Went to get a takeout order. People were nice but in my opinion there's really no excuse for serving a well done steak when it's ordered medium. It's hard to believe it was once peak. First and last time here, sorry not sorry read more

Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Lincoln, Alabama

The kid that took our order (literally, maybe 11-12 years old) was very polite and did his best. The food was average. Not much to brag about unfortunately. read more

Terrible service but our original server was great but sent home. Waited over an hour for food and order was all messed up. The owner is a total bitch. We then had no waitress the rest of the night. This owner should be ashamed of her actions and attitude to the staff read more

My husband and i went last night. worst place i have been in years. No ginger ale for a drink. Bartender was so lost he didn't even know what was going on. Cut his finger and went to the back and came back with no glove on. He even picked up dirty glass with his finger by the top and put them back in the freezer. The black wateriest was making her own drinks for the tables. She was very friendly. We will probably never come back. You need to get some that no's what they're doing behind the bar. read more

I really enjoyed the friendly environment that is presented once I walked in. Crystal and Sheena, both I greatly appreciate the welcoming and fun/friendly converstation. I also had a Blue Lagoon and Margarita which both are delicious. The wings were so good and the oysters were amazing. Even one oyster I found a small pearl. Of course I am definitely coming back once I return in the area!! read more

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Really good food Great service Pickup order but if i had time i would have sat at the bar. read more

Great spot if you are on the lake or driving thru I20 looking for somewhere to eat. I hadn't been here in about 10 years and the name has since changed, but the food is just as good as I remember it being. The price value is excellent and you won't leave hungry, I can promise that. Food was great and we got in and out in under an hour. Will be back again! read more

Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill - Ribeye #bhamfoodguy - American Near Me - Lincoln, Alabama

Just been here few times. Husband always gets hamburger steak, I normally get raw oysters ( they r great), today tried the ribeye. Wish had not. Tasted "off" almost a sour taste, had husband try, he said "tasted ok", so I went ahead & ate. Stomach has been it, so googled "what will make ribeye taste sour" - per Google that means "bacteria breakdown" could be bad, toss the meat. Called this place & Samantha just kept saying "I just do not understand why u kept eating, why did u not say something? If it was sour why did u eat it". I explained had husband taste small hit, he said " it is ok, do not say anything". So I just eat ( specially after paying $20.00 for it). I was just trying to let this place know there might be a problem. To me she was very rude, questioning me, trying to argue a point, trying to make me feel like a villain. I was not asking for $$ or credit or anything. I just wanted to have them double check meat, make sure it is ok. I still do not want anything except that. I did say something when waitress picked up plate. She was useless- so we just paid & left. I do not know what I want to do from here. They do have great raw oysters, if I go back will never order the ribeye! That is definite! I guess I have a lot of thinking to do. Just heads up, if u like Worcestershire sauce - order the ribeye, if u do not like Worcester sauce, DO NOT ORDER Ribeye here. Just my opinion. This was today 12/1/2024. read more

Not referring to Lincoln but Pell City, no listing for them. This is one of many similar experiences. (Before the pandemic and now) This place continues to disappoint... we've been trying at least twice a year for the last few (since courtyard took over)... the service ... I stood at the bar for 6 minutes before I was even acknowledged. Our sandwich was good and it was hot. Our fries felt like they had been sitting there for a few hours. We really want to love this place and support it especially when there are so few places to choose from on the lake. We live here (on the lake) full-time and are usually on our boat year-round. I hope that things change for the better. It will be a while before we try again. read more

no waiters or servers . bad food, music is terrible . People are rude and I just don't think I can go there again.

I am conflicted on this review because the food is good for what it is and the value is incredible. The service is SEVERELY lacking. Yet I am giving it 3 stars...but I want to go 4 if they could just fix a few things. You decide if you can live with the short comings. First the service is likely one of the worst I have seen in a while and this was on two visits. Just a general lack of caring. If service is your thing this isn't the place for you (Just trust me on this one). If you like friend oysters they are incredible and would rival any top rated location at the beach and the price is honestly like stepping back in time. I think we paid $10.25 for a dozen fried or raw. The raw were extremely fresh both visits but who ever is shucking them needs a lot of practice, almost half had large chunks of shell that sometimes you could see and other times find when eating. If you have expensive crowns beware. If you can get past the poor shucking the taste and freshness along with the price can really keep this place in the running for a 4 star. The mushrooms appetizers were incredible and the portions size/price is amazing but we got them after our meal. To be fair the comped them for free without us asking so they are trying. Don't even bother with the steak as it was thin, bland and for the money drive to Texas Road House or Long Horn. So don't be fooled if steak is on your mind, you will be disappointed. Go for the oysters, drinks and mushrooms. All without breaking the bank. A little better management and staff training could make this place very good. I actually have high hopes for it and we will continue to eat there just with measured expectations and enjoy the savings. read more

First time coming. Food is excellent! Everything had a great taste along with great service. read more

Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill - Chicken Fingers, Mac-n-Cheese, Potatoes and gravy - American Near Me - Lincoln, Alabama

Great spot for good oysters on road trips through Alabama. Awesome service and food comes out quick. read more

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I have no clue why this place isn't shared more on social media. The raw oysters were some of the sweetest oysters I've ever eaten. Anywhere. It only took me 3 dozen to figure that out. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill - Raw oysters and a Yuengling draft. - American Near Me - Lincoln, Alabama

My food was ordered as take out. I didnt dine in. However, my food was great. It was still hot when I arrived for pickup.

Service was good but not very knowledgeable. I went for the oysters and was disappointed...they didn't have much flavor and when asked where they were from, they weren't sure. They also aren't cleaned properly, a lot of grit and not cut away from the shell. However, the fried catfish was delicious! Cooked perfectly. Mac and cheese was bland and tater tots were over seasoned with Old Bay seasoning. read more

Very loud inappropriate music. Waitresses were dressed tacky, one had shorts so short butt cheeks were showing, the other had 2 pigtails and dressed like she was going to play socce. I ordered hamburger steak, she brought it to me swimming in gravy, nor do I eat pink beef which it was. I asked how the squash was cooked and she said on the gril, when she brought it to me it was boiled not grilled, she said it was cooked on the grill. Once food was served she never came back to the table. We had to ask the other waitress for check and to go box. I will not go back bc of the disgusting music. Terrible servic. read more

Enjoy their chef salads and oysters ! Becoming my Go to lunch spot ! Friendly staff as well .

Stopped in for a drink and oysters a couple Fridays ago with a few friends. Food was good as well as service. Only problem was the server added a $10 tip after the fact to my $100 cc bill in which I had already left $30 on the table... of course i saw it once my credit card transaction went though a few days later... read more

The staff was nice the food was OK. they only had two pool sticks!!?¿ & they were broken ! after dinner and just a few drinks I was told I was cut off and potentially kicked out by some young buck manager who said I was being too loud. My voice does tend to carry. I asked him why he did not just confront me and asked me to be quiet and he refused to even look me in the eyes, then he threaten to call the cops on me (even though I was completely sober) Simply because it is their policy to share tips and I refuse to share my tips with him! read more