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This is such a special place. My hubby and will venture out to Plant Street just to see if Bruno's is open. The oysters are amazing. The owner/chef has an attention to detail and these subtle yummy dishes with high quality ingredients It's also a cute little place to hang out.
Absolutely phenomenal food. The oysters are always fresh and they have an amazing selection of tinned sardines. People need to know about Bruno's!!! If you've never tried oysters come here for sure, but even if you don't like them, the Lamb BLT, bone marrow, and tinned fish are all amazing options as well. So good, definitely come!!
This is bad. I snarfed down both orders before i could remember to take a pic. The best grilled oysters around. Tried other places, but not as good.
The freshest best oysters and the best shucker, no shell pieces and completely detached iykyk. We have also had the lobster roll here which was excellent. The only negative which is no fault of Bruno's is all the parents that think bringing their wild loud kids to a bar is acceptable. Definitely takes away from the experience. There are plenty of outside seating options.
Liked it, but didn't LOVE it. This little nook is around the corner from the main hall of the Plant Street Market and boasts not only the oysters but also another Crooked Can bar (could be a good secret spot if their other bars get busy). My friend and I went on one of their $30/dozen nights and we paired that assortment with a lobster roll. The oysters all seemed super fresh and enjoyable, and the lobster roll was tasty but kind of forgettable. Will I return? Maybe. Not sure. If I have an out of town guest who wants to stay local to downtown yet yearns for oysters then I'll bring em in.
Food: super delicious the lobster roll was perfect sauce to meet ratio. Bun and chips were fresh I loved the duck confit grilled cheese it was super good and the cheese was great! The oysters were amazing we got shigoku and salty lime today I found out I'm an east coast oyster fan!! One of the best parts is the freshly grated horseradish Service: one man show but he makes everything fresh and is a great oyster shucker Ambiance: intimate and nice as we sat by the bar
Was excited to see Stone Crab Claws but the worst presentation I've ever had. Apparently they prepare them using a hammer so you're guaranteed tiny bits of shell in every bite. They also don't offer crab crackers which I have never seen with crab. The lady told me that that's what the PLASTIC mini-fork was for. Apparently you're supposed to be able to get to every bit once they attack it with a hammer but dropped one whole claw just trying to get it open. Definitely wouldn't order crab from here again.
Food and service were excellent! Oysters were fresh and presented on a platter of ice with sauces and lemon. The crackers that accompanied them were flavourful as well. Extremely clean and attentive to sanitary conditions as soon as guests left. I am looking forward to the next visit when I get a craving for good oysters!
Absolutely adore Chef Bruno and I've been meaning to check out his little oyster bar at Plant Street Market for awhile now. It's located inside Crooked Can's Barrel Room which is actually disconnected from the main part of the market in the very front of the building. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for some snackys and beer. They serve east & west coast oysters, charcuterie, pate, and more. I got a half dozen oysters for myself (the hubs can't eat them) and he got the bone marrow. He couldn't stop raving about the bread that came with it. The oysters were fresh and delish, and I also really loved their house made saltine crackers that were served with the oysters. Not sure what they did to make them so yummy, but I could eat those all day. We sat at the bar and also ordered a couple brews. I can't remember the name of mine, but it was some sort of grapefruit gose and I really enjoyed it. Everything hit the spot. This is a cozy little corner of Winter Garden that you'll definitely want to check out.
The ambiance is moody and rustic. Service is friendly but quite slow both times I went - likely because they are shucking the oysters by hand and also taking time to cook and prepare the meals. I didn't mind waiting though. This place is awesome. I loved the menu options. Everything I tried here was great but I have a minor qualm about each item I tried. *Oysters - you can never go wrong with oysters but i felt the topping/sauce options could have been better. It came with crackers, vinegar and hot sauce. The horseradish was dry and shredded, very weird texture. I felt like the oysters were missing the most important sauce topping, cocktail sauce. *Bone Marrow - absolutely delicious and melts in your mouth. I ordered two bone marrows for myself and my brother and I was expecting half per person but once serving is a whole bone cut in half, so two half pieces. The bread on the side was delicious but it was also drenched in olive oil. I felt that since bone marrow is already very fatty and oily, the bread needed to be dry, but since it was drenched in oil too, it didn't balance out well - maybe add less olive oil next time? Regardless, it was still very delicious! The capers and onions and seasoning on top were perfect. *Lobster roll - I love a solid lobster roll and this one was unique. Not the best I've had but I still enjoyed it. This lobster also included chunks of celery too, it felt more like a lobster salad. The roll was toasted dry and I felt like it was missing butter to create that buttery toasted crust. I like this place a lot, but I don't love it. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because each item was missing something very important to make the meal excel more. Nonetheless, I'll be back for more! And I still enjoyed both times I visited.
Stop by and wanted to check out Bruno's oysters and it did not disappoint. We ordered 2 dozen oysters and a lobster roll. The oysters we had gotten a variety and it was pretty decent. I did however enjoyed the lobster roll. The roll was toasted well and and the big chunks of lobster were tasty. Glad they didn't over do it on the house aioli. Service was quick.
We love visiting Plant Street Market when we are in town and was thrilled to see this place open up. I mean who doesn't love oysters and beer?! We ordered a dozen sweet petite oysters and a lobster roll. I alone ended up eating an entire dozen of the oysters because they were so good. The watermelon vinaigrette was incredible! So we had to order another dozen so my husband could have some. My husband was obsessed with the lobster roll. It was super meaty and filling. Staff was also great! Very friendly and helpful. Will definitely visit this place again the next time we're in town.
This place is legit for their oysters. I came on a Saturday night after my entertaining tour at the Crooked Can. I found an open seat at the bar, and ordered a half dozen oysters and the lobster roll. I paid in advance using the Inkind app, which I found out they were still learning on how to take it. After help with another person, they got it working and verified my payment. The oysters came first and it was one of each kind they had. Each one was so fresh, silky, and buttery, and the provided sauce enhanced the flavor. It was one of the best oysters I had for a while, and well worth the 22 dollars. Crackers were also provided, and it had the right amount of saltiness. The lobster roll came next with chips included. There was an ample amount of lobster, which tasted fresh and good. It could have been a bit sweeter, and the roll recipe is different than the traditional style. While I enjoyed the traditional style better, it was still a good roll. No complaints for being 21 dollars, especially when there was a nice amount of lobster. The service was friendly, but a bit busy and nonchalant. I noticed that shucker explained the origins of the oysters to other patrons, but seemed to skip me on it. I guess he assumed that I knew my oysters. The atmosphere is very casual and small. Only 3 to 4 seats in the bar. The dining area was a bit bigger, but that also caters to the Crooked Can guests drinking at the bar. Outdoor seating was also available. Bruno's Oysters indeed has excellent oysters, and a good lobster roll too. I will definitely come back for their oysters, and maybe order a dozen next time. I am so happy they took the Inkind application for payment, as I had some credits to use. Even better is they also use Resy, and part of the 100 dollar platinum American Express credit every quarter. And since they own the fancier sister restaurant, The Foreigner, might take advantage over there. Overall A- (definitely go for their oysters!) read more
I'm back for more! Bruno's still has the best selection of oysters around. I regularly go to seafood distributors and buy raw oysters to shuck at homes, and I'll do the Whole Foods Friday oyster deals too, and I consistently find that Bruno's has a selection that nobody else does. I'm not sure who their distributor is, but they're doing an excellent job! The fresh horseradish, mignonette, and crackers are always a great pairing, and those crackers are still so incredibly buttery. Sad to say that I'm bumping this place down to 2 stars only because we visited on a Thursday after seeing on their instagram that they did happy hour $30/dozen on Wednesday and Thursday (posted on February 2nd, and in their instagram bio) only to be charged full price. I asked and he said it was on Wednesday only, which is fine, but they should definitely update their social media. read more
This is such a special place. My hubby and will venture out to Plant Street just to see if Bruno's is open. The oysters are amazing. The owner/chef has an attention to detail and these subtle yummy dishes with high quality ingredients It's also a cute little place to hang out. read more
Absolutely phenomenal food. The oysters are always fresh and they have an amazing selection of tinned sardines. People need to know about Bruno's!!! If you've never tried oysters come here for sure, but even if you don't like them, the Lamb BLT, bone marrow, and tinned fish are all amazing options as well. So good, definitely come!! read more
The freshest best oysters and the best shucker, no shell pieces and completely detached iykyk. We have also had the lobster roll here which was excellent. The only negative which is no fault of Bruno's is all the parents that think bringing their wild loud kids to a bar is acceptable. Definitely takes away from the experience. There are plenty of outside seating options. read more
2 years ago
Liked it, but didn't LOVE it. This little nook is around the corner from the main hall of the Plant Street Market and boasts not only the oysters but also another Crooked Can bar (could be a good secret spot if their other bars get busy). My friend and I went on one of their $30/dozen nights and we paired that assortment with a lobster roll. The oysters all seemed super fresh and enjoyable, and the lobster roll was tasty but kind of forgettable. Will I return? Maybe. Not sure. If I have an out of town guest who wants to stay local to downtown yet yearns for oysters then I'll bring em in. read more
2 years ago
Food: super delicious the lobster roll was perfect sauce to meet ratio. Bun and chips were fresh I loved the duck confit grilled cheese it was super good and the cheese was great! The oysters were amazing we got shigoku and salty lime today I found out I'm an east coast oyster fan!! One of the best parts is the freshly grated horseradish Service: one man show but he makes everything fresh and is a great oyster shucker Ambiance: intimate and nice as we sat by the bar read more
8 months ago
Was excited to see Stone Crab Claws but the worst presentation I've ever had. Apparently they prepare them using a hammer so you're guaranteed tiny bits of shell in every bite. They also don't offer crab crackers which I have never seen with crab. The lady told me that that's what the PLASTIC mini-fork was for. Apparently you're supposed to be able to get to every bit once they attack it with a hammer but dropped one whole claw just trying to get it open. Definitely wouldn't order crab from here again. read more
4 months ago
Food and service were excellent! Oysters were fresh and presented on a platter of ice with sauces and lemon. The crackers that accompanied them were flavourful as well. Extremely clean and attentive to sanitary conditions as soon as guests left. I am looking forward to the next visit when I get a craving for good oysters! read more
11 months ago
Absolutely adore Chef Bruno and I've been meaning to check out his little oyster bar at Plant Street Market for awhile now. It's located inside Crooked Can's Barrel Room which is actually disconnected from the main part of the market in the very front of the building. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for some snackys and beer. They serve east & west coast oysters, charcuterie, pate, and more. I got a half dozen oysters for myself (the hubs can't eat them) and he got the bone marrow. He couldn't stop raving about the bread that came with it. The oysters were fresh and delish, and I also really loved their house made saltine crackers that were served with the oysters. Not sure what they did to make them so yummy, but I could eat those all day. We sat at the bar and also ordered a couple brews. I can't remember the name of mine, but it was some sort of grapefruit gose and I really enjoyed it. Everything hit the spot. This is a cozy little corner of Winter Garden that you'll definitely want to check out. read more
2 years ago
The ambiance is moody and rustic. Service is friendly but quite slow both times I went - likely because they are shucking the oysters by hand and also taking time to cook and prepare the meals. I didn't mind waiting though. This place is awesome. I loved the menu options. Everything I tried here was great but I have a minor qualm about each item I tried. *Oysters - you can never go wrong with oysters but i felt the topping/sauce options could have been better. It came with crackers, vinegar and hot sauce. The horseradish was dry and shredded, very weird texture. I felt like the oysters were missing the most important sauce topping, cocktail sauce. *Bone Marrow - absolutely delicious and melts in your mouth. I ordered two bone marrows for myself and my brother and I was expecting half per person but once serving is a whole bone cut in half, so two half pieces. The bread on the side was delicious but it was also drenched in olive oil. I felt that since bone marrow is already very fatty and oily, the bread needed to be dry, but since it was drenched in oil too, it didn't balance out well - maybe add less olive oil next time? Regardless, it was still very delicious! The capers and onions and seasoning on top were perfect. *Lobster roll - I love a solid lobster roll and this one was unique. Not the best I've had but I still enjoyed it. This lobster also included chunks of celery too, it felt more like a lobster salad. The roll was toasted dry and I felt like it was missing butter to create that buttery toasted crust. I like this place a lot, but I don't love it. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because each item was missing something very important to make the meal excel more. Nonetheless, I'll be back for more! And I still enjoyed both times I visited. read more
Stop by and wanted to check out Bruno's oysters and it did not disappoint. We ordered 2 dozen oysters and a lobster roll. The oysters we had gotten a variety and it was pretty decent. I did however enjoyed the lobster roll. The roll was toasted well and and the big chunks of lobster were tasty. Glad they didn't over do it on the house aioli. Service was quick. read more
3 years ago
We love visiting Plant Street Market when we are in town and was thrilled to see this place open up. I mean who doesn't love oysters and beer?! We ordered a dozen sweet petite oysters and a lobster roll. I alone ended up eating an entire dozen of the oysters because they were so good. The watermelon vinaigrette was incredible! So we had to order another dozen so my husband could have some. My husband was obsessed with the lobster roll. It was super meaty and filling. Staff was also great! Very friendly and helpful. Will definitely visit this place again the next time we're in town. read more
1 year ago
Just had a great experience here at Bruno's Oysters. Was able to try 6 different oysters in their dozen special. The otters choice was the best by far! Clean, crisp, and full of flavor. Only negative is that we wished the oysters were labeled when ordering multiples. Will be back! read more
Absolutely love Bruno! Have done a chef's table with him and trust his recommendations and all of his choices. We finally got to go to Bruno's Oysters, I wasn't able to have sea food for a while and I'd been dying to go. We tried the Elkhorn, sex on bay and Fannybay oysters as recommended by the gentleman behind the counter (who was amazing by the way!) and wow they were all so fresh and delicious. We liked the Elkhorn the most, especially topped with the sauce/topping we had on the side. We also tried the stone crab claws which were delicious as well. We absolutely love the vibe of the location, beautiful scenery, great beers right next door. We will definitely be back! Overall: Prices; fair, especially for happy hour or Wednesday when they do 2$ oysters Ambiance; good, be sure to go early (like at open) if you want a more chill vibe read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Located in the tucked away barrel room at Plant Street Market. Bruno has carefully curated the best selection of oysters from the West/East coasts, as well as the best of what Florida's panhandle has to offer. These FL oysters are not your standard Apalachicola fare, that you douse in sauce, and shovel down your gullet. Rather, these are expertly cultivated molluscs from some of the top farmers in Florida. I'd be remiss not to mention the non seafood items as well. The Pork Terrine, Bone Marrow, and some of the creamiest, most decadent Chicken Liver Mousse I've ever had. Easily the best place for bivalves in the greater Orlando area. read more
Bruno's is a brand new Oyster bar at the famous plant street market. Tucked away in the Crooked Can barrel room, the oysters here are a great option from the other foods available. I love seafood so this place is a wonderful new addition!! Bruno personally put together my dozen which was a mix of the 6 types they had today. I highly recommend Bruno's!!! read more
1 year ago
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3 years ago
Chef Bruno delivers again! This fresh and savoring experience is the perfect pairing to its joint Crooked Can location. Tasty beverages and fat juicy oysters is my new favorite downtown Winter Garden Experience. A phenomenal concept meets and exceeds taste buds galore! read more
3 years ago
I wish I could say horrible things about this place so we could have it all to ourselves but unfortunately I can't do that. Instead, this place is Uh'mazing.... Wife and I happened to stop by because our usual sushi place was booked. We started with one dz then another and another. Got to chat with strangers next to us which was a treat. The atmosphere was chill, food definitely met expectations and the folks shucking the oysters was super friendly. We will definitely come back again and again.. read more
3 years ago
Bruno's oysters located in the barrel room Crooked Can in Winter Garden village is a must try for the oyster lover. There's no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than sipping on a newly released fall brew and adding a presentation of oyster Rockefeller. Count me in every Sunday. read more
3 years ago
(3/25/2023) excellent, friendly, welcoming, informative counter service. We sat right in front of the oyster bar. Oysters we're shucked and explained right in front of us. Very willing to engage in oyster conversation with zero condescension. Highly recommend, especially if you've never had raw oysters. read more
3 years ago
Lobster was delicious and seasoned to perfection. The bread choice however was not ideal for this roll. Beer was also a great price. read more
3 years ago
What a gem ! I've been wanting to come here for a while and we finally went today. I love cooked oysters, but never acquired the taste for raw oysters. Their Oysters Rockefeller are the best that I have ever had. They use Gruyère cheese and arugula (instead of spinach). Amazing !!!! The lobster roll is outstanding. Kell gave me a Master Class in the differences in various raw oysters...salty, sweet, texture, etc. I am totally hooked and can't wait to go back. I never in a million years thought that I would fall in love with raw oysters, but I did. I also want to try their duck confit grilled cheese sandwich next time. By the way, the Crooked Can Burgermeister beer is the icing on the cake. read more
3 years ago
$36.50 for one dozen oysters. Quality was good, especially loved the freshly grated horseradish. Ordered at the counter and ate at crooked can's bar. Want to try it for Happy Hour next time! read more
2 years ago
Don't go unless you have over 35 min to wait for your 6 oysters at opening time on Sunday. Out of a few of their selection. What I got was good but the wait was really bad. Several people walked out because they heard of the wait. One order had to be canceled due to people having other lunch reservations and just wanted to have some oysters before brunch. read more
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3 years ago
We are very new to the oyster scene but had a phenomenal experience. Can't say we are rushing back for the oysters but definitely running back for the service and duck grilled cheese!! The duck grilled cheese y'all They don't go stingy on the meat and I wish I got a picture because it was incredible! Our server was so attentive and really knew his stuff about oysters. I had no idea it could be like wine tasting with so many flavors and reasonings as to how this oyster tastes different from that. We're not oyster connoisseurs by any means but this experience makes us want to come back and develop our palate read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
At $34 per dozen, the oysters were not only the smallest I've ever seen, but we were told to eat them in a clockwise order from sweetest to briny and the 1st four were about as bad tasting as I've ever had and I'm worried that I might get sick! The rest were decent, but not near the top of the list of great oysters we've had. We were not expecting this from a place that has OYSTERS in their name! lol. The 3rd from last was just about the size of dime, but when my wife separated it from the shell, it actually cut the size down even further. The crackers were one of the best items! Very crisp with a hint of mushroom flavor. The cocktail sauce was good, lemon pieces were fresh and juicy. They served another sauce with onions, sugar, vinegar and heavy cumin. It didn't pair well for us. Cumin was overpowering everything. We also split a lobster roll. The addition of a little Tarragon on top was nice. Mostly claw thumb meat. The meat was not super chewey, but it was not tender either. For $21, I expected more and better. I was told they have been open for about 6 months. I'm pretty sure they won't last another 6 without some major changes. It took about 15 to 20 minutes to get 12 raw oysters and a single lobster roll! This was with very few other customers, on a Saturday, at dinner time. That's too long. We didn't complain to management, we just won't be back. Hopefully, they were just having a bad day read more
3 years ago
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