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    Standard Oyster Company

    4.5 (158 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Lobster rolls
    Michael R.

    The food was excellent so fresh, got here by mistake but so glad we came, staff was awesome place was super nice laid back. Everything we ate was great. Love the bar seating set up

    Tuna
    Erica R.

    No complaints about SOC. I came here for my birthday. I am on a work trip alone and, while I don't mind dining alone, it's always less awkward to sit at the bar rather than take up an entire table for one person. This is NOT a problem at SOC because it is all bar seating! Now don't be alarmed by outside. It's in a worn down strip mall. Inside is charming and fun. They have a lot of different raw bar options to choose from. I tried a half dozen oysters and they were all good. Not big and salty like gulf coast ones but they had flavor and seemed fresh. I also went with a glass of rose and a tuna plate. Everything was good. My server was very friendly and attentive and did a nice job of making me feel welcome. Overall a great dining experience!

    Steve Z.

    Great selection of fresh oysters. Live music was a plus. Oysters music (85 char min). We're good.

    Shrimp with Old Bay
    Heather M.

    Food is always wonderful. Service could be better. We love going on Tuesdays for the steamed oyster special $1 per oyster. SOC is a great place for a leisurely dinner. We will certainly be back.

    Garlic parmesan oysters
    Rhonda K.

    The Standard Oyster delivered again! We had a party of 12 and the staff handled it perfectly. Everyone enjoyed their food (Tuna Tataki, Burgers, Salad, Oysters, Crab Dip. Only thing that didn't receive 5 stars were the chips that came with the crab dip). They even serve their own beer and distillery from their sister company. The atmosphere is casual and hip. Highly recommend The Standard Oyster.

    Taylor O.

    BOOM ! Who knew Oysters could be as good as they get in Hickory NC ! Ya. I grew up near Chesapeake Bay MD .... This place is AMAZING. Don't let some idiot tell you the oysters are anything but perfect. We ate em fried. Broiled Rockefeller Garlic Bacon and Oscar style -all delish And of course RAW .... The White Stone (large) and the smaller Beausoleil (small but super tasty) are phenom ... w perfect sauces to compliment The Lobster (fresh catch) Sliders were so good I could eat 30 of em !! W drawn butter n lemon The BEST Bloody Mary ( BEAST) I've ever had. With shrimp and bacon and a fresh Chile plus great Beer selection ~ great long bar style low key dining w great bartenders Bring $$$ but worth it

    Na'Shota L.

    This was a chill place to visit. Don't get me wrong, it's not quiet. It's a no frills place to eat and have fun. It's in a shopping center, so don't miss it. My friends and I drove about an hour away for restaurant week. We were seated outside. Too many bees, so we went inside. This is a smaller town, so we got a few stares and cold shoulders from some patrons who may not be used to being near Black people. We gave them something to talk about! LOL (We look good, see pics). But the staff was nice overall. (We had conversations with several staff members) As 1st, we were concerned that our server was rude. Every time we tried to order, she would get interrupted by other staff, walk away, or if we had a question, she would say she had to get back to her large table. Honestly, I was upset and was going to let my review show that, but we soon discovered that she was overwhelmed with a large party that was being rude and demanding to her. Once we let her know we understood and reminded her that we were not the ones causing her strife (and that party left), she lightened up. I am continuing to remind myself to have some grace for restaurants because they may be dealing with staffing or shortages. But please be kind to the patrons as well! We finally was able to order. Food was tasty. Fresh oysters were good. And they have a great selection of bourbon and whiskey. That alone is a reason to return. But the oysters and pasta help to that! I'll be back! (in my Arnold Schwarzenegger voice)

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    arrived at 1:58 pm and was turned away because oyster special expires at 2pm. figure that one out!! won't see me again!!

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    Delicious and an awesome atmosphere love the menu and ambiance! Convenient location!

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