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    Tailgate Oyster Bar

    4.8 (49 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Kim R.

    Holy Moly is this place special. Came here a week ago with my in-laws on their recommendation and it was delightful. The Red Rooster was addictively briny and spicy. Oysters Rockefeller were so fresh and full of flavor. Steamed shrimp were phenomenal. What made this place though was the atmosphere and service. Talked with who I assume to be the owners about their clam chowder because my son, who has Celiac, was joining us later in the week. She offered to make him a special batch, asked when we were coming, and reviewed the list of ingredients with me. Showed back up today and she was ready, and brought him a second bowl of specially made gluten chowder. On our second visit, we shared Oysters Rockefeller, and raw oysters, more Red Roosters, delicious gumbo, and steamed shrimp. It was all incredibly fresh and delicious. Our daughter, who is anti-seafood, declared it one of the best burgers she's ever had. We will be back any time we are in the area!

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    Jeff B.

    Fantastic! Clean, friendly and great food at a reasonable price. We enjoyed some burgers and oysters. The coldest beer anywhere. Glad we tried it and we will be back. Super good experience.

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    Janet H.

    Quick and friendly service in a cool converted garage with a retro music vibe. There was live music outside but was a tad too loud for our family of 4 to have a conversation. We shared oysters and shrimp and had the creamy clam chowder and a burger. My son had the red hot oyster and they rang a bell. Would definitely go back in the future.

    Leslie B.

    Husband and I went last night because of all the rave reviews! Arrived right at 5 and sat outside as the evening was perfect. We had so much fun listening to live music from 60s-70s! Service was excellent considering how busy the place was inside and outside. Tried oysters 3-ways; raw, grilled and Rockefeller. Super fresh and delicious. We also shared clam chowder, shrimp salad and hubby finished with a slice of key lime pie. All delicious! Reasonably priced food and a great casual hangout. Place is not touristy or fancy as it's a refurbished garage but that's what makes it so lovable! Definitely will be back! Need to try the peel and eat shrimp!

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    Sandra B.

    We went here very late at night (7:22pm.) We ordered and got our food in under 10 minutes, even with a full house. The service was incredible; some of the best I've ever experienced. We ordered half a dozen oysters and got nine. The pickles, the soup, the sauce-- everything was perfect. They had an oldies style jukebox that was playing friendly music. The overall atmosphere was lovely. Some of the best food and service in my life. One hundred percent go here.

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    Robert J.

    A true Oyster Bar... from the Seafood to the live music on the patio... What a treasure to have in Cherry Grove Beach...

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    Kathryn M.

    Just opened recently. They have an oyster bar where you can dine and have your oysters shucked or table dining. Staff very friendly and food was great. We had oysters, raw and steamed, both great. The steamed peel and eat shrimp were huge (U10?) and delicious!! For dessert we had smash cheeseburger split four ways. Sooo good! Would be great if they had a fryer for hush puppies or fries but certainly won't keep me from going back!

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    Great food great service pricing was not too cornice live entertainment overall very pleasant experience

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    Food was excellent with servers really cool people!! One beef!! Not open enough!! Lol!! Music was excellent!!

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    Great service and Food as always. Wish they were open more days though. Prices are very fair too

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    Must Visit. Great service. Keep it simple and do it well. Nailed it. Must visit for the Cherry Grove Beach / N Myr. / Little River area.

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    The food was all fabulous- service was excellent- if you are in the area - make the trip - we plan to visit every time we are near!

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    This is a quaint little Oyster Bar in Cherry Grove and the owner is a great host. An asset to our community!

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