The razor clams were fantastic, I asked for the Chef choice of a dozen oysters...delicious. Clam casserole, was also great.. Going back tomorrow!!! read more

I was really hopeful that another visit to the shack would be an opportunity to up my review. Unfortunately quite the opposite occurred. They attempted to seat us at a postage stamp sized table barely bigger than the napkin holder sitting on top of it. No thanks. The food quality has taken a steep decline. My "sea" scallops were tough, chewy, and hard like small bouncy rubber balls. The clam chowder was "off" if that makes sense. Didn't quite taste fresh and had a lot of gritty texture to it. The garlic shrimp was quite paltry. Tiny tail-on shrimp that quite honestly reminded be of a bag of frozen from the supermarket. Ceviche was ok, but not enough to make up for the rest of this train wreck. Due to poor execution of nearly every dish, Will not return. read more

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I was underwhelmed by the food. Good ingredients, poor preparation. This place may be better for those who prefer their shellfish hidden under sauce. Raw oysters - Good. I enjoyed the local oysters, uniquely small and briney - and the overall oyster selection was good. Soft shell crab - OK. I love fresh soft shell crab so was excited to see it on the menu. It was served oven baked topped with a melange of peppers, onion, cream, parsley. I was indifferent to the preparation, but didn't mind it because the crabs themselves were good. As a stand-alone dish, it was mediocre, not the best preparation of such a special ingredient. Razor clams - Poor. They were sandy (inexcusable) and overcooked. Further, they were prepared in the same style as the soft shell crabs. Menu lacks detailed descriptions, so I would have appreciated a heads up. I arrived at opening and perfectly easy to get seated. Service was good. The venue was fun, with a mix of patio, bar, and indoor. I never comment on bathrooms, but theirs was too dark. I had to turn on my phone flashlight, only then to realize I was in the men's!! While I appreciate sticking to the theme, I much prefer function over form when it comes to washrooms. read more

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This is our second time here and what a disappointment. The first time we came was amazing and Melissa took great care of us!! Unfortunately, this time was so bad we will not be back. Service was terrible. We waited 20 minutes before our drinks came to the table, our 3 appetizers came before any water hit the table. The waitress said she didn't know we didn't get our drinks. They were out of almost everything we ordered - they were out of lobster rolls but had lobster tails...I got lobster bisque with two other people at the table. Theirs was loaded with lobster and mine literally had nothing but tomatoes. read more

I enjoyed my meal at the Oyster Shack and they had a lot of decent seafood options. We had several and ate them family style. I'd say that I wish they had some different carbs with each seafood plate (the lame bread got a bit old after a while), but I really liked the oysters. Service was ok and it's a nice change of pace read more

We dined here on a whim because we saw it on Apple Maps. It's in a convenient location and had a relaxed vibe.There is a board that lays out all the fresh seafood offerings. I was disappointed to learn that there weren't any local oyster options left the night we went. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was attentive. My brother-in-law asked for a Miami Vice, though the bartender wasn't familiar with that drink, he made his own version of it. My sister found the drinks to be a bit too strong. In terms of the food, we enjoyed the oysters even though they were imported. There were some unique options like a grilled oyster topped with kale. I got the ceviche, it was great! My sister got raw oysters, and loved them with the house made hot sauce. My brother in law said the lobster roll was delicious. We had a great experience, even though my brother-in-law found it to be a bit pricey. read more

The Oyster Shack - Seafood Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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We were actually recommended this restaurant by our Uber driver, and it did not disappoint! Cute open air restaurant, and our server was friendly and attentive. The food was great, although somewhat small portions, very well prepared. The cocktails were also very good. Highly recommend the passion fruit old fashioned! read more

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Hands down one of our absolute FAVORITE seafood spots in San Juan. Food is absolutely delicious and so fresh. Staff is great and the cocktails are also fantastic. Don't think about it, just do yourself a favor and eat here! read more

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Food and experience here was OUTSTANDING! We arrived around 12pm on a Saturday and it was busy but we were sat right away at a patio table. Shortly after, an amazing 3-man reggae band played live music right next to us. We let the waiter guide our oyster order. We got the half dozen east coast oysters, 3 each of 2 different kinds, and loved them. We also got the mahi mahi ceviche and garlic butter shrimp. I am not a shrimp person at all but LOVED this dish. The mahi mahi ceviche was hands down the favorite - it was soooo fresh and flavorful. The ceviche came with plenty of yummy chips but the garlic butter shrimp could've used an extra 1-2 pieces of bread. We had to eat the last 3 shrimp without bread. At first glance the prices seem a bit high, but the portions are large to justify it, and the quality is absolutely top notch. My boyfriend and I shared the 3 dishes and were completely full. The inside is also so incredibly charming with tons of cute decor and lights. Only note is that it took a LONG time for our little water cups to get refilled so we spent the majority of the meal without water. read more

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Servers were nice, decor was pleasant, and the seafood is superb! Went to this place by myself and can attest that it is friendly to solo travelers. read more

The Oyster Shack - Salmon crudo and Scallops - Seafood Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Walked by this place the prior day and it looked like a cool spot to grab a bite to eat, so after reading the positive reviews, the wife and I decided to give it a shot. We were warmly welcomed and quickly seated by the hostess with our server arriving promptly. She too was very engaging and professional. We ordered the guacamole to start and it was fantastic, especially the crispy chips. I ordered the grilled octopus and my wife the garlic shrimp. The octopus was flavorful but not as charred as I expected and a little too chewy for my liking. The garlic shrimp was also flavorful, mostly the tomato and onion but lacking that garlic punch Would definitely try it again. read more

The Oyster Shack - Grilled Octopus - Seafood Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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I really wanted this to be good. I love oysters, I love grilled octopus. But the grilled octopus tentacle with BBQ sauce was fatty and chewy. Chargrilled oysters were good. Ceviche looked a little scary - my wife ate some of it - I stayed away. Service was good. I walked away from it wondering if we were going to be sick, but luckily we were not. read more

Great Food little Hole in the wall. Clean really good staff. The Bartender actually recommended the local food instead of tourist trap... Highly recommend it... Wife surprised me for read more

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This place is amazing.. was driving by!! Had to stop!! The oysters, crab cakes , all the tuna! And the service was so great! Nice..welcoming ! Highly recommend!!! read more

A quick Lyft ride from our hotel. And the oysters- delish. Service was fast and friendly. The open air fish shack decor for the bill. A great place to stop and snack! read more

The Oyster Shack - Seafood Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Great food! We love sea food and the oysters were good, we also got the Rockefeller oysters and they are mostly cheese with a hint of oyster taste great for first time seafood! The lobster roll was amazing and fulfilling and one of the best ones I've had (if you don't like mayo still get it pls)! The mahi mahi tuna ceviche was the BEST thing there! I loved it (get that as an appetizer) only complaint is when getting oysters make sure you say not to add clams (unless you like them). overall food, staff, and ambiance was 10/10 loved it! read more

The Oyster Shack - Rockefeller Oysters - Seafood Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Where to start with this place--just go! The pico de gallo was easily the best I've ever had. The mushroom side dish was incredibly garlicky and packed with flavor. The warm octopus appetizer was huge and unbelievably tender--it's rare to find octopus cooked that perfectly. The crab cakes were also delicious, served in a rich, well-seasoned broth. The clams were sitting in an absolutely perfect sauce, but since I'm not a big fan of larger clams, I wasn't able to enjoy them as much as I would have liked. Loved the ambience, very nautical! The service was great considering how busy this place gets. read more

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Excellent seafood restaurant! Service was outstanding with lots of staff coming by. Whole Jonah Crab, Lobster Bisque. Grilled Oysters and the Octopus appetizer were all fantastic. We almost went back a second day to eat again. If you're a seafood fan, I highly recommend. read more

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Let me start by saying I don't like oysters. I know, I know... Hear me out. That's not exactly true. They're okay fried. I prefer them charbroiled. But never have I enjoyed them raw. Until today. I had a taste for fresh seafood but I wasn't sure what I wanted, so instead of committing to one dish I ordered the Fisherman's Stew.... A delightful combination of clams, mussels, calamari, mahi mahi, and shrimp cooked in butter and garlic and served with a side of the most delectable coconut and lemongrass broth. Oh. My. Goodness. The seafood was so fresh. I was especially surprised at how large the clams were! The broth was heavenly. I'm surprised they don't serve it on its own as a soup. It's divine. I was chatting with the bartender about raw oysters and he gave me a crash course on them. I shared with him my aversion to raw oysters, and after hearing my concerns he introduced me to one with a flavor profile that he thought I would enjoy. He instructed me on how to eat them for an optimal experience and offered me one, no pressure. Feeling adventurous, I obliged... And it was freaking awesome! The oyster he gave me was from Anderson Bay, Washington. It had this crisp vegetable flavor note to it which was weird... but in a good way! I'm used to oysters tasting like "post-nasal drip" with hints of "a mouth full of spare change" (that metallic taste has always been a deal-breaker for me). The bartender explained that the reason I encountered these rather harsh flavor profiles from the previous oysters I've eaten is because of the environment that they were caught in, and how the West Coast oyster that he offered me has an environment very different than the ones I was used to. If nothing else will convince you to give this place a try, just know that in the course of an hour, this amazing bartender converted me from a raw oyster hater to someone who would happily try that particular type of oyster again. As if the Fisherman's Stew wasn't impressive enough... read more

This spot is located right off the beach. The decor reminds me of pirates of the Caribbean. They have a wide variety of options when it comes to fresh oysters. They were delicious. Pretty pricey tho read more

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Went to The Oyster Schack for a quick bite. We were greeted immediately. Roberto, our waiter, was attentive and friendly. We ordered malanga chips to start and 3 raw oysters, fish tacos and beef tacos for our meal. Everything was fresh and very, very tasty. Nice presentation and great quality of food. The restaurant has a couple of options to sit and enjoy your meal or just drink. Nice music playing. If visiting Puerto Rico, make a stop at The Oyster shack. Highly recommended. read more

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Amazing, Amazing, Amazing, not anything more you can say about this place. The food was amazing, along with the service! read more

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This place was very nice, but the oysters were not fresh. Definitely felt like they were overpriced, but we ended up having a good time. Took a lot of photos because it is Bad Bunny inspired, but probably would not come back because of the freshness of the oysters. Service was good. Our waitress was very nice. read more

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Food is 8/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 12/10 Pricey, but, cute spot. They could do more with the menu for the price. read more

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Highly Recommended :D We were talking about coming here a couple days before we actually went but the day we drove by it was jammed packed and we couldn't find a place to park. So the night before we left the island we walked here from the place we were staying since it was a little less than a mile away and the weather was great. We were immediately met by a wonderful hostess. I can't remember his name but he made our experience here great. Very friendly and helpful. Thanks brother! We sat in the front outside area which had plenty of fans to keep everyone cool. I loved that since I am always hot and Puerto Rico is extremely humid. The hostess brought us some waters while we waited for our server who took a little too long to welcome us which annoyed me. When he finally did approach us which took maybe 20 minutes as we watched him tend to others who arrived after us I gave him an attitude which he took notice of quickly and I told him we had been waiting for a little too long. He apologized. He took our drink and appetizer order and when he came back I apologized too and everything was great after that. We ordered: - Medalla Light (me) 5/5 *One of my favorite beers that isn't craft beer - Lychee drink (gf) 5/5 *Delicious and tasty - Guacamole, Mashed avocado mixed with cilantro and onions served with fresh local cheese and chips on the side 5/5 *Fresh, creamy, loaded with flavor, and the malanga chips were nice and crunchy - Spanish Octopus Ceviche, Fresh octopus-style calamari served with red onions, sweet peppers, and cilantro 5/5 *Very tender and loaded with flavor - Unique Oysters, Whether they're from New Zealand or the Netherlands, our unique oysters are special and highly regarded as the best of their kind. They may include some of the world's rarest oysters 5/5 *I don't eat oysters but my girlfriend said they were superb - Ostiones, We serve wild ostiones harvested by local fishermen in the warm waters of Loíza's mangroves. They are boutique sized and have smooth meats with high brine 5/5 *He brought some of these as an apology for making us wait for so long and my girlfriend said they were some of the best oysters she's ever had FYI: the table side pepper infused vinegar is spectacular :P I can't speak enough good things about this place. The service was great(after hiccup) and the food was spectacular. The server made things right and I appreciate that and I made sure to make his tip big enough so that he knew how appreciative we were. He spoke to us about several things local as I was paying for our bill and I appreciated that. I love restaurants like this. It has everything that makes a restaurant great. I'll 100% come back the next time we are on the island. Thanks for the wonderful atmosphere, service, and food. Enjoy :) read more

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Wanted some grilled octopus! Stopped by while in San Juan. They had a live band that was great! The atmosphere was very inviting!! I also had oysters . They have so many different oysters from every where !!! I had the Bluepoint eastern ones which was very delicious! The grilled octopus was a little tough, but I've had it in Portugal and it's pretty hard to beat that !! Overall the service was excellent , drink and food was good! I would definitely come back ! read more

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Didn't find this place until my last night in San Juan or I would have eaten there multiple times. Raw oysters were amazingly fresh. Octopus was perfectly prepared. Service was spot on. All around a great meal. read more

We tried The Oyster Shack for dinner during a recent stay in San Juan, PR. Unfortunately, it did not meet the hype. First, the food.... The oyster selection was disappointing... we had the Bluepoints, served room temperature, no hot sauce, just a quarter teaspoon of horseradish in a dollop of cocktail sauce. The oysters were also small, several not much bigger than a nickel, not shucked very well either. The seafood medley was good, malanga chips on the side. The handful of chips served ran out about 1/2 way through the dish, we ordered more, and were charged for more (maybe because we received a full order the second time)... bad form. We had the mani-mani hot plate next.... We tried to order several crudo plates (sashimi) only to be told they only had about three things on the menu left for the evening... It was about 6:45pm in the evening. The waiter said something about a generator issue in the kitchen, who knows. Perhaps true, since the oysters were served warm, and our bottle of sparkling wine was served slightly chilled and required an ice bath for an hour to be palatable. On the up side, the mojito was great, one of the best ever! Second, the service... halter skelter at best. From our observations, no real training provided. Multiple servers taking orders, delivering food, apparently no one person responsible for a specific table. Service was generally slow, not "island time" slow, just slow, and periods of 20-30 minutes without anyone stopping by our "seats." We had "seats" at a counter because many of the tables in the dining room are so uneven and wobbly that it's impossible to have a meal at them. It was interesting to watch the host continue to seat people at the same tables, and couple after couple would move themselves to other tables, often moving multiple times to find a stable table. The restaurant was generally in a state of poor upkeep. We found it very interesting to observe all these things when the owner was present. He came in on his bike, with dog in tow, while we were having dinner. Aside from coming out front and bussing a table every 1/2 hour or so, seemingly oblivious to the issues with the operation of the place. Having been in the business for many years, the owner should be THE most visible employee in the house. This review is not intended as a slam against the place... it needs work: training, quality, upkeep, etc. Perhaps when you exist at the whim of tourists, the incentive isn't there to be the best. That said, in today's connected world, the net will doom your business, even if it's just a "tourist place." Improve the product, we may return. As always, we'll be watching reviews! read more

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This was great! Their food is served tapa style. We enjoyed a light meal and drinks. The staff is friendly and welcoming. It was a great stop when we arrived in town! read more

The Oyster Shack - Ceviche mixto - Seafood Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

right around the corner from our hotel and we were so excited to fix our oyster craving! we ordered 2 dozen "premium" oysters, but don't think it was worth the cost unfortunately ordered clam chowder for the table and each one tasted different / no consistency. too salty for my liking. service was a bit slow for 6pm. i would give this place another try but try other things off the menu read more

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Wow! The best lobster bisque we've ever had, loaded with ingredients and full of flavor. My husband loved his whole snapper and I am still thinking about my scallops I ordered. The server was quick and attentive even with a packed restaurant. The inside of the restaurant took me by surprise since it looks like the inside of an old pirate ship with all the little gadgets like lamps and boating tools. Really neat environment with great food! read more

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Ambiance - 5 stars Food - 3 stars Service - 5 stars (But I'm here for the food so 3 stars it is) Came here for a solo dinner during a bachelorette party while the rest of the girls were too tired from a long day. The place was full and i love chargrilled oysters so i decided to try it out. I sat at the bar, the ambiance is so beautiful, lots of wood finishes and really follows the sea theme. The bartender was great, i wasn't planning to drink but ended up trying one of the cocktails he recommended, the painkiller. It was sweet and easy to drink, loved the nutmeg rim and felt very authentically Puerto Rican. I tried the oysters charbroiled - at $23 it wasn't cheap (goes by weight not by # of oysters but mine came with 5) To be honest i was pretty disappointed. They were so overcooked the cheese on top was burnt to a crisp and all the flavor left the building. I tried the lobster roll too and the lobster was good quality but they put it in 2 little Hawaiian rolls and it doesn't stay together at all. They didn't toast/butter the rolls either. If the flavors were there I'd say more but it kind of also fell flat for the price. All in all i spent a hundred bucks on a dinner for 1 and left disappointed. But the service was great and the bartender kept me company so I'd go back for drinks. read more

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Overall: 3 Stars If you want Oysters, this is the place to go, however w that said... 3.25 Stars The restaurant's ambiance is pirate theme and because of October, it was tastefully decorated w Halloween items. It has indoor and outdoor seating w a 2nd floor (rooftop) to do some people watching. 3.5 Stars - Staff. Our servers were friendly and laid back. They were attentive. Our first server didn't really announce any specials unless prompted by us. After placing our "happy hour Mojito special and our meals", a second server came over to take our order. So communication is a little bit lacking. Meals: 2.5 stars to 3.5 Stars 2.5 Stars: We ordered the Charbroiled Oysters which consist of spinach, Romano cheese, garlic and butter. We were truly DISAPPOINTED with the amount of oysters and size. We only received 5, yes, 5 oysters instead of 6 or 12; Especially paying $28 for it. NOTE: On the side of item, it says, " there only 5 oysters". It was hard storm read due to the low light, however it still my fault. Don't make my mistake. If you ever had ACME or Dragos' oysters, the you may not be happy with these oysters. They were supposed to be jumbo oysters but only two were. You decide from the picture if they were jumbo size. In addition, when served it wasn't accompanied by any bread, chips or toast. You have to asked for it and it will normally be small square hard toasts; similar to Melba Toast. 3.5 Stars. We ordered the Grouper Ceviche as our meal. We wanted a dish that was cold and fresh especially with the humidity and unseasonable hot temperature. The dish was good. The freshly diced grouper was large and tender. The lime and herbs worked its magic to "cook" the fish. Only thing to make it better would be bread so it can to soak the sauce. However, it was served w Malanga chips. These chips are great scoopers but very hard on the crunch and biting side. Be careful w braces, which I found out. LOL So would we come back. Maybe to try other options. read more

The Oyster Shack - Mahi-Mahi Ceviche w Malanga Chips - $19 - Seafood Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Super friendly staff! lol we sat very inside the restaurant and away from the crowd. But they checked on us constantly. Fisherman's stew : Seafood and stew are served separately. The seafood was pretty fresh. Love the big juicy clam! The stew was mostly sweet, which bring out the freshness of seafood nicely. Mushroom soup? : lol I don't know the name but I'm pretty sure there is only one mushroom dish. Savory and light flavored. The mushroom tastes was locked inside. Award winning oyster : Really interesting dish. Not really cooked. More like warmed up with sauces? The oyster is not big but pretty sweet and fresh. Can taste it even with the sauces. read more

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We really enjoyed this little restaurant/bar while we were in Puerto Rico. We visited several times. We loved their mahi mahi ceviche! Delicious! They also had live music when we were there. Very nice. read more

The food came out really fast and the service was amazing. The food was the star of the show. I only had 2 things planned the whole cruise and this was one of them. read more

Listen I love oysters, came to this place only because the name obviously hints seafood. I was surprised to see how many options they had for the oysters such as Rockefeller, Charbroiled, and Raw. I felt like being a fatty and going with Charbroiled. The oysters were good but I definitely have had better. The lobster roll now that was the real winner! A solid 9/10 only reason I say 9 because for me I prefer my lobster to be so soft it almost melts in your mouth. The sauce however on that bread really made it special . This is a cute little spot and gives all vibes and full of colors and lights. Definitely will be back sometime soon ! read more

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The ambiance was nice. I stopped to get oysters and the service was amazing! The award winning oysters were delicious and huge. There was no wait to be seated-I highly recommend! read more

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I rarely leave 1-star reviews, but the service at Oyster Shack left me with no other choice. Our server--a larger guy with black-framed glasses--made it abundantly clear from the moment we sat down that he absolutely did not want to be there. When I asked if they had any local oysters, I received a flat "no." When I asked if they offered steamed oysters, I got another flat "no." He offered zero alternative options or recommendations, completely shutting down the conversation. The most bizarre part of the experience was when he left the menus at our table, disappeared for a while, and then actually gestured for me to get up and bring the menus over to him rather than walking back to our table to take the order. To top it all off, he literally stood there shaking his head while I was paying the bill. I still left a tip because I understand that people have bad days, but this went way beyond a bad mood. As a paying customer, you shouldn't be made to feel like an inconvenience for simply trying to order food. If you don't want to work in hospitality, you probably shouldn't. read more

This is an wonderful little restaurant with outstanding wait staff. The oysters were very flavorful, our meals were excellent. The ambiance is cool unique, must have while here read more

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