Oystercatchers

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   Terry

   VIP

   Tampa

   12 reviews

   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Been here several times. It was obvious from the beginning that something was not the same atmosphere as previous visits. Not sure if they were just understaffed or what it was. Menu selections were limited, no specials for the night. Maybe it was because it was the night before Valentines. Long wait from appetizers to entrees. With one waiter working 6-8 tables our order may have been misplaced? Apps good, entrees meh. Server did present 4 desserts to the table gratis. Even he knew things just were not as they should be. Maybe just an off night, but for $560 that should never be.
   

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   Gayle

   Dallas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Diane was an excellent server!!! Professional and quick and worked hard.
   

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   Tristan

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Started the evening waiting 10 minutes for a drink at the bar while having a seat (there are about eight total seats). Ordered dinner and everything fish related we got was overcooked (hog fish and lobster spaghetti). Best thing we got was a burger. You can find better for your money in Tampa. Very disappointed.
   

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   Shawn

   Tampa

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Restaurant had multiple large parties who were enjoying themselves. It was unusual in our 30+ visits to have less than stellar experience. Food and servers were wonderful as expected, kitchen was probably struggling with the multiple 8-12 people tables. Everything took longer than usual and staff were unnecessarily apologetic because they truly seemed to care that things were not to THEIR usual standard.
   

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   Sherrie

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   24 reviews

   3.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on 6 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a great time with our guests and the sun setting was beautiful. Felt the grilled oysters were overdone. My tilefish was very strong. Probably the type of fish. My husband really enjoyed his pasta dish with lobster. Service was ok.
   

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   Kathy

   Detroit

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 3 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had always been my go to when in town but disappointed with the menu changes this time.
   

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   Cheryl

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great restaurant! First time there, as out of staters.
   

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   Nick

   West Palm Beach

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always excellent food and service!! And the best view in Tampa Tampa Bay.
   

   OystercatchersResponded on 6 February 2025

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy our food, service, and of course, the best view in Tampa Bay. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience soon!
   

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   Rosario

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food quality and menu options at Osytercatcher’s have decreased. Our server, who has worked there for years, was as excellent as always. The ambiance is not as good as it used to be. Let’s hope they can go back to the prior standards and that they can bring back the wonderful Sunday brunch.
   

   OystercatchersResponded on 6 February 2025

   Thank you for your honest feedback and for your continued support of Oystercatchers over the years. We’re delighted to hear that your server provided the excellent service you’ve come to expect, and we truly appreciate your kind words about them. We understand your disappointment with the menu changes and the absence of the Sunday brunch buffet. Our goal is always to provide a high-quality dining experience, and we take guest feedback seriously when evaluating our offerings. We’ll be sure to share your comments with our team as we strive to improve. We appreciate your patience and your insights, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for an experience that better reflects the standards you remember. Thank you again for your thoughtful review!
   

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    Jana

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    Restaurant needs some updating. Great location but average food. Very expensive
    

    OystercatchersResponded on 6 February 2025

    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our location, but we’re sorry to hear that the food and value didn’t meet your expectations. We continuously strive to provide a high-quality dining experience and appreciate your input as we look for ways to improve. We value your perspective and hope to welcome you back in the future for an experience that better reflects the potential of our beautiful setting. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
    

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