I absolutely loved the ambiance here! Great vibes and decor. Chill and classy. The menu was yummy and we loved the chowder! It was fantastic! They serve it with bread so it's filling. I can't wait to return for more! We also really enjoyed the Sea Hag cocktail and salmon pate. It was also served with bread. It's dimmer lit but not so much where you're sitting in the dark. Bright feeling due to open space and decor. Great music volume and songs. Food was presented very nicely! Service was friendly! The only thing I can say in critique is when it's over 100 degrees out- chill the restaurant please! I was not prepared to be hot and I actually had to get out my fan. Full disclosure I'm pregnant but when I go out for a nice meal during the summer- freeze me out so I can wear pants and long sleeves and be comfortable. The oysters looked awesome and I cannot wait to return and try!!! The fries looked perfectly crispy and are on thinner side which is pretty cool. You can get chowder on them which sounds really good. read more

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Came here on a Saturday evening after doing some pottery nearby, and it was the perfect way to wrap up the night! The environment is amazing because it was lively, energetic, and the bar is incredibly inviting. I was greeted right away the second we walked through the door. If you love oysters this is definitely the spot. They feature a great selection sourced from different locations and they were incredibly fresh. While their drink specials looked delicious, I ended up ordering a refreshing cocktail that was so good I completely forgot to take a picture before finishing it! To top it all off, the customer service was amazing. The staff was highly attentive and made me feel taken care of the entire time. I'd highly recommend this place for a fun night out with friends or a great date night spot. I'll definitely be back! read more

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This place is awesome there is nothing negative to say. I've been here many times and the service, food ,drinks and oysters have always been amazing. read more

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Small and intimate. Im not sure if they take reservations but i highly recommend it especially on the weekend. The oysters were delicious and so was the Chardonnay! Great service overall. read more

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The food, service & ambiance are 10/10. We had the oysters which are AMAZING, so clean and fresh. The sea bass & chipotle shrimp linguine were also soooo delicious. The owner is nice, friendly and welcoming as well as their staff. Beautiful restaurant, it was perfect for our date night. read more

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Every time I visit Oyster Cult, I HAVE to get the Butter Bomb plate of oysters. The steaks and fish were also delightful, truly nothing is a miss on that menu. Not sure if the beignets are seasonal, but they are a must!! read more

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Redlands Oyster Cult is a whole mood...just enough semi-Parisian sexiness to make you forget you're still in the Inland Empire. It's intimate, with a moody, underground vibe. I loooooove it. This place is great for date night and girls' night -- and I've tested both scenarios. My hubby and I posted up with cocktails and apps one night; he went full commitment on the oysters, while I inhaled anchovy toast and some delicious Chilean sea bass. DELISH. Came back with the girls a few months later and somehow the cocktails hit harder, the steak frites tasted stellar, and the gossip flowed freely. Redlands Oyster Cult is not really here for casual pop-ins -- it's for lingering, flirting with your drink, and pretending you're somewhere much cooler for the night. Go. Sit. Sip. Repeat! read more

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Best dinner spot in Redlands, hands down! Owners are the most wholesome people I have ever met, they are big on customer service and making sure their place is always family friendly! The place is so romantic, has such a cool art deco vibe. I always feel like I'm having dinner in NYC when I'm in there. The food is phenomenal, it's something you just have to try over and over again! read more

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Have passed this place multiple times but finally decided to give it a try. Nice interior and cozy little restaurant with the bar top. Was greeted from the get go. Great conversation. Great recommendations. Tried basically 1 of everything lol. Everything was delicious and super fresh! Definitely 10/10 read more

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Delicious!! Small spot in downtown Redlands that everyone should check out. Perfect girls night or date spot. Everything we ordered was perfectly made. From the dirty martini to the oysters and even the tacos. Highly recommended!! This is always on our list of spots to hit. read more

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Cute place in the IE, a bit pricey and limited seating/space. Service was fun and attentive and the food was pretty good. Definitely more of a quaint fancier date night or business dinner spot read more

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Service is great, food is phenomenal, drinks are delicious. The ambiance is very small but effective enough to where you can enjoy other conversations going around. I would come again in the future. read more

Third time here. First two times were great. This time we noticed a change. Poor service from the start(because we're not friends with the owner/manager). We hadn't ordered yet and were waiting and the manager waked by and without eye contact or one word took our menus and gave them to his friends. Even the bartender was embarrassed. Awkward vibe for sure. Feels like you are an uninvited guest to someone's private dinner party. Food was okay. Nothing mind blowing vs the cost. Cocktails were very good and the bartender was the saving grace to this establishment. Won't return read more

Loved thos place. Small and intimate. Got there right in time. About 6:30pm on a Sat. Within 20 minutes there were a dozen people waiting. Been craving oysters for a while and have had this place on the list since I moved to the area. I had the oysters of course. Tried all 4 and Mew Haven was my favorite. Then the Sea bass. Wife had the salad and son had the tacos. We all left happy. May try going back tonight. Maybe I'll remember to take pics. Lol. read more

Everything was very nice and attentive and relaxing. The service was wonderful as well. read more

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Chipotle Shrimp Linguini! A must try. So flavorful! The portion was quite generous as well. By far one of the best pastas I've ever had! It was delicious the bar was super cute as well. Had a really cool vibe to it. Very intimate. read more

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Why did I wait so long to try? Fantastic flavors, fun menu, good service, cute interior- as good as it gets in Redlands. I would not eat seafood anywhere else in town. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. I came here with three people, and what happened was unbelievable. When we walked in, one of the staff members decided where he thought we should sit. When we politely asked to sit at another table, he instantly said, "No, you can't sit there." I calmly asked why, and instead of explaining, he said, "I don't like your attitude -- you can leave the restaurant." I was shocked. I asked to speak with the manager, and he arrogantly said, "I am the manager." His tone was disrespectful, rude, and completely unprofessional. I wasn't raising my voice or being rude at all -- I was simply asking a question. No one else in the restaurant wanted to give his name, and they all just stood there quietly while he kicked us out for absolutely no reason. I have never been treated so badly at any restaurant. If this is how management behaves, it says everything about this place. Avoid Redlands OysterCult at all costs. The staff has zero respect for customers, and the so-called manager should not be allowed to deal with people. I'll be including his photo here so others know exactly who treated us like this. read more

Redlands Oyster Cult - Very rude and impolite manager, try to avoid this restaurant and him specially. - Bars Near Me - Redlands, California

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I've heard a lot about this place from friends. Some of them felt the owner came across as unfriendly or biased, but I'd like to experience it for myself the next time I'm in town. I've also heard the food is delicious. I will revisit this once I visit. read more

ROC is a great place for seafood in Redlands. The staff was decent, though super slammed, and definitely favored the parties ordering drinks. I really enjoyed my food and the atmosphere is spot-on. The only downside is this place is so popular, you can be in for a long wait. We were lucky and only had to wait 15 minutes. I'll definitely come back. read more

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Food and drinks are delicious. Very clean inside. Great service great bartenders delicious oyster shooters.

This place when walking in is SUPER SMALL! But don't let that discourage you! The vibe and ambiance is amazing! The servers are super attentive and so nice! We came for our 21 anniversary and absolutely loved it! This place didn't disappoint! Pricing is decent too!!! read more

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It's a little Gem,very welcoming Beautiful place to Enjoy a night out, food and Drinks are Delicious! Very welcoming environment.Love their signature food and Drinks you won't find anywhere ealse.Everyone is super friendly and welcoming! read more

An overdue draft: I've eaten here so many times now and have failed to document all of the oysters that I like. Shame on me. I'll be more on top of it now. Let's just say that Redlands Oyster Cult (ROC) always serves what's fresh for the season so it's best to stop by every once in a while to try them all. My recent visit, Hammersley was my favorite compared to north bays and the summers. I've honestly tried almost everything on the menu here from both the regular menu and the changing menu. They'll have rotating specials for entrees and drinks (bc this place stays fun and updated). Food doesn't disappoint! But truth is I'm usually here for the oysters and drinks- they're S tier. Customer service top notch. I always run into John (bartender), Jesus & Emmanuel here. The three of them always attentive and welcoming. All in all ROC= a Redlands must. read more

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If you haven't tried this spot are you even a fan of exceptional food?!? There has not been one thing we've tried that hasn't been phenomenal. Everything feels & tastes like it was crafted just to tickle your taste buds (in a good way)! The mixologist here are very skilled & every cocktail is crave worthy. They pair all the beverages so well with all the menu items. The service is beyond attentive & you truly feel like family here. Whether you are seated at the bar (full service offered) or you are snuggled at one of the tables you feel transported to another time. The room feels like you're dinning within a classic piece of literature. You feel like you are apart of the beautiful story ROC is creating in real time. It's absolutely lovely. I cannot recommend ROC enough. A staple to downtown Redlands read more

Interesting dinner experience with room for improvement! Came here on a busy weekend night, and the check in process was confusing. There is no formal put-your-name down or phone number to hold your place in line. You tell an employee, who has no name tag, that you're waiting and he recommends you wait by the bar (standing on the side) until he calls you. There is no system of knowing who arrived first though, so I saw some parties get seated before us who arrived afterwards. They also don't take reservations. I found that confusing, but we eventually sat down. Food was really good and high quality, but the prices were so high! Cocktail shrimp and oysters were fresh and delicious and cold, but the fish tacos were lackluster and a big heavy and greasy. The crab cakes were delicious. There was a special cocktail on the board called moon landing, and apparently it's a joke? It doesn't exist, which is the restaurant's joke of saying the moon landing didn't happen. Overall there aren't a lot of places here to choose from, and the food was good, but it was way overpriced in my opinion. read more

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I happened to be in Redlands on business. Because my meetings ran longer than expected I decided to find a place to have dinner and let rush hour traffic die down. I pulled up Yelp (as I always do...wink wink) and found ROC which had good reviews and was nearby. I quickly found free parking in the city garage and made my way to the restaurant. The entrance was little tricky as you had to go down a long hallway past another restaurant to get to their location in the back of the building. I was quickly seated at the bar which provided a nice view of the action. Their menu is not very large, but that usually means the restaurant excels at what they offer and this meal was no exception. I was intrigued by the cocktail menu when I was approached by one of the employees. After asking me a few questions, he recommended the Retrograde which was a mashup of an Old Fashioned and a Whiskey Sour IMO. It contained bourbon. ginger, honey, lemon and mint. It was absolutely delicious and was the perfect accompaniment to my meal. I started with the Aguachile, a favorite of mine if you follow my reviews. I also reluctantly ordered the Oysters ROC, their version of Oysters Rockefeller. I say reluctantly because I am usually disappointed when I order this dish, mainly because it's hard to beat my homemade version which I make regularly. But the server highly recommended it so I gave in. The Aguachile was the bomb!! It contained slices of chilled jumbo scallops bathed in a bright citrusy aguachile with jalapeño and toped with radish, avocado and herb oil. One of my biggest pet peeves about aguachile is heat. It is supposed to have a nice spicy finish and this one hit all the right notes. The fact that my nose was running meant they don't shy away from making it traditionally spicy. Kudos!!! The Oysters ROC came out and I was shocked at how closely it resembled my version. Admittedly the oysters were a bit on the small side, but upon the first bite I knew I had a winner. Not only did it resemble mine but the taste was amazingly similar to my homemade version. That was a first for me! The oysters were topped with a nice amount of spinach that had been sautéed with shallot and deglazed with Pernod, a splash of cream and a little Parmesan cheese followed by panic crumbs and baked to perfection. I could have eaten two or three orders. They were that good!! What a fantastic find in Redlands. I would love to have place like that near me as I would be a regular customer. The service was excellent and the food exceeded my expectations. I guess that means I need to drum up more reasons to go to Redlands so I can return to ROC often! read more

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R-O-C is a whole vibe. From the finely crafted cocktails (chem trails!!), to their fresh oysters, you can always count on a good time. The owner is such a nice guy, super friendly and welcoming. The staff always recognize my boyfriend and I and have the best recommendations. The steak frites is my favorite go-to. The daily cocktail special is always incredible and worth the adventure. I look forward to going here we will continue to make the trek from Irvine to support this business. You can really tell they care and take pride in what they do! read more

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Can't believe I have not tried this place sooner. Love that its accessed from the alleyway, its a small place but comfortable seating, nice ambiance and I love the bar area. Absolutely delicious food, everything we had was awesome-tasty and high quality. We all cleaned our plates. I think this is one of the best restaurants (if not the best?) in Redlands. read more

OMG. Wow. Delish on a seriously level. I feel very fortunate that my husband and I found this spot. As a former New Yorker it's so hard to find anything to even compare... is so rare. This place is Incredible. Try everything, eat the oysters... try the specials & most of all don't leave without eating the keylime pie!!!! read more

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I rarely write reviews but this restaurant!!! The oysters are fresh, the food is full of flavor, tithe ambiance is perfect for a date night! And don't get me started on their fish tacos!!! We will be back! read more

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Super gem of a find... the place is a little odd to get into and then opens up into a beautiful little spot.. Great for date night to grab a drink and some apps.. The place is very lively and the staff very attentive .. read more

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ROC is one of my favorite spots in redlands with great cocktails food and service Jesus is a gifted craft bartender that makes the experience much better My recommendations for cocktails are Duranzo and Sea Hag For food the shrimp cocktail and the Chipotle shrimp linguine The ambience is chill perfect for a date night read more

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The service was amazing and quick. It's a hidden gem with top tier cocktails. The seafood is so fresh and I most definitely will make this a regular. I actually feel like the baked oysters are more work the price. Drinks are ranging from $14-15. read more

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Great fish tacos. And the coconut cream pie was just amazing. Service was on point and the atmosphere is very cool.

I literally drive from Irvine at least once a month to go here. The place is well designed, unique, and has a cute layout with amazing ambiance. Staff are always attentitive and super friendly. Owner is a super cool guy, and gave us a free drink he was testing out once. Cocktails are amazing, with the chemtrails being a must try. Regarding the food, Oysters are extremely fresh, can't go wrong with them. I usually go with the steak frites which are amazing. Fries are addictive. Recently tried the chilean sea bass and now I'm going to have a hard time deciding whether to get the steak frites or the bass each time I come here. read more

Food was amazingly fresh to start out. Some of the best oysters I have ever had. I ordered crab cakes, 6 in shell oysters, and a steak. Only issue i have was that for the price of the steak i would have expected a 16 ounce that was thick. Unfortunately the steak was maybe 6 OZ. In addition the selection with the steak should not be fries. I would have liked a bit of greens or a baked potatoes. Service I must say was outstanding and I have to thank our waitress for being so attentive to every detail for every request we made. Thank you. Very intimate ambiance, but still a bit too small. If you have a party of 10 you are out of luck as the bar was the only other place to sit. I have included a picture to make my point. I have to point out that this establishment is located in the Umbrella Alley of Redlands. Beautiful scenery and one area for a good date or date night. read more

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I stopped in Redlands Oyster Cult for an early dinner on a Friday evening while I was waiting for rush hour traffic to dissipate. I love oysters and had walked by the restaurant the night before. After reading the rave reviews, I had to stop by. The restaurant is located between State Street and Orange Street Alley, with the entrance on Orange Street Alley. The restaurant is mostly a bar, but I should note that there are a few small booths and tables around the bar, and, at least in the early evening, it appears to be family friendly. Upon walking in, I was quickly greeted and asked where I would like to sit. I chose a seat at the bar. The server was quick to assist by hanging my shopping bags on the bar hooks. The bar is modern and nicely decorated. The bar is marble surrounded by metal with hanging light fixtures. It was nice and cool on a hot day. Service was really excellent. I cannot even tell you how many times the servers refilled my water on this very hot eventing in Redlands. I started by talking with my server a bit and I chose a cocktail the thad both whiskey and tequila, which sounded a little bizarre, but I was assured that it was very balanced. When it came out, it certainly was balanced, and very flavorful, and not sweet at all, which is my preference. I then ordered a half dozen oysters and an order of the crab cakes. They brought out the oysters with a small sign that wrote out the 3 different varieties. All of them were fresh and delicious, with various sizes and subtle differences. As I ate the oysters, my water continually got refilled. They then brought out the crab cakes just as I finished off the oysters. The crab cakes were very lightly breaded, and melted in my mouth. They came with a delicious remoulade. I would have stayed for more cocktails and more oysters, but the traffic had dissipated and it was time to go.... and there was a small group of people waiting for my spot at the bar. All in all, if you happen to be in Redlands, and are a fan of oysters like myself, do yourself a huge favor, and head over to the Redlands Oyster Cult. read more

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Consistently very good food and service. They have a great vibe. Great ambiance.

We decided to have a Redlands date night this past Saturday and somehow found our way down the alley to arrive here that evening. So happy we stumbled across this place and gave it a try! Now I can't stop thinking of when we can go back to try more dishes! We got two orders of fresh oysters. I haven't really had any fancy pricey oysters before and honestly don't know the differences between the ones we tried but they were very tasty! I loved the atmosphere even though it was a but warm inside. Service was A+! I forget what our waitresses' name was but she is so sweet and helpful! Also the man who was working in the front hosting us was very on top of it. We just came here for an oyster snack a few hours after we had dinner so we really didn't get much, but next time we will be dining in for the full experience. We will be here again soon! read more

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