Broadway Oyster Bar

4.5

829 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for live music
Lively

The Broadway Oyster Bar is a locally owned and operated establishment and has been for over 35 years. The Oyster Bar is widely regarded as the premier New Orleans' style restaurant, bar and music venue in the Midwest. BOB, as it is affectionately known by its many fans and friends, is housed in a building that was built in the mid 1840's and is one of the oldest buildings still in daily use within the city of St. Louis. During its colorful history, our building has had many functions including a family home, a boarding house, a Chinese laundry, a record store and a bordello to name a few. These walls have heard and seen it all. Some people feel that the building is haunted by spirits who, occasionally late at night, play good hearted jokes on the staff such as doors suddenly opening or closing or lights going on or off as if by magic. Then again, it just could be because the building is over 170 years old. However, our historic building has just gone through a renovation so we now have two outdoor patios that are covered and heated during cold or rainy weather and an expanded kitchen to better serve you. Our food has won numerous awards and readers' polls for excellence and features some of the most sustainable seafood available such as fresh Gulf and Blue Point oysters, Louisiana crawfish and shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, scallops and crabs. Our Cajun and Creole dishes are our versions of many of the traditional Louisiana favorites. If you love New Orleans, you will feel right at home at BOB. BOB offers live music twice a day every night of the week except on Friday when we feature one act for the evening. We present the best local and national touring acts representing a variety of musical genres such as rock, reggae, bluegrass, blues, funk, R&B, roots, and jam, and weshowcase a wide variety of bands visiting from New Orleans. The live music is free up to 8 times per a week. However, for some of the more popular and well known acts, we do charge a cover which typically goes to the bands in order to keep attracting them to the BOB. Broadway Oyster Bar has been referred to by many as a staple of St. Louis and was recently honored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association as the 2015 Restaurant of the Year. BOB is a great choice for a relaxing dinner, a celebratory party or an opportunity to dance to a great band. As well known food writer, the late Joe Pollack, once wrote, "There is, quite simply, nothing in St. Louis quite like the Broadway Oyster Bar". That line was written over 30 years ago, but it is as true today as it was then. Welcome to the Broadway Oyster Bar Family.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole, Southern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(314) 621-8811
Website
https://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/?y_source=1_MTg5NTU0NDUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.
Private party facilities
For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.

Location
736 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Area
St. Louis
Cross Street
Gratiot
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
We are located 2 blocks from Busch Stadium transit stop. We also offer a free shuttle service to and from all Blues hockey home games.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Popular dishes

Blue Crab CakesUS$14.99
Three house made, wild caught Maryland blue crab cakes, served over fried green tomatoes and topped with crawfish Cardinale sauce and grated Parmesan cheese
Fried Shrimp
Served with our house made spicy gin cocktail sauce
- 1/2 DozenUS$9.99
- DozenUS$15.99
Shrimp VoodooUS$14.99
8 Gulf shrimp hand breaded & flash fried, then tossed in our sweet n' spicy Sriracha voodoo sauce. Garnished with our spicy, house made cole slaw
Nola Style Bbq Shrimp
Fresh Gulf shrimp sautéed with butter, Worcestershire sauce & Creole spices, garnished with rice and served with French bread. A NOLA classic and not shrimp on the Barbie!
- 1/2 DozenUS$11.99
- DozenUS$16.99
Gulf Coast Peel & Eat Shrimp
Served shell on, hot or chilled, with our own house made spicy gin cocktail sauce
- 1/2 lbUS$10.99
- 1 lbUS$18.99
Naked Gator TacosUS$13.99
3 tacos filled with Louisiana alligator tail meat marinated & fried, naked. Dressed with a blend of cheeses, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, & chipotle sour cream. House made salsa verde served on the side
Alligator Sausage & Shrimp CheesecakeUS$14.99
The ultimate savory cheesecake of shrimp, alligator and smoked pork sausage from Poche's in Louisiana, with a blend of cream cheese & warm Gouda cheese. Served with pita bread. Addictive!
Louisiana Fried AlligatorUS$12.99
Prime, marinated alligator tail meat served with our house made tartar sauce
Uncle Duey's Catfish FrittersUS$11.99
One half pound of farm raised catfish fritters lightly breaded in Uncle Duey's special seasoning and flash fried. Served with house made tartar sauce
WingsUS$11.99
A pound of fresh fried chicken wings with your choice of our unique Cajun tequila or honey chipotle sauce
Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$13.99
Steamed in a tomato garlic white wine broth, great for dipping with French bread
Boiled CrawfishUS$19.99
A steaming bowl of spicy crawfish served with lemon garlic butter

Soups & Salads

Caesar
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese & Caesar dressing.
- LargeUS$7.99
- DinnerUS$4.99
- With Shrimp or Sautéed CrawfishUS$14.99
- With Grilled ChickenUS$12.99
Blackened Ahi Tuna SaladUS$16.99
Fresh greens with red onion, black bean corn salsa, fresh avocado, salsa verde, fried tortilla strips, & lightly blackened ahi tuna served rare. Served with chipotle ranch
Justa
Fresh greens with red onion, tomato & croutons, topped with a blend of cheeses
- LargeUS$8.99
- DinnerUS$4.99
- With Grilled ChickenUS$13.99
- With Shrimp or Sautéed CrawfishUS$14.99
House Soup
Chunky Crawfish Bisque.
- CupUS$4.99
- BowlUS$6.99
Choice Of House Made Dressing
Remoulade, Basil Vinaigrette, Ranch, Or Bleu Cheese

Sandwiches

Lobster Po' BoyUS$16.99
Lobster tail meat dredged in a light flour breading, flash fried, & tossed in our creamy Sriracha voodoo sauce. Served on Gambino's bread from New Orleans & garnished with garlic aioli, fresh arugula, & sliced tomato
B.O.B. BurgerUS$9.99
One half pound of seasoned ground beef topped with your choice of American, Cheddar, Swiss or Swiss American cheese
Grinder
A French baguette hollowed out & stuffed with sautéed minced garlic, onions, peppers, grinder sauce & one of the following:
- Sautéed Gulf OystersUS$12.99
- Sautéed ShrimpUS$11.99
- Grilled Chicken BreastUS$9.99
- Our Special Recipe Andouille SausageUS$9.99
Po' Boys
Traditional NOLA sandwich on fresh baked Gambino's bread served dressed with lettuce, tomato, house made cracked pepper mayo, pickle & onion.
- Fried ShrimpUS$12.99
- Fried Crawfish TailsUS$14.99
- Fried CatfishUS$12.99
- Fried OystersUS$14.99
Gioia's Hot Salami Muffuletta
Combining the best of both New Orleans and St. Louis! Gioia's Hot Salami, ham, cheese & olive spread on a round, seeded loaf. Served hot!
- WholeUS$28.99
- HalfUS$15.99
- QuarterUS$9.99
Grilled ChickenUS$9.99
A 7 oz. all natural grain fed split chicken breast seasoned with our blend of Cajun spices & served with house made cracked pepper mayonnaise
Pappy's Pulled Pork SlidersUS$12.99
Two pulled pork sliders made with Pappy's pulled pork, tossed in our sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, made with Civil Life American Brown beer and topped with our house made spicy Cajun cole slaw on a toasted slider bun
Side Options: Cajun Fries, Garlic Parmesan Fries Or Spicy Cole Slaw

Oysters

Always The Freshest & Best Available!

Blue Point OystersUS$22.99
Connecticut farm raised Blue Point oysters on the half shell served liquor on with horseradish & our own spicy gin cocktail sauce 1 dozen
Gulf OystersUS$18.99
Fresh shucked Louisiana Gulf oysters rinsed in cold salt water. Served with horseradish & our own spicy gin cocktail sauce 1 dozen
Oysters NolaUS$15.99
Six char-grilled oysters topped with a shrimp, spinach, & bacon cream sauce. Finished with grated Parmesan cheese
Char-Grilled OystersUS$14.99
Six freshly shucked oysters grilled over an open flame with garlic butter, Creole spices & grated Parmesan cheese
Oysters BienvilleUS$14.99
Six freshly shucked oysters topped with a spicy shrimp, Parmesan & mushroom cream sauce, then baked
Oysters RockefellerUS$14.99
Six freshly shucked oysters topped with the classic spinach & bacon cream sauce and Parmesan cheese, then baked
Oysters CardinaleUS$14.99
Six freshly shucked oysters topped with a rich Cajun crawfish cream sauce and Parmesan cheese, then baked
Oyster MedleyUS$14.99
A sampling of two each of our oysters Bienville, Rockefeller, & Cardinale
Fried OystersUS$13.99
Select Gulf oysters hand breaded in house seasoned cornmeal and flour and served with our house made tartar or grinder sauce

Oyster Bar Specialties

Shrimp & GritsUS$17.99
White cheddar, andouille & onion fried grit cake, topped with sautéed shrimp & smothered with a savory Creole cream sauce
Andouille, Chicken And Seafood GumboUS$11.99
Our version of this classic Cajun soup. The best in town!
Dennis' Red Beans & RiceUS$11.99
A rich bean stew containing our special recipe andouille sausage & house smoked tasso
Uncle Charlie's Creole JambalayaUS$11.99
A traditional spicy Creole rice dish containing shrimp, chicken, andouille & ham
Aunt Hallie's Crawfish EtouffeeUS$14.99
Our version of a classic Cajun dish featuring sautéed crawfish tail meat, garlic, onions, peppers & celery
Sampler PlatterUS$17.99
For the undecided, includes one cup of Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice & Crawfish Etouffee
Snow Crab
One half pound of Alaskan snow crab Cajun steamed & served with a baked potato & fresh green beans Market Price; add additional 1/2 pound Market Price (Available after 5 PM)
Blackened Ahi Tuna FajitasUS$18.99
Ahi tuna, blackened, sliced & served rare over Spanish peppers & onions. Served with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, salsa verde, sour cream, & warm flour tortillas. Accompanied by dirty rice
Fish TacosUS$13.99
Fried Mahi Mahi topped with spicy Cajun cole slaw, pico de gallo, avocado and house made remoulade served with Red Beans & Rice
Crawfish EnchiladasUS$16.99
Crawfish stuffed tortillas bathed in a smooth, spicy cheese sauce & topped with pico de gallo & chipotle sour cream. Served with Jambalaya
Crawfish Mac And CheeseUS$16.99
Three cheese macaroni and cheese with rotel tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon and sautéed crawfish tails
Crawfish MonaUS$15.99
Crawfish & rotini noodles served in a rich, spicy butter & cream sauce. Finished with Parmesan cheese
Garlic Cream Linguini
A velvety smooth garlic cream sauce with sautéed onion, peppers and celery tossed with Linguini and your choice of:
- ShrimpUS$15.99
- ChickenUS$14.99
- CrawfishUS$16.99
Lobster & Wild Mushroom PastaUS$21.99
A blend of shiitake, portobello, & oyster mushrooms sautéed with lobster tail meat in butter & white wine. Seasoned with fresh garlic, crushed red pepper, & finished with Parmesan cheese
Shrimp & Wild Mushroom PastaUS$19.99
Shrimp Voodoo TacosUS$15.99
Flash fried shrimp tossed in our famous Voodoo sauce and topped with shredded white cheese and spicy house made slaw. Served with Jambalaya and pico de gallo

What 829 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

St. Louis
Hot spot
St. Louis
Lively
Downtown
Hot spot
Downtown
Great for outdoor dining
Downtown
Lively
Downtown
Most Booked

Review summary

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Broadway Oyster Bar offers a vibrant taste of New Orleans in St. Louis, with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "fantastic live music" and a lively atmosphere. Specialties like the Crawfish Mona and Shrimp and Grits are "to die for." Whether for seafood or Cajun favorites, it's a "must-visit" spot.

829 Reviews

G
Gaelle
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the cajun food and the music! We’ll be back soon!
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Renee
St. Louis
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, fun atmosphere and fair prices. Food was ok, but hard to replicate true NOLA flavors.
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Brittany
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for a couples date night and we were not disappointed! The hostess and host greeted our group with a friendly smile and were quick to seat our table. Our server Rebeccah helped make our evening enjoyable by being great at what she does. We had the Gulf Oysters, Oyster Shooters, Oyster Rockefeller, Alligator Sausage & Shrimp Cheesecake (soo freaking good, I'm still craving this one) Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad (tuna was cooked perfectly), Crawfish Mac n Cheese, and the Fish Tacos. Everything from the ease of ordering, to the timing of the apps and meals was on point! The food was all around delicious and very flavorful and great portions. Drinks never left emptied, the live music was fun and played a variety of music. We were all satisfied and loved the whole experience! Already planning our next date night out here!
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Thom
St. Louis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made reservations for 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve, hoping to have some fun and get home by 8. The music was hot when entered but at a volume you talk over, The atmosphere was appropriately festive and funky, and the staff seemed to be having a great time. Service was prompt and the food and drinks were great. Importantly for us, the clientele included all types of folks and age groups. What more could a couple of senior citizens ask? And we were home by 8.
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Tavia
St. Louis
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
My favorite place for food (pescatarian). However, I didn’t like that with a reservation & 2 people, I had to watch other parties of 2 be seated at 4 person tables with plenty of space as we were shoved by the kitchen on a tiny 2 top, not fun. I was disappointed to see that prices did not match Open Table upon arrival, they’ve gone up.
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Melissa
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and excellent service! Best in a long time, and we will be back!
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Gina
St. Louis
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It was just OK. Service was slow but friendly. We’d go back but won’t make it specific plan to do so.
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Amanda
Little Rock
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love coming here for the oysters and drinks. The food is really hot, we love hot food and visit NOLA plenty but it seems to get hotter here every time we go. The red beans and rice is outstanding.
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Lisa
St. Louis
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been here probably hundreds of times over the years. Food never fails to hit the mark favorites include the bisque, shrimp and grits, and étouffée, wonderfully quirky and historic building cool music. It tends to get pretty loud, but it’s well worth it.
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Jae
St. Louis
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fresh oysters that are the best in town. Little noisy but food quality is excellent.
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Broadway Oyster Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Broadway Oyster Bar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 621-8811.

Broadway Oyster Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 829 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

736 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102

Additional information

Cross Street
Gratiot
Area
St. Louis
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
We are located 2 blocks from Busch Stadium transit stop. We also offer a free shuttle service to and from all Blues hockey home games.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Website
https://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/?y_source=1_MTg5NTU0NDUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(314) 621-8811
Catering
For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.
Private party facilities
For private events please contact the restaurant for more information at bob@broadwayoysterbar.com or visit our website.

Broadway Oyster Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shrimp & Grits

Crawfish Mona

Boiled Crawfish

Appetizers

Blue Crab CakesUS$14.99

Fried Shrimp

Shrimp VoodooUS$14.99

Nola Style Bbq Shrimp

Gulf Coast Peel & Eat Shrimp

Naked Gator TacosUS$13.99

Alligator Sausage & Shrimp CheesecakeUS$14.99

Louisiana Fried AlligatorUS$12.99

Uncle Duey's Catfish FrittersUS$11.99

WingsUS$11.99

Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$13.99

Boiled CrawfishUS$19.99

Soups & Salads

Caesar

Blackened Ahi Tuna SaladUS$16.99

Justa

House Soup

Choice Of House Made Dressing

Sandwiches

Lobster Po' BoyUS$16.99

B.O.B. BurgerUS$9.99

Grinder

Po' Boys

Gioia's Hot Salami Muffuletta

Grilled ChickenUS$9.99

Pappy's Pulled Pork SlidersUS$12.99

Side Options: Cajun Fries, Garlic Parmesan Fries Or Spicy Cole Slaw

Oysters

Blue Point OystersUS$22.99

Gulf OystersUS$18.99

Oysters NolaUS$15.99

Char-Grilled OystersUS$14.99

Oysters BienvilleUS$14.99

Oysters RockefellerUS$14.99

Oysters CardinaleUS$14.99

Oyster MedleyUS$14.99

Fried OystersUS$13.99

Oyster Bar Specialties

Shrimp & GritsUS$17.99

Andouille, Chicken And Seafood GumboUS$11.99

Dennis' Red Beans & RiceUS$11.99

Uncle Charlie's Creole JambalayaUS$11.99

Aunt Hallie's Crawfish EtouffeeUS$14.99

Sampler PlatterUS$17.99

Snow Crab

Blackened Ahi Tuna FajitasUS$18.99

Fish TacosUS$13.99

Crawfish EnchiladasUS$16.99

Crawfish Mac And CheeseUS$16.99

Crawfish MonaUS$15.99

Garlic Cream Linguini

Lobster & Wild Mushroom PastaUS$21.99

Shrimp & Wild Mushroom PastaUS$19.99

Shrimp Voodoo TacosUS$15.99

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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