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    Sunny Side Oyster Bar

    4.7 (60 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars
    Closed 5:30 pm - 8:00 PM

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    SUNNY SIDE OYSTER BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Kathryn K.

    Griff is the man! Great local spot that always gets it right! Have never had a bad experience.

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    Angie G.

    Ok so I didn't not even have a chance to take a picture of the oysters, they were that good! Amazing if u like oysters u need to go that's it. Best raw oysters in an unassuming place, friendly service, good price. Ambiance well just try it for yourself very unique but totally worth it. If you want to avoid the lines come here later in the day during a weekday.

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    Stefanny W.

    Ohh my.... this place is heavenly! One of the locals and Eastern NC favorite places to eat oysters. It's a little hole in the wall, not your oyster fancy restaurant, but the quality of oysters and service is a 5 star. My favorite type of oysters were the steamed ones dipped in the house sauce and warm butter. The menu is small but it has worked for many years. If you are wanting an adult beverage you get it at the bar while you wait to be called. The place is small arrive there early and make sure your whole party is there. If not you will have to wait to be serve until everyone is there. Make sure you called prior to planning a visit as their hours variety and they work base on the oysters they get. Enjoy this amazing oysters place!

    Michael M.

    All I can say is WOW!! When you pull up you are going to think you made a mistake, but the only mistake you can make is not going in and eating! Just today my wife and I visited the top 4 oyster bars from New Bern to the OBX, and none of them came close to Sunny Side! Okay so some pointers. The oysters are amazing any way you go, but the steamed oysters are insane. Make sure you ask for the special hot sauce. The Orange one that was made my the father of one of the shuckers. It is awesome!! Next up has to be the snow crab. Perfectly steamed and with the drawn butter you can not go wrong. Finally let's talk about this famous cocktail sauce. It was better than I was led to even believe it could be. We had the shrimp and scallops as well and all I wanted was a bowl of cocktail sauce for each shrimp I ate. Oh and made sure to get the shrimp and scallops spicy. They are not at all hot, but the flavor is awesome. Overall it is a dive that should have been on dinners drive-ins and dives. It is like stepping back into time and the food is just as good as it was the day it opened. Will 1000000% be back here and bringing as many friends as that raw bar will hold!

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    2 months ago

    One of the coolest places I've been. Grest service and atmosphere. Very reasonable prices and great seafood.

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    4 months ago

    Great place try a red rooster if you can handle it had a great time will definitely go again

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    1 year ago

    Oysters were good. I also got steamed shrimp. I had to wait a few minutes but they had a huge group. I would go again.

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    3 years ago

    Great place, interesting crowd, small menu but it keeps me busy. Can't wait to go back and get some crab legs. Omg to die for.

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    3 years ago

    Quality... Cool... Historic... A good first date or a good thousandth date ... Keep it simple stupid

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    3 years ago

    Everything one could want in a classic oyster bar. 100% authentic and hasn't changed in decades.

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    3 years ago

    Great place to eat at, love going here at lease 2 or 3 times per season friendly people and the food is awesome

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    8 years ago

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    9 years ago

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    4 years ago

    Fish camp style. The oysters were great and the scallops were good. The staff is very friendly.

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    7 years ago

    This place is awesome! Griff was the best shucker, has work here for 50 years. Best seafood EVER and reasonable!

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    8 years ago

    I love this place! We have a great time setting oysters and shrimp! Great people and great food!

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    10 years ago

    Classic oyster bar known throughout the East coast. If you've never been, then what are you waiting for?

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