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    Oystertown

    4.8 (59 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Ann L.

    Very cute place in the heart of Monterey!! Came here for HH oyster. The oysters were so fresh and sweet, not too big. Everyone there was so friendly and attentive. Highly recommend when you're in the area.

    Hippie Hand Grenade
    Shirley N.

    Food, service, ambiance - all amazing! My friends and I really loved the oysters, and very surprisingly enjoyed the scallop ceviche & hippie hand grenade. Overall, highly recommend checking this place out!

    Oyster platter
    Samuel C.

    Went here on a quiet Sunday right around opening and it wasn't crowded at all. Clean, cute little spot with wonderful service and all of the seafood was so fresh and tasty. And let's be real -- you're here for the oysters! They had so many different types of oysters, all seasoned and paired to perfection. We also didn't know that Sunday was their happy hour, so our oysters ended up being half off -- which was a super nice surprise. So we ate our fill of oysters and also filled up on some of their other dishes, which were just as good. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're looking for oysters in Monterey!

    Vicky N.

    Oystertown was a great experience for a romantic night out. First, it is a small restaurant so there will be only street parking. When we walked in, no one greeted us despite looking at us for almost 10 minutes. It was quite busy, but it would have been great to let us know that we will be seated. They also have a stand for merch, tinned fish, stickers, et cetera. We eventually got seated and order. We got the oyster shooters, swan crudo, old bay hot cross buns, 12 oysters, and a half crab dip. I feel like it's hard to get an oyster shooter wrong, so it was good here! The swan crudo was alright, the sauce was not too flavorful and felt kinda oily. The hamachi/yellowtail and salmon were okay, but the scallop was the best. The old bay hot cross buns were decent, as they were toasty and flaky. This is skippable but I never tried a hot cross bun before, despite knowing the song on the recorder. The crab dip (seasonal special) came with bread and it was delicious to dip in the rich, head butter sauce. I have never tried dipping bread in the head butter before, so I was very excited to try it. Last but not least, the oysters! We tried 3 different types of oysters. I personally prefer a hot sauce with my oysters. When we asked for some, they gave us an almost-empty bottle... in which we had to ask the server again...for a new one. Luckily, she gave us a brand new bottle so we could enjoy it to our heart's content! The meal was definitely expensive, as we ended up getting canned toro belly as well. There were some hiccups in service, but the food and ambiance here made up for it!

    Oysters = fresh!
    Jack M.

    We stumbled upon Oystertown this past August and wanted to say it was excellent! Wife and I hit their happy hour and had a nice glass of Vinho Verde white wine along with fresh oysters ~ a perfect combination as the Vinho Verde was minerally. Perfect pairing. The mussels.......probably the best I have ever had in my life ~ the broth was amazing and shows the chef's excellent tasting skills. I cannot recall having anything close to this dish. The cross buns were quite delicious. A pleasant surprise to the taste buds. Cannot wait to visit the next time we are in Monterey. Thank you Oystertown team for the fantastic service and terrific food experience. ..

    Crudo
    Mo N.

    The food was divine, so fresh and fun. The hand grenade salad was delicious. The crudo was refreshing. The staff were awesome and the restaurant itself is very cute.

    shoot em down
    Ariel T.

    INCREDIBLE ESTABLISHMENT!!! my favorite place to go for a little fancy, a little casual, extra high quality local eats and hospitality. no place on the peninsula serves up a similar experience. go here for the fresh seafood and curated drink offerings. Phil, Monica, and the whole gang will treat you like a friend as soon as you walk in. May they prosper forevermore!

    Trout Oyster
    Jem S.

    Everything was amazing. I've been meaning to go as a local, but i always want to wait for a while post-grand opening, and the wait was definitely worth it. BBQ Oysters were my fave for sure. Can't wait to come back and see what they add to the specials next. Service was great, Ambiance was nice and peaceful. I sat out in the patio and enjoyed the greenery

    Deviled Eggs with Caviar
    Tayler E.

    My husband and I were from out of town and walked here from staying on Cannery Row. The walk wasn't too bad the the restaurant was a really nice experience. The staff was super friendly and the layout is very cozy. The food was super fresh and I liked that there wasn't paralysis with so many options to choose from. We asked the staff to bring our shells home for our kids and they helped us find a bag to put them in and told us to bring our kids the next time (although, I think we enjoyed that there weren't any kids there).

    $15 half dozen oysters. Happy Hour.
    Aaron P.

    Excellent Happy Hour! $3 beer cans, $5 house wine glass (it was vinjo verde onour visit) and $15 half dozen various oysters. The oysters were fresh and the service was speedy and friendly! We didn't feel rushed at all even as the place picked up. Get there early and take a seat at the bar and make some new friends.

    Steamed Mussels ($18)
    Sam H.

    Went to Oystertown with my family. Had the Half dozen oysters 3 Oysters with smoked Trout Roe and creme fraiche 3 Little Neck Clams The Swan Crudo 2 Rounds of 3 BBQ oysters The Greens and Beans Special The Steamed Mussels Everything was amazing quality and so delicious. The 1/2 dz oysters were so refreshing and sweet. Slightly briney so delicious with the Mignonette The littleneck clams were ok. Slightly salty and had a little fishy taste but overall just ok. The Swan Crudo was not bad. The salmon and hamachi were really good quality. Super buttery and the fruitiness of the olive oil mixed with the earthy herbs and brightness of the capers were really good. The only issue I had was with the Scallops. They were still good but def not the freshest. They had a slightly fishy smell and taste. I've had fresh Hokkaido scallops and these were not the best. Not sure if they were slightly cooked to kill the bacteria which may have added to the fishiness. The Bean.Special side was pretty tasty. The beans were all cooked very nicely but the star was the sauce. It was a savory buttery sauce that was so good. The Steamed Mussels were pretty good too. Nothing too special but the mussels were fresh and also very buttery in the rich and tart wine sauce. Very solid. The stars of the show for me were the Oysters with Smoked trout Roe and creme fraiche. Very refreshing. The smokiness mixed with the bright creme fraiche added such a nice flavor mixed with the oysters. The other star was the BBQ oysters. Slightly smokey from being bbqed and breadcrumbs mixed with what I think was bacon was just amazing. Normally when you cook oysters it brings out the briney fishiness but you couldn't even taste any of that. You did get a nice plump oyster with an amazing flavor. So good we had 2 rounds of this. All in all it was really good and such an amazing place with fresh ingredients. In my opinion I don't think the Swan Crudo or the Little Necks were worth it. The entire bill was about 200$. A little pricey but it was still amazing quality and surprisingly did fill us up quite a bit. We had to get tacos after to completely fill up but still a great place to go hang out and gran some drinks and small bites of food. Can't wait to try more of what they have to offer.

    Eric S.

    im still sitting here writting this review. the oyster topped with uni. thats all you need. periodt.

    Lobster Roll oh my gawwwwwdddddd

    The very best seafood I've had in Monterey - outstanding and creative small plate cuisine! Oysters are the star here - both the cold and hot options were stellar. Also the scallop ceviche and mussels - so tasty!! Note that Oystertown is not a traditional chowder-in-bowl/fish and chips type place like you'll find on Cannery Row but so much better. Monica, the owner, who was behind the bar was so accommodating and fun and she made great wine pairing recommendations - we will be back again soon!!

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    Just ate at Oystertown. So fresh. I will definitely be back every time I'm in Monterey.

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