When I was looking for food while stopping at Montgomery, I found out about Capital Oyster Bar. It's a bit secluded but being located right next to the water, it's definitely a nice place to enjoy a casual lunch! It seems like a decent amount of locals frequent the place as well. I had their fried seafood platter - which was shrimp, oyster, fish, fries, and onion rings. I definitely enjoyed the food! read more

Capitol Oyster Bar - New American Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

My only two criticisms are that when I initially sat outside (at a clean table like the sign says) no one came to greet me for 8-10 minutes. As a party of 1, I moved inside to the bar and was immediately taken care of! Also, the grilled fish seems like it is steamed, then maybe put in a grill for the lines. Seemed very poached, not 100% grilled. It was however tasty and well seasoned. The bartender that took care of me finally was amazing. Next time will just sit at the bar from the beginning & I'm sure will be a 5-star experience read more

Capitol Oyster Bar - Grilled Catfish Filet - New American Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Great choice for dining on the river. Plenty of seafood selections between oysters, shrimp, and catfish - and I dined on all three. I started off with the shrimp jammers, which were so good that I didn't take a picture. They were stuffed with jalapeños and cheese. My friend ordered oysters that she shared with the table and they were plump and juicy. Lastly, the baked catfish with seasoned to perfection and the baked potato was good-sized and came with sour cream and butter. Lastly the coleslaw had a nice sweet but equally balanced savory flavor that I enjoyed. The service was ok and being on the riverfront provided cool vibes. read more

Capitol Oyster Bar - Baked catfish - New American Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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We love this unique place and have been coming here for years for their oysters. Everything we had was good. Tried the fried okra for the first time and it was amazing, couldn't have been cooked any better. The service is really good because all of the servers help each other so you never have to wait for a drink refill and your food comes out hot. There are several spots in and out of the restaurant to catch the beautiful water views. read more

The scenery is really cute, laid back, with a touch of history. The service was immediate and it did not take long for our food to come. Let's talk about the FOOOD...Oysters Rockefeller-A++; Grilled Catfish meal with Fried oyster, coleslaw; Catfish PoBoy with fried okra and Rice Pilaf; Frog legs, fried okra and Baked Potato--Everything was DELICIOUS!!!! If yuh haven't been here before, you need to come. read more

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Yelped this place while finishing a job. Visiting from Charlotte with 2 colleague. Our local team joined us also so there was 5 of us. We sat on the porch overlooking the lake which was quite picturesque! Started with 2 shrimp jammers each. They were crispy hot and tasty served with ranch. Great starter! Each of us ordered a lunch entree of seafood with 2 sides; I ordered the combo platter (fried oysters, fried shrimp, fried fish) with cheese grits and corn nuggets for sides. The food came out shortly after finisher our jammers. Some how managed to delete my entree photo. ‍ There was a common theme of FRIED with the exception of the cheese grits with this meal, and they knew what they were doing with batter and fryer. The portion size was "just right", and the corn nuggets were moist inside with cream style corn oozing out. Loved the FRIED oysters and shrimp. Fish was good in the tartar sauce provided. The service was excellent. They kept my Arnold Palmer full and even brought me a to go cup when we were finished. read more

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And another eating place added to our favorites list! The Capitol Oyster Bar is tucked neatly between a bend near the river and a recreational vehicle park (Montgomery Marina RV Resort). It's not at all fancy-looking...the road quickly turns to hard pan and gravel and patches of pavement. We arrived on a Friday evening, at about 6:00 pm, and the place was busy. But, we found a parking space near the entrance, walked in, expecting a line, but no...a sign said sit anywhere there's a clean table! We considered eating out on the patio...nice view of the river, plenty of seating available, but it was a hot, humid evening (we're fresh from the high country of Idaho, so Montgomery climate is still challenging for us!). We found a clean table inside, and Heather quickly took our drink order (we recommend the Pineapple Margarita!). Big menu, lots of choices. We chose a couple of fish platters (Tilapia and Swai), and they were brought to our table, fresh from the grill, piping hot and delicious. Capitol Oyster Bar is definitely casual dining. The supper crowd filled the joint quickly (we had barely missed the rush!), but Heather paid close attention, checked on us frequently. and made us feel welcome and appreciated. We'll be back! read more

We came here as a party of three on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated quickly. It was a breezy day outside. The service was a little slow but we had a pitcher of Mango Cart so it was okay. Staff was kind. The cleanliness of this joint was substandard but is that to be expected? Definitely felt like Alabama on the river that's for sure. We ordered the fried blue crab claws, fried okra, fried frog legs, a dozen oysters, three shrimp jammers,and the gumbo. The oysters were delicious BUT my dad had a bad one and got food poisoning! My mom and I were fine. The blue crab claws were more for fun than to get the meat out and actually eat. The fried okra is always delicious but bland. I definitely don't love frog legs but I am glad I tried them. The gumbo was decent. I've definitely had better. The shrimp jammers were the shining star. Definitely order those. Capitol Oyster Bar is a must when in this part of town but I won't be returning. read more

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Our second time stopping here on the way to Gulf Shores. It is right off of the interstate and on a lake. We like to sit outside and look at the water. It's a great little bar and grill and both times that we have been there it has been very busy. They have delicious gumbo! Get the full bowl but I do have to tell you that it is very filling. The oysters were great too. The atmosphere and the deck are awesome. It was busy (slammed) at 2:00 on a Friday but they handled it pretty well. I got a few stickers and I look forward to coming back next year. read more

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Phenomenal atmosphere and fresh seafood! The batter is delicious and crunchy. Server was great. read more

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Amazing food! Staff is awesome. The view of the River is impressive. Easy to find. Will be back. read more

Capitol Oyster Bar - Menu - New American Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

I've often heard it stated that great BarBeQue comes from Restaurants one would describe as a "joint". The Capitol Oyster Bar doesn't serve BBQ to my knowledge, but it's "joint factor" is in the high end of the scale. Serving high quality seafood is something that the owner here clearly takes very seriously. I often eat seafood on the gulf coast, but the food quality here is often a cut above what I find in coastal restaurants. The half shell oysters are always exceedingly fresh, large and tasty. The steamed shrimp and fried seafood is always excellent. This place is located on the bank of the Alabama River and the views are great. The outdoor seating area is truly delightful. The wait staff are kind, attentive, and efficient. On my most recent visit, I encountered the largest half shell oysters I have ever eaten. They were fresh and tasty as well. Those big beauts were twice the dive of a standard saltine. They must have harvested these down stream from a steroid plant!! I'm telling ya, they were huge. I'll be back soon folks, you're doing a great job! read more

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Fun spot! Good food, service, great dive bar ambiance! Love the Fried blue crab claws.

Don't go here looking for luxury. Nothing fancy. Looks a bit questionable on the outside. Go here looking for good food served in a very friendly (Jennifer) atmosphere by welcoming ( Jennifer) and accommodating staff (Jennifer). The fried oysters were really good. Crispy, tasty and hot upon arrival. Outside seating is overlooking the Alabama River. Great find. Did I mention that Jennifer was a great server, made us feel welcome and had great ideas about what sights to see. read more

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First visit and it was fantastic. Excellent food and service. If you're ever in the area 10/10 recommendation!!!! Will be back again soon. read more

Great meal in a unique setting. Service excellent. Absolutely will visit again when in the area.

Royal red shrimp, grilled triple tail and fresh fried oysters.. what's not to love! We are at the bar and the bartender was a hoot!

Oysters are fresh and usually from the Gulf area, drinks are great and services are always on top.

Fabulous rustic atmosphere along the Alabama river with fresh seafood and great sides. Cold cocktails and amazing staff. Off the beaten path but worth it. read more

The oyster's Rockefeller were barely warm when served. The cup of "seafood gumbo" was more like a watery sausage soup, the only seafood in it was one or 2 popcorn shrimp, which we brought to our waitress attention. Her reply "It's usually good, you must have gotten what was left in the bottom of the pot" Not exactly what you want to hear in a $150 dinner. read more

Great food, Great service. Rustic building, but right on the river Oysters and steamed shrimp are outstanding. And the beer is cold. read more

Great food and ambiance! I had raw oysters and amazing shrimp. Fried okra and corn nuggets are the best!

Love this place. Don't let the outside fool you! It's a great place to eat out on the deck and enjoy looking over the river. Our waitress was great!!!! Very personable and very knowledgeable, loved her personality. For the shrimp plate , and it was a lot of food and so so good!!!! read more

So let me start off by precluding that my friend and I are both originally from Indiana...we are not locals. Why is this important....well because in light of the fact this is the south and we are knee deep in BLM....we were unsure if this place (from the outside) was a spot open to all... Boy were we wrong. Its definitely a locals type of spot. Nothing fancy but the beautiful natural sunset over the water. The staff was so nice and they have THE most amazing bartender who's ability to remember peoples orders are amazing. They also have this amazing fruity beer on tap that is to die for and fits so well with dinner though margaritas on the rock seemed to be local favorite. For today my friend got the shrimp po' boy, we shared a fried basked that had shrimp jalapeno cheese sticks and alligator. We loved the poppers and the cheese sticks were ok...alligator was uneventful. Her Po'boy was to die for...I mean I've had Po' Boys from N'lawin's and it wasn't as good as this one...the shrimp was just amazing I ordered the fresh oysters (half dozen), and the seasoned shrimp. The oysters were amazing. We sat at the end of the bar closest to the door, so we had first person view of them shucking oysters....so definitely VERY FRESH and very good. The season shrimp was just ok...it wasn't the Alabama red shrimp so that was a bit of a disappointment and I was hoping the seasoning had more of a kick...but otherwise very tasty. Did I tell you the staff was amazing...super fast and super sweet. The clientele was mixed...the view of the sunset from the back patio was to die for.... If I ever ended up at Montgomery...I will be back! read more

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Awesome environment with friendly service. Oysters are great!! Maybe be a little bit pricey but you pay for what you get. Quality is always better than price. I plan my work in the area when they are open. lol read more

Really good food.. laid back environment..nice people..you can drive by boat or car... dine in or on the patio.. you can even bring your dog... read more

Cool place and cooler bartender. Here on business and was looking for seafood and cold beer. Found it! The bar has a familiar hometown bar feel. My hometown is near Pittsburgh and I felt at home here thanks to the staff. Food was Great! Had a grilled catfish po boy and some Argentian shrimp. Oh and several cold Yuenglings! read more

Capitol Oyster Bar - New American Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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We found this gem by accident on Father's Day weekend. My husband wanted seafood so we were in route to Wintzell's but since it didn't have the best reviews, I pulled over and searched again and this place came up. Talk about a find! This is a hole in the wall shack - think beach vibe but with Blues music and blues memorabilia everywhere! It's not fancy by any means but the food is top notch! We still can't believe it's in Montgomery! Sits on the Alabama River. The Argentinian shrimp are melt in your mouth, never want to stop eating them delicious. The Amberjack was thick and seasoned well. The raw oysters were some of the best we've had in awhile. And again, in Montgomery?! Go early if you are going on the weekend, we got in just in time. Right after us, came a long wait! We will be back! read more

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Always a great meal and a great time! My favorite is the Argentinan shrimp. These were PREFECT. They were steamed just right and the shells just slid off. I chose some fried okra for a side and received more than I could eat. Music was excellent. read more

Fresh seafood. Specials daily. I got a fresh soft shell crab po boy hot out of the fryer to perfection. I like their hush puppies and homemade Cole Slaw. Iced Tea is great made fresh. Great atmosphere and owners work on site. read more

Great first experience!! It's right on the water and had really fresh seafood. We had the fried crab claws and royal reds (great taste but beware: they have the heads and all attached) and a local mango beer that was great too! We sat on the patio, so it was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon on the river. We'll be back! read more

Capitol Oyster Bar - Fried crab claws - New American Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Capitol Oyster Bar is a cute dive right on the water with outdoor seating on the deck if you can handle a little heat and maybe a few flies but there is also indoor seating with A/C. They have TV screens and it's nice relaxing atmosphere. The service is a little gruff but I guess that's their style. They don't take reservations but I did call ahead to give them a heads up and I showed up before the rest of our large party to give them time to put tables together (they won't seat groups until everyone shows). You may not know if you're in the right place but they have some eclectic old boats and signs to direct you to the dirt parking lot. If you like fried seafood, this is your spot! You can order everything brown on your plate and you may feel like fried food later but it's delicious. Just a heads up, the oysters are served on a beat up cafeteria tray and wine comes in a plastic cup. Fried catfish fillets and fried onion rings are delicious, light and not oily. They may not tell you the sides up front because they are afraid they could run out of an item before they plate your food. But to give you an idea of what could be available: - Onion Rings or Side Salad (for a slightly extra cost) - French Fries - Sweet Potato Fries - Rice Pilaf (nothing fabulous) - Coleslaw (full of stuff like celery, red peppers, etc.) read more

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I would've left a higher review if my friend didn't get sick from her oysters. My seasoned shrimp was amazing. It was cooked just right, not over cooked like I've had in other restaurants in this area. However, my friends ordered oysters Rockefeller. They were raw. One friend did not even touch hers and the waitress offered her another meal and did not charge her (so that was great) but my other friend sucked it up and ate them anyway. Before we made it out the door, she was already in the bathroom upchucking them. It was awful. I felt so bad for her. We live on the coast in Florida and she knows what oysters Rockefeller are supposed to be... this was NOT it. Another friend had tilapia and he wasn't the biggest fan. I'm not sure how fresh or safely stored the seafood is. We were also with a party of about 9 and I'm not really sure how everyone else felt about their food. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and accommodating. read more

Capitol Oyster Bar - Oysters Rockefeller (NOT good, they were raw) - New American Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Good good. Laid back atmosphere. Solid service. The music can be a little loud. Prices aren't bad.

Love this place!! The oysters are fantastic- both the Rockefeller and Raw. The atmosphere is welcoming and they are very fat to get orders out.. even with a large group (15) we ate in less than an hour and everyone was happy with their food. With such a large group they were very accommodating to splitting the check, which we appreciated. Definitely a go-to place if you're in the Montgomery area and craving some good oysters, hush puppies or fresh fish! read more

Capitol Oyster Bar - Oyster Rockefeller - New American Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

I would highly recommend that you pay for your drinks as you go to avoid the bartender overcharging. I had two glasses of prosecco, but got charged for three. The staff there has absolutely no problem calling you a liar or overcharging you because you, as a customer, mean nothing to them. You are a dime a dozen and they can replace you with another customer in two seconds. So, if you don't want to be overcharged or called a liar, don't go here. read more

So people need to appreciate that this place is a dive. A local place overlooking the river that serves in paper cups and paper plates. The food is ok and the service good but it's a shack and an old shack at that. The rave reviews are deceptive as we would never have come here had we truly known what to expect. That doesn't mean it's bad, it's not, but this is as far from fine dining as you can get. read more

Simply one of my favorite places. Gumbo is awesome. As long as you understand the hours and sitting then it's a great place.

Capitol oyster bar is a restaurant located in a really odd area next to a river. You drive past this unpaved lot with rusting gates and boats. It's kind of shack-like with a lot of wooden siding and signs. We sat outside in a group of three for lunch where they have heat lamps. It was medium busy at noon on Sunday. I got the gumbo soup to start which was excellent. Sometimes it is too sticky and thick, but this one was great. It was not too salty and still very flavorful. It had great chunks of crawfish and bay leaves for only $5. I got the fried tilapia, which was only $10. It came with a good portion of fries and rice pilaf. The sides were good - the rice pilaf was slightly sweet and also had a good balance of oiliness. The fish itself was very crispy and the inside was well cooked to be light, without a strong "fishy" or muddy taste. I added salt and pepper to taste which really made the food good. It also came with tartar sauce which I appreciated and made the light tasting fish taste even better. The extra food that I tried was also great. I loved the hush puppies, and the fried mozz sticks had a great texture. It wasn't rubbery like a mozz stick and the breading was good on the outside. The fried gator was also nice. I hadn't tried it before - but it was a very clean tasting meat, slightly chewy. Service was super attentive despite us being the only ones sitting outside. I liked the ambiance on the outside deck. I would definitely come back. read more

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Driving through Montgomery amd wanted to grab some lunch. Got the kiddo out of the car only to be told they were going to have a live band later and it was $15 a head to get in. Weird. Won't be back. Just went on to the next city. read more

Capitol Oyster Bar - a woman standing in front of a row of parked cars - New American Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama