We went for my mother's birthday celebration and it was an incredible experience. They even wrote a hand written note to her, thanking us for coming. The server was a local and was very calming. The oysters were amazing, raw and broiled. The lobster roll & mac and cheese were spectacular... the cookies were a bit underwhelming but the sorbet was good. The cheesecake was AMAZING! Ambiance was perfect, even the bathroom smelled great. The New York strip was perfect. MUST GO if you're in Waco! read more

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Wonderful atmosphere, food, and service! I felt as though I had left the country for a night of fine, yet laid-back dining. It is easily one of the best restaurants I have EVER been to. I will certainly be back. If it were not for the high prices, I could easily visit multiple times per week. I highly recommend it. read more

This place is fantastic. From the ambiance to the food... it is seriously amazing. We tried the lobster roll, the burrata with honey comb and grilled peaches and blackberries, the oysters, lobster mac n cheese and my kids split the smash burger and fries. It was seriously amazing start to finish. We ate with our two small children and they brought the food out very quickly and we were able to eat and get out before an epic rainstorm hit. Highly recommend this place! Service was top notch too. read more

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Scallops were AMAZING!!!! Our server Vena was very good without being annoying !!!! Thanks Vena!!

Man oh man. In my opinion, and all things considered, Opals is the best restaurant in all of Waco. Might be on of the best in all of Texas. The food is amazing, vibes are the best, decor makes you feel like you're on vacation in Nantucket. Service was excellent, an overall great experience every time. read more

Opal's Oysters - Clam Linguine - Seafood Near Me - Waco, Texas

We went last night and everyone and everything was excellent! Our waitress Vina was the best!

Food was exceptional... fresh and flavorful... well seasoned. Drinks are primo! I suggest making reservations... especially on holiday weekends... ask for Elizabeth ... she is wonderful , has an upbeat personality and full of great suggestions. read more

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I stopped in on my way back to Dallas to try out Opal's. I only tried the lobster bisque because I honestly wasn't that hungry but had seen a video about this place and wanted to try it out. The soup was bomb! I'm going to go back and have dinner on Saturday. Oh! I also had a lemon drop which was pretty good. Service was 10/10. Nice restaurant. I really do want to go back and try some other items on the menu. The drive is about 75 mins. Not too bad. read more

Fresh oysters in Waco ! I mean fresh! Blew me away. Excellent wine list too ! Sat outside great Al fresco experience.

Food was incredible Service was fantastic Ambience felt like we weren't in waco Only reason I don't want to recommend it is so we can still get a table. It's amazing! read more

4 out of 5 because at times the service (like drinks) could be slow. BUT....awesome food. Chilean Bass like butter. Perfectly cooked. Awesome redfish. Polite and knowledgeable server. Nice sides. Lobster Mac and Cheese and Lobster Bisque were particularly memorable. Drink menu was innovative. Wine list extensive. Will definitely be back. read more

Everything was so good! Oyster options were top notch and the scallops were cooked to perfection! Highly recommend! Tina was great and took great care of us. We sat outside on the porch and the heater made it so comfortable! read more

Great fresh crab cakes! Delicious, moist strawberry bundt cake! The charbroiled oysters were so good!

We are visiting our BU daughter and stumbled upon this gem. The ambiance, beautiful! The food, delicious. The staff all very helpful and kind. A wonderful new dining option in Waco. read more

Opal's Oysters - Oyster's - Seafood Near Me - Waco, Texas

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We have been dining at Opals many times and always leave having had a great meal and service, thank you!

The food was impeccable, service friendly above and beyond! We sat at the bar and got to watch the dishes be prepared and were extremely impressed at the professionalism and speed with which this brand new restaurant funct read more

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The food and the service were good but over priced. Be careful when sitting outside. We were sat at a table directly in the sun for over 45 minutes. We asked to move and we were told we could not. This had us really regretting our choice and unfortunately cannot take the chance of having the same experience again read more

The best seafood restaurant I've ever been to! Exceptional service and every item we ordered was outstanding- nothing was average- all was exceptional. I will definitely return! read more

The food, service and atmosphere were amazing! We even booked our next reservation while dining. It's exactly what Waco needed! read more

Opal's Oysters - Cosmopolitan and oysters - Seafood Near Me - Waco, Texas

The atmosphere was beautiful and the flavors were pretty good but there were a lot of disappointments with our food. The one thing we all loved was the salmon, it was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. But I ordered sea bass, which is my favorite fish and I get it frequently, & this was the worst I have had, the flavor was descent with all the butter, salt, and garlic, but the fish itself had the texture of scallops-very tough and chewy, which I have never had sea bass with that texture before. One of my family members got the burger and it was so over seasoned he couldn't finish it, all he tasted was spices literally covering everything on his plate and the French fries were very mushy. We got broccolini on the side and it was brought out way before out food and even when it came out it was cool, not even warm, so was cold by the time our food came (but the flavor was good, I'll give them that)! Also the fish came with a "side" of "seasonings" that were literally just uncooked whole herb leaves which was very odd... for the high price tag it is very disappointing that they don't come with any actual sides (I have never ordered fish at a restaurant that didn't at least come with some small side such as rice or potatoes) or at least discounted sides. My family was so very excited to try this place but for the price we paid and all the things mentioned above we will not be coming back. read more

Wow. This place is amazing. The vibe is so intimate and special. Austin was our server and he was excellent. Every dish was flavorful perfection. The Texas Redfish was succulent and flavor. The oysters were delicious - exactly what you don't expect in Waco. Great for a business meeting gathering or date night. Place staffed so well with dedicated folks. read more

Opal Oyster is a delightful surprise--fresh flavors, cozy ambiance, and top-notch service. Elizabeth, our server, was an absolute gem: warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. She made our evening unforgettable. Can't wait to come back! read more

Did not disappoint. I had an issue making online reservations for 6 for an indoor table ‍then I called to understand why I and if they are unable to seat six indoors in this cold weather ‍that was an iffy conversation. .. So I decided that my husband and myself would just go in and talk with someone. We went in and sat at the bar so I can make reservations for an upcoming event. The bartender absolutely fabulous. We ordered 6 Texas oysters the smoked salmon, and lobster bisque. The food did not disappoint!!!! We make sure to eat lobster bisque anytime it's offered and this is the absolute best in Central Texas . The Smoke Salmon appetizer was superb! Texas oysters for San Leon made my home sick . Please please make a Happy Hour menu we would entertain this place weekly. It's a bit pricey so this is a special occasion place . read more

It was all good. Loves the ambiance and service was excellent. The food was all good but my favorite was the lox. read more

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Amazing! So happy to have this place in Waco! Oysters are amazing, we tried so much food and it was all incredible. Service is perfection. The overall atmosphere was so great. read more

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My husband and I were blown away with the food, the ambiance and the service! The restaurant is gorgeous with a new Orleans vibe. We had reservations for the patio and it didn't disappoint. Lots of greenery, lantern lights and romantic ambiance. We had the hotcakes for starters and oh my how delicious they were. Who knew I'd love trout caviar?! The Texas redfish was meaty and perfect and we shared the crab fried rice. The service is spot on. Our server, Leslie, had wonderful recommendations and was always ready to answer any questions. She shared a tip that they are owned by the Terry Black family and so you can use the parking lot reserved for Terry Black's BBQ otherwise it is street parking. Also, if you want to sit at the bar which is only five or six seats, then make a reservation for the bar. There seemed to be lots of little niches to sit inside as well - at a bar overlooking the kitchen looked especially fun. So glad this restaurant is in Waco!!!! They have a repeat customer here. read more

The food and drinks were a 10/10. Our server was very helpful explaining the menu and having some awesome recommendations! The ambiance is the best Waco has to offer. Patio seating if available is definitely the move! read more

Great addition to the vibrant Waco food scene. Ongoing debate as to which of the three soups are best. Wonderful salads and we've enjoyed the oysters as well as scallops, crab cakes and mussels. Live the outdoor patio seating with fireplace. Although the tables and chairs are packed in it doesn't feel crowded. read more

OMG wow!! We were driving north to Wisconsin from Austin and decided to stop in Waco for lunch. I found this place on Yelp. The photos and reviews looked great and it was only 3 minutes off the highway, so it seemed like a perfect stop before we enter the world of fried cheeses! We started with a half dozen oysters. We love east coast oysters and they had like 6 different choices just from the east coast! The 3 types we ordered were delicious!! Then we shared the salmon lox and the buratta, which had pears substituted in for the peaches at the time. Both were amazing! We got a lot more salmon than we were anticipating and will definitely order this again the next time we visit. The buratta also was amazing. I love the herbs they had on the side which really amplified and complimented the flavors. We shared the red snapper with brown butter sauce to finish off our meal. This was equally as amazing as the rest of our meal. There were similar herbs on the side as we had with the buratta. I never would have paired fish with mint, but it went surprisingly well. Definitely lived it with basil and tarragon bites too. The fresh herbs on the side really change up the flavor throughout your meal. 5 star meal. 5 star service. 5 star atmosphere... we felt a little underdressed in our hoody and tshirt, since we were just driving through, but no one seemed to mind. Because of this restaurant, I think this is going to be on our work-week destination list for next winter (we like to road trip and stay in different destinations on our way to and from vacation destinations). read more

Food was really good. I was surprised at the quality of fresh oysters at such an inland restaurant. Nice ambiance.

Disappointing dining experience. Waited 15 minutes for cocktails, scallops were like eating rubber, waiter was okay. Do not recommend.

Hands down the best restaurant in Waco Texas. From the ambience to the food all the way to the servers. Me and my wife got the chilean Seabass, mussels, tuna tar tar, cheesy polenta (which is to literally die for) and fries. We were so impressed with the complexity of the flavors in each dish and are definitely going to make this a staple in our lives. If you're looking somewhere to eat, look here read more

Too crowded, too noisy, flies. Food was good but will not go back unless it is cooler and we can sit outside.

Superlative restaurant; food, service, and atmosphere. Our server told us the restaurant only opened two weeks prior to our visit, which surprised us as everything seemed like a lovely, lively, well-oiled machine. If you go, order the Frenchie oysters, and the Basque cheesecake. read more

Everything here is amazing. Fantastic oysters, great seafood, good servers, cool spot. Cannot recommend highly enough. It's one of the best restaurants in Waco. (And would do well in any major city as well.) read more

Just had a truely unique (for waco) dinner at OPAL'S. Fresh oysters, several kinds, their version of Oysters Rockefeller, mussels, scallops, lobster Mac and cheese and a crab cake! All top notch! Not cheap- but what is these days! Date night, special occasion? You will not be disappointed! read more

My husband and I went to Opal's a week ago to celebrate our anniversary and were very underwhelmed. The tables were crammed in the restaurant so close together. We were sitting so close to the people next to us that it was awkward to carry on a conversation. The food was okay but very overpriced with very small portions. I had the clam linguine and he had a lobster roll. read more

The food and service was great! We really loved the quaint, cozy indoor and outdoor space. I would recommend this place all-day long!

Meh... We made a reservation for 6:30 on Sunday and sat around 6:45. We planned to make a nice long evening for date night including appetizers, drinks, entrees and deserts. We ordered appetizers and drinks and then told the waitress we'd order entree's later to space out the meal. She came back a minute later and told us the kitchen was closing at 7:00 and need to get our meal in right away. This is not an environment nor price point to push you out the door. The fish was great, the drinks ok. The lobster bisque tasted more cheesy than lobster. The atmosphere looked great but getting pushed out the door ruined the atmosphere. Instead of ordering a second round of drinks and desert, we headed over to One Day Bar. read more

I loved the ambiance in this quaint new restaurant in Waco! The food was a little too salty, but overall I thought it was pretty good. They are still working on timing...it took 2 hours to get through our meal (party of 5). I do recommend you try it though! read more

Opal's Oysters - Salmon and broccolini - Seafood Near Me - Waco, Texas