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Lee and Ricks is an Orlando landmark. The inside (and outside) are not particularly extraordinary.... It is representative of a typical seaside oyster bar (though it is certainly not seaside being in Orlando.) The service was fantastic! Jennifer helped us and shook four dozen oysters for us and made sure our beer was topped off at all times. This was my first time here and it was a pretty awesome experience.
Always the best oysters in town! We've been coming for years and loving them every time. Real old Florida here
The oysters on the half shell were big, flavorful and delicious. I can't remember having fresh oysters this big. You need to sit at the oyster bar to order and consume these delicious oysters. It was very cool when they brought a sleeve or two of saltine crackers with our oysters. Service was fabulous and we were well taken care of at the oyster bar. Pitcher of beer and sodas for the girls. I would officially say Lee and Rick's is a dive. But that's a good thing b
My connection to Lee & Rick's Oyster Bar goes back to the 1980s, when my neighbor's grandmother returned from Florida wearing a T-shirt that said, "I Eat 'Em Raw." I thought it was the greatest thing. She later gave me that shirt, and I wore it all the time. While driving through the area recently, I decided--this is the day! I finally stopped in for lunch and to buy a new version of that iconic T-shirt. It wasn't the same color, but that didn't matter--I had to have it. I was also incredibly grateful that they allowed me to have my dog with me--thank you for that! I ordered the catfish with fries, and let me tell you--it was superb. Light, flaky, and perfectly cooked. I finished the entire meal, which is rare for me! If and when I'm back in the area, I'll stop by again for that catfish. Shoutout to my server, who was super friendly--I'm sorry I didn't catch your name!
I have always wanted to try Lee & Rick's. I can't believe I took this long. So much better than I expected. Food was awesome. Oysters were delicious! Never had them this good. We got a bucket, fries and hush puppies. The beer is ice cold. You sit at the bar and they do everything. It's definitely a dive bar atmosphere and we liked the vibe. It feels like classic Orlando grub. The service was on point and very friendly. Titi made it happen. We will 100% definitely come back. 5 star food, service and place. Highly recommend.
I'm visiting Orlando by myself for a conference. I got so tired of the cookie cutter restaurants near the convention center. I found Lee and Rick's oyster bar on yelp and had to try it ! What an experience it was! Amazing service, authentic amazing experience, watching the team shucked oysters right in front of me. They had every condiment you can imagine, including hot sauce, horseradish, tartar, sauce, cocktail sauce, and then their own original mix, and then lemon juice. They give you a whole sleeve of saltine crackers. It's fun because there's not even a plate. You just received the shucked oysters on the concrete bar. I had no idea this was going to be the best experience of my visit in Orlando!
I love this local restaurant, there has history,and good service, most importantly, the got good and fresh seafood, the bucket oyster is the best! And I love their claim chowder soup~
So I have a large list of restaurants that win Best Of awards, and I'll RNG for where to eat on the weekends. One recent weekend, I rolled for Lee and Ricks! I had never heard of it, but when I got to exploring the website, I learned all about its rich history and how ingrained it was to the local community. Well, finding diamonds in the rough like this really get me excited, I was ready! We pull up, see this shanty town looking shack, and my excitement turns up to 11. I always negatively correlate appearance to quality of food. Fancy places make be suspicious, but places like this, I know there's good food within. So anyway, we go inside and see a dining reminiscent of the inside of a tugboat. Dark and nautical and a bar lined with ice and oysters. Very cool. We take our seat in a nearby booth, and start checking out the menu. I got some sweet tea to sip on while I browsed, and boy it was sweeeet. So be forewarned. Also, after we ordered, we got a whole sleeve of saltine crackers to munch on, which was very nice. Very Olive Garden and Red Lobster-like. It also went well with our entrees. I ordered the Steamed Seafood Platter (Shrimp, snow crab, mussels, crawfish, clams, corn & potatoes). I had been craving a seafood boil for a longgg time, so I jumped on the opportunity. It was a very good seafood boil for the Orlando area. Everything was a little overcooked and a tad big rubbery, but the seasoning was on point. I also got the chance to eat some of the Seafood Combination Platter (Fried shrimp, clam strips, krab cakes and fish. Captain size portions served with French Fries and ). In terms of seafood platters, this one was a much better example of a fried sampler. Everything was crispy and not oily or anything. Amazing shrimps. Definitely need that coleslaw to help break up all that heavy fried. Overall, this place has all the bravado of being a local legend, and I'm so glad that's been able to stay open after all these decades. I had a good time, I had a good meal, and I'm glad I came.
Now I wasn't a fan at all of raw oysters until recently! After trying them at another place I kept hearing that I must go to the best place in Orlando for oysters, Lee & Rick's . This place is legendary here from what I've been told. So I decided to check them out . The prices were awesome and the menu is very straightforward. I ordered a dozen of oysters steamed , they are MP so it was about $29 dollars for a dozen . I also ordered a half dozen of steamed peel and eat shrimp which is cooked in butter. They bring you out a roll of crackers and a thing of hot sauce . The guy shucked the oysters as he laid them on the table. I paired it with a lemonade and I was very satisfied. This place smells just like what you can expect from an oyster bar. The customer service was great and service was fast. I left full and spent less than $50 for what I got. I would def go back . There was hole right by the bar for me to drop my shells which I loved. Def check this spot out if you haven't already for your oyster satisfaction.
Pros: I absolutely love the rich history of the place, and hearing about how much the place is still thriving even with everything being virtually the same as when they opened. I appreciate the complimentary saltine crackers. They're useful to munch on as an appetizer And as an hors d'oeuvre maker when your seafood comes. The portions certainly are enough to fill you up! The service was great. We had a really nice lady who kept the drinks flowing. Cons: The steamed plate we got was definitely overcooked. Shame. Tips: Get the Seafood Combination Platter! It's a good way to get a little bit of everything.
6 months ago
So I've been to this place a couple times now with my friend and each time we come we under underestimate the size of the bucket of oysters and leave her overly full. For a bucket of raw oysters makes this place the most affordable place to get oysters. With your oysters. You get a bag of crackers and your own personal shucker. We've had the same server the last two times and I'm kicking myself for not knowing her name. But she is awesome. She does a great job of getting all of the oysters out of the shells and record time and she is always chatting with us. In addition to the bucket of oysters, we have also tried the fried oysters and the seafood boil. Fried oysters but the seafood boil was delicious. If you want they also have other menu options if you're not craving oysters. Our last visit I found a big Pearl and one of my oysters which is a rarity. So I felt very lucky. Lucky that I didn't chip my tooth from chomping on it. LOL They do have two types of hot sauces and can give you butter if you'd like some. They also give you horseradish to go with your oysters. Sadly, they did not have any soy sauce. Don't judge. If you're craving oysters at a reasonable price, head down to Lee and Rick's oyster bar. And get there before the rush from the tourists who go to the parks nearby. read more
2 months ago
Out of the 30 years I lived in Orlando, I havent been to this staple. Today was the day and it didnt disappoint. For their 75th anniversary, they had a 29.75 for a bucket of oysters for all of Sept. Which the bucket, you get when eating at the oyster bar and about 30-35 comes in them. You could have them raw, cooked or both. I did half raw and the other half cooked medium. My server was kind and gave me all the works to have with my oysters. This included butter, horseradish, crackers, lemons, lemon juice, cocktail sauce, hot sauce and ketchup. He said the oysters get shipped pretty much daily. Definitely helped my oysters craving. Of course I was still a bit hungry so he recommend me a few items and I decided on the jalapeño poppers. They were fried perfectly and instead of cream cheese, they used cheddar. So delicious. I definitely will be back again!! read more
Lee and Ricks is an Orlando landmark. The inside (and outside) are not particularly extraordinary.... It is representative of a typical seaside oyster bar (though it is certainly not seaside being in Orlando.) The service was fantastic! Jennifer helped us and shook four dozen oysters for us and made sure our beer was topped off at all times. This was my first time here and it was a pretty awesome experience. read more
The oysters on the half shell were big, flavorful and delicious. I can't remember having fresh oysters this big. You need to sit at the oyster bar to order and consume these delicious oysters. It was very cool when they brought a sleeve or two of saltine crackers with our oysters. Service was fabulous and we were well taken care of at the oyster bar. Pitcher of beer and sodas for the girls. I would officially say Lee and Rick's is a dive. But that's a good thing b read more
1 year ago
My connection to Lee & Rick's Oyster Bar goes back to the 1980s, when my neighbor's grandmother returned from Florida wearing a T-shirt that said, "I Eat 'Em Raw." I thought it was the greatest thing. She later gave me that shirt, and I wore it all the time. While driving through the area recently, I decided--this is the day! I finally stopped in for lunch and to buy a new version of that iconic T-shirt. It wasn't the same color, but that didn't matter--I had to have it. I was also incredibly grateful that they allowed me to have my dog with me--thank you for that! I ordered the catfish with fries, and let me tell you--it was superb. Light, flaky, and perfectly cooked. I finished the entire meal, which is rare for me! If and when I'm back in the area, I'll stop by again for that catfish. Shoutout to my server, who was super friendly--I'm sorry I didn't catch your name! read more
7 months ago
I have always wanted to try Lee & Rick's. I can't believe I took this long. So much better than I expected. Food was awesome. Oysters were delicious! Never had them this good. We got a bucket, fries and hush puppies. The beer is ice cold. You sit at the bar and they do everything. It's definitely a dive bar atmosphere and we liked the vibe. It feels like classic Orlando grub. The service was on point and very friendly. Titi made it happen. We will 100% definitely come back. 5 star food, service and place. Highly recommend. read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
I'm visiting Orlando by myself for a conference. I got so tired of the cookie cutter restaurants near the convention center. I found Lee and Rick's oyster bar on yelp and had to try it ! What an experience it was! Amazing service, authentic amazing experience, watching the team shucked oysters right in front of me. They had every condiment you can imagine, including hot sauce, horseradish, tartar, sauce, cocktail sauce, and then their own original mix, and then lemon juice. They give you a whole sleeve of saltine crackers. It's fun because there's not even a plate. You just received the shucked oysters on the concrete bar. I had no idea this was going to be the best experience of my visit in Orlando! read more
1 month ago
9 months ago
A+++++++++++++ First, the service is more than great. Nice people working there. All super friendly and KIND. First again, raw oyster. THE BEST!!!!! It has been the same place for more than 10 years ago( my first time I went). read more
5 months ago
5 months ago
1 year ago
I love this local restaurant, there has history,and good service, most importantly, the got good and fresh seafood, the bucket oyster is the best! And I love their claim chowder soup~ read more
So I have a large list of restaurants that win Best Of awards, and I'll RNG for where to eat on the weekends. One recent weekend, I rolled for Lee and Ricks! I had never heard of it, but when I got to exploring the website, I learned all about its rich history and how ingrained it was to the local community. Well, finding diamonds in the rough like this really get me excited, I was ready! We pull up, see this shanty town looking shack, and my excitement turns up to 11. I always negatively correlate appearance to quality of food. Fancy places make be suspicious, but places like this, I know there's good food within. So anyway, we go inside and see a dining reminiscent of the inside of a tugboat. Dark and nautical and a bar lined with ice and oysters. Very cool. We take our seat in a nearby booth, and start checking out the menu. I got some sweet tea to sip on while I browsed, and boy it was sweeeet. So be forewarned. Also, after we ordered, we got a whole sleeve of saltine crackers to munch on, which was very nice. Very Olive Garden and Red Lobster-like. It also went well with our entrees. I ordered the Steamed Seafood Platter (Shrimp, snow crab, mussels, crawfish, clams, corn & potatoes). I had been craving a seafood boil for a longgg time, so I jumped on the opportunity. It was a very good seafood boil for the Orlando area. Everything was a little overcooked and a tad big rubbery, but the seasoning was on point. I also got the chance to eat some of the Seafood Combination Platter (Fried shrimp, clam strips, krab cakes and fish. Captain size portions served with French Fries and ). In terms of seafood platters, this one was a much better example of a fried sampler. Everything was crispy and not oily or anything. Amazing shrimps. Definitely need that coleslaw to help break up all that heavy fried. Overall, this place has all the bravado of being a local legend, and I'm so glad that's been able to stay open after all these decades. I had a good time, I had a good meal, and I'm glad I came. read more
3 years ago
Now I wasn't a fan at all of raw oysters until recently! After trying them at another place I kept hearing that I must go to the best place in Orlando for oysters, Lee & Rick's . This place is legendary here from what I've been told. So I decided to check them out . The prices were awesome and the menu is very straightforward. I ordered a dozen of oysters steamed , they are MP so it was about $29 dollars for a dozen . I also ordered a half dozen of steamed peel and eat shrimp which is cooked in butter. They bring you out a roll of crackers and a thing of hot sauce . The guy shucked the oysters as he laid them on the table. I paired it with a lemonade and I was very satisfied. This place smells just like what you can expect from an oyster bar. The customer service was great and service was fast. I left full and spent less than $50 for what I got. I would def go back . There was hole right by the bar for me to drop my shells which I loved. Def check this spot out if you haven't already for your oyster satisfaction. read more
3 years ago
Pros: I absolutely love the rich history of the place, and hearing about how much the place is still thriving even with everything being virtually the same as when they opened. I appreciate the complimentary saltine crackers. They're useful to munch on as an appetizer And as an hors d'oeuvre maker when your seafood comes. The portions certainly are enough to fill you up! The service was great. We had a really nice lady who kept the drinks flowing. Cons: The steamed plate we got was definitely overcooked. Shame. Tips: Get the Seafood Combination Platter! It's a good way to get a little bit of everything. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
What an experience! I had no idea what I had gotten myself into when a co-worker recommended Lee & Ricks to this out-of-towner! I'd wanted some fresh seafood and boy did I get some! A worn cement bar greets you and fills up most of the establishment, which is where I'd recommend you sit as that is where the action is. Tiffany immediately served me a whole sleeve of saltines and some squeeze bottles (lemon juice, cocktail sauce and hot sauce). I asked her what sort of beer she had on tap and she listed 3 options and asked if I wanted a half- or full-pitcher. When I cautiously said the half-pitcher, she said good choice because it's $5 for the half-pitcher but $3 for the mug! Honestly, I am not much into oysters, much less raw oysters so I ordered the steamed seafood platter (just under $30). When the enormous platter arrived, I noticed there were no utensils and checked with Tiffany if it is an "all hands" meal. She laughingly but politely asked if I wanted a crab fork which I declined wanting the full experience. The seafood was super fresh, hot and delicious! So many different kinds (crab, crayfish, mussels, clams, shrimp with corn & potatoes too!) and huge tubs of melted butter! Tiffany asked if I wanted to try an oyster and I figured why not? She shucked one for me right there and it made me regret not getting the bucket of oysters! Super fresh and yummy, reminded me of the sea in a good way. This place isn't for the timid, but it does have a variety of fresh and delicious seafood! And Tiffany definitely elevated the oyster bar experience! read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
If you're visiting the Orlando area looking for good oysters that won't break the bank (cheap compared to many other establishments in town)...go to Lee and Ricks. This holw in the wall restaurant modeled to look like a boat is in serious need of updating. The small entryway into the front door dawned a wasp nest with live wasps the day we visited in May 2025, so that was a bit worrying. The service was lacking for the emptiness of the dining room, but in our servers' defense, she was shucking oysters and using the oven to cook orders. Short staffed? I enjoyed the ice cold raw oysters and the medium well cooked ones. They were cleaned well and fresh. They come with horseradish, lemon slices, hot sauce and cocktail sauce. We enjoyed the complimentary crackers they provide while you wait on your meal. The homemade cocktail sauce is the bomb and we used 1/2 the bottle. My bro-in-law got the catfish and stated it was fishy, but he ate every last bit, so I guess it was still tasty. My hub got the fried white fish. It was breaded and seasoned well and tasted fresh. I also got hushpuppies. Gotta have them with fish! read more
9 months ago
My favorite little treat!! John was an absolute gem of a server and I will definitely be back to see him! Tonight I had a bucket raw and a half dozen steamed and they were both fabulous. Love seeing thus place get a little busy on a Tuesday night, the love and support is so deserved. read more
1 year ago
Been coming here for years. Food is always good, fresh and tasty. Wait staff is always friendly and polite. Beer is the coldest in town. Highly recommended. read more
2 years ago
Our bucket of oysters was 42 oysters strong. They were fresh from the Gulf of Texas and huge. It is a really cool concept. You sit at a bar and there is a trough with a trash can in front of you for you to toss your shells in. Your server is also your oyster shucker which is great because that's hard work. She was super nice and friendly. We enjoyed chatting with her while we ate. They provide hot sauce, cocktail sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, and butter to dress your oysters with. This particular batch was a little sweet and went well with horseradish, cocktail sauce, and lemon juice. Great experience and excellent fresh oysters. You definitely should check this out the next time you're in Orlando. read more
Felt like a couple dozen oysters & steamed clams, so stopped in to an old favorite spot, as always, fresh ice cold oysters & beer. Steamed clams, a little chewy, chow'd delish as always. Jennifer was great, kept the oysters coming & kept the mugs full, great service, atmosphere, just a great raw bar, concrete & tile the vibe is half the fun. Do yourself a favor & stop if u like oysters & steamed seafood. read more
We visited Lee and Rick's on a Saturday night around 8:30pm. It wasn't too busy. We sat at the bar immediately. Our server immediately helped us to some drinks and took our order; we got a dozen oysters and the seafood steamer. The oysters came out immediately and our server did an excellent job of shucking them as we enjoyed them. They were delicious and came with a healthy serving of horseradish and lemon slices. We really enjoyed them! I do wish we'd had plates or something to put them on since they weren't that well washed. There was a lot of dirt on the outside and they got the counter dirty. The napkins weren't super heavy duty so it was hard to clean it off. The seafood steamer was a bit of a let down. It was overall under seasoned and overdone. It had clams, mussels, crab, shrimp, crawfish, corn, and potatoes. We expected more food than we got. All the seafood except for the crab was on the rubbery side. The corn was honestly the best part, but it needed some salt and pepper. We couldn't find our server anywhere, so we asked someone else for salt and pepper. She said she'd bring it but didn't. I also wish we had plates since we were splitting our food, but we were sharing the big basket it came in. We also needed much more butter since we wanted to pour it on the corn, but we couldn't get anyone's attention to ask. We waited about 30 more minutes for our server to come back to ask for the check, but she didn't. My friend went and found her to ask for it and then we paid and left. I think that the poor service was mostly a symptom of us going in so late and close to closing, but it's hard to close without letting people pay. I didn't have good feelings about the cleanliness of the eating area. I loved the decor, and the oysters were great, but overall I wouldn't go back. read more
6 months ago
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2 years ago
I found this oyster bar a few years back when I was living in the area. It's a hole in the wall oyster&seafood spot with no frills and very VERY reasonable pricing. They have a bucket of oysters offering at the bar where you watch the phenomenal staff shuck some incredibly large oysters and place them on the bar with all the different accoutrements one would expect! The oysters are absolutely fresh and delicious for such a phenomenal price! Don't expect fancy cocktails but you can get beer and wine at an incredibly reasonable price. Fast forward almost 5 years later. I returned to Orlando and knew I'd be remiss if i didn't stop by Lee and Rick's to binge on oysters. Everything was exactly as I remember including the reasonable prices and large, fresh and delicious oysters. Our wonderful server Jennifer was such a boss shucking these large oysters and the overall service was phenomenal. It's amazing how 5 years later, it is exactly as I remember but you know what they say, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"! If you're ever in Orlando and want a super laid back spot to slurp on oysters and some beer without breaking bank, you have to check out Lee and Rick's Oyster Bar! read more
4 years ago
Please do not come here expecting a five-star restaurant! The best way to do Lee and Ricks is belly up to the bar! Please come here for the oysters! It truly breaks my heart when I see people ordering chicken tenders and french fries at this establishment. The ambience? Literally, it is a bar that has a trough that you throw your oyster shells in when they shuck them in front of you. The service is fantastic! The oyster Shuckers are so funny and so fun. And they really do do a great job. Where they source the oysters from changes every week. This particular night we got New England oysters. Usually there from Louisiana. I've been coming to this restaurant since I was three years old with my father. We bring her teenage daughters here on the regular. It has not changed in the 40 years that I have been coming here and that's a good thing. read more
3 years ago
A Lyft driver in Ormond Beach told me about this place a year ago. I kept it in mind until I had the opportunity to visit when flying into MCO last week. Loved the old-school ambience, regulars, and highly experienced oyster shuckers. Ordered a dozen raw oysters and they were delicious. A little briny, soft, and large. Added an order of hush puppies and a beer to go with it. Would have stayed longer, but had to drive to Palm Coast that evening. Can't wait to go back with friends. read more
Don't be concerned with a bit of love showing on the exterior, the jewels are on the inside in the form of great food and great folks. The massive bars dominate the restaurants to allow for oyster lovers to enjoy the sight of fresh shucked oysters in any quantity right in front of you. And as you can observe, seafood lovers have crammed into Lee & Ricks for almost 75 years, and still going strong. The prices are very reasonable and the servers are delightful. My I suggest the clam chowder. Oh, and ask for Jennifer. read more
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5621 Old Winter Garden Rd
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