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    Ryleigh's Oyster

    3.6 (396 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    RYLEIGH'S OYSTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Traci C.

    I had hoped to leave a positive review, but unfortunately after arriving 30mins after opening on Mother's Day to an establishment that was 80% empty, I was advised that I would have to wait 45mins for a table. With my husband & 2 toddlers in tow, I looked around the restaurant and was stunned at all of the empty tables. NO customers waiting for the rest of their party to arrive in the lobby. NO customers anxiously awaiting to be seated. NO parking lots filled with cars packed with hungry passengers. 20+ empty tables. The website currently directs you to Yelp to make reservations, but the ability to make a reservation has been disabled. I respectfully don't believe this business seeks to welcome a diverse set a patrons. Therefore my only recommendation would be to take your dollars elsewhere.

    Crab cake platter
    Mary K.

    Came here on a random Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised with their awesome Tuesday special- $19 crab cake platter or sandwich! It was a great deal. Tuesdays also have $1 oyster special, lobster roll special, and drink specials! I started with the oysters which could have been shucked a little cleaner, but overall were amazing for a buck a shuck! I couldn't resist having a lobster roll, so I did that. It came with creamy butter on the side which was good but not how I prefer it, but it definitely fixed my craving. The crab cake looked great, and for $19 that's a steal! We sat at the bar in their cute outdoor space and enjoyed pleasant conversation with our bartenders. Overall will be heading back for more Tuesday nights!

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    Rachel N.

    The best thing about this place was the service. Lots of smiling staff. Our waiter, Luca was so attentive and checked in on us a lot. The ambiance is noisy but that's what you can expect at a place like this. The music isn't too loud. I didn't have to yell over anyone to make conversation. We went for the happy hour and so glad we did. Raw oysters are $1 each for happy hour which was a steal in my opinion! I've been seeing tiktoks of other people eating raw oysters so yeah, I've been craving it for WEEKS!! They weren't too salty. Would definitely come back here for happy hour again.

    Lloyd D.

    Stopped in for a late lunch and was quickly seated. Took a while to get waited on but one we were the server was pleasant. The inside is very dark which makes it difficult to read the menu but it was clean and with an oyster bar feel. My wife loved the cream of crab soup. I had the crab cake with fries and cole slaw. The was broiled perfectly and filler wasn't overly present. Overall a great tasting crab cake. We'll definitely try if we are back in the area.

    Crab hash
    Che C.

    Everyone loves a good brunch. I stopped by Ryleighs's Oyster on a Sunday after church for brunch. Entering at first is a little confusing because the signage is not readily visible. I would later realize I parked in the back but even the front lacks signage. I'll post pics for reference. Either way there is parking in the front and the back and you can enter from either side. You have the option to sit indoors or outdoor and they have a bar in both areas. My friend and I opted to sit inside. Our server was Addi and she was really nice. She gave us time to look at the menu and answered any questions we had. After surveying the menu I ordered a bottle of the Saratoga sparkling water with lime wedges on the side, a cup of cream of crab and the crab hash for my entree. The soup was delicious but the star of the show was definitely the crab hash. The meal comes in a single serve skillet and consists of potato's (sweet and regular) diced mixed with corn, onions and bell peppers. Topped with crabmeat and mozzarella cheese , seasoned with chipotle and two eggs any style. I opted to have my eggs fried over hard. All the flavors came together so nicely. At first, I didn't see the brunch menu. I was going to order salmon, but I'm so happy that I saw it before I placed my order because I was thoroughly satisfied with the crab hash so much that I plan on returning and will have it again. The restaurant is clean and the atmosphere is decent. They open at 11am on Sundays and we arrived around 12:30pm it wasn't that packed but they have more than enough seating. I could see this being appropriate for a group, family outing, etc. The prices are reasonable. Both my friend and I ordered the cream of crab. We both had the same entrée. She had a ginger ale and I had the bottle of Saratoga and it was about 60 bucks for the two of us. They do charge a hospitality tax but it was only about $2 and change. Overall great dining experience and I definitely recommend.

    Stella and Orange Crush
    Kevin S.

    Stopped by for a quick drink and app. As the weather warms they will take down the tent and sides. Great open air spot. They have a nice oyster selection. They have their own brand. I want to say the Avery's . We had a dozen raw, crab dip and a drink. Service was quick and friendly. Nice put stop on a day of errands.

    Happy hour
    Mercedes M.

    The Happy hour is amazing! The Oysters are by far my favorite, would recommend this place to anyone if you want oysters for a good price! Service is amazing as well, servers are kind and you are quickly seated and place is very beautiful and has such a nice atmosphere as well as great music.

    Fries
    Nigeria K.

    I wish I remembered the bartender's name but I think it was Christy. She was very attentive and friendly. Her grapefruit crushes were amazing. I ordered the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. Delicious! I would definitely get that again. Also got the fries which were tasty as well. There was a man behind the bar helping out. I don't catch his name but he was very friendly as well. I will definitely come back soon especially for the bartender and yes the food too! Very nice atmosphere. The US Open was on as well. I enjoyed myself. Next time I will try the oysters. There was a young lady next to me that ordered some and looked sooo good. Awesome place.

    It's "Brussels sprouts" guys. Let's fix this.
    Scott W.

    Stopped in with friends for dinner and a cocktail. Cool atmosphere with plenty of televisions to watch the college football game. Baked oysters were amazing. Wedge salad with chicken was very good. Service was very good as well. Too cold to sit outside but the area looked inviting if it had been summer time. My only complaint is the menu spelled "Brussels sprouts" incorrectly. I would think a dining establishment would get this right.

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    Was amazingly delicious oysters were huge well worth every penny spent. Had raw oysters and charbroiled, fell in love with this spot.

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    Food and service are consistently good. Fresh oysters and a great atmosphere. One of my favorite places for sure.

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    Best place in town. So fun and great food/environment ! Service and bars are well played out and everyone always has a great time !

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    Always great food and customer service. The meals are always delicious & all the staff is friendly & helpful.

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    The food: We have been coming here for many years and I am…read moresad to report that the quality keeps declining. We ordered two pounds of king crab leg and three pounds of crawfish, and it was not good. The quality of the seafood was not consistent. 1/8 pieces of crayfish we're excellent, but the rest were either freezer burned or super overcooked and mushy. We asked for the crafty cajun spice with the spice level at the hottest, which is fire and it was nowhere near spicy at all. It was $110 for 2 lbs of king crab legs which is a deal but the quality was just okay. Not amazing or packed with meat and a bit flimsy. Tips: 1. They do not have a liquor license at the location so I recommend BYOB! Pick up whatever you want to drink for your meal at the total wine, which is right around the corner and bring it with you! 2. Order your fried sides at the end e.g french fries. The service here is really great, and they'll bring out the fries really quickly once they're ready

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