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    Blakes Oyster Bar

    4.2 (152 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BLAKES OYSTER BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Dee R.

    Great Oysters! Went on Monday for the special with my friend. The oysters was so good.Crab fingers amazing! It was definitely packed!! Pack your patience but service is great. 20% is automatically added Complimentary valet since the parking lot is microscopic .

    Chargrilled oyster perfection
    Adrian V.

    Okay Blake's Oyster Bar... you did what needed to be DONE. I've been a few times and baby, the ambiance is chic, cute, and giving grown and sexy every time. I usually grab a seat at the bar and the energy is always just right... good music, good crowd, just a whole vibe. Now let's get into these oysters... TOP TIER. Fresh, flavorful, and I'm ordering them every single time without question. And Mondays?? $1.75 oysters?? Yeah, get there early because it fills up quick and for good reason. They also have valet, which I love because I'm not about to be circling the block all night. Pull up, step out, and go enjoy yourself. Now the gumbo... I wanted to love her, I really did. The flavor wasn't bad, but it came in this little skillet instead of a bowl and I needed more juice, more sauce, more of that rich, soupy goodness. It just didn't quite hit for me. But overall? I'm definitely going back. Blake's is a whole vibe, especially if you're an oyster girl like me.

    Shrimp and Fried Oysters
    Melanie H.

    We happened to be in the area so we stopped by. I was pleasantly surprised by the whole vibe this place has. The decor is cute, our server had a great personality, and everyone there seemed to be having a good time. We ordered the crab fingers, chargrilled oysters, and the fried shrimp and oyster plate. Everything was good. I would recommend eating the crab fingers as soon as they come out because the sauce gets thick as it cools. Best bite: The shrimp, they were huge and cooked perfectly. Least favorite bite: Fried oysters, they were kind of chewy. I would definitely recommend giving this spot a try.

    Claw Fingers
    Micaela R.

    When they say the claw fingers are the best thing on the menu, believe them! Blake the owner was walking around checking on everyone at least 5-6 times throughout the night. T the manager on duty was awesome and the vibes are great here. We sat at the bar and the music was top tier but not too loud where you couldn't hear someone next to you. The bar drinks are reasonable priced. If anything I'm going back for those claw fingers!!! I wasn't a fan of the gumbo, not spicy and didn't really have much going on but they were busy. Now the parking is crazy - I lucked out and saw someone coming out and scooted in but valet parking is available and really the only option.

    Oysters
    Gregory C.

    My friend and I wanted to check this place out because it opened recently and we've been hearing relatively good reviews. On Mondays, they also have an oyster happy hour. When we got there, it was packed both the dining area and the bar. We put our name down and waited for a little bit. The host and the manager were very accommodating and tried to get us out as soon as possible. The oysters were fresh, and while I enjoyed the Branzino, there was an option to get it with crab meat, which I didn't do and will want to try next time.

    Chargrilled Oysters, Shrimp and Catfish
    Tunicia W.

    Color me surprised! I have been trying to make it to Blake's forever but the parking lot/parking situation would scare me away. Knowing this, I ask my best friend that is in town visiting to meet me at 2pm on a Sunday, before the church crowd got there. Best decision ever lol. I made reservations, but a grabbed some seats at the bar (mainly because there was a family in front of us and the matriarch was having a meltdown about the space and the noise, lol, and the bar seats were going fast). Ariuna was our bartender/waitress and she took very good care of us! She made great suggestions, was never overbearing and was always smiling. Now to get to the reason why you are here. How is the food, you might ask? IT SLAPPED! So I am not much of an oyster girl. But my significant other couldn't make it to join us and I knew he would ask how the oysters were so I found an option on the menu that married all of my wants: chargrilled oysters, fish and shrimp platter! Note that all of their platters come with fries-you can sub for a different side but you will pay. The fries were good though and so was the rest of my food! The portions were large enough to have plenty of leftovers to go home with. A lot of people talk about the price points but honestly for what I got plus a drink I didn't do half bad. Now, you won't go in here spending just $20 but the food is worth the money. I will be back soon!

    Kelli F.

    First off this place is located in a great spot off Fairburn road near the intersection of Cascade! It was a total of 7 for our gathering. Our lunch included: Shrimp and fries 10/10 Catfish and fries 10/10 Gumbo 10/10 Catfish po boy 20/10 Crab fingers 20/10 Although their menu is à la carte the prices weren't too bad. We also had a flight of margaritas that were really strong but soo good. Jahan was our server and she was really good with our party. The ambiance is really cute. Def will be back!!!

    Mac and cheese
    Porschia E.

    I was literally stalking their IG for the opening date since the first time I heard they were opening. I've been there 3 times now and I love the food. I usually get the chargrilled oysters and the oyster po'boy. Whatever that sauce is on the chargrilled oysters needs to be bottled. I was happy they gave me bread because I needed to sop up whatever was left of that sauce after I ate the oysters. The oyster po'boy has perfectly fried oysters but they definitely need to add more remoulade. I always ask for more on the side because what they put on the bread is very little. This comes from someone who is not heavily into sauces. Just an FYI, this place is not exactly cheap. My 6 oysters, sandwich, iced tea plus tip came to about $60. If that's not an option, I'd encourage you to take advantage of their $10 lunch special. Either way, GO!

    Crab Fingers
    Saida Y.

    So this restaurant shares a wall with BOSK & a lot with a gas station, but it's decorated very nicely. It has indoor & outdoor seating but it is a tiny bit cramped (we also came on a Friday night so it might not always be like that). We had a reservation & although we were a little late, they still accommodated us. The server was real nice and helpful, answering all our questions and was very attentive. The food was good, however I will say everything was extremely saucy. The sauces used had good flavor, but it was hard to taste the actual food with the sauce overpowering everything. My table tried the Oyster Rockefeller (yes), the Crab Fingers (drowned in sauce & the "fingers" were baby blue crabs-- so tiny), the Mac & Cheese (real good but very saucy -- Lobster Mac isn't really worth it for the amount of lobster vs price difference), NY Strip (comes with one side & although the taste was good, I asked for medium rare & got borderline medium well/well done so it was a bit tough), & Beignets (they were good, but taste nothing like authentic beignets. They were very crunchy & coated in cinnamon sugar, then dusted with powdered sugar. Very sweet but good). For drinks, I'd recommend the old fashioned & the lemon drop flight (all tasted good).

    Front of building
    Jas A.

    This spot is located in a plaza alongside other Black-owned businesses in SWATS and has been open for about three months. Because it's in a plaza, parking is plentiful, and valet is available during certain hours. As soon as you walk in, you're transported into a forest-like atmosphere, complete with a stunning imitation tree behind the bar -- trunk, branches, leaves, and all. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, and the garage-style doors make it easy to convert the space into an open indoor-outdoor experience during warmer months. For cooler weather, heaters are available for outdoor seating. We were greeted by several pleasant staff members and seated right away. Our server, Anna, was friendly and took great care of us. We arrived during the lunch special, where select small plates are offered for $10. The chargrilled oysters were the reason we came, but we stayed for the gator bites, crab claws, and the espresso martini tower! Everything was amazing. Although I visited on a Friday, I'll definitely be back for their $1.75 oysters (raw and chargrilled) available all day on Mondays.

    Menu
    Kennedi H.

    The food with a New Orleans twist was very tasty. The drink were also so good. We had good service. We did not try the oysters but I said I would be back. Not a great date night spot if you want to talk because the music is pretty loud, so it's not easy to hear but overall good vibe. They have complimentary valet even though the parking lot is next to a gas station, so you can really self park. But if it's complimentary I won't complain.

    New Location Coming Soon
    Elizabeth M.

    Five star service and food!!! Everything was great and the restaurant is a VIBE!!! Came for lunch on a Thursday and the restaurant was filling up quick. This is clearly a go to lunch spot for professionals during the week. The music was great and not too loud so you can enjoy your conversation. I especially liked the hostesses!! They were so welcoming and made me feel right at home. Ordered the catfish with red beans and rice from the $10 lunch menu. That's right - $10! It's a pretty good portion and the catfish was sooooo GOOD! Fried hard (like I like it) and seasoned like your Grandma was in the kitchen! Highly recommend. I'm not the biggest red beans and rice person, but these beans melt in your mouth and have the perfect amount of Cajun seasoning. I would definitely order them again! Coming back really soon!!!! They also have another location opening in soon in Smyrna.

    Taylor R.

    Super cute restaurant on the southside equipped with bar and outdoor seating. I went during a weekday around lunch and it had decent crowd which let me know the food must be pretty good. I opted to take my food to go and was directed to order at the bar. As for the service experience, overall it was a bit frustrating. The bartender, Raneca, was very friendly, which I appreciated. However, there was a significant issue with the payment process. After placing my to-go order, I noticed she didn't take my payment right away. When my food arrived, I tried to get her attention to pay, but instead, I had to alert another bartender. She was kind enough to fetch Raneca for me, but instead of processing my payment, Raneca sat my check in front of me and walked away, leaving me sitting there for nearly 10 minutes without being charged all while my food is getting cold. In that time, I attempted to catch Raneca's attention again, but she was too busy attending to other tasks. Finally, the other bartender passed my card to Raneca while she was at the POS, checking out another customer. Instead of charging my card right then, she set it aside and continued to check in on other guests and perform various tasks. At one point, Raneca walked by me and started to wash glasses from the bar and I was so frustrated that I decided to leave the food behind and just get my card back. I asked the other bartender to retrieve my card, and when she checked, she saw it still hadn't been charged. I could hear Raneca respond, "I'm trying to take care of this; we're both busy," which was disappointing given the situation. On the brighter side, the food was enjoyable. The catfish with the white beans and rice were delicious and for $10 during their lunch special a really good deal. However, the oyster po' boy was a letdown; it had only four oysters making it hard to appreciate their flavor. The marmalade was tasty though. While I appreciate the friendly staff, the payment process needs significant improvement to enhance the dining experience. I hope the restaurant can address these issues, as the food itself has great potential.

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