J&J Oyster Bar is one of those places that has stayed in my memory long after the meal was over. I visited before I went gluten-free, but I'll never forget how much I enjoyed it. There was no wait, plenty of parking on the sides and in the back, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming from the moment we arrived. We sat at the bar, where the manager took great care of us and made us feel right at home. To celebrate a birthday, they even comped a drink, which was a thoughtful touch and much appreciated. The food was outstanding. We started with the shrimp cocktail, ceviche tostada, and Oyster Rockefeller, all of which were fresh and packed with flavor. For the main course, I had the shrimp and catfish combo served with fries and hush puppies--a classic seafood meal done right. The selection of drinks paired perfectly with the food, and the friendly service made the entire experience even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and exceptional hospitality. Even years later, it's a meal and experience I still remember fondly. read more

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I love JJs. It's a great oyster bar with a dog friendly patio. Dallas always gives us the best service! It was a chilly day and he offered to turn on the heaters on the patio (I didn't even know they had heaters). The food is always fresh and fantastic. Overall, great spot, will go back over and again. read more

J&J Oyster Bar - Shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Delicious food, and oh, such friendly service. J&J is located inside a vintage Taco Bell updated to accommodate your needs. Delightful ambiance. The clam chowder is nice and thick, but is usually all gone by the end of the day. So go,now! read more

This place is always the go to when we are in the area . Stop in and try it Cat was a good waitress. She hooked us up with some good recommendations. read more

J&J's is one of our regular go to's, usually for Gulf oysters or fried shrimp, but in the winter we go for Angel's off the chain chili. And today did not disappoint. This is chili Nirvana. We set out on a FTW chili quest last winter and then as now the chili that Angel whips up here at J&J's we think is the king of the hill. It is pretty much the same as he was making back in the day at Fred's. And now, as then, it is the bomb. Chock full of tender cubes of sirloin, a perfect balance of chili seasonings, and heat that makes your palate stand up and salute the Texas and Mexico flags. It is topped with a generous layer of cheese, garnished with a handful of sliced fresh jalapeños and then finished under the broiler. We each brought about half of our servings 'home for supper this evening. J&J's has an expansive menu. My one wish for the store would be to see the beer game elevated. I suspect that taps are not doable here due to space constraints, but surely some of the great local bottled and canned beers could be added to the offerings. But the chili. Y'all need this in your life! read more

J&J Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

We have been frequenting this local seafood dive in Fort Worth since about 2010. Of course, when we lived here frequent was more than what it means now - which is when we come to town! Excellent fish tacos, gumbo, chowder, oysters, shrimp! It's all really good and very reasonable on the price for excellent fish/seafood, etc. with a Louisiana/Gulf Coast flair This location offers outside dining under a canopy and a small inside dining space with bar seating, as well. The wait staff have always been fast and friendly with their service and today's visit was no different. The drink of choice was waters all around. Add plenty of food for the whole family (no dessert needed today - too full!), we cashed out just over $45 for two adults and two kids under 10. read more

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Biggest oysters I've had in my life. Fantastic service. Had a dozen raw and 2 lbs of crawfish. Will be back for sure.

Went for a quick dinner with a friend who is a regular but it was my first time. Britney was our server and was super sweet and told us all about the history and made fantastic recommendations! We got the hot and spicy peel and eat shrimp and the oysters Rockefeller. Shrimp comes with ketchup and horseradish so you can get your own level of spice for your cocktail sauce. They weren't too spicy, just right and so good! It was a huge plate for two of us and I was skeptical we'd finish it all but they were so good we did. Now the oysters Rockefeller stole the show. A week ago I had them at del frisco double eagle steak house and they were good, but j&js blew them out of the water. They were so tasty and we should have ordered more than six. I'm happy I live close by because this will be a new staple for me. Also ordered hush puppies cause I had to try them. Britney said they were a new version. They are round and smaller but perfect size. Not too dry, just enough crunch and soft inside. They were so tasty. My only sort of issue was with the tartar sauce, I like it with my hush puppies and I like it chunky, there's is more creamy mayo with not as much mixed in. It wasn't bad but wasn't worth using for me. Inside is a little small but plenty of room outside too in the shade. Super cute hole in the wall with the friendliest staff and amazing food. Will definitely be back. read more

Cute lil bar with outdoor seating , we got a banquet and a shiner holiday cheer (no draft, all bottles) ordered 12 fresh oysters and a single catfish filet basket (came with thick cut fries and 2 hush puppy sticks, lemon, cocktail sauce, and lots of sauce options). The womens bathroom is around back and smelled clean and was a nice single user room, well stocked. Catfish and fries were fresh and HOT! Oysters were fresh and tasted great, no grit at all. read more

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Just an amazing old school oyster bar with fresh, tasty food & cold beer !!!!!!! OystersRockerfellor and spicy peel and eat Shrimp are HEAVENLY !!!!!! read more

Our new go to for seafood cravings. Oysters were fresh and juicy. Shrimp was nice & spicy, best seasoning I have EVER had! Service was great, people were great!!! read more

J&J Oyster Bar - Oysters & peeled shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I grew up going to J&J Oyster Bar. I live in California now and traveled to Fort Worth to see family. First place I ate, from the airport, because I was craving it, was J&J's. And it did not let me down. As a matter of fact Kitty, the waitress, was exceptional and gave me the greatest service you can imagine. It made me really miss living in Fort Worth. Kudos to Kitty - she's the greatest! And J&J's for always being there and fabulous! read more

This former Taco Bell restaurant has been transformed into a solid and charmingly funky seafood joint. The service is quick and friendly and the food is spectacular. My companion said the gulf oysters were fresh and tasty, and the gumbo very good. My combo basket, with fried catfish, shrimp, hush puppies, and fries, was piping hot and delicious. Everything tasted clean and fresh, without any greasy excess. Even the fries seemed to be fresh cut, from actual potatoes. Ft Worth is a long drive for me, but if and when I'm back, J&an would be high on my list for a return. read more

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Disappointed. We ordered the oysters, which were fresh and tasty and the red snapper was good as well. We tried the fried cod and clams, side of fries and Cole slaw. The cod was bad...skimpy and over breaded and the fries were soggy. The clams were tasty and tender but small. Small seafood place and overall experience was disappointing. read more

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A local hidden gem, with fresh oysters!! They had some great chargrilled oysters with different flavor profiles. Service was amazing!!

The food and service were perfect. Me and my wife both loved the ambiance and Dallas was a pretty chill server. He was welcoming, got our order correct and checked on us throughout the meal. The raw oysters on the half shell were meaty and delicious. Served with cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, and horse radish, which of course is the perfect combination. They were fresh and delicious. I also ordered the Mexican shrimp cocktail, and hands down, one of the best classic shrimp cocktails. Very plentiful. My wife ordered the grilled shrimp tacos and she loved them. She loves shrimp and was not disappointed in the portion and flavor. Beers were cold and delicious. We will be going back. I'm only disappointed in myself for growing up here and never stopping by. It's now my journey to make up lost time and keep coming back. read more

J&J Oyster Bar - Half dozen raw oysters, shrimp cocktail, and a modelo. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

While J&J Oyster Bar might make you think of an upscale oyster bar, you'd be better thinking of it as a seafood shack. I don't say that disparagingly, just to set expectations! It has a fun, down by the shore vibe with plenty of personality. The staff is friendly and attentive, the food comes quick, and the prices are reasonable. We got the Laredo Oysters to start, because I'd never had them and wanted to try something new. If you're a cheese and pepper type of person, this might be for you, but the flavors just weren't for me. It was cheese melted over oysters, and the ice it was on was sparse and melting. We didn't finish the dish. The fried catfish basket I got was great! Crispy and fresh tasting, served with tartar sauce. The hushpuppies were amazing, definitely recommend! And the fries were yummy, but needed a little bit of salt. All of that for $9, definitely a good bargain! If you're coming around, I'd definitely recommend going to fried seafood route! read more

J&J Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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I was actually so pleasantly surprised with this place. I don't know how I've never eaten here before now, as much as I love seafood and crawfish. It wasn't too packed, really good service and I truly enjoyed the food. The oysters were fresh and delicious. The Rockefeller was not my favorite but still tasty and their grilled tuna was FREAKING FABULOUS. I would probably say easy on the salt next time for the plate because the zucchini and squash was a bit salty for me but man it was tasty as a whole. I did get one lb of the spicy crawfish just to sample them and I will tell you, go for mild! I LOVE a spicy crawfish okay. Like love love. But my GOD. They use habanero in theirs and it's a vinegar based sauce. Just way too much for my comfort. The flavor was good but it was painfully hot. Overall, we really enjoyed this place and I would recommend it to anyone: read more

This place is such find Great oysters Fried and grilled fish And this time of year the BEST CHILI IN TOWN!!! read more

I had the raw oysters, crawfish, and the whole fried catfish. The oysters were decent. The crawfish had a spicy seasoning on them. It bought flavor to it, and when I got the crawfish, they were hot and plump. It filled my craving for crawfish. My boyfriend loved the catfish he got. The whole one does have the bones in them. read more

J&J Oyster Bar - Whole catfish - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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This place is going downhill, especially the fried options. Lunched there today, the oil used to fry was obviously old, the fish and fries were very dark and the catfish was an inferior filet, most likely frozen with s strong fishy, off taste. Teh shrimp and fires would have been fine if cooked in newer oil but the catfish was just horrible. If you go, stick with grilled items and avoid the catfish. read more

This place is a hole in the wall that can be easily skipped over! Affordable, cold beer and a family favorite read more

J&J Oyster Bar - Hand battered mushrooms - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Another delicious meal at J&J's. This visit was me, the wife & grandson Evan. We started with our usual. A dozen each raw oysters and jalapeno hush puppies. Evan is not a raw oyster fan. Maybe one day he will be. For entrees, the wife and I shared six grilled shrimp and a fried catfish filet. Evan got six shrimp and two catfish filets, all fried. We thoroughly enjoyed everything. Service was excellent this time. We'll be back! read more

The oysters here are delicious. Just the right amount of brine! Dallas is one of the best servers we've encountered!! A nice cold Modelo complements the food perfectly!! read more

Food is always good! Manager..... not so much! She seems to know a lot about.... Don't think they will have crawfish this year, she doesn't know how to shop read more

It was our first time here... service was good with a friendly staff, and food was okay, but we won't be back to try again, though. Unfortunately, the establishment was very dirty, unsanitary, and extremely small. It just made us feel really gross. read more

J&J Oyster Bar - Crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Fun find in the heart of downtown cowtown. Older building, probably an old Taco Bell. Not much space to sit but has an outdoor patio. A bit older, which adds to the vibe but can be seen as tired. I personally liked it, felt homey and personal. Quick service with a smile. Kept my water filled up. I came in about 1:30 and they were steady busy, a good sign for after lunch. The seafood gumbo was made with a thick consistency, had a little rice in it, and a great flavor. It also had a little kick to it. Delicious enough I ordered a second cup! Found a bay leaf in it, major plus. Means fresh and home made to me! I had to have some fried oysters. I ordered the dozen fried oysters with fries and hush puppies. The sides were average but good. They served it with red sauce and a side of straight hot horse radish. Major plus. The oysters? Sublime! Really good. They are not cheap, but real seafood is not cheap. They get their oysters out of Galveston. They gave me 13, which I appreciated as they were medium in size. Fun good find. The few minuses were outdone by the Fresh Gulf Oysters and delicious seafood. read more

J&J Oyster Bar - Fried Oysters! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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The fried food and raw oysters were really good. Oysters were fresh (even still stuck to the shell). My biggest complaint and the reason I won't return is the smell of fried food was really terrible. Once I got home all my clothes, hair and hands smelled like old oil from fried food. It's too bad bc the food was decent seafood and fixed very authentic. read more

Been eating there for over 30 yrs. About 6 times a year on average. Great Gulf Coast oysters and a stout horseradish condiment on the side. It' rocks! The seasoned grilled shrimp, gumbo, crawfish "when in season" and fried fish have always been good. You'll like it...Go! read more

I'm from Santa Barbara California. Coming out here for oysters, I was was a bit hesitant. J&J's changed my mind so quick. Holy BATMAN!!! Their oyster parmesan, and their Oysters Larado was mind blowing!! It was the best I have ever had!! The workers, and other customers were so inviting. Atmosphere was so incredible. It was a 5 +. I'm recommending this place back home!!! Thank you so much J&J's!!! read more

I've been coming here for years one of the best places to get your oyster fix! They are huge and some of the freshest! Wish they still had beer on tap or other cocktail options. Other than that though the food has been great every time we've been here!.. read more

J&J Oyster Bar - Oysters Rockefeller - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I went here multiple times during crawfish season and really enjoyed it, they were always fast and very kind. The best crawfish I have gotten in the Fort Worth area. Cute vibe inside the establishment very seafood shack looking! Also great for take out everything came out piping hot and stayed hot till I got home to eat it. read more

Hands down has the best meals and to think we r a block away from Eddie V'S Thank you for serving great seafood Great prices and service! You all need to check them out! read more

I judge this genre by their gumbo. I had it and I'm not sure what was...although edible..it was not gumbo by any stretch of the imagination. I'll give them a second chance with something else, just not gumbo. Sorry. read more

This is a total dive. And I like dives. Small inside and outside patio - but I like the ambience. Again, it's a dive. But use the restroom before you come, because the restaurant bathroom is outside in the back of the building. Kind of like a gas station. And it smells about the same. The service was fine. Friendly and fairly quick. The fried catfish was great! The fried oysters were OK - but there were several that were a very rubbery. The fries were literally the greasiest fries I've ever seen- I am really sorry I did not send them back. The hush puppies are fairly tasteless. I probably won't go back. Flying fish is better. read more

This place is gas. Poseidon himself dipped his balls in the basket in which I ate. Not 5 stars cause nothing will get 5 until captain nemos opens. read more

J&J Oyster Bar - We posed with JJ himself - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Want to like this place but it is just not good. The food is horrible. The service is bad. The location and patio are the only good thing about it. The fried shrimp were inedible. The shrimp cocktail had tiny baby gross shrimp in ketchup water, and the tuna steak is definitely a frozen piece of fish from Costco. Overpriced for quality for sure. Sorry! read more

The food was fine, but my disappointment was in the prices charge versus what they showed on the menu. The beer prices were all off by 25 cents to 50 cents. The one-piece catfish that was ordered was off by $3.00. These are menus that are printed on a printer that are on the tables so they can easily be updated. And to make matters worse, the tip suggested amount includes tipping the tax, but of course, you only tip what you eat and drink. So you get ripped off everywhere & end up overpaying for food. read more

We had crawfish, fried catfish, a cocktel de camarón, and popcorn shrimp for the little one. Tasted amazing. Definitely a hole in the wall. The service was prompt as well :) read more

Been here many times and for a long time. If your into local small places this is it. It looks like a old Taco Bell. This place has been here for years and it shows. Don't let it scare you away. It's always good food. Service is hit or miss just depends on how busy it is. It's a small place with outdoor seating. The bathroom is outside around back. Yes it is in the building with a door!!! Just on the back of the building. Parking is difficult if it's busy. I always get the gumbo. It's not a traditional gumbo more creamy , but good. I really like the Crawfish. They have seasoning shakers to add extra but they rarely need it. They have a wet and dry seasoning. I always do dry. They also have Louisiana hot sauce !!!! A must for crawfish and Cajun type foods. I like Oysters and they have some good one too. Not too crazy about fried seafood from anywhere but there's is not too bad. Just a good local place. read more

J&J Oyster Bar - Seafood Gumbo. Saltine crackers and Louisiana hot sauce. Don't get much better!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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