This was our second time to Opal's and it was fantastic. We sat outside on the patio in the evening and it was lovely. Our server was friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations. In this trip we had the lobster roll, salmon, and broccolini. And a side of the spicy crackers because we loved them so much from last time. read more

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Tried Opal's for lunch. Service was excellent. Love the ambience. Way overpriced however. $28 hamburger is the most expensive hamburger I have had in the world, and this is Waco! It was good, but no hamburger is that good!! Disappointed in the two best selling type oysters that were recommended. East coast - Very briny, small, and not a lot of flavor. Crab bisque, with a puff pastry, was pretty good but a bit too much tarragon. read more

Opal's Oyster Bar is a gem! Super fresh oysters, great drinks, and such a fun vibe. The staff was friendly and made the experience even better. Definitely coming back! read more

Made reservations for four for lunch on the patio. We were sat on the sidewalk, in March, and it was so hot! They didn't have umbrellas out, but hopefully they put some out for the summer. They do have a covered patio, so be specific when asking for seating when you make reservations for outside. The ambiance was bougie in a small town. I had the lobster roll and it was delicious! The french fries were good. The restaurant is VERY expensive, especially for eating in Waco. The food was great, but due to the prices, I would not visit here often. If $$ is not an issue, then go for it. It was delicious! read more

Opal's Oysters - Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Waco, Texas

The restaurant was amazing! We sat at the oyster bar so we watched the chefs preparing everything coming out of the kitchen. Was very impressive to see. There were three of us. We tried the lobster bisque and clam chowder. Lobster bisque was delicious! It had a puff pastry on top of the soup and large lobster pieces throughout. Two of us had the lobster roll. It came with fries. The roll was great! It had extra seasonings I've not had on a regular lobster roll. It was very good! One of us had the snapper. Beautifully cooked and very good as well. The restaurant's exterior and interior is beautiful. Staff was great! The server was attentive and helpful with questions. If you happen to be in Waco give this place a try! read more

Arrived at Opal's on a Tuesday night with no reservation and we're sat immediately. Our server Andrea was so personable and easy to talk to. We started off with oysters, and then moved on to mussels, sea bass, and the crab fried rice. All of which were definitely something to write home about. Great experience and ambiance such a needed addition in Waco! read more

Opal's Oysters - Mussels and Seabass - Seafood Near Me - Waco, Texas

Warm hospitality, beautiful decor and fresh oysters is what one can expect. This is the first of its kind restaurant here in Waco and I was so happy to see that Opal's was completely packed with customers. This town can definitely use more establishments like this and I hope they will be here for the long haul. read more

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Stopped in for a appetizer and beer before a event in Waco and the place didn't disappoint. Food is very fresh and service is excellent. A nice quaint spot in the downtown area of Waco. Outdoor seating with heaters. We had a 1/2 dozen east coast oysters and the lobster bisque. Excellent . read more

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The very best atmosphere, the very best service, the very best food! Round two of 49 year anniversary was such a blessing. My husbands steak was cooked to perfection. Appetizers were awesome and the best salmon I've ever had. read more

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This restaurant was very busy on a Saturday night, which is a good sign. We made reservations for 8:30 PM And we're able to get a seat outside by the fireplace. It was a chilly night, but they have enough heaters out but it was very pleasant. We had the tuna tartare as an appetizer and it was outstanding. The lobster bisque is amazing with large chunks of lobster and a nice piece of bread on top. The lobster mac & cheese also had large chunks of lobster and was just the right amount of cheesy with the shell noodles. The best dish of the night was the Chilean Seabass with the chimichurri. I will probably return to this restaurant almost every time I am in Waco. read more

Wow, I was surprisingly so underwhelmed. Two cocktails Diet Coke Broiled oysters (3) Ceviche Clam chowder Lobster Roll Texas redfish Server Ana was lovely and kind. Everything tasted good. The skin and or the chimichurri on the redfish was SO salty. And that "petite" herb salad was just sprigs of basil and parsley. No reason why it could not have came with an actual salad. The lobster roll came overdressed in some kind of mayo dill situation. You can't taste the lobster at all. Seating was awful. It's our first time so we didn't know. Sitting at the patio bar meant baking in the sun the whole time. I can hear everyone's conversations. No fans outside so it just smelled like BO and perfume. I had to ask for the umbrella to be opened and they assumed it was the party of four behind us who requested it. They didn't acknowledge me or the fact that the sun was STILL beating down on us at 7pm. For the amount we spent, I wish they offered a better dining experience. Who would want to eat in the sun like that? In Texas??? If we came back, I think we'd only bother with the appetizers. read more

Very nice restaurant with very good food. Only complaint is food is a little overpriced. Especially in Waco. But loved the place. Oh and they need more oster choices. read more

Yes, excellent seafood....in Waco, TX We decided to stop in waco for the night and check out the Magnolia area....yada..yada...yada. For dinner a quick walk from the 1928 hotel took us by a few cute little spots that we nearly entered. When we saw Opals, it was too cute to resist. Quick, simple and flavorful was the gameplan. The wedge (delish) Linguini with clams (delish) and the Scallops (delish) The star of the show was the clam chowder....a slight smokiness from what I am guessing was a smoked bacon, put this dish over the top. Totally amazing, maybe the best I have ever had. Enjoys! (Hailey was great too) read more

Great location, staff (Leslie and Bar Tender) were great. meal excellent and oysters really fresh and tasty. would definitely recommend.

Had dinner for Valentine's Day and it was fantastic! We sat in the enclosed patio and it was so nice. There were plenty of heaters and they provided a blanket if needed which was so thoughtful. The blanket was not needed as the temperature was perfect. The Prix fix menu gave us the opportunity to try different menu items. We devoured everything except the herb salad served with the seafood entree - didn't really care for that. Everything else was delicious. Service was attentive and courteous. Music and vibe was relaxing and comfortable. Great experience! read more

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This is definitely one of the best dining options in Waco. We had the steak tartar, sea bass, scallops, cauliflower and wagyu burger. All of our food was delicious. The service was great. We also enjoyed talking to the maitre d, Robert, who told us the owners of the restaurant are the Terry Black BBQ family. It's a lively, vibrant restaurant and a great addition to Waco. read more

Scallops were AMAZING!!!! Our server Vena was very good without being annoying !!!! Thanks Vena!!

First time trying Opals and we were blown away. My husband and I took a chance on this restaurant for a birthday date night, as we are creatures of habit and don't tend to gravitate towards trying new places. The restaurant is beautiful, we sat on the patio and it was perfect for a romantic dinner. The service is hands down, some of the best we've experienced and the food and drinks matched the rest of the experience. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by and trying the redfish and crab fried rice! We will definitely be back. read more

Opal's Oysters - Texas redfish, sea bass and bran fried rice - Seafood Near Me - Waco, Texas

Seriously so delicious! This is arguably Waco's best fine dining restaurant if you are looking for an upscale and intimate place to be. We sat on the inside oyster bar and got to watch all the chefs at work, it was quite impressive. Nothing you order here is bad-- everything is delicious and presented so thoughtfully. They have an array of oysters and serve it well. It is a great place for a special occasion, be sure to make a reservation on their website because they fill up fast. They have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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We took a day trip to Waco and decided to check it out!! Everything about Opals is amazing! The ambiance, service and food were all top notch!! Will definitely be coming back when I'm in town!! read more

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We went last night and everyone and everything was excellent! Our waitress Vina was the best!

French style oysters were excellent, very good wine selection, broccolini side was great, tartare was good, scallops were good (a little small for the price), and service by Jacob was excellent! Desserts missed a bit. The lemon tarts were good, but strawberry Bundt cake was too cake-y, not moist enough. Could use more of a sauce or whipped cream (or smaller cake portion). read more

Food was delicious. Oysters were fresh and good but on the small side. Service was slow but polite.

First, the venue is simply gorgeous. It has a fabulous option for outdoor dining. We had the oysters of the day and they were the best oysters I've had all year. I wanted to order more but I had to stop myself. Our bartender/server Mandi was really attentive and she created me a drink that wasn't listed on the menu. She greeted us with a warm smile, the moment we sat down. Customer service is amazing. I will return. read more

Opal's Oysters - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Waco, Texas

Great attentive service, gorgeous design, impeccably clean and genuinely crafted to satisfy the customer. Oh, and the food is to die for. KUDOS!!! read more

We went for my mother's birthday celebration and it was an incredible experience. They even wrote a hand written note to her, thanking us for coming. The server was a local and was very calming. The oysters were amazing, raw and broiled. The lobster roll & mac and cheese were spectacular... the cookies were a bit underwhelming but the sorbet was good. The cheesecake was AMAZING! Ambiance was perfect, even the bathroom smelled great. The New York strip was perfect. MUST GO if you're in Waco! read more

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This place is fantastic. From the ambiance to the food... it is seriously amazing. We tried the lobster roll, the burrata with honey comb and grilled peaches and blackberries, the oysters, lobster mac n cheese and my kids split the smash burger and fries. It was seriously amazing start to finish. We ate with our two small children and they brought the food out very quickly and we were able to eat and get out before an epic rainstorm hit. Highly recommend this place! Service was top notch too. read more

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Wonderful food!! Lobster roll was great and so was the fried rice with crab meat. We sat on patio and it was a great setting for nice afternoon. Great ambiance and great service. read more

Man oh man. In my opinion, and all things considered, Opals is the best restaurant in all of Waco. Might be on of the best in all of Texas. The food is amazing, vibes are the best, decor makes you feel like you're on vacation in Nantucket. Service was excellent, an overall great experience every time. read more

Opal's Oysters - Clam Linguine - Seafood Near Me - Waco, Texas

Food was exceptional... fresh and flavorful... well seasoned. Drinks are primo! I suggest making reservations... especially on holiday weekends... ask for Elizabeth ... she is wonderful , has an upbeat personality and full of great suggestions. read more

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I stopped in on my way back to Dallas to try out Opal's. I only tried the lobster bisque because I honestly wasn't that hungry but had seen a video about this place and wanted to try it out. The soup was bomb! I'm going to go back and have dinner on Saturday. Oh! I also had a lemon drop which was pretty good. Service was 10/10. Nice restaurant. I really do want to go back and try some other items on the menu. The drive is about 75 mins. Not too bad. read more

The atmosphere was beautiful and the flavors were pretty good but there were a lot of disappointments with our food. The one thing we all loved was the salmon, it was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. But I ordered sea bass, which is my favorite fish and I get it frequently, & this was the worst I have had, the flavor was descent with all the butter, salt, and garlic, but the fish itself had the texture of scallops-very tough and chewy, which I have never had sea bass with that texture before. One of my family members got the burger and it was so over seasoned he couldn't finish it, all he tasted was spices literally covering everything on his plate and the French fries were very mushy. We got broccolini on the side and it was brought out way before out food and even when it came out it was cool, not even warm, so was cold by the time our food came (but the flavor was good, I'll give them that)! Also the fish came with a "side" of "seasonings" that were literally just uncooked whole herb leaves which was very odd... for the high price tag it is very disappointing that they don't come with any actual sides (I have never ordered fish at a restaurant that didn't at least come with some small side such as rice or potatoes) or at least discounted sides. My family was so very excited to try this place but for the price we paid and all the things mentioned above we will not be coming back. read more

Fresh oysters in Waco ! I mean fresh! Blew me away. Excellent wine list too ! Sat outside great Al fresco experience.

Food was incredible Service was fantastic Ambience felt like we weren't in waco Only reason I don't want to recommend it is so we can still get a table. It's amazing! read more

4 out of 5 because at times the service (like drinks) could be slow. BUT....awesome food. Chilean Bass like butter. Perfectly cooked. Awesome redfish. Polite and knowledgeable server. Nice sides. Lobster Mac and Cheese and Lobster Bisque were particularly memorable. Drink menu was innovative. Wine list extensive. Will definitely be back. read more

Great fresh crab cakes! Delicious, moist strawberry bundt cake! The charbroiled oysters were so good!

We are visiting our BU daughter and stumbled upon this gem. The ambiance, beautiful! The food, delicious. The staff all very helpful and kind. A wonderful new dining option in Waco. read more

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We have been dining at Opals many times and always leave having had a great meal and service, thank you!

The food was impeccable, service friendly above and beyond! We sat at the bar and got to watch the dishes be prepared and were extremely impressed at the professionalism and speed with which this brand new restaurant funct read more

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Everything was so good! Oyster options were top notch and the scallops were cooked to perfection! Highly recommend! Tina was great and took great care of us. We sat outside on the porch and the heater made it so comfortable! read more