This Bloody Mary is exceptional. The peppered bacon was particularly delectable. It is undoubtedly the finest Bloody Mary in New Braunfels. The service was impeccable and courteous. read more

The Oyster Bar - Bloody Mary - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Absolutely terrible experience from start to finish. Our party of three was seated and immediately told the kitchen was extremely backed up. Not a problem but we then waited 30+ minutes just for an appetizer. While waiting, I purchased shots directly from the bar and brought them back to our table. Shortly after, a staff member approached our table and asked to see one of our guest's IDs, apparently questioning his age. He provided his ID without issue and was confirmed to be 24 years old. Not long after that, another member of our party attempted to order an additional round of shots since we had been waiting 45 minutes by now for our entrées and was told he was being cut off for being intoxicated. This made absolutely no sense considering 2 of us had only consumed one beer and the 3 of us had one shot each. No one was causing a disturbance, slurring words, or acting intoxicated. The entire situation felt hostile, unprofessional, and completely unnecessary. Between the excessive wait times, poor service, being questioned after legally purchasing drinks, and then being accused of intoxication with virtually no alcohol consumed, our experience was ruined. It was evident that our waitress was butt hurt that we bypassed her and went straight to the bar for shots instead of her making that tip of a couple dollars off of that individual tab. We paid for what we had received and left before our entrées even arrived. I've never felt so unwelcome in a restaurant. There are far too many good places to spend your money to tolerate this level of service and treatment. I will never return and cannot recommend this establishment to anyone. read more

The restaurant didn't have an official waitlist or waiting area. Once sat, our server came over quickly to take our order. The buffalo chicken wings and the fried pickle spears were tasty. The sliders, fried oysters, and crab cakes were really good! The blackened chicken pasta was alright. It didn't have the blackened kick that I'm used to. The establishment was fairly clean but was more of a bar vibe than a restaurant. read more

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almost got kicked out cause my uncle was wasted and fell asleep at the table lmao but they were gracious enough to let us finish our food before getting up outta there. highly recommend their breakfast shot it comes w/orange juice, and piece of bacon - you're getting a bfast filled experience! we also, ordered their lemon pepper and mango habanero wings, both had great flavors to them, but the chicken definitely could have been cooked a lil longer. curly fries were decent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]playlist was above average.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]overall it's a cool place to hang out, grab a bite and play some pool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A really great place to watch sporting events or have a fun day/night out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All the food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing! We had the Fried Oyster Basket (I added Popcorn Scallops ) & the Fried Catfish Basket. The oysters & scallops were delicious & moist. The catfish filets are huge (3 in our basket), we could only eat 2 of them. The General Manager Crystal & the bartender Katelyn was AWESOME!!! They were very engaging and chatted with us all night long. read more

Food needs grave help. The fish tacos were terrible. With so many other options in town, this is a hard NO. No one in our party of 15 liked their food. There are no other non fish options except wings. read more

Every time I am in New Braunfels this is my go to place for a drink and oysters... lots of them! The oysters are from the gulf coast and they never disappoint! The service is always friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is just a bar nothing really stands out....[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The oysters are a treat though at a very affordable price! If you are in New Braunfels craving a drink and an appetizer please do check it out read more

Came here with my cousins from Germany today and had a great experience. We literally just had a few breakfast shots, but the staff was absolutely inviting and made us feel good. Shots were great and on point. read more

The Oyster Bar - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

We love this place! We get the oysters and seafood dip! We also like like there buffalo chicken sandwiches and fried shrimp! Drinks are good too! The service is pretty good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance is super chill and laid back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

To be clear, I have traveled everywhere in the US and places around the world, so I've eaten at hundreds of restaurants and know my food. First time at this restaurant and was looking forward to the oysters. My friend and I went for my birthday, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]upon entering the place smelled like wet dog and appears like a dive bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server appeared rushed every time he approached us. We first tried the oyster shooters and were unable to swallow them due to the very spicy tomato sauce they put in a large glass, not a shooter glass, so swallowing that was very unpleasant. As an appetizer we ordered the fried pickles. They came in a spear not a coin with a small dollop of dipping sauce. We did not eat all of them because they were super salty which is why every place, I have had fried pickles come in coin form. Our server recommended ordering the premium oysters, so we ordered a dozen to share. Another very unpleasant experience whereas the oysters were not fully shucked, and had small pieces of shell in every bite. We have eaten many oysters, and this is not what we have ever experienced. When the server came to clear our table, I did share the experience regarding the oysters and a reputable place would have given some kind of discount for the unsavory experience. This place did not. We will not return nor recommend to anyone. read more

Decided to venture out to New Braunfels and try something different. Great decision. Opted for this divey place called The Oyster Bar. The name says it all. We had oysters and this place is definitely a bar. It wasn't very busy but you can tell this place can be loud. Service was on point as our server came by as soon as we sat down, got us started with drinks and offered to answer any questions we had. Mrs had a jalapeño margarita and of course I had to try their old fashioned. The margarita was great and my old fashioned was ok at best Reviews of this place don't speak well of their oysters but we enjoyed ours. They were meaty and flavorful. Pricing was very reasonable. Only knock was limited parking but we managed. Look forward to revisiting the area to check out other spots in the area as well. read more

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Decently good. Dive bar esk. We were really impressed by the scallops. They also have a decent ceasar salad heavy on the croutons. I would honestly skip the spinach and artichoke dip. It was mostly just a layer of melted cheese. read more

The Oyster Bar - ceasar salad - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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We tried The Oyster Bar for the first time a couple of weeks ago and were very happy with everything we ordered. Since we had never been, we tried several different items: soup of the day was Tomato Basil with chorizo (I was hesitant at first but turns out it was delicious and and now I soup that I crave!), we tried the calamari appetizer - they looked like mozzarella sticks which I was also unsure of but were actually tender and had great flavor, tried oysters on the half shell and baked oysters...two thumbs up for both, and finally the ahi tuna..loved it! We sat at the bar, arrived a few minutes before shift change and both bartenders were attentive and fun to talk to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were there midafternoon so it wasn't too busy, which we also loved.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We can't wait to go back read more

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Second time here, went on a date with the wife after some fishing out on the Guadalupe and it was amazing! We had the fried pickles, and crab dip as appetizers. Both were amazingly delicious! The wife got the spicy chicken sandwich and I got the seafood pasta and oysters. The pasta was very good and oysters were ok, wife loved the chicken sandwich! Our favorite was the crab dip for sure. Service was good for it being one server taking care of 6 tables. I forgot the gentleman's name but he was great. read more

Edgar was on point. We celebrated my mom's 60th birthday and he was so gracious and handled our difficult party with ease. Love the Oyster Bar and ask for Edgar. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Walked into the Bar. Not very many people there at all[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Stood at the Bar for 5 minutes, waiting, all the while listening to the severs goofing off in the back. No one ever came out. We left, never being recognized as waiting to order drinks and appetizers. Will not come back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Would hate to see what's it's like when and if they are ever busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The food is amazing, the service is exquisite and the ambiance is perfect. A great place to go on a date or with friends. Do yourself a favor and stop by. read more

The Oyster Bar - Bloody Gonzo and a breakfast shot - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

The food here was SO GOOD!! Oh my gosh if I just rated off that, then this would be 5 stars. The service was unfortunately a nightmare. Our server kept disappearing and it took forever to get our food. I want to try this place again because maybe it was just a fluke and honestly the food seems like it's worth the second attempt. read more

When visiting the outlaws in Gruene we always partake of one breakfast at the Oyster Bar. Breakfast? Yes breakfast. I'm not talkin' eggs and hash browns I'm talkin' their famous "Breakfast Shot". No, we do not arrive at the butt crack of dawn but usually around noonish when they open. What's a breakfast shot you ask? From their menu: Equal parts chilled Jameson and Butterscotch Schnapps followed by an orange juice chaser and a bite of delicious candied bacon. Just like pancakes and syrup, amazing." I can testify that it is indeed amazing and there is a tendency to order a second helping. If this does not tickle your fancy then order their Bloody Gonzo. Per their menu this is their "famous Bloody Mary hand-built with our house recipe. Garnished with celery, pickled green beans, olives, a dill pickle, lime, and even a piece of hot bacon." I did sample the Gonzo and it is spiced perfectly and the bloody mix is on point. If you are not dining I would suggest sitting at the bar for quick, friendly, professional service. Pro tip: Weekends are crazy busy with limited street parking. But there is usually available parking behind the bar. read more

The Oyster Bar - Breakfast is served! - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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This is one of the first places we visited when we moved here and [[HIGHLIGHT]]we love the atmosphere and bloody mary's.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We did not eat there but the drinks and customer service was perfect. read more

We sat at the bar and luckily were able to find four seats together. We started with the breakfast shot which is a must try! I had the fried oysters which were good. The bartenders were attentive and food came out quickly. They had plenty of TV's on the bar side so it was a nice place to watch a game. Would definitely try something else on the menu next time to see how the other oysters are. read more

My husband and I have been here many times. We always enjoy the fresh oysters! Food is good. Not spectacular, but always good. We greatly enjoy the breakfast shots and other cocktails. Typically service is terrible... We are always with a sever that has attitude, and does not seem to care about anything. The ONLY reason for this 5 star rating today is because we were served by an "Ashley R." She was phenomenal! Lively, friendly, and cared for our every need. Even catered to my needs of no sugar cocktails. Very friendly, great communicator and timely for everything! read more

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Food was amazing! Drink menu had tons of options. We will absolutely be back when visiting new braunfels again!

Go here regularly for a quick meal. Drinks and food are good and service is usually average. Last night I went with 3 members of my family for a quick meal and it was a disaster. We ordered 2 appetizers and then 4 meals. The waitress pretty much ignored us for 30 minutes or more and then came with our meals and asked how everything looked. My wife said it seems ok but we never got the appetizers. She responded " I'll check on them " . There was no apology whatsoever and right when we finished our meals she brought them out. Again no apology and we were charged for them. Meals and drinks were good except my wife's sliders were very over cooked, the burger, the bacon and the bun were way too cooked. Not a great experience and our waitress could not have had a worst attitude if she tried. We live in town and will be looking for new places to try next time . read more

Great food, excellent service. Oysters fabulous, jalapeno wrap in bacon great. Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos read more

The Oyster Bar - Signature drinks at the oyster bar where the oysters are amazing, tastes great, and please don't forget the bacon wrapped jalapeños . - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

We had the fish tacos and the sliders, with the jalapeno poppers as a starter. Food was all great, can't wait to go back!

I've had drinks and apps here before and it was good. Tonight we went in and the service was decent but then no food showed up after we waited. 30-35 minutes. There was no communication we kept being told it's coming., It's coming. We cancelled order, paid our drink bill and told her we're leaving and she said she was sorry. I can no longer recommend this place. No bueno. We walked across the street to El Tapatio and it was phenomenal. Go get a really good Mexican meal across the street at El Tapatio. read more

Great location, incredible food and good drinks! This place is pretty awesome to hangout or just stop in for a bite, as their food is incredible! The bartenders are attentive and there's a lot of space for small and large parties, as well as a pool table. Only thing is this is not a place to get craft beer at, but luckily there's other options around. read more

The Oyster Bar - Sliders - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

We've come here a few times and are always pleased with the friendly service and the consistently delicious food. Also I highly recommend the side car for a cocktail! read more

Wonderful location walkable to the river if tubing or Plenty of parking at lunchtime on the street or a large parking lot behind the building Greeted by friendly smiling staff Started with a hot seafood dip with tortilla chips A dozen nice plump fresh oysters , they were so good I got the fried oyster basket for my entrée As well as the daily soup which was Thai chicken it was wonderful with risotto and fresh vegetables and a velvet broth The waitress very informative and very efficient Food came out perfectly timed and hot read more

The Oyster Bar - Tables or Booth to sit in if not at the bar it has a beautiful tin ceiling and television for sports nice bar and restaurant - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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Fantastic food and great pricing! Oysters were some of the best we've ever had, Blackened Chicken Sandwich was perfect, and the Candied Bacon Sliders were a favorite. The service during the day was impeccable and everyone was very friendly. Attitude and vibe definitely changes when the sun goes down. Turns into more of a local bar that isn't too accepting of newcomers. Don't recommend going after 6pm if You're not from the area. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool bar, awesome music, food was delicious and made from scratch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our bartender, KK, made a great dirty martini and was on top of everything we ordered. Food and drinks were reasonably priced and above our expectations. We will be back read more

The blackened chicken sandwich as always is amazing, the only reason I'm giving this three stars: tonight we went for dinner, ordered an appetizer. Never arrived, told server to cancel it we were finished and wanted to pay the bill. The server came back a min after telling us that the kitchen handed it over to her even though we had already canceled it, we told her that we did not want it. She said just go ahead and take it to go and left it at the table. Once we got the bill we saw that we were still charged for it, even though I told her to cancel it and when it was brought over we did not want it. I love this place but sis not want to give it a lower star, the food is always amazing read more

Always have to come here when I visit New Braunfels. I always try to get pictures of the food but it always looks so i forget and just start digging in. I've only had the servers Ashley and Jose but they always have a smile on their face and are very friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They always have great music playing with a pool table and a nice outside area for when it cools down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 11/10 recommend trying this place. You wont regret it! read more

But wait, there's more! Came here because the bar disguised as a pizza joint next door wasn't open for lunch. So we came to a bar advertised as a bar, that served a great lunch. Wow, that was a pleasant surprise. Definitely had the old town bar style down. I felt like I was coming into Cheers but with less space. In fact, I should come more often and tell them my name is Norm for the proper greeting whenever I come for lunch. Upper area was a traditional bar and the seats around it were packed at lunch. No one was in the side that had the tables and darts. We sat and watched some football on the screens as we ate. The waitress was fantastic. As were all the staff. Started off with a cup of their tomato/basil soup with chorizo. I'm not a tomato soup fan, but the waitress said a lot of folks liked it so I was up for it. Great soup! Then had the Grilled Shrimp Po'boy sandwich. It was a very good sandwich, but with only five of the tasty shrimp it was heavy on the Poor boy side of the sandwich. Fries were perfect. Definitely a great spot to have lunch. Likely under rated with the huge Oyster Bar sign, but don't let that confuse you too much. read more

The Oyster Bar - Very good tomato, basil & chorizo soup. - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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Dope spot. Came here with one of my local friends. This place is so cool. It's an intimate venue with great drinks and really good food. Walking in the bar and I knew I was in the right place. The vide was on point and the serve was great. This is a must visit when touring New Braunfels. read more

Right in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, it's a great stop if you want quality food in a low key environment. The oysters were great. I really enjoyed the candied bacon sliders, too. I'll admit I was skeptical about ordering Texas-sized wings since I'm from the heart of Wing Country in WNY but they were gigantic wings, fried perfectly, with excellent sauces. Next trip to NB, I'm coming back. I loved it here. read more

I've gone a couple of times and the first time was not phenomenal but the second time wasn't great at all. We ordered food and some drinks and sat at the bar the first time and it was as expected. Nothing superb. Oysters are not the greatest. The second time we came in with a small group for some drinks and shots and the staff was not friendly. We tried to engage with them and have them do fun drinks for us but the girl was short with us and not very friendly when we were asking about the list of shots they had. We would've stayed and hung out but we got one drink and left. They weren't busy either. Maybe she wasn't having a good evening but even the other bar tender wasn't even acknowledging us when we wanted to order. read more

It's just upsetting to have to pay an unknown fee when you order ToGo. Extra $4.00 was added when the server taking the order didn't even mention the added ToGo fee when we ordered. I am all for taking care of staff and making sure people are tipped at least 20%, but to have an unknown fee added is just upsetting and disappointing. The food is always great, but it's so sad to have a business that thrives on the locals nickel and dime them when an order is ToGo. Up prices to account for the ToGo or tell customers upfront because this feels like theft. read more

The Oyster Bar - ToGo fee on every item. A ToGo fee was not discussed from the person taking the order and ended up adding an extra $4.00 fee to our tab. - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

The bartenders look beat up for the previous night. I sit at the bar .. Ask for a drink Bartender looks tired none engaged and just sloppy When I asked how was your day.... Her response was tired from last night can't wait to go home It's a shame because this place is a good bar . read more