Delicious! We had gumbo, mahi mahi tacos that came with red beans and rice. The gumbo came with homemade cornbread another plus! The service was great. We sat on the upper deck overlooking the river and the ceiling fans kept us cool. Next time we go, I want to rent a pontoon boat and then have lunch. read more

I recently visited the oyster Bar and this was my first time, however i'm not sure if I will be back. The good and the bad, I'm not aware of how many entry points this restaurant has but anyone with high heels, but more importantly elderly with a bad back or knees may have difficulty reaching the establishment. I ordered a catfish platter, now the fish was fried crispy and was tasty. The fries were good as well however, I subbed a scoop of red beans and rice for the fries but for the price and the name platter that maybe a little miss leading. Please take a look at my picture below read more

Grafton Oyster Bar - Catfish platter So a fish sandwich with no bread served with fries. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

First time visit. We sat out on the deck on Mother's Day. The weather was perfect. Such a fun place with river life vibes. I ordered the shrimp Po boy with homemade chips. Excellent. The shrimp was sooo good. Was also able to get an Old Bakery Beer Citrus Wheat. Win! Win! My husband had the red beans and rice. Also very good. Service was excellent. Great place to bring out of town company. read more

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Came on a saturday for lunch at about 1:30. Hostess told us that wait time would be about 45 minutes and took our phone number. We went ahead and took the Gondola up to Aerie's resort . Received a message 30 minutes later that our table was ready and replied that we would be there in 15 minutes. The restaurant replied with a Thumbs up. when we got to the restaurant the hostess was snippy with us saying, we are not on your time , you are on our time! walked us over to our table which was wet from previous wipe down and placed the menus on the wet table. My husband had to get up and get some napkins to wipe off the table and the menus. we then ordered a Margarita and a Moscow Mule. The margarita that the waitress brought did not taste anything like a margarita. She offered to have them make new one. Which wasn't any better. We ordered three snow crab with two sides and a surf and turf. Waited almost 40 minutes for food. When food arrived they only brought two snow crab clusters and no sides. it was quickly corrected by our waitress. The jambalaya which we had was okay and had one lonely shrimp in it. The crab was overcooked! The surf and turf was okay.'three tenderloins with a little bit of crab meat on top. The steak was okay. the baked potato and the green beans were probably the best of the meal. Hostess service was unacceptable. Food quality was okay . our waitress did good. Will not cone back read more

Service was great. Waitress was attentive. Food came in timely manner. The food itself was just ok. And for the price, I expected more. The patio area is on the waterfront & is really great to enjoy beautiful weather. We had voodoo tacos. 2 tacos were $18. Subbed jambalaya for caesar salad (extra charge) Also chicken sandwich with coleslaw. Again fine but nothing special. read more

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The atmosphere is one of the best parts--relaxing river views, a fun vibe, and a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. Food and Service was outstanding. If you're visiting Grafton, this is definitely a restaurant you should add to your list. We'll absolutely be back! read more

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I like to get my food to go, but the place is very beautiful if you sit outside or inside, you can look out the service is very good but wouldn't one person asked if you need help specially if you're sitting at the bar and the place is clean maybe just need a little more salt on your food but other than that it is greatI'm read more

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Great food! I've been here several times during boating season including once for a 4th of July party. They have a huge dock which is nice for those with boats (I recommend reserving a space of any holiday weekends/summer weekends to make sure you have a space as it can get packed). Downstairs there's seating, showers, bathrooms, and a pool. Upstairs there's both an outdoor & indoor bar as well as outdoor patio and indoor seating. When it gets busy be prepared to wait for a spot as most people linger & drink. I love that there's the outdoor bar so you can at least grab a drink while you wait. The food & drinks are responsibly priced. Service can vary as sometimes we have a waiter that's on it and super fast & efficient and other times we aren't checked on and have gone to the bar for more drinks since we couldn't find out waiter. For food I definitely recommend the shrimp poboy! Overall a great place to go for some good food & drinks at a decent price. Will continue coming back every season. read more

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Great oysters, what else would I want st a oyster bar!! Oh great river view too! Beer was cold, service was friendly. Parking was easy, nice drive up the river road read more

am visiting for the month, been there twice! The oysters are great, shrimp, tacos, and jambalaya too! not real expensive. great service. I recommend. read more

I've been here before. In the past the food and service have always been good. We went August. This time was on a Saturday around dinner rush. Typically we get a later dinner to avoid the crowd. However, we were supposed to go on the Hakuna Matata boat cruise and it was canceled due to engine malfunctions. Since we were already there, we decided to grab dinner. There was a line up the steps because they were extremely busy. Luckily we spotted two seats at the patio bar. As soon as we sat down, we noticed that the bartender was doing shots. Like right in front of us. So needless to say she didn't give great service. It took her forever to get us wine and club soda. We had to ask for menus more than once. We overheard a manager come out and tell her not to put in any orders for the next 10 minutes. It kind of felt like they didn't want us to eat there, but we were starving. Upon receiving menus, my partner informed her that he is a gluten-free diner. She seemed to understand and pointed out that there were gluten-free things marked on the menu. We ordered the char-grilled oysters and grilled pear salad to share. He ordered jambalaya. *All these were marked gluten-free* I ordered the chicken pontchartrain, not gluten free. It took an hour for our grilled pear salad to come out. We began eating it and it was delicious. The highlight of his meal as it turns out. Then comes the char grilled oysters....with a massive piece of French bread right on top. They offered to "remake it" but with how busy they were, it was obvious they were just gonna take the bread off and bring it back. Honestly it's just not worth the risk. Next came the jambalaya and chicken pontchartrain. Unfortunately, the jambalaya also had two cornbread muffins stuffed down into it. We had to send that back as well. I enjoyed my meal and he had what was left of the salad. It's really disappointing when you wait an entire hour for food that is marked as gluten-free and then it is clearly not gluten-free upon arrival. The server didn't really seem concerned. We were recently back at Grafton Harbor in September for the luau cruise and made sure to eat in advance elsewhere. Doubt we'll eat here again. ***If you're a gluten-free diner, beware that several things on the menu mark gluten-free are not indeed gluten-free**** read more

Grafton Oyster Bar - Chicken Pontchartrain. Soooooooo delicious and great service! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

This is the best place to stop for food in Grafton - especially if you're into seafood. The menu can be a bit overwhelming because there are a lot of options and the price tag on your meal adds up quick if your table gets a couple of apps. I personally really like the crab dip and grilled Mahi Mahi tacos. The voodoo sauce is yummy and the red beans and rice on the side is a nice touch of something different! Sit on the patio if you can! read more

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The Shrimp Voodoo Po Boy is amazing! Very lightly breaded shrimp, solid sauce to bread ratio, served with Cajun fries. The alligator bites were too heavily battered and hotly (is that a word?) fried to have a distinct flavor. Service was prompt and attentive. I also discovered a new-to-me artist, Jamie Hayes! His art is everywhere here. Think ink drawings that evoke the spirit of New Orleans. The bar is a popular spot on a Summer Sunday; if you want waterfront dining there may be a little wait. All in all, I would grab a po boy again! read more

Grafton Oyster Bar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

I've been to the oyster house several times over the past couple years and have always had a good experience. The food is great, I enjoy their chicken sandwich because I'm not big on seafood. The specialty cocktails on the menu are all very good as well. Great place to sit by the river and enjoy some weather. read more

Getting a seat for 10 people was tough on a nice Saturday lunch. We were told 45 minutes and after checking back at an hour realized they seated so many tables after us. I wish they would have asked if we wanted to split up to get us seated earlier. Poor planning on their part. One of our servers were nice and served us really well. The other server missed a dish and got the checks wrong. There were certain dishes that were great and some that weren't. We ordered the: Spicy pickle shot 0/5 Crab dip 5/5 Alligator Sausage and Shrimp Cheesecake 2/5 Blue point oysters 5/5 Grilled Pear Salad 4/5 Shrimp voodoo tacos 3.5/5 Shrimp voodoo po boys 4/5 (needed more sauce) Holy Trinity (only the crawfish etoufee was good) 3/5 read more

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Great seafood, awesome view, great service, what more could you ask for? Beautiful place directly on the water. Highly recommend read more

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I would've gotten pictures but I was starving haha The oyster bar was UNBELIEVABLY GOOD!!! I ended up getting the Caesar and the steak turnedos! But seriously, if you're feeling fish and chips, pastas, burgers, etc! They have something for everyone! And the prices are amazing as well! read more

Holy Toledo, what a gem! I don't go to bars/restaurants because I do not like the decor. I was FORCED to go there ! so I just knew that I would not like anything. My Husband ordered: Lobster, shrimp, seafood cheesecake??? The waitress said to order it, it may not sound to good, but you will like it. SPECTACULAR!! I ordered: Crawfish Mona There must have been a whole pound of crawfish swimming in a delectable sauce! WONDERFUL!! I told the waitress that I would marry the chef if he can cook that well. I believe I will try other bars from now on, but anytime we make the treck from Chesterfield to Grafton, we will eat only at the Grafton Oyster bar. read more

Very good food, good service and a unique location. I have eaten here several times and I have never been disappointed with the food. Try to avoid peak hours as they can get quite busy especially on weekends or holidays. Oysters and the bread pudding are my favorites. read more

Food and atmosphere was amazing! First time there but definitely not our last! Our waitress Jenna was fantastic! Could not have asked for a better experience. read more

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Love the scene and the chill vibes. I stopped by for a quick snack and drinks: char-grilled oysters, oyster medley and 2 drinks. Everything is flavorful, served hot and fresh. The kitchen closed at 8 but we were lucky to got a table at 8:05. Staffs were welcoming and friend. The sunset + river + oysters + colorful cocktails is to die for ;) read more

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Me and my mom out for a stroll and wanted to browse around the gift shop and watch the boats sailing. Beautiful weather, ample parking and friendly people. I drank a peach margarita that was incredible. Fruity and great consistency. Tried a wine tasting which was fun . Took pictures for fun . A great time was had. I will definitely come back for a lunch. read more

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I hate to give a bad review on a place I normally like but after eating at the oyster bar tonight I am just hoping I don't get sick. My go to dish is the catfish platter . This time the fish was all mushy. No flake to the fish it was like cream of wheat encased in batter. I told the waitress and she said she would ask somebody and came back and told us they moisturized the fish??? when I got home I called my daughter in law who is a chef and she said they probably did not use fresh fish and put a piece of frozen fish directly in the fryer. I hope that's right and I don't spend the rest of my evening in the bathroom. My husband had catfish also, but he got the sandwich which had lettuce, tomatoes, pickle and mayo so he said he couldn't really tell if his fish was as bad. I could at least see some flake in his filet. Not going back again any time soon. Ask before you buy if the fish is fresh read more

Had been wanting to go to the Broadway oyster bar but during the cardinal season we try to avoid it because the location is right by the stadium. A family member recommended the grafting Oyster bar and the menu was much the same so we went here. It is very loud so be prepared for that. It is also on the top level and the elevator was strange and we couldn't make it work so up the stairs we went. We were seated right away and the staff was friendly and efficient. We started with Peel and Eat Shrimp and like the broadway location they were delicious. I love the cocktail sauce here it packs just the right amount of heat. My mother got Jambalaya which was pretty much the only thing we did not like. It says there is chicken and shrimp in it but to us it just seemed like rice with sausage and ham. The flavor wasn't that great either. I started with lemonade which was delicious. I had the seafood ravioli which was absolutely awesome . My brother got the boo doo shrimp po boy and he said it was spicy but good. Just a little too much bread. The kids had shrimp.... One had peel and eat and the other had fried and they both liked their food. For dessert we got the delicious bread pudding, something we always get at the broadway location. It was just as delicious too :) Overall this restaurant was as good as the broadway location but not quite as crowded. If you're not a fan of crowds but like the oyster bar I recommend trying out the Grafton Oyster bar. read more

First trip to Grafton and it was great! The restaurant is on the water with a cute gift shop on the downstairs level. It's very casual and has a seafood centered menu with American food too, we sat outside on the deck and the view was beautiful. Our server, Lindsey, was so friendly and great at her job. We ordered calamari to share which had fried red peppers and broccoli as well. It was a plentiful portion with a solid dipping sauce. Great place with a great view! read more

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Great view and great oysters. Would recommend if you're looking for a view and good seafood.

We went a second time with a group of friends and had an amazing time! Our servers were great and the atmosphere was great. Food was delicious! Even the alligator cheesecake we went on a Saturday and the wait was around an hour. It would've been longer but we decided to take two tables which they helped combine later. read more

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I've eaten here multiple times. It's unfortunate to report that this is the absolute worst today. We ordered drinks and 30 minutes later had to remind our waitress (2x water, 2x mixed) that we had not received our drinks, she indicated that they were made at the bar and she brought them to us watered-down. Food was over an hour. Salads served after main course and dessert was over 40 minutes after ordering. ...Food was as good as as ever, just slow with poor service. read more

Food was so amazing! Sometimes they have a long wait but it's well worth the wait. Drinks definitely have you feeling yourself! Our favorite plate was the Oyster Cardinale and Blue point Oysters. The side of rice and bean is also a must have. Can't wait to come back read more

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We went for the all you can eat crab legs and they did not disappoint. The food and service were excellent. Price could use some work. Definitely recommend. read more

I hung out with my girlfriends and we all needed good food and good drinks. The oyster bar was chosen and they didn't disappoint. It was packed on a Sunday afternoon so we found space at the bar while waiting for our table. We engaged with the bartender and a few of the bar patrons and ended up giving up our table reservation because we were having so much fun! The drinks were mixed just right and service was good too. We all ordered appetizers: alligator cheesecake, oysters, calamari and crab cakes. Yummy! It was all so delicious and the portions were plentiful. I celebrated my recent retirement and the bartender even made a special shot to commemorate the occasion. I nicknamed him Alejandro but I think his real name is Aaron? Too many drinks to be sure about that... Anyway I recommend this joint for the drinks, the food and the views! read more

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Service on the day we visited was sooo slow. Poor waitress was trying to handle way more than one person can possibly handle so shame on management. We stopped by on a Friday afternoon when most people are just getting their weekend trips started so easy to anticipate a crowd. The ambiance is amazing on the outdoor deck which overlooks the Mississippi River. The food was truly mediocre. With such an awesome location why not have incredible food too? They did have some decent wines on the list. Perhaps stop by for a cocktail and sunset rather than a whole meal. read more

Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! What more can you ask for! Will continue to visit this place. Love it! read more

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We've been here a few times so far and they've all been good. The outside seating area and view is fabulous! Day or night it's a great view. Their menu is versatile and all the food I've had here has been good. Our friend got a seafood boil and let me try it and that is my favorite thing I've tried there yet - and a good amount of food for the price! Over the summer we came and saw a live band and they were awesome. They rocked the deck all night and the service was good through the whole evening as well. Their drinks are mixed well and priced reasonably as well. Definitely stop by here if you are in the Grafton area! read more

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Food was delicious the waiter just seem like we where a bother I would definitely order the cheese cake again read more

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Grafton Oyster Bar sits right on the water and it's our restaurant of choice every time we have a day trip to Grafton! We started our meal with a dozen raw oysters. They were small, but good! For the main course, we had the shrimp po'boy with spicy voodoo sauce. The shrimp were fried and the voodoo sauce added a fantastic kick that elevated the whole sandwich. We even asked for voodoo sauce on the side for our fries! We also had the Char-Grilled Oysters which were grilled with butter and parmesan - so good! The restaurant has a relaxed feel, so it was the perfect spot for a casual lunch. The menu here isn't as big as the Broadway Oyster Bar in Downtown STL, but still enough choices to satisfy. Highly recommend Grafton Oyster Bar for anyone looking to enjoy a great meal with a view! read more

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Went for my birthday everything was delicious except the drinks were a little weak but overall I enjoyed the live band and ambiance..I'll be back read more

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Recently stopped at Grafton Oyster bar on a return trip from STL to Quincy il. Second visit to this location and have visited the downtown STL also. Perfect evening on the porch overlooking the river. Service was excellent. Food as always was delicious! Can't wait to visit the Key West of the Midwest this summer! Love the shrimp Po boy and Cajun cheesecake. Good selection of draft beers. read more

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Late fall review: There was a very long wait for a seat, but there were plenty of bars around to pass the time. The view of the Mississippi River was great from the outdoor balcony seating. 6 Blue point oysters $16 Crawfish Etouffee $15 Alligator Sausage & Shrimp Cheesecake $16 - A little overrated. .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2021 read more

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A must go for any summer staycation trip to the Alton or Grafton area. Fun place, great bartenders, and a beautiful setting on the Mississippi River. Great selection of Oysters and excellent execution too! read more