With doubt the best shrimp & grits I've had anywhere in the country. Robert, the owner, pays homage to his grandma from Louisiana with this and several other items with a Cajun flair. And not just Cajun. Heartily recommended. He's a great guy in the service staff was wonderful. read more

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The baked oysters are good but the raw ones are something else! So sweet and fresh. I've visited three times so far and every time it has been amazing. Be prepared for a wait if you don't arrive right at opening. The staff are always great and while it can be very packed, the bar provides beautiful views of the water and often wildlife. read more

The food was amazing and the staff are incredibly friendly. You get to watch them prepare everything right in front of you, which is always fun. The oysters were the best I ever had as well, and I've had a large variety from across the country. Worth it alone to be able to try some of the unique ones they only get. read more

Fabulous location- great ambience...the owners are so friendly. The crab cakes were amazing- a must visit in Homer! AND we saw this beautiful bird on the deck! read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

The pan roast is a little bland - I guess I'm used to a little more seasoning/flavor from the Oyster Bar's in Las Vegas. Also felt pushed to move on when we finished as everyone else was just talking forever at the tables unbothered.. Overall good for Homer as choices are limited but it could have been a better experience iwith more flavor and if the owner/waitress was a little nicer. read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - Pan toast and Josh Cabernet. - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

Stopped for lunch along the Homer Spit. Waited for them to open but soooo worth the wait. Everything we ate was "wow!" Already planning our next visit day after tomorrow. Going to bring my dad here! read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - Cajun shrimp deviled egg - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

Was outside on the deck with my wife and toddlers on Saturday Memorial day weekend. The sun was out and had the place to ourselves, (bar inside looked crowded:: it was sunny dont know why?) perfect spot for mom and dad to have a beer and some Oysters! Kids were happy on the huge deck. read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

What a great cozy spot on the spit to have dinner. It can get very busy, so if you don't want a long wait I suggest coming earlier. The staff is friendly, you get to see them preparing the food over the counter. It was cool, if you can sit at the bar. The oysters were delish! They have ramen on their menu. It was cold and rainy outside what a perfect time to try it. It was a good serving, yummy too. If you are looking for good ambiance, good oysters this is your place. read more

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Best seafood I've had in Alaska. Maybe the best seafood dishes I've had in the US. Standout dishes: oysters raw n baked, pan roast, favorite was shrimp n grits. read more

I was wonderfully surprised at the menu and the oysters I devoured. I tried the creole dish and it was fabulous. The women serving were hard working and accommodating for my group! Glad to return next summer and gorge on your delightful fare! The music and atmosphere was great at the bar! read more

First things first, you cannot beat the setting of this restaurant. We were seated at the bar overlooking the water, the mountains and the staff making our delicious food! We ordered the steamer clams for an appetizer and practically fought over the last of the sauce in the bottom of the bowl. I ordered the Creole dish which had a spicy tomato sauce with shrimp, scallops and clams. So good, the side of griddled bread worked well to swipe up the sauce! Husband had the Pan Roast - scallops and shrimp in a garlic butter cream sauce - my goodness. Once again the sauces that they make here 10/10. The seafood is all fresh, tender and cooked perfectly - definitely the best scallops I've ever enter in both dishes. If we were staying in Homer I would eat here every night because there were several other dishes we wanted to try. We took a strawberry rhubarb crem brûlée for the road and had it once our food was settled...another delicious dish. It was a meal I will not soon forget. read more

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It was our anniversary and we decided to celebrate by going to lunch at a new place for us. He ordered a Red Knot beer and I had a glass of Sav Blanc. We shared 1/2 dozen local oysters (fresh, clean, so very tasty) and a shrimp & grits that I am still dreaming about. The shrimp & grits had a chorizo gravy that was AMAZING! great service - great view and fantastic food! read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - 1/2 dozen oysters, sav blanc, red knot - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

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Sun was out, so why not! Inside and outside dining Oysters are mmmm so good! I liked the raw just straight! The baked ones were okay, I'd rather have raw. Flavor in the scallop, bacon and parm was on point. The Creole plate came w rice and toast, not spicy for me but was for my husband (he can't do any spice). Scallops were cooked just right, not chewy. Service was great, 1 plate at a time was better than everything at once. Best part...... the ocean rolling in and out beneath you. read more

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The place had a nice ambiance(great service and views) and the food was fresh and delicious, especially the oysters. Their small menu and bar side preparation showed first-hand how fresh their food was. A must try! read more

What a great meal. Great oysters, clams, seafood. Everything was fresh and served with a smile. Only negative, could be a long wait depending on when you get there. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely amazing views and the chefs are incredibly talented. The oysters are absolutely delicious. It's briny enough and the perfect bite size. Served with this locally made hot sauce which itself is a prize of its own. The seafood stew with rice and butter toast is delicately steamed and the clams were very tasty and the scallops were perfectly cooked. One of the chef's mother makes the dessert - rhubarb caramel custard. Mama Mia. Soooooo good!! Hands down the tastiest meal on the spit. read more

The food is incredible. This literally rivals Michelin starred restaurants. If I lived here I'd be poor because I would eat here every single night. I got the creole with truffle grits instead of rice. read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - Creole with grits - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

I had to return home, so I ordered the shrimp and grits and creole to take with, as well as the rhubarb burnt cream (agreeing to return the glass container, which I did) and all three were outstanding in flavor and freshness. read more

Absolutely the best food we had in our three week trip through Alaska. The Pan Roast-please, ship it to me in AZ, I dream of that crack! Oysters were some of the best I've ever had! The waiter was friendly & outgoing while the chef showed us the cooking process in their steamers. It's a very small place, primarily oyster bar service-so go early! Very casual, & tons of energy!! read more

Great location just was not impressed by the oysters nor the fish variety. Views are 5 stars!

What an amazing Kodiak oyster you have. Took a day trip from the Kenai River Lodge to this magical spot on the Spit. The food was delicious and fast service, great beers on tap and wine list was exquisite. Happy we chose to stick around in the somewhat off season in October they open a bit later. It was a perfect end to a perfect day spent in Homer on the spit. If you like fresh seafood & great service with a view look no further. Aloha brothers at the Oar! read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

After another great day of Alaskan fishing, I decided to check out the Broken Oar Oyster Bar. Great meal, great service, and a magnificent view. Highly recommend! read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - Beautiful view! - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

Stopped by here after fishing for the oysters and beer. Great restaurant on the water with both outdoor and indoor dining. Raining the day we were there so ate at the bar. Got our drinks and dozen oysters. Good size fresh oysters. After watching them make food we decided to eat here. Ordered the creole, pan roast, and shrimp and grits. Pan roast was great. Shrimp and scallops in a lobster citrus sauce. Creole was shrimp and scallops in a spicy tomato sauce. Both came with rice and toasted bread. They were delicious. Shrimp and grits had really creamy grits and a nice tomato sauce for the shrimp. Service was great at the bar. read more

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Best seafoood in Homer, this place is the bomb. The oysters, baked and fresh, as well as the specials, and the black cod ramen.

Awesome views, amazing oysters, and friendly service. We also got the ceviche and that was delicious too. Small and quaint space!!

Best oysters that I've had in a long time, ordered the farmed Kodiak oysters local to Alaska, best big deliciously sweet oysters that were sweet and slightly creamy. They also had pan roast that I also ordered even though I was super full I ate the whole bowl and half dozen of oysters. It was Amazing you also get to see an amazing ocean view, and sometimes can spot little sea animals. They are small a cute little bar but they also have some out door seating if you prefer more space. They have great local beers and draft! Highly recommended! read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - Entrance - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

This spot is an absolute gem that I almost hate to tell you about cause it's so small I may never be able to get seated in there again. We visited twice on a recent trip to Homer, and both times were fantastic. The oysters are distinctly great. From Kodiak which I'd never had before, and small to medium sized, with a deep cup and bit of briny flavor. The accompanying sauces were all really well done also. We also tried the clams, which isn't my go-to, but were solid, and my wife had the Pan Roast, which she absolutely loved. My spoonfuls of it supported her conviction. Lastly, I want to draw special attention to the dessert they had while we were there - a strawberry rhubarb creme brûlée, which was flat out awesome. I'd go back just for that. Beers and wines were great, service was friendly and knowledgable, and you can't beat the view. 10 out of 10. read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - Strawberry Rhubarb Crème Brûlée. Do not miss getting one. - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

Go. Eat. Appreciate. Damn that was good. Heck of a view too. All the things. Would definitely go back without hesitation.

After our first visit, we ate here two more times in one week. If we were locals, this would be our spot to take any of our friends who were visiting the area. They don't just spit out the touristy fish and chips and halibut that is often subpar because places are catering to tourists. The menu is simple...amazing seafood done right. I think we tried just about everything they offer. The flavors were exceptional from the creole to the pan roast to the absolutely outstanding shrimp and grits. The peel and eat shrimp were to die for (such a simple dish that is often screwed up) and the fresh and baked oysters delivered on all points. The space is small and there will probably be a wait. Don't wimp out and decide to go to another place where you'll walk into a tourist trap. If you enjoy exceptional food cooked with skill and love, then you definitely won't go wrong here. The views of the bay from the windows are worth it themselves. This isn't your upscale fine dining experience. It's better than that in a totally different way. If you know and like great seafood and the care and preparation that goes into it with budget friendly prices, and you love the fact that the owner and staff work their butts off to deliver that to you, then you'll fall in love with this restaurant like we did. read more

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OMG. Best restaurant in Alaska in two weeks. delicious oysters, creole better than New Orleans, they close at seven, get here early! read more

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Everything was Amazing! Oyster's very fresh we had raw and Rockefeller. Ordered Pan Roast & Shrimp & Grits did not disappoint. read more

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Amazing food, view, and service. By far the best meal we had in Alaska, and reasonably priced. they don't just throw out fried halibut and king crab, but unique dishes. lastly, the oysters they served were among the best and freshest I had ever had. you wouldn't think it would be hard to find fresh oysters in Homer, but we finally found them here. 10/10, would eat again and then go get some gelato down the street. read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

This place restored my faith in oysters! We tried the Green Chile, the Chimichurri, Cajun style. My favorite was the Cajun. The drunken clams are also fantastic. I'm not a huge seafood lover, but this place makes it taste good! read more

The service was spot on and the food AMAZING!!!! We had the shrimp and grits which had a chorizo sauce to die for. The grits were truffle and Parmesan. Need I say more?! read more

This business replaced the Homer Spit Ouster bar that was formerly located in the same space! They just opened in the beginning of July, and they're bringing the same passion to oysters as the former owner. I'm happy to see a new oyster bar be able to flourish in this space, and wish them great success. The owner, Ryan, was super cool and a pleasure to speak with. Customer service from him and his staff was excellent. He is very excited about this new venture, and the passion shows! They offer raw and cooked oysters. They had some really creative cooked oyster combos that were delicious! My favorite was the bacon, scallops, and Parmesan, but we also tried jalapeño & chorizo combo that was also tasty. They also serve other shellfish like mussels and had a few other menu options. I believe they will continue to expand on their menu in the future. The space is small, but has a great outdoor patio. They also serve beer & wine. This is definitely a must stop for fresh oysters while in Homer! You will never regret eating an oyster that was just harvested hours before! read more

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Simply delicious. The view while having the best oysters ever is just a cut above. I love the harissa, and the blue cheese oysters. Mmm with a lil split of champagne! Yes please!!! read more

The best oysters, clams and rock fish ceviche ever. I grew up in the Low country of SC and know a few things about seafood. Awesome service and spectacular views. Highly recommend. 5 stars read more

Clams tasted like they were in soapy dishwater and the crab cakes had way too many shells cooked into them

Wow, this was an outstanding dining experience! Beautiful view, cozy atmosphere and delicious fresh local oysters. Excellent wine pairing selection, we started with oyster bay Sauvignon Blanc paired with a half dozen raw oysters followed by Josh Pino Noir and the pan roast dish which is perfectly cooked shrimp and scallops in a lightly creamy fresh tomato base sauce accompanied by perfectly cooked rice and buttered toast. Finished with a decadent rhubarb creme brûlée which was absolute perfection. Not only was the food fantastic you can tell that the team works as a seamlessly coordinated machine. Wordlessly communicating with each other to provide impeccable service and perfectly cooked morsels. I wouldn't be surprised to see them featured in a Michelin guide. Do yourself a favor and stop in. read more

Broken Oar Oyster Bar - Rhubarb creme brûlée - Wine Bars Near Me - Homer, Alaska

This place is fantastic. Every oyster was perfect, so fresh and delicious. Best oysters I've ever eaten and I've had my share of bests. The crew here made me feel right at home, and their attention to details leveled this culinary experience way up. Ask for the mignonette, they make it to order. I'm going to dream of this place for years to come. My dream seafood dining experience realized!!! read more

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