Oyster River

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   Cathy

   Tallahassee

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   James was an amazing server!! The staff was so professional and timely! The food and drinks were absolutely delicious!! Stephanie greets and is so friendly and accommodating!
   

   Oyster RiverResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Cathy! We're so glad to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at Oyster River. It's great to know that our team's professionalism and timely service made a positive impression on you. We're also glad that you enjoyed our food and drinks. We always strive to provide delicious meals and friendly service. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Best Wishes, The Management Team
   

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   Jack

   Phoenix

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

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

   Erik was great. Everything we tried was delicious. We’ll absolutely be back.
   

   Oyster RiverResponded on November 16, 2024

   Thanks for the feedback, Jack! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Oyster River. It's wonderful to know that our food was a hit and that you're planning to return. We strive to provide delicious meals and top-notch service, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Ann

   Tampa

   18 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

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

   Outstanding service and food The carpaccio was delicious We will be back
   

   Oyster RiverResponded on November 16, 2024

   Hello Ann, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests had a great experience at Oyster River. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, The Management Team
   

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   mark

   Tampa

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 7, 2024

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

   We ate dinner on the top floor with a party of 4.The wagyu steaks were perfect and the wedge salad was terrific. The girls had sea bass which was excellent.I had crab cakes as they don't offer shrimp any more. I wouldn't recommend the crab cakes. We all were disappointed in the view from the top. The first thing you see is the roof of the convention center,then the trailer park. Off in the distance is the Manatee river and Rt 41 traffic. You're definitely high off the ground but I would never have spent the millions to build that structure in that location. It is a very beautiful hotel built in the wrong town.
   

   Oyster RiverResponded on November 12, 2024

   Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our wagyu steaks, wedge salad, and sea bass. It's disappointing to hear that the view from the top didn't meet your expectations. We understand that this location isn't ideal, but we're glad you found our hotel beautiful. We appreciate your input and will certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to serve you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Joanne

   Cincinnati

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2024

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

   This is our first time to try the oyster river and we do understand it is relatively new. The food was delicious and had a nice presentation. We ordered the carpaccio, a wagyu fillet, oysters Rockefeller, seafood fettuccine and the bisque and lobster Mak n cheese. We knew it would be pricey because of the view and it being a hotel restaurant. Everything was tasty except the Mak and cheese which they took off the bill. The service was good, but could use a little polishing for the price point you’re paying. We’re so happy to have this new addition in our community and will return and wish them to be very successful.
   

   Oyster RiverResponded on November 6, 2024

   Hey Joanne, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience at Oyster River. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and presentation. We're happy you found everything tasty and enjoyed the service. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to make sure the experience matches your expectations. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Matthew

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 2, 2024

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

   Food was outstanding. Best crab cake I have ever had in South.
   

   Oyster RiverResponded on November 5, 2024

   Hi Matthew! Thank you for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our crab cake to be the best you've ever had in the South. We always strive to provide outstanding food and service at Oyster River. We noted your rating on value and appreciate your honesty. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Mallorie

   Seattle

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 19, 2024

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

   The views were beautiful at sunset! Service was great, however the atmosphere was very loud in the smaller space making it very difficult to hear the backstory or specials the staff went over. The dishes were not bad, I just wouldn’t go out of my way to eat again, especially for the price. The wagyu filet was cooked perfectly, but the meat was bland in taste.The mushroom risotto and the Brussel sprouts were uneventful in flavor as well. Overall it’s was an experience, but not one that I would frequent again.
   

   Oyster RiverResponded on September 24, 2024

   Mallorie, thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the views and our service at Oyster River. We apologize if the noise level was too high for your comfort. Your feedback on the food is also noted. We're always looking to elevate our guests' experience, and we hope to impress you with our food in the future as we continue to improve. Thanks again for your review. Best Regards, The Management Team
   

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   Jim

   Naples

   31 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on September 7, 2024

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

   We sat at the bar which was very comfortable. Two of us shared the small fresh seafood tower for 2. It was excellent! We followed up with the lobster bisque which was a piece of art & like nothing I had ever seen before. My husband had the Caesar salad which was beautiful as well. We also shared a lobster Mac & Cheese that could have served 4. - all were very good. A treat for sure as prices are high. Enjoy!
   

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   Oyster RiverResponded on September 10, 2024

   Thank you for you feedback Jim! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the seafood tower, lobster bisque, and the lobster Mac & Cheese. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests appreciate the quality of our food and the presentation. We're glad you appreciated the artistry of our Caesar salad. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back to Oyster River soon. The Management Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 5, 2024

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

   Great service! Beautiful presentation. Oh and VIEWS!
   

   Oyster RiverResponded on September 13, 2024

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, presentation, and views. It's always a pleasure to know that our efforts to provide a great dining experience are appreciated by our guests. We're also glad that you found value in our offerings. Your feedback truly means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Oyster River soon! Best regards, The Management Team
   

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    Terry

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2024

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

    First time dining at Oyster River. The entire Marriott Resort is very impressive. It was evident they hadn’t been open very long and are working through opening challenges. The employees are extremely professional and seemed to understand menu items and did a nice job explaining. Food quality was disappointing and I hope it’s just reflective of start up challenges. Food items we ordered included Chilean Sea Bass, quite small serving but very tasty, lobster bisque was extremely disappointing relative to taste, portion size and presentation. Brussel sprouts were outstanding, highly recommend. Lastly we had the Crab Cake which too was outstanding. Prices were a bit on the excessive side but to be expected at this type of venue. Bottom line is we will be back and give them further time to work out opening issues.
    

    Oyster RiverResponded on September 6, 2024

    Thanks for visiting us at Oyster River and thank you so much for the feedback! We're glad to hear that you appreciated our professionalism and found some of our menu items tasty. We're sorry to hear that some of our dishes didn't meet your expectations, especially the lobster bisque. We're committed to working through these challenges to ensure a better dining experience for our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team
    

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