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Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery

4.7 (36 reviews)
ModerateGastropubs
Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Beer tasters with pork cracklings on the side
Ginger W.

The only thing I hate about this place is it's approx 8,000 miles from my home. We started with a beer taster (5) and cracklings - it comes together and sparkling water. The cracklings - which I'm seldom a fan of, were delicious! Sometimes they are too heavy/ have a gamey taste and these were fresh and well salted with a hint of vinegar. Next we had the ceviche tacos which were incredible!! They came with big chunks of local fish, a bit of veggies and crispy nuggets ( wonton strips?) Thrn they finish it with a dollop of coconut whip cream ( not sweetened), a sprinkle of Chile lime salt and a squeeze of lemon. Absolute top 1% of ceviche I've ever consumed! And I eat ceviche a lot. This is a must order! The salt and pepper squid in a steamed bao bun was also very good, but after the ceviche it was tough to compete. I enjoyed the purple cabbage slaw with a good vinegar kick to cut the richness of the squid. Awesome wait staff too! Great place to eat in Nelson!!

Oysters!
Tina A.

Amazing 5 star service, good food Oysters! ! -Try all the different kinds, each has its own unique flavor, my personal favorite was the fruit shaved ice in it, the last favorite was the tempura one, but it was still good Lamb ribs - you gotta have the lamb in NZ, it is definitely less gamey and more fresh than whatever we have in the USA Escabeche -unfortunately this dish was quite fishy and dry, wouldn't recommend The service was on point and top notch , comparable to a high class restaurant where each dish is explained, sometimes by the cook The atmosphere was modern, a little sticky, and there were a ton of flies trying to eat the food as well Overall quite good, if i ever return. I would like to try the other dishes

Leila R.

The restaurant I had wanted to go to had closed, so I decided to explore the "drag" in search of dinner. Came upon this place and was intrigued by the menu and the fact that it was packed seemed to indicate it was a popular place to be. They had a nice array of beer options from their in-house brewery as well as a nice assortment of domestic wines. I ended up doing the porkbelly steam buns, which were tasty and filling at 3 to the order. I also did a nice, local pinot blanc that came highly recommended by my excellent waitress. I don't know that I would come back as the pricepoint was a bit high for my particular liking, but I enjoyed the space, the accommodating staff, and the fact that it was an excellent spot for people-watching!w

Laurence W.

We went to Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery during off-hours, so it's hard to say what the normal environment looks like. When we were there (which was just when the kitchen opened for dinner), it was a little like a sad nightclub before anyone shows up -- loud music and no ambiance. We were expecting the food to match, but it really surprised: we tried a whole bunch of different small plate options and left really happy and satisfied. The kitchen knows what it's doing, and the service was, great too. They even turned the music down for us :)

Ulric H.

We swung in here for a late lunch and were pleasantly surprised! No oysters (not available at time given the local area availability), but we did order some of their prawn buns, olives, veggie of the day and a couple cocktails. They were all delicious! The veggie of the day had a little curry powder and kale chips and was delightful. The prawn buns were very different with the bai having a little chili flavor to them. Regarding the drinks, being from Chicago, we definitely a high bar when it comes to a good cocktail. While not quite Chicago level, they were some of the best old fashioneds we had in New Zealand! We would totally come back to this spot!

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Excellent food, wine, and service at this local gem restaurant in Nelson City Centre. The seafood dishes were our favorite.

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Had pork buns for lunch; they were delicious. Atmosphere is very nice as is the staff. Recommend this place.

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We had a great evening with outstanding food and super friendly service in a sophisticated but casual atmosphere!

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The salt and pepper squid in a steamed bao bun was also very good, but after the ceviche it was tough to compete.

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