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3.9 (936 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Upscale
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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The seafood étouffée.
Adrizn V.

If you do not know it's here you will never find it. But once you do, it is an experience Table of six, and there was not one negative word about the food The appetizers which were shared were all amazing The milk bread, calamari schnitzel(I know never heard of it) and the conch was all amazing. Super flavorful I had the étouffée which was filled with seafood. One warning I will give you there are two gigantic prawns as you will see in the picture, totally enclosed in the original carcasses. But once you get past that, extremely tasty. My wife had the swordfish which she said was perfectly cooked and seasoned All in all a beautiful setting over the water, excellent service and it was a great evening.

Jamal A.

Always a treat when your hotel happens to have an EXCELLENT seafood restaurant next door! The views from inside the restaurant are gorgeous since it looks right outside the beach and the servers were very friendly and prompt with the food. Tried out their Summer Seafood boil special that had Gulf shrimp, clams, Alligator sausage, Conch fritters and Dungeness crab in a lemon butter sauce! DAMN delicious and of course I also had some oysters from Massachusetts and Canada. You can test the freshness of the products and along with the view and service, this was a great experience.

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Jeff D.

I was vey excited to originally come here last Saturday as we had a good friend visiting us from Chicago. Things changed and it turned to a party for two yesterday. Parents night out was a great time at Oystercatchers. We started with the Single Tier Seafood Plateau and beyond the oysters, for me the Tuna Poke was the bomb!! This was a nice start to our experience. Then I did the St Augustine Clam Chowder and while it was good, it was a bad order on my part as it's a hearty soup. It was too much for me at this time of the year. Then we split the Seafood Mac and Cheese which was great and had some killer pieces of shrimp and spiny lobster in there. Now I won't go into details but we had an issue and the staff did an amazing job going above and beyond to resolve it. We weren't looking for them to go above and beyond but we appreciated it. We also had a nice view of the Bay during dinner which was nice. Comp valet is available which is a nice touch. We will come back in a few months to check out their brunch!

Scallops with cashew crema.
Jeff L.

Excellent all around! Food, service, view, drinks.....need I say more? Birthday celebration for my wife. Showed up a bit early to have drinks at the bar. Excellent selection of liquors, great service and wonderful martinis. When our table was ready, got a seat near the window to see the bay, was excellent. Ordered an assortment of oysters to start. They offer oysters from across the country, so we tried some from all areas. Excellent overall, they even had little flags denoting the place of origin. (see pics) Entrees were awesome! My wife got the grilled Snapper, and I forgot to get a pic of my wife's dinner, but got one of my scallops. Some of the best scallops I have had. Brought my wife a dessert to top it all off. Definitely a place to go for celebrations. (or anytime really)

Seafood mixed salad
Etheromis O.

The atmosphere and location of this restaurant is amazing. The outdoor dining area has an amazing view. The food is well prepared and definitely cooked to order and fresh. The restaurant's specialty is primarily seafood but offers steak and chicken options. My only gripe was that there was no salt or pepper on any of the tables and patrons have to request condiments, which is the reason for the 4 star review. I would highly recommend dining at this restaurant for a special occasion.

Sheila H.

You can't beat these views. Decided to sit on back porch the weather was perfect. My friend ordered the fish of the day it was yellow tail snapper topped with trout roe with a side of broccolini. She liked her meal. She also got a Bloody Mary (she was disappointed they didn't have a shrimp or bacon topping option) the waitress that is only available on Sundays. I loved my grouper sandwich and garlic fries. The ettoufee mayo is excellent I recommend asking for extra to dip the fries into.

Key Lime Pie
anima g.

I was down in Tampa for a conference and pleasantly surprised to discover that our hotel, the Grand Hyatt, houses a lovely seafood restaurant called Oystercatchers. At night it has a cozy, intimate vibe yet still very open with bright walls and a small bar, but during the day you can sit by the windows and enjoy a really nice view of the water. Booking was easy through SevenRooms, and a big plus: no reservation fees. I was able to change my reservation multiple times without any hassle, which is always appreciated when travel schedules are doing their own chaotic thing. Once we arrived, we were seated promptly, and the service was excellent. Our server was genuinely helpful, friendly, and honestly the highlight of the entire experience. The menu is fairly broad but clearly seafood-forward, though there are meat and vegetarian options if seafood isn't your thing. We ordered the seafood plateau, listed at $65, which included five fresh oysters, fish dip, about three jumbo shrimp, and sliced carrots and cucumbers. It's definitely a steep price, but not wildly out of line with other seafood spots. We added three extra oysters at $4 each, and overall it was quite filling, especially the fish dip, which came with crackers and was very satisfying. For salads, we got a Caesar and asked to split it into two plates, which I thought was a really nice touch. That said, the portion size was on the smaller side for the price. The lettuce was also not cut up, which is always a pet peeve of mine because I don't always want to cut up my own salad. The oyster cesear dressing, however, was excellent. We also got the bread (milk bread), which was incredible. Soft, warm, slightly sweet, paired with a special creamy butter. Honestly my favorite part of the meal. Bread is everything. Also, it was the first thing I ate all day, so it truly hit on a spiritual level. For entrées, we both went with fresh grilled fish. My significant other got the snapper, and I ordered the black grouper. Both were around $40-$45 and came on a bed of succotash with a side of broccolini, which was very well done. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. I've had better grilled snappers, but this very good. By the time dessert rolled around, we shared a Key lime pie. It was nicely tart and refreshing, a good palate cleanser, though I was definitely quite full by then. They also have a decent cocktail menu. Nothing groundbreaking, but solid. Wine selection was good as well, with enough variety to keep most people happy. One thing worth noting: when the bill came, we noticed we were charged $70 for the seafood platter, even though the menu listed it as $65. We asked about it, and the manager handled it well, explaining that the price had recently changed and that he would update both the online and in-house menus. No hard feelings at all, but it's a good reminder to always check your bill before leaving any restaurant. Overall, a very enjoyable meal with great service, beautiful views, and solid seafood. A bit pricey, yes, but that's kind of the territory these days. I'd definitely return, especially if I'm staying at the hotel again

Salmon Ceviche
Steve W.

One of the best meals of the year! Came here to eat with my sister and the food quality portions and service were absolutely amazing. We had pomegranate tea, salmon ceviche, broiled oysters, raw oysters, and the Mahi-Mahi special with broccoli rabe. Not too pricey for the up scale selections we chose, too. Nice presentation and fresh flavor. All servers and staff were kind. Compliments to the chef and owner. Beautiful views of Old Tampa Bay & Clearwater. Will be back every time we're in Tampa!

Stefanie M.

We came here during a staycation and were genuinely surprised by how much we loved it. Our server was great, really personable and made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. The broiled oysters with black garlic were incredible, and we also loved the crab cake appetizer. The fried snapper completely stole the show for me, I literally can't stop talking about it. My boyfriend loved his dish just as much, which says a lot. The views overlooking the water made everything even better and gave the whole night that perfect relaxed but elevated vibe.

Lunch Seafood Salad
Lita L.

Came there for lunch and chose A Shrimp with Orzo entree and my lunch friend a Grand Seafood Salad. The Salad was a sight to behold, as it was a huge platter that appeared big enough for 4 people. Huge Romaine lettuce sections nicely dressed and covered with Octopus, Crab chunks, huge Shrimp, Hearts of Palm, Red Onions, and Green olives, so very delicious. The Shrimp and Orzo was good as well. The shrimp was cut in bite size pieces, cooked properly, land the Orzo was savory. I wasn't able to eat but half. Both were boxed up to go for another meal at home.

Barely Jerk chicken
Don K.

This restaurant's selling point is the view. Especially at sundown when guests flock to the back deck for photo ops, leaving their chowders, salads and entrees alone on the table. I positioned myself on the back deck for dinner right before sunset. I started with three broiled oysters in a classic topping of spinach garlic butter ($14). They were wholly delicious. Maybe I should have passed on the St Augustine Clam Chowder ($13), a bowl of lukewarm tomato based broth with datil pepper, pancetta and diced vegetables including potatoes. The highlight was to be a fried clam fritter- a clam golf ball that waded in the broth, like a beach ball in the pool. It was too fried to absorb the liquid and required a knife or a stab from the soup spoon to break it apart. Bits of clam were now exposed to a soggy mass of fried batter. Ugh. The jerk chicken entree ($34) was too much money for too little moistness and real Jamaican jerk flavors. Bits of papaya, mango and peanuts were around the piece of chicken. Sides of cilantro white rice and slaw accompanied the chicken but didn't do much to salvage the bird. Just meh. Service was prompt and friendly. So maybe the sunset serves well to distract from the menu.

Brunch Buffet Menu
Charlie S.

Oystercatchers brought back a brunch buffet this Labor Day weekend, and as someone who loves a good buffet, and is a sucker for seafood, it felt like the perfect time to check it out. The buffet offers a wide variety of options. The raw seafood station is the star of the show, with oysters, shrimp, tuna, and fish dip, all fresh and flavorful. The shrimp, in particular, stood out: large, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. There's also an excellent salad and charcuterie area, along with a breakfast section where you can build bagels and other morning favorites like lox or toast (I skipped that part). I did, however, go all in on the hot breakfast items. The signature lobster and crab omelet was phenomenal, and even the scrambled eggs from the buffet were surprisingly some of the best I've had. The breakfast potatoes and shrimp and grits were also highlights. They served a very tasty prime rib, accompanied by some incredible mashed potatoes. There was a pasta station as well, which I didn't try only because I was already too full, but it looked great. For dessert, they had a variety of pastries, cookies, and banana pudding. Everything I tried was good, but I do think the dessert station could be elevated a bit, maybe with a signature item or something like an ice cream option. The location is unbeatable, right on the bay. We lucked out and got a window-side table with beautiful water views, which made the experience even better. Service was excellent throughout. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. While the buffet is a bit pricier than others in the area, it's reflective of the quality and setting. I definitely felt it was worth the price and am already looking forward to going back.

Pork Belly
Jon N.

We were staying at the Grand Hyatt, so this was a logical choice. If you're not at the hotel, it feels a bit off tge beaten path, but it's honestly worth the effort. Some nice views, outstanding service, and some really great food. We tried a number of dishes and the onlt miss was the Calamari which was just way too salty. Nice cocktail and wine menu. Recommended!

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Do you offer all you can eat lobster?

No all you can eat lobster when I was there. We are from the menu not a buffet.

Is the Sunday brunch a buffet?

Yes mainly but they also have some plated options

Is the buffet back? I know it was stopped for COVID but I'm curious if its back now since we are coming on Sunday.

no buffet, it is an a la carte menu

Do you have stone crab?

Not for brunch sadly

Do they still have buffet and mimosas for one price for Sunday brunch?

No buffet since COVID. Still one price and two free mimosas.

Do they have separate menu instead of buffet for Sunda brunch?

I was there in the fall of 2020. At that time they were NOT offering a buffet at all.

Are you open for brunch again with buffet?

There is no brunch buffet due to covid sadly in 2020 or 2021

Do you know what they charge for children for Sunday brunch?

There is no brunch buffet due to covid sadly in 2020 & 2021

Can you bring a special bottle and pay corkage fees?

No you cannot

I cannot seem to find the answer to my question. What is on the brunch menu? Prime rib? Crab legs? Oysters? Oh, the price?

When my husband and I went to buffet had a raw bar which had mussels, oysters, caviar, shrimp and then they had tables with a plethora of desserts....I don’t even have the time to name all of them. The had roasted pork on the hot table, eggs… 

Is there boat dockage?

Not that I know of.

How much is the buffet nowadays (2018)? Do they have live music during brunch? Valet parking is no longer complimentary? Thanks!!!

It's about $56 for Sunday brunch. Yes, sometimes they do have live music. Valet is still complimentary! This is by far one of my top favorite Sunday brunch spots.

Is there a la carte options during brunch ? I would enjoy the buffet but it wouldn't be worth the price for my wife who would only eat some eggs and bacon.

They actually do not. She might find it appealing though. The buffet lasts from 10:30 to 3.… 

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