tail meat marinated & fried, naked. Dressed with a blend of cheeses, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, & chipotle sour cream. House made salsa verde served on the side
Alligator Sausage & Shrimp CheesecakeUSD 14.99
The ultimate savory cheesecake of shrimp, alligator and smoked pork sausage from Poche's in Louisiana, with a blend of cream cheese & warm Gouda cheese. Served with pita bread. Addictive!
Louisiana Fried AlligatorUSD 12.99
Prime, marinated alligator tail meat served with our house made tartar sauce
Uncle Duey's Catfish FrittersUSD 11.99
One half pound of farm raised catfish fritters lightly breaded in Uncle Duey's special seasoning and flash fried. Served with house made tartar sauce
WingsUSD 11.99
A pound of fresh fried chicken wings with your choice of our unique Cajun tequila or honey chipotle sauce
Prince Edward Island MusselsUSD 13.99
Steamed in a tomato garlic white wine broth, great for dipping with French bread
Boiled CrawfishUSD 19.99
A steaming bowl of spicy crawfish served with lemon garlic butter

Soups & Salads

Caesar
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese & Caesar dressing.
- LargeUSD 7.99
- DinnerUSD 4.99
- With Shrimp or Sautéed CrawfishUSD 14.99
- With Grilled ChickenUSD 12.99
Blackened Ahi Tuna SaladUSD 16.99
Fresh greens with red onion, black bean corn salsa, fresh avocado, salsa verde, fried tortilla strips, & lightly blackened ahi tuna served rare. Served with chipotle ranch
Justa
Fresh greens with red onion, tomato & croutons, topped with a blend of cheeses
- LargeUSD 8.99
- DinnerUSD 4.99
- With Grilled ChickenUSD 13.99
- With Shrimp or Sautéed CrawfishUSD 14.99
House Soup
Chunky Crawfish Bisque.
- CupUSD 4.99
- BowlUSD 6.99
Choice Of House Made Dressing
Remoulade, Basil Vinaigrette, Ranch, Or Bleu Cheese

Sandwiches

Lobster Po' BoyUSD 16.99
Lobster tail meat dredged in a light flour breading, flash fried, & tossed in our creamy Sriracha voodoo sauce. Served on Gambino's bread from New Orleans & garnished with garlic aioli, fresh arugula, & sliced tomato
B.O.B. BurgerUSD 9.99
One half pound of seasoned ground beef topped with your choice of American, Cheddar, Swiss or Swiss American cheese
Grinder
A French baguette hollowed out & stuffed with sautéed minced garlic, onions, peppers, grinder sauce & one of the following:
- Sautéed Gulf OystersUSD 12.99
- Sautéed ShrimpUSD 11.99
- Grilled Chicken BreastUSD 9.99
- Our Special Recipe Andouille SausageUSD 9.99
Po' Boys
Traditional NOLA sandwich on fresh baked Gambino's bread served dressed with lettuce, tomato, house made cracked pepper mayo, pickle & onion.
- Fried ShrimpUSD 12.99
- Fried Crawfish TailsUSD 14.99
- Fried CatfishUSD 12.99
- Fried OystersUSD 14.99
Gioia's Hot Salami Muffuletta
Combining the best of both New Orleans and St. Louis! Gioia's Hot Salami, ham, cheese & olive spread on a round, seeded loaf. Served hot!
- WholeUSD 28.99
- HalfUSD 15.99
- QuarterUSD 9.99
Grilled ChickenUSD 9.99
A 7 oz. all natural grain fed split chicken breast seasoned with our blend of Cajun spices & served with house made cracked pepper mayonnaise
Pappy's Pulled Pork SlidersUSD 12.99
Two pulled pork sliders made with Pappy's pulled pork, tossed in our sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, made with Civil Life American Brown beer and topped with our house made spicy Cajun cole slaw on a toasted slider bun
Side Options: Cajun Fries, Garlic Parmesan Fries Or Spicy Cole Slaw

Oysters

Always The Freshest & Best Available!

Blue Point OystersUSD 22.99
Connecticut farm raised Blue Point oysters on the half shell served liquor on with horseradish & our own spicy gin cocktail sauce 1 dozen
Gulf OystersUSD 18.99
Fresh shucked Louisiana Gulf oysters rinsed in cold salt water. Served with horseradish & our own spicy gin cocktail sauce 1 dozen
Oysters NolaUSD 15.99
Six char-grilled oysters topped with a shrimp, spinach, & bacon cream sauce. Finished with grated Parmesan cheese
Char-Grilled OystersUSD 14.99
Six freshly shucked oysters grilled over an open flame with garlic butter, Creole spices & grated Parmesan cheese
Oysters BienvilleUSD 14.99
Six freshly shucked oysters topped with a spicy shrimp, Parmesan & mushroom cream sauce, then baked
Oysters RockefellerUSD 14.99
Six freshly shucked oysters topped with the classic spinach & bacon cream sauce and Parmesan cheese, then baked
Oysters CardinaleUSD 14.99
Six freshly shucked oysters topped with a rich Cajun crawfish cream sauce and Parmesan cheese, then baked
Oyster MedleyUSD 14.99
A sampling of two each of our oysters Bienville, Rockefeller, & Cardinale
Fried OystersUSD 13.99
Select Gulf oysters hand breaded in house seasoned cornmeal and flour and served with our house made tartar or grinder sauce

Oyster Bar Specialties

Shrimp & GritsUSD 17.99
White cheddar, andouille & onion fried grit cake, topped with sautéed shrimp & smothered with a savory Creole cream sauce
Andouille, Chicken And Seafood GumboUSD 11.99
Our version of this classic Cajun soup. The best in town!
Dennis' Red Beans & RiceUSD 11.99
A rich bean stew containing our special recipe andouille sausage & house smoked tasso
Uncle Charlie's Creole JambalayaUSD 11.99
A traditional spicy Creole rice dish containing shrimp, chicken, andouille & ham
Aunt Hallie's Crawfish EtouffeeUSD 14.99
Our version of a classic Cajun dish featuring sautéed crawfish tail meat, garlic, onions, peppers & celery
Sampler PlatterUSD 17.99
For the undecided, includes one cup of Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice & Crawfish Etouffee
Snow Crab
One half pound of Alaskan snow crab Cajun steamed & served with a baked potato & fresh green beans Market Price; add additional 1/2 pound Market Price (Available after 5 PM)
Blackened Ahi Tuna FajitasUSD 18.99
Ahi tuna, blackened, sliced & served rare over Spanish peppers & onions. Served with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, salsa verde, sour cream, & warm flour tortillas. Accompanied by dirty rice
Fish TacosUSD 13.99
Fried Mahi Mahi topped with spicy Cajun cole slaw, pico de gallo, avocado and house made remoulade served with Red Beans & Rice
Crawfish EnchiladasUSD 16.99
Crawfish stuffed tortillas bathed in a smooth, spicy cheese sauce & topped with pico de gallo & chipotle sour cream. Served with Jambalaya
Crawfish Mac And CheeseUSD 16.99
Three cheese macaroni and cheese with rotel tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon and sautéed crawfish tails
Crawfish MonaUSD 15.99
Crawfish & rotini noodles served in a rich, spicy butter & cream sauce. Finished with Parmesan cheese
Garlic Cream Linguini
A velvety smooth garlic cream sauce with sautéed onion, peppers and celery tossed with Linguini and your choice of:
- ShrimpUSD 15.99
- ChickenUSD 14.99
- CrawfishUSD 16.99
Lobster & Wild Mushroom PastaUSD 21.99
A blend of shiitake, portobello, & oyster mushrooms sautéed with lobster tail meat in butter & white wine. Seasoned with fresh garlic, crushed red pepper, & finished with Parmesan cheese
Shrimp & Wild Mushroom PastaUSD 19.99
Shrimp Voodoo TacosUSD 15.99
Flash fried shrimp tossed in our famous Voodoo sauce and topped with shredded white cheese and spicy house made slaw. Served with Jambalaya and pico de gallo

What 842 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

St. Louis
Hot spot
Downtown
Hot spot
Downtown
Great for outdoor dining
Downtown
Lively
Downtown
Most Booked

Review summary

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Broadway Oyster Bar is a beloved St. Louis staple known for its "absolutely amazing" food and "super fun atmosphere." Diners rave about the "fresh oysters," "fantastic shrimp and grits," and "outstanding" Voodoo Shrimp. The vibrant live music and friendly service consistently provide a "great time" for visitors.

842 Reviews

K
Kenny
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Broadway Oyster Bar is always great. Their Valentines Day specials did not disappoint.
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greg
St. Louis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time embarresed to say but I felt like I was in NOLA. Food was fantastic, we will be back soon!
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Tony
Des Moines
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent. Fast and friendly! Bread pudding for dessert was amazing! Mussels excellent and Shrimp tacos too.
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Debbie
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food here is gourmet, the service was not. Maybe just a bad night, but service kind of ruined the vibe.
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Mary
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was so good! Always a great meal! The service was good too considering how busy they are!
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Angeletta
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. I ate the shrimp and wild mushroom pasta. My husband had crawfish enchilada with jambalaya and we shared the char-grilled oysters and they were extremely tasty! Everything was fresh and hot. We are definitely going back.
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Richard
Louisville
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our must go to restaurant in St. Louis. The food is absolutely amazing. Great service. Super fun atmosphere. Highly recommend.
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Lori
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. The crab dip, crab legs, soft crab tacos were top notch.. it was a fabulous winter feast.
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Karen
St. Louis
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was crazy busy last night! Our server Nick, was on point! Never missed a beat and always had a smile on his face! Food, as usual, was top notch!
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J
Dallas
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was great!! After spending over 350.00 on dinner we went In To listen to the music. It was not full at all, with many open tables and no one waiting. We were told we could not sit to listen and have cocktails. They said we needed to go put our name with the hostess and pay the cover charge to listen to the band . Very disappointing!! We left and went to another establishment to listen to music.
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FAQs

Broadway Oyster Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Broadway Oyster Bar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 621-8811.

Broadway Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 842 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 27 times today

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736 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102

Additional information

Cross Street
Gratiot
Area
St. Louis
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Public transit
We are located 2 blocks from Busch Stadium transit stop. We also offer a free shuttle service to and from all Blues hockey home games.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/?y_source=1_MTg5NTU0NDUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(314) 621-8811
Catering
For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.
Private party facilities
For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.

Broadway Oyster Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shrimp & Grits

Crawfish Mona

Boiled Crawfish

Appetizers

Blue Crab CakesUSD 14.99

Fried Shrimp

Shrimp VoodooUSD 14.99

Nola Style Bbq Shrimp

Gulf Coast Peel & Eat Shrimp

Naked Gator TacosUSD 13.99

Alligator Sausage & Shrimp CheesecakeUSD 14.99

Louisiana Fried AlligatorUSD 12.99

Uncle Duey's Catfish FrittersUSD 11.99

WingsUSD 11.99

Prince Edward Island MusselsUSD 13.99

Boiled CrawfishUSD 19.99

Soups & Salads

Caesar

Blackened Ahi Tuna SaladUSD 16.99

Justa

House Soup

Choice Of House Made Dressing

Sandwiches

Lobster Po' BoyUSD 16.99

B.O.B. BurgerUSD 9.99

Grinder

Po' Boys

Gioia's Hot Salami Muffuletta

Grilled ChickenUSD 9.99

Pappy's Pulled Pork SlidersUSD 12.99

Side Options: Cajun Fries, Garlic Parmesan Fries Or Spicy Cole Slaw

Oysters

Blue Point OystersUSD 22.99

Gulf OystersUSD 18.99

Oysters NolaUSD 15.99

Char-Grilled OystersUSD 14.99

Oysters BienvilleUSD 14.99

Oysters RockefellerUSD 14.99

Oysters CardinaleUSD 14.99

Oyster MedleyUSD 14.99

Fried OystersUSD 13.99

Oyster Bar Specialties

Shrimp & GritsUSD 17.99

Andouille, Chicken And Seafood GumboUSD 11.99

Dennis' Red Beans & RiceUSD 11.99

Uncle Charlie's Creole JambalayaUSD 11.99

Aunt Hallie's Crawfish EtouffeeUSD 14.99

Sampler PlatterUSD 17.99

Snow Crab

Blackened Ahi Tuna FajitasUSD 18.99

Fish TacosUSD 13.99

Crawfish EnchiladasUSD 16.99

Crawfish Mac And CheeseUSD 16.99

Crawfish MonaUSD 15.99

Garlic Cream Linguini

Lobster & Wild Mushroom PastaUSD 21.99

Shrimp & Wild Mushroom PastaUSD 19.99

Shrimp Voodoo TacosUSD 15.99

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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