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    Elwood’s Raw Bars

    5.0 (23 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Tim K.

    We had a great time at Elwood's twice this week. No wait, just come in and order at the counter - they'll bring it to your chosen table. We had Dennis, Chatham and Yarmouth oysters - each unique in their own way and PROPERLY shucked. High points: - Wine list: a small, well curated BTG list with perfect wines for oysters: Sancerre, Chablis, Muscadet, Gavi etc. as well as sake and some sparkling- we opted for the Chablis. - A rotating stable of local oysters: the owner, Dave was kind enough to stop by and tell us how the menu works. There will always be Chatham oysters on the menu, we had Dennis and Brewster today. - While raw oysters are the star of the show, clam chowder is excellent, so are the clams with garlic, white wine and Parmesan. -A kind of cool and relaxed vibe is set by the freewheeling music here. I hope they continue to thrive and are definitely worth of the five stars. I can't wait to come back next time I'm here!

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    Shauna D.

    Great new(ish) addition to town! Quick, casual, the lobster roll is great, the owners are friendly and personable, and for the midwesterners, they actually have Schlitz! We opted to sit outside at the barrel tables, as inside was a little loud. If you're looking for a quick spot to grab oysters or a lobster roll, I highly recommend checking it out!

    Great oysters. Great service. Lobster slider perfect. Highly recommend for laid back raw bar

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    Amazing food with wonderful service. We enjoyed different types of oysters, a lobster slider, smoked bluefish dip and a cheese board. The wine list was excellent for a small business. You must stop by if you are in the area!

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    Kate W.

    What a find! Elwood's has some of the best oysters and the best lobster roll we've had in Chatham. Not to mention the great wine and beer selection. The staff and owner are so friendly, and we can't imagine a better place to spend a Saturday afternoon (or really, any summer afternoon). Could not recommend this place more.

    Raw Oysters

    Their Grilled Bourbon Chipotle, the Sriracha Lime oysters, the Wellfleet raw oysters, the sizzling clams some of my favorites. I tried all of their oysters, delicious. Food was fresh, clean, service was excellent, food was well presented, easy parking, the atmosphere /vibe was so vibrant. This is a wonderful place, a terrific addition to the area. They even had a hotdog for the Lil' Shucker. I loved it!!! Johanna Burke

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    Josh M.

    What a gem of a restaurant! It's more of an experience though with the collective of music, fantastic drinks and out of this world food! They also have cool wall art for sale as well as a layout made for entertaining. I highly recommend! A+

    Amazing raw bar! Everything we tried was fresh and delicious!! The space is awesome. The owner, David, and his wife, Sarah, are super friendly and welcoming! If you're in the area this is a must try! High, high recommend.

    Brand new raw bar that opened in Chatham last month. Was craving some seafood and beer after a day in the sun and they delivered. Nice selection of oysters and clams, all super fresh. Lost of beers and other drinks to choose from. And the owner and his team were all super friendly and kept the place spotless. Great place to come have some bites and drinks after a day at the beach. Will definitely be back!

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    ***Fantastic oysters and smoked bluefish.*** Friendly and very knowledgable staff! Will certainly be back.

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    Everything was delicious- oysters, extra fresh lobster roll and slider. I recommend the warm buttered roll!

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    AMAZING!!! Definitely try the Siracha Lime Grilled Oysters ‍ also the New England Clam Chowder!!!

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    Great service, friendly staff, good atmosphere. Oysters were terrific as was the smoked bluefish dip.

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