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Oyster House Philadelphia

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$50 and over

Seafood

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2 people

1 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Philadelphia’s premier destination for seafood lovers since 1976. With a menu that is as traditional as it is innovative, this family-owned business run by third-generation restaurateur Sam Mink has been a community cornerstone for almost 50 years. Cherished by Philly locals and visitors alike for its decadent lobster rolls, signature crab cakes and crispy fried oysters, Oyster House continues to honor the region’s culinary roots while constantly cooking up tasty, new favorites. Oyster House’s robust seafood menu curated by executive chef Joe Campoli, promises high quality cuisine along with an excellent dining experience. Enjoy a seat at Philadelphia’s most famed oyster bar while enjoying a show by Philly’s most legendary oyster shuckers. The weekday Happy Hour is always abuzz with a lively mix of coworkers and friends.

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Executive chef: Joseph Campoli

From the OpenTable editors: This seafood institution in Center City dates back to 1947. Restaurateur Sam Mink is the third generation behind the beloved oyster bar, and locals and tourists alike keep coming back for super-fresh seafood towers, lobster rolls, and crab cakes. Belly up to the raw bar in the center of the space to watch the pros shuck oysters in seconds. Cocktails include a mini menu of oyster shooters and an impressively deep selection of gin.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 567-7683
Website
http://www.oysterhousephilly.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Area
Center City
Cross Street
15th & Sansom Street (between 15th and 16th on Sansom Street)
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Walnut-Locust BSL stop is two blocks away
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

BETSY CAPE SALT USD 4.50
Cape May Peninsula, NJ
AQUIDNECK USD 4.00
Sakonnet River, RI
WELLFLEETUSD 4.00
Wellfleet Harbor, Cape Cod
PEMAQUIDUSD 4.50
Damariscotta River, ME
EEL LAKE USD 4.00
Eel Lake, Nova Scotia
ROYAL MIYAGI USD 4.50
Wilipa Bay, WA
LITTLENECK CLAM USD 2.75
Barnegat Bay, NJ
CHERRYSTONE CLAM USD 3.00
Jersey Shore
SHRIMP COCKTAIL USD 17.00
SPLIT CHILLED 2# LOBSTER USD 56.00

OYSTER HOUSE SEA F OOD TOWER

featuring:

oysters, clams, chilled lobster, shrimp cocktail, seafood salad, crab dip, scallop crudoUSD 135.00

SOUPS

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER USD 12.00
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER w/ baconUSD 12.00
SNAPPER TURTLE SOUPUSD 13.00

CRUDOS

SCALLOP USD 21.00
sesame chili crunch, scallions
FLUKE USD 18.00
lemon olive oil, serrano, smoked sea salt
TUNA USD 19.00
wasabi, green apple, ginger-scallion vinaigrette

ROASTED

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER USD 18.00
spinach, pernod
GRILLED OYSTERS USD 18.00
garlic butter, parmesan
OYSTERS XO USD 18.00
sun-dried tomato, scallion, lime

SIDES

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS USD 9.00
hazelnuts, lemon ricotta, aleppo
BUTTER BRAISED & GRILLED CABBAGE USD 9.00
horseradish, mustard cream
COLE SLAWUSD 8.00
HAND CUT FRIES USD 9.00
long hot aioli

STARTERS

PEAR & FIG SALAD USD 14.00
goat cheese, pistachios, cider vinaigrette
GRILLED BROCCOLI CAESAR USD 16.00
boquerones, parmesan
CRAB TOAST USD 19.00
apricot & bell pepper mostarda, fennel, whipped feta
GRILLED SARDINES USD 14.00
yuzu kosho aioli, crispy black rice, pickled shallots
FRIED CALAMARI USD 15.00
shishito peppers, spicy aioli
SAUTEED MUSSELS USD 21.00
fennel cream, sumac onions, chili oil, crostini
GRILLED OCTOPUS USD 23.00
carrot hummus, rutabaga, mint, chili oil
CRISPY FRIED OYSTERSUSD 19.00
- with chicken saladUSD 22.00

PLATES

LOBSTER ROLL
chilled new england style, fries ........ MP
BURGER bacon jam, crab mayo, cooper sharp, friesUSD 19.00
FISHERMAN’S STEW shrimp, mussels, calamari, fish, spicy tomato broth, saffron rouilleUSD 31.00
PAN ROASTED COD USD 35.00
potato croquettes, celery root cream, cauliflower, pickled fresno
MARYLAND CRABCAKE USD 35.00
chesapeake remoulade, fried smashed potatoes, malt vinegar, parmesan
PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS USD 34.00
sweet potatoes, chickpeas, thai basil tahina, crispy quinoa
MIXED SEAFOOD GRILL USD 41.00
swordfish, shrimp, scallops, potatoes, butternut squash, chimichurri

SPLIT GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER

ROASTED GARLIC THYME BUTTER HAND CUT FRIESUSD 64.00

FRIED WHOLE RED SNAPPER

SAMBAL VINAIGRETTE SESAME-CABBAGE SLAW .
.... MP

CLAMBAKE FOR 2

SHRIMP, CLAMS, MUSSELS, LOBSTER, POTATOES, CORN CHIVE GARLIC BUTTER USD 96.00

What 224 people are saying

Oyster House Philadelphia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia County
Seafood
Philadelphia
Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Oyster House Philadelphia is a seafood lover's paradise, offering "the best lobster roll in Philly" and an outstanding raw bar. Guests rave about the "super fresh ingredients" and "fantastic service" that make every visit memorable. The lively ambiance and expertly crafted cocktails add to this "true Philadelphia gem" dining experience.

224 Reviews

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Deesah
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place for drinks and the grill oysters babyyyyy go get some
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Jeffrey
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food choices very plentiful Oyster choices were vast Everything was so fresh Staff were great Can’t wait to go back
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terri-ellen VIP
Philadelphia15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service! Always! We will be back!
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Matthew VIP
Philadelphia21 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing. Best lobster roll in Philly and the calamari was on point
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Shirley
Philadelphia40 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service, always a pleasure. Thank you!
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Susan
Detroit4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great fresh seafood, super service. Tuna and scallop appetizers, oysters, fish stew, and sorbet were all very tasty.
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Steven
Chicago6 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was fantastic. Most of our food was great, but the grilled seafood feast was a little overdone. Cocktails were fun but it does get pretty noisy especially near the bar.
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Nicole
Columbus17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The scallop dinner was absolutely beautiful and delicious. The pecan pie was a nice twist on a traditional dessert. The service was great and we didn’t feel rushed.
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John
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious meal; excellent service. A restaurant we visit frequently.
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Joseph
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super great time great food service was beyond great Will return again Parking was very expensive
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Oyster House Philadelphia is rated 4.8 stars by 224 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

1 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 51 times today

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1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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Additional information

Cross Street
15th & Sansom Street (between 15th and 16th on Sansom Street)
Area
Center City
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Walnut-Locust BSL stop is two blocks away
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.oysterhousephilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 567-7683

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun

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Oyster House Philadelphia

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TODAY'S RAW BAR

BETSY CAPE SALT USD 4.50

AQUIDNECK USD 4.00

WELLFLEETUSD 4.00

PEMAQUIDUSD 4.50

EEL LAKE USD 4.00

ROYAL MIYAGI USD 4.50

LITTLENECK CLAM USD 2.75

CHERRYSTONE CLAM USD 3.00

SHRIMP COCKTAIL USD 17.00

SPLIT CHILLED 2# LOBSTER USD 56.00

OYSTER HOUSE SEA F OOD TOWER

oysters, clams, chilled lobster, shrimp cocktail, seafood salad, crab dip, scallop crudoUSD 135.00

SOUPS

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER USD 12.00

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER w/ baconUSD 12.00

SNAPPER TURTLE SOUPUSD 13.00

CRUDOS

SCALLOP USD 21.00

FLUKE USD 18.00

TUNA USD 19.00

ROASTED

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER USD 18.00

GRILLED OYSTERS USD 18.00

OYSTERS XO USD 18.00

SIDES

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS USD 9.00

BUTTER BRAISED & GRILLED CABBAGE USD 9.00

COLE SLAWUSD 8.00

HAND CUT FRIES USD 9.00

STARTERS

PEAR & FIG SALAD USD 14.00

GRILLED BROCCOLI CAESAR USD 16.00

CRAB TOAST USD 19.00

GRILLED SARDINES USD 14.00

FRIED CALAMARI USD 15.00

SAUTEED MUSSELS USD 21.00

GRILLED OCTOPUS USD 23.00

CRISPY FRIED OYSTERSUSD 19.00

PLATES

LOBSTER ROLL

BURGER bacon jam, crab mayo, cooper sharp, friesUSD 19.00

FISHERMAN’S STEW shrimp, mussels, calamari, fish, spicy tomato broth, saffron rouilleUSD 31.00

PAN ROASTED COD USD 35.00

MARYLAND CRABCAKE USD 35.00

PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS USD 34.00

MIXED SEAFOOD GRILL USD 41.00

SPLIT GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER

ROASTED GARLIC THYME BUTTER HAND CUT FRIESUSD 64.00

FRIED WHOLE RED SNAPPER

SAMBAL VINAIGRETTE SESAME-CABBAGE SLAW .

CLAMBAKE FOR 2

SHRIMP, CLAMS, MUSSELS, LOBSTER, POTATOES, CORN CHIVE GARLIC BUTTER USD 96.00

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