Oystercatchers

Reseñas de Oystercatchers de comensales del restaurante. Basadas en valoraciones recientes.

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   Tarun

   Tampa7 reseñas

   1.0

   Comieron en 29 de noviembre de 2024

   1. Global 1
   2. Comida 1
   3. Servicio 1
   4. Ambiente 1

   We had made dinner reservations for Thanksgiving at 7:30. We arrived around 7:15, only to find about 30 people ahead of us (all with reservations) waiting to be seated. It was a total chaos! bar was full, outside seating was limited and full, the entrance area was full, and worst, people were waiting seated in the gangway towards the toilets.! an absolute mess. staff were very apologetic and could not say, when a table would be available. The minimum I would have expected in this situation was to offer free drinks while waiting. We used the time to find some other location, but where could I find something at 7:45p on Thanksgiving, when most other restaurants close at 8pm? We canceled our reservations and went back to the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, where we were staying, and had a Thanksgiving Dinner there, which by the way was excellent. Staff were very sorry for our experience.
   

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   Ken

   Gran Boston2 reseñas

   3.0

   Comieron en 29 de noviembre de 2024

   1. Global 3
   2. Comida 3
   3. Servicio 5
   4. Ambiente 3

   We celebrated Thanksgiving here where we intended on enjoying a traditional turkey dinner; however, we were discouraged (thankfully) by our server as he noted that he had received several complaints that the turkey was dry; so, we opted for alternative items which included the grilled octopus appetizer, sea bass (i believe - they were out of the flounder which is what I wanted) and scallops as entrees with asparagus as a side dish. for cocktails we ordered an Old Fashioned and a red Sangria. The food was nicely presented but wasn't as delicious as we had hoped; the fish was a bit overcooked - not terrible enough to return to the chef; the scallops were so-so. Bottom line: not a great value as the bill was pricey considering the food was average. Big upside: our server was TERRIFIC (unfortunately, it's been too long for me to remember his name but I do recall he lives in the Land O' Lakes area).
   

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   Peter

   Tampa11 reseñas

   1.0

   Comieron en 28 de noviembre de 2024

   1. Global 1
   2. Comida 1
   3. Servicio 2
   4. Ambiente 2

   The hostesses had no idea what they were doing. We were told the wait would be 10-15 minutes, but it took an hour for them to finally seat our party of 4. Waiters were stretched so thin we had to constantly call out to them and remind them of drinks they failed to bring back full, among other needs. The water smelled of fish left in the sun all day. Food that was supposed to be hot, and likewise for cold, was room temperature before it reached out table. The meat was dry and overcooked, and the "roasted" vegetables would've been better if they were put back in the microwave for another few minutes. Wouldn't have paid $30 for the meal, much less the $116 they were charging. Cannot recommend enough to AVOID this place.
   

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   Frederick

   Tampa13 reseñas

   5.0

   Comieron en 28 de noviembre de 2024

   1. Global 5
   2. Comida 5
   3. Servicio 4
   4. Ambiente 4

   Oystercathers is situated on the water of Tampa Bay amidst tropical forest. There is complementary vale service. The atmosphere is nautical with high ceilings and a cozy bar as you walk in where if crowded, you can wait for your table. Service is friendly and very good. My wife asked for a dessert that wasn't on the menu and the chef made if for her (Creme Brule). The starters Thanksgiving dinner was oysters and raw fish, neither of which I nor my wife can eat, so the waiter arranged to bring us a very nice cheese and fruit board with flat bread, honey, mustard, and a jam. I would never have thought of honey and mustard pairing with different cheeses, but it was delicious. My Prime Rib was perfectly cooked rare with cheese mashed potatoes, a warm popover, green beans, etc. paired with both white and red wines. Oystercatchers is expensive, but in my opinion well worth the food and experience. And so did a lot of others as the restaurant was packed and when we left at 7:30 pm, there was still a crowd waiting for their tables. They have a Sunday Brunch that is very good as well. We will definitely be returning.
   

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   pamela VIP

   Tampa23 reseñas

   2.0

   Comieron en 28 de noviembre de 2024

   1. Global 2
   2. Comida 1
   3. Servicio 4
   4. Ambiente 3

   We went for the Thanksgiving prix fixe ($110 per person plus 20% tip applied). Never again. The pasta was glutinous and tasted like wallpaper paste, the mashed potatoes (my fave!) were clumpy and buried in cheese sauce and the turkey was a turkey ROLL and not an actual turkey. Prime rib was so tough it was inedible. The cranberry sauce was excellent, what little of it there was. The chef is lazy and pre-plated the food, which got cold, then he poured hot gravies and sauces over the cold food to “heat it up” for service. Yea, easy to figure out when the cheese sauce on the mashed potatoes is hot but your actual potatoes are stone cold. The tiny pies were mostly crust. What a huge disappointment. Huge. The ruin of a holiday dinner. They packed up our leftovers (full plates of food) which we planned to give to our dogs at home. But even then, tossed it all out. Best part about the experience was that the manager, Steve, came to our table because of our issues. He was gracious and very good at service recovery. He seemed sincerely apologetic and did not charge us for the meals.
   

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   Gabi VIP

   Miami3 reseñas

   2.0

   Comieron en 24 de noviembre de 2024

   1. Global 2
   2. Comida 1
   3. Servicio 3
   4. Ambiente 3

   A year ago I would’ve said this is one of my favorites in Tampa. It had one of the most beautiful views of the ocean, it had a beautiful dock, a swimming pool and beach chairs on the sand, and the most delicious food and drinks. Now, I took a group of my girlfriends here and it was the most disappointing experience I’ve had in a long time. I won’t blame them for the damage to the exterior because of the recent hurricanes, but it definitely was disappointing that there is no longer a beach or dock or pool. There was ugly Christmas lights strung up, which made it look cheap and tacky.  they don’t even put a tablecloth on the table, which I find strange. Our waiter brought out calamari and it was freezing cold and when she brought the new calamari, it also must’ve had a recipe change because it used to be crispy calamari steaks with peppers and now it’s in some weird brown sauce with scallions and very very soggy. This was my first time having the brunch menu and I had chicken and waffles, but I would say it was equivalent to making Eggo waffles and air fried chicken at home. I hope that they can turn it around because this place used to be so great. At the moment, I would not recommend going here. 
   

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   Maurice

   Tampa5 reseñas

   5.0

   Comieron en 17 de noviembre de 2024

   1. Global 5
   2. Comida 5
   3. Servicio 5
   4. Ambiente 5

   Overall good experience, services was spot on and the food was excellent. Been awhile since the buffet style they used to have still a good place for brunch though!
   

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   Mark VIP

   Tampa54 reseñas

   3.0

   Comieron en 14 de noviembre de 2024

   1. Global 3
   2. Comida 3
   3. Servicio 3
   4. Ambiente 4

   Not my best experience at this restaurant. Food was really average.
   

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   Danielle

   Orlando1 reseña

   5.0

   Comieron en 10 de noviembre de 2024

   1. Global 5
   2. Comida 5
   3. Servicio 5
   4. Ambiente 4

   Amazing food and service! I can't say enough about the food. We got all seafood and everyone in our party was over-the-moon happy with their choice. We even caught the last look at a beautiful sunset. We will be back!
   

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    Mike VIP

    Filadelfia375 reseñas

    5.0

    Comieron en 2 de noviembre de 2024

    1. Global 5
    2. Comida 5
    3. Servicio 5
    4. Ambiente 5

    Oystercatchers was a fantastic dining experience. Excellent food and service from beginning to end. The grilled shrimp and garlic sauce and the different roll oysters. They had started off the meal in wonderful. Our entrées which consisted of lobster ravioli with shrimp, and blackened grouper were prepared beautifully. Service was phenomenal as different staff all assisted in making sure our table at everything we need and they were quite attentive. The only negative is that it is extremely expensive to dine there however, so worth it as there are lots of menu choices to pick from. We highly recommend this place as it was a phenomenal dining experience.
    

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