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Our saloon!  - The Oyster Shack, San Juan, PR

The Oyster Shack

3.9
3.9
189 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
NOTE: We are currently taking limited reservations until 6:45, wait times are usually short.

Welcome to The Oyster Shack! Our passion for fresh oysters, seafood, and creating memorable dining experiences awaits you. Whether you're a dedicated seafood enthusiast or an adventurous diner, our establishment caters to all tastes.

Enjoy the largest selection of fresh oysters in Puerto Rico, alongside our range of clams, crudo, and invigorating ceviche. Choose between the serene ambiance of our outdoor terrace or the cozy setting of our indoor saloon.

Bring your family for a fine dining experience. Please note, reservations made within an hour of the reserved time may be subject to cancellation due to limited capacity. Weather conditions may also affect reservation times.

If dining with an infant or small child, please mention it in the special request box so we can make seating arrangements for you. We're excited to welcome you to The Oyster Shack for an unforgettable culinary journey.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Puerto Rican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (787) 665-1966
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Rico

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Puerto Rico

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oyster Shack delivers "the best dining experience" with "freshest seafood" in San Juan. It's praised for "great service" and "delicious food," including standout oysters and ceviche. While ambience is "fun and joyful," some guests noted service inconsistencies and noise issues. Despite mixed reviews, the seafood and friendly staff remain highlights.

189 Reviews
  1. Caleb

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is incredible! The lobster roll was a generous portion but very salty in flavor which took away from the dish a bit. The octopus was amazing, oysters out of this world, clam chowder 100%…the service overall was slow with little check in from the wait staff. Otherwise, a must try experience when in Puerto Rico! Cheers!

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  2. Bob

    Cleveland

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    While the food was above average (oysters, grilled prawns and lobster roll) and our waiter was attentive, it took nearly 2 hours to get our full meal served. The oysters (1.5 dozen) came out separately. (15 minutes apart) Eventually our server came back and said they had dropped our food in the back and had to remake it. Her prawns eventually came out followed by lobster roll 15 minutes after that.

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  3. Janice

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers were very nice, but food delivery was slow. The food was good. King crab was fantastic. They were out of several items. Overall we enjoyed the experience.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great service and food . It's definitely a must restaurant to visit
    The Oyster ShackResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you! Hope to serve you again soon.

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  5. Alec

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was awful. We had to order twice and they still messed up our order. Were there for 2.5 hours and only got 2 of the 4 entrees we ordered. Food was great but still not worth the service.

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  6. Robert

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I don’t think I’ve ever been to a more disorganized dinner rush. It took 15 minutes to get bottles of water and half of our food was delivered before we received our drinks. The food was not good enough to go back..

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  7. Lynn

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a tourist oriented seafood restaurant so keeping that in mind the food was fine, the service was fine, the prices were high. It is an upgraded shack in the middle of the city on a busy street. Lots of street noise in the front and rattling A/C units in the back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Made a reservation but no table was available. We waited in the upstairs bar but when our table came available, they gave it away. Said they called our name but there is no way we wouldn’t hear it. Small area. Next my food came out before my dates. After I ate they then said his dish was not available. He ordered a different dish- snow crab. It was terrible! Barely a handful of meat-dry. We had to stop for an empanada on the way home.

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  9. Ruby

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Our HOST, who was new to the job and had long hair and glasses, was the highlight of the service. She ensured that we were always on top of things. Thank you for your hospitality and warmth. You transformed a slow service into a warm and inviting experience. I hope you take this as a positive feedback and make even bigger strides in the hospitality industry. You did an amazing job! By the way, I work at the Rockefeller Center. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you ever need anything in New York.

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  10. Jeremiah

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here, some of the freshest seafood I've had. Excellent service. Great ambience, but noise is very reasonable. Higher end of price point but it is a great value.
    The Oyster ShackResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! Hopefully we can serve you again soon.

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FAQs

The Oyster Shack is rated 3.9 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Oyster Shack

1104 Magdalena Ave, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    San Juan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Puerto Rican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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