Took awhile to get a seat. Approximately 20 minutes + Abbey is our server and she's patient and nice. Boston clam chowder is loaded with clams already a lot of potatoes, and plenty of flavor. We both got the Big Al's boil! Yummy Okay... I surrender! I thought I would leave without a doggie bag, I was wrong. Hands down!!!! Really good and I thought for a moment that I was in NOLA. lol I'll be honest was good medium sound lighting good, but when the people sat down next to me, it seemed really loud. I still enjoyed it. read more

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No. And this may be an unfair assessment compared to the Oyster Bar elsewhere specifically for the pan roast. It was served lukewarm warm with very little crab. Extra star for the actual flavor in the bowl of pan roast soup where I had to fish for the seafood in it. Served with Ben's rice. Could have been served warmer/hot. Because the dishes seem to be premade, there cannot be substitutions. Atmosphere is great which is a saving grace. As for pastas we didn't eat, we watched - the noodles were pre-cooked in batches and thrown into sauce and dumped on plates. If you're craving pan roast, find a hotel that has the word "station" at the end of it. For this place, maybe I will give it a second chance with a dish that has the name Big Al in it... read more

We were just here last month & came before closing. Every single employee acted annoyed, we had to try to eat out extremely hot food in a hurry to get out of there before closing. We are here again, and the server is acting irritated. They also have no lobster tonight, and are substituting shrimp in its place for the same price. Idk, maybe some people should find a new job if they hate it so much. While we were finishing our food, 3 servers stood by the bar staring directly at us as we ate. Like how freaking awkward. Now here's how the food rates: Shrimp Mac n cheese: 5/10 (no lobster Mac n cheese) Big Al's boil with mixed seafood: 3/10 Cioppino:1/10 Pan roast: 2/10 Caesar salad: 5/10 Can't believe we wasted $150 eating here tonight. Never again. 2nd time you get treated badly at a restaurant , we won't be back!!! read more

I've heard of Big AL's when I bowl at Orleans and finally had a chance to try it. I had the cioppino and it was a big bowl of seafood deliciousness. My friends ordered the pan roast, the Manhattan chowder, seafood chowder and steam clams. Big portions. Please come and create your own adventure. We have hookers and strippers and our group. read more

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I came here with my coworker for our last day dinner while we were staying at The Orleans Hotel. One of my coworker heard great things about this place and their oyster so we were fine with eating here as long as they had the college basketball game on. We asked the host and she said the game is on so we decided to dine here and got seated in the middle to be able to watch the game. They will give you regular bread and pita bread to start you off. Two of my coworkers went with the lobster roll and the coworker got the oysters and Cioppino. I got the blacken salmon and asked for corn relish to be on the side. The oyster and Cioppino came out first, my worker liked it. The lobster roll came out next and only one of my coworker who ordered it enjoyed it. My other coworker did not like it and ate the Cioppino instead. My salmon took the longest to come out. The rice was overcooked, the salmon was okay and I did not like the corn relish. Customer service while we were dining here was fine. They weren't that busy so they were attentive to us. The atmosphere dining here is alright, it's not the best place or the worst place. You don't get the cigarette smell when dining here which is a plus. read more

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I have been going to this place every time we were in Vegas. Now that I live here, had to go again. The place has been renovated. It looks very nice. Service has never changed. They are still very accommodating. As for the food, the quality, taste and portions never changed. This is my go to place for oysters and Louisiana style food, and will always be. You should visit the place. You will not regret it. read more

We had some friends in town staying off strip and when looking for dinner ideas in the area, I was reminded of this place in the Orleans. It had been a few years since we've went, but the recollection was that it was a good meal. Happy to report that this still hold true. This is the Orleans version of the Stations' Oyster Bars. They have steam kettles for cooking and I will say that the portions of seafood seem to be bigger than what I got at Stations. That said, some of the seafood wasn't of the same quality as I recall at Stations, (the crab legs were small and felt overcooked and the scallops in my pasta were plentiful, but the really small ones that don't add much to the dish) so it doesn't get the fifth star. Flavors are good but not memorable. Service is good, but has moments of awkwardness bordering on pushy or rude. Overall, you'll get a good meal for a decent price. But there are other oyster bar concepts that reach that 5th star if that's what you're looking for. read more

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I had the pan roast, and it was a bit underwhelming. It wasn't as bold and creamy as other pan roasts that I've tried. I had to ask two different servers if the shrimp was fresh or frozen because I couldn't tell. Also, one server said there was no lobster in the pan roast, and another server said there was. The fact that I couldn't tell says it all. For $30, I was expecting better execution, since other establishments offer the same price for pan roast. I don't think I will go out of my way to come back and try it again. read more

Big Al's Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This was my first time trying Big Al's at the Orleans after catching a movie, and I was genuinely looking forward to it. I'm a big fan of the oyster bars at Sunset Station and Santa Fe Station, so I walked in expecting that same lively energy -- big flavors, a fun atmosphere, and a memorable meal. The experience ended up being a bit more low‑key than I anticipated. I ordered the crab cakes, and my boyfriend went with the shrimp scampi. Both dishes were fine, just not as bold or flavorful as we were hoping for. The service was okay -- a little touch‑and‑go at times -- but everyone was polite, and the meal came out in a reasonable amount of time. Even though this visit didn't quite hit the mark for us, I can see how it might be a nice, casual spot if you're already at the Orleans and want something convenient. Maybe we just caught them on an off night. I'm open to giving it another try down the road read more

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Boyd Casinos try so hard to duplicate the magic that Station Casinos has harvested in their Oyster Bars, but they don't even come close. Locals know that Stations should always be your first shot for oyster bars, but I had a free comp for Big Al's and decided to give it a try. Even for free, I probably would not return here. First, service was absolutely abysmal. It took forever for a server to even acknowledge our presence, and we were starving and grateful by the time she brought over a basket of bread. We ordered a shrimp cocktail and lobster stew (the special of the day) and while the shrimp was decent, the stew was pretty gross. The rice was gummy and cold, and the roux was far too thick. The flavor seemed off too, and it was something neither of us enjoyed eating. The atmosphere is typical of a casino oyster bar, and it's located right off the main gaming area. The menu is large but seems to over-promise and under-deliver. The prices are also borderline ridiculous considering what you get. I guess they inflate prices to make comped gamblers feel like they're getting a "deal." There are far, far better oyster bars in town. I'd skip this one. read more

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All I can say is yum! Food, service, the quiet little restaurant is top notch. The cioppino was packed with seafood which I really enjoyed. The mussels were perfect with the white wine and garlic. The chef Teddy Bear was awesome. Since we are here for 4 days, guess who will be back? Come and try this place, you will enjoy it. read more

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First time dining at Big Al's Oyster Bar, and we were pleasantly surprised. We expected it to be busy since it was Christmas Eve, but it wasn't crowded at all. We sat at the bar, which turned out to be a great choice because we got to watch our waiter, Jose, cook the food right in front of us. He was very friendly and knowledgeable, and he shared that the restaurant has been under new management for about a year with an updated menu. We appreciated the complimentary bread and butter to start. For our meal, we ordered a cup of Manhattan clam chowder and the garlic butter scampi mixed with shrimp, lobster, and crab. Everything was flavorful and well-prepared. Overall, it was a great first experience, and we'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. read more

Big Al's Oyster Bar - Garlic Butter Scampi mixed. - Seafood Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Big Al's used to have great customer service and really delicious food. I did read the reviews about no service. I wanted to see if those reviews were correct. They were right. I stopped by around 9pm after seeing a movie at the theater. I sat at bar, no one said hello, and I was completely ignored. Seemed they were done for the night. They still had 1 hour to make some more food and or receive a nice tip. Nope, I actually just wanted a shrimp cocktail. Well, so I left. I'm pretty shocked. I used to work at the Orleans back in the good ol days. Big Al's was my favorite spot then. Ok. I don't need to visit again. Plenty of oyster bars in town. Located at the Orleans Hotel Casino. West Tropicana and Arville. Valet and free parking available. read more

I love me some oysters! I was pretty excited to find this restaurant and was looking forward to trying it. Sooo... We booked our reservation! Ratings 1-5 (5 being the awesomest) Service 4 Marie was our greeter, and she was so sweet and friendly. Our reservations were for an hour later, but since they were not busy, she got us in. The area was pretty quaint and the space was utilized nicely. It's located in the Orleans Hotel and Casino. The ambiance was casual and quaint. It was a lil hard to hold conversations, but that is expected in a casino! Our waitress was nice and tried her best to be attentive, but I think she was too swamped trying to handle so many patrons. Overall Food 2 The presentation of the food was pretty, but the taste and texture definitely were lacking. Seafood platter 2-3 We ordered the seafood cold plate, which came with oysters, large shrimps and a couple of snow crab legs. The oysters were good, crab legs were still frozen and the shrimp were a lil frozen as well. Chowder 3 Next was the clam chowder. This was the most flavorful dish at the restaurant, but it was definitely salty. Crab cakes 1 The crab cakes were DRY DRY DRY! The sauce was the only thing you can taste. Pan Roast 1 One of my fave dishes are pan roast! I usually order it at any Nawlins restaurant. I definitely would not recommend it here. It literally tasted like a jar of spaghetti sauce with added cream. The rice was completely dry too. I was beyond disappointed. Adult sodas 1 Extra sweet but very watered down I hate giving negative reviews. I always try to focus on the positives and possibilities. The people were great, but the food was too lacking. Unfortunately, the food is a major component when eating out. Thankfully, the hotel has a food court, so we grabbed a Subway sandwich to fill our tummies. read more

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Friday Nights under the Lights in Las Vegas, actually we're off the strip at the Orleans casino being local tonight. The menu is short and to the point, its an oyster bar with a few frills. I started with a half dozen of assorted fresh oysters and followed that up with a seafood Louie Salad. M ordered her go to New England Clam Chowder. A bread basket had a Lavosh cracker and some part of a sourdough baguette. My critique was the bread...Serve excellent bread, something a bit creative. Sure its an obligatory pre cursor here but make it great. We've returned to those few restaurants that started with great bread. Lavosh is for upscale and really a thing of the past (my opinion) The meal was outstanding, just enough, tasty, and served hot or cold in the case of my salad. Service was very good too, prompt and courteous.Dessert well, still on the low sugar ride so perhaps another time... Its a favorite stop of ours and the family too back in the day. foodguy-martin read more

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We go here each year and today it was TERRIBLE. The seafood Louie was absolutely tasteless, I don't know how you make very tiny shrimp tasteless but they did. No "better" seafood besides small tasteless gelatinous white things. YUCK! read more

Great chill hangout spot inside The Orleans casino. Ordered the ciopino with linguini to hit the spot. read more

Big Al's Oyster Bar - ciopino with linguini - Seafood Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This is a very good oyster bar, restaurant. The quality of the seafood is fantastic. We ordered the seafood soup and oysters, which were very well prepared. The service was excellent by Andela. My parents are locals in Vegas and they recommend this place. I've been here twice and been impressed, we bought friends from LA and everyone really liked the food here. What's good is the pricing is great given you're in Vegas and in a hotel. We were also looked after by Madden who took great care of our table given eight people with continuous request to refill drinks and kids wanting different things super attentive and the service was 10 out of 10. read more

Big Al's Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Food is EXCELLENT, very Delicious and Flavorful ! The waitress was very friendly and knew her menu (and its ingredients). We tried getting her attention after our food was set at table side and did have to wait awhile to get her to return even after flagging others. Big Al's has its very own charm. I feel it's CLASSY with a sense of being high-end, but not its prices. Rating of 5 is for food choices, its depth of flavor and its quality. Rating of "4" unfortunately is for inattentive service especially when there were less than 4 tables to be waited upon in our section read more

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Best Damn Boston Clam bread bowl ever!!!! I mean wow! Shout out to Chef and the entire staff!! Super friendly and went the extra mile. 10 min before closing and didn't feel rushed at all! You will not regret dinning here!! read more

Big Al's Oyster Bar - Best Damn Boston Clam bread bowl ever!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Been here a good handful of times, always a busy spot. They do a great job of serving bread & water upon arrival. Nice open seating dining room. Took a hot minute for some of our orders to be delivered but again, the place is always busy. Portions are great, tasty & good prices. read more

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After a long day of horse betting (for my husband), shopping, and exploring the town, we were ready for a good meal. This place came highly recommended for clam chowder, but it turns out they're just as incredible at serving up jambalaya and seafood broil! The jambalaya was so authentic, I felt like I was in New Orleans--honestly, OMG is the only way to describe it. The Big Al Broil was packed with flavor and had a generous assortment of seafood that kept my husband busy! I'll definitely be coming back, and next time, I might finally try the clam chowder. The atmosphere was cool. Everyone is happy , workers and customers, and that's a good thing! read more

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Service is good and efficient. They serve bread at the table to start. I love coming here for a good clam chowder! I go with the Boston clam chowder. Their chefs selection of fresh oysters doesn't disappoint! They're so fresh and tasty! The ambiance is cool located inside the Orleans Hotel. It's a good quick spot to get quality food! read more

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Poor service , never asked if we needed anything or refilling are water . The jumbo shrimp where 4 medium sized shrimp so we sent them back , $18 no thanks ! read more

Conveniently located in the Orleans Casino, Big Al's offers the typical items found at an oyster bar. We opted to seat at a table instead of at the oyster bar. The oyster bar itself has ample seating. There are also plenty of tables a some booths. We tried the mixed seafood Pan Roast and Shrimp Po' Boy. Both were acceptable. Nothing extremely special or bad. When we were first seated, they provided a very generous bread basket. The wait for our food was longer than expected but Tiebe did a great job. There was a constant flow of patrons coming in and out. One thing that I've always liked about eating at a Boyd property is that you can pay with points by simply presenting your card. Kudos. read more

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Always want to try this restaurant but lines were always too long. Was able to finally get reservations and it is worth the wait. I will say this the service is a little slow and their knowledge of their dishes is a little lacking. Had to ask three different waiters to get the answer about the types of oysters they had and what city:state they were harvested from. To start off our meal we had the Andouille Sausage Bites (trust me you want to orders these). We each then had a couple of west coast oysters (small and very flavorful), the came the main course: I had Blackened Chicken pasta. Very large portion with lots of flavor. I like things spicy so I do wish this dish had a lot more kick. Also ordered the Pan Roast with mixed seafood: again big portion with chunks of lobster and shrimp. This dish was incredible. Asked for a level 8 heat out of 10 and it had a great kick, spicy and delicious. Come hungry and patient with the waiter staff. read more

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I know I've written a review before, but we really do come here regularly, especially when my parents are visiting from out of town. This place has become one of my go-to spots, and it's my favorite restaurant at The Orleans Hotel and Casino. On this visit, we tried the Jambalaya and Scampi. While my favorite is still the gumbo, I like to give other dishes a try every now and then. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. I remember Saba was one of the servers, but I can't recall the name of the other person who helped us -- I saw their name on the Yelp review share card, but couldn't make it out. Either way, you both were wonderful. Overall, great service and a consistently enjoyable dining experience. We'll definitely keep coming back! read more

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This place continues to be a spot. You must try this time. We tried the Boston clam chowder which had huge clams and potatoes with every bite. read more

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The food was ok, service is mediocre, I credited the ambiance, because we almost had the restaurant to our self. What this restaurant needs to improve on is being polite with their customers, for example "are you planning to work on your plate?" Etc, don't just take the plates away, our server Abby doesn't look like she's happy with her job, she also discredited our $25 coupon, good thing the casino manager solved the problem. read more

Big Al's Oyster Bar - Manhattan Clam and Garlic Butter Scampi Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was genuinely unacceptable. I found a hair in my food, politely informed staff, and the dish was replaced. Unfortunately, the replacement plate also had a hair in it. At that point, I completely lost my appetite and confidence in the kitchen's cleanliness standards. What made this more frustrating is that I had already waited a long time for the food, so the entire experience felt like a waste of time and money. I tried to be understanding and courteous throughout the situation, but finding hair in two separate plates is hard to overlook. The staff was polite, but the quality control and sanitation issues here seriously need attention. I shouldn't have to inspect every bite of my meal before eating it. read more

worst oyster bar in las vegas ever. if you don't believe go and order the pan roast. that will prove it's the worst.

I order the Jambalaya. Not good. Tastes like the cook open a can of tomatoes and added chicken, shrimp, and sausage. read more

Big Al's Oyster Bar - I think it's Jambalaya. - Seafood Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Definitely NOLA vibes!!! The flavor of the food here is amazing! The portions are good. Food is served fast and hot!! Service is amazing. read more

Big Al's Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Okay so I got to the Orleans a little early so needed to kill time before I checked in. Went to the Oyster Bar and had a wonderful experience. Heavy pour on the Old Fashioned and excellent service from Abby, who hooked me up with a delicious shrimp scampi, topping off a very hot August day in Vegas with banana pudding. Food was delicious, service was phenomenal, and I felt very well fed and taken care of. Appreciate you Abby! read more

The best! Abby and Ándela, the dynamic duo! Service was friendly!!!! The team was informative and patient!! And FOOD WAS FANTASTIC. We plan to come in again with our friends and family! My husband and I had a great time! Highly recommend! read more

Big Al's Oyster Bar - Delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Second time here, different chef this time (previous chef was friendly and made some recommendations which helped enjoy the experience) We ordered the clam chowder- really good, generous portion, thank you! Also ordered the crab cakes, bbq oyster, steamed mussels, and big Al's boil. I would definitely order the bbq oyster again, the bbq sauce was so delicious! Wanted to order clams, but it was not available so we tried the mussels, Big Al's boil was just okay, need something more to add to the flavor! Our server was really nice, and if you order soda, juice, they will keep coming back to refill 5/5 for customer service! read more

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Being here few times for Cioppino, Raw Oysters, and Clam Chowder. This time decided to do review on the Pan Roast because it's the signature dish...Crab style! Food: Decent flavors all around. Nothing spectacular! Service: on Friday nights, slow service and wasn't busy. Scary to think if it was busy and the wait. Ambience: good location inside casino; comfortable environment read more

Big Al's Oyster Bar - Crab Pan Roast - Seafood Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Been to Big Al's Oyster Bar a few times before renovation and after. We always enjoy a good pan roast. This time around I ordered the pan roast with shrimp add sausage. The flavors were delicious and it had a lot of shrimp however, I wish the sausage were cut larger. Service was ok, nothing spectacular. I'd return again if I'm in the Orleans Hotel. read more

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This place was sooooooo good. A hidden gem!!! We got the Rockefeller oysters, the blackened chicken pasta, the seafood boil and the jambalaya... the jambalaya was my least favorite too tomatoey but everything else delish and served hot... I forgot to save my pics off snap burn!!! read more

We come to the Orleans often, and Al's is our typical go to for food. I think this is my second review here, but the first after it's renovation. Which by the way, has its improved the interior. The service here is always great. The oysters are surprisingly fresh, and the clam chowder always hits. Perfect with the free bread and butter. Honestly, this is the better of the restaurants at casinos in Vegas. Ya'll deserve high reviews. :)) read more

Big Al's Oyster Bar - Oysters two of each (East, gulf, west coast) + clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada