Big Al's Oyster Bar @ The Orleans

3.9

324 Reviews

$30 and under

Oyster Bar

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2 people

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Good for groups
Lively
Great for brunch

Big Al’s Oyster Bar Serving freshly shucked oysters and clams or choose from steamed clams, pan roasts, bouillabaisse and pasta dishes all served with an authentic Creole/Cajun flair.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(702) 365-7111
Website
http://www.orleanscasino.com/dine/big-als-oyster-bar
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4500 West Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Neighborhood
The Orleans Hotel & Casino
Cross street
Arville
Parking details
Parking garage and lots
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hushpuppies
Lobster Mac 'n Cheese
Lump Crabcake
marie rose sauce
Steamed Clams or Mussels*
creole tomato cream or white wine and garlic
Barbecue Oysters*
nawlins style, worcestershire, butter
Andouille Sausage Bites
puff pastry, slap ya mama sauce
Dill Pickle Dip
housemade potato chips
Oysters Rockefeller*
bacon, spinach, breadcrumbs

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail
bloody mary sauce
Chef's Selection Fresh Oysters*
east, gulf, and west coast selections
Chilled Crab Legs
on ice
Seafood Jackpot*
snow crab, shrimp, lobster, oysters, clams, shrimp, oysters, snow crab

Chowders

Seafood
cup | bowl | bread bowl
Boston Clam
cup | bowl | bread bowl
Manhattan Clam
cup | bowl | bread bowl

Soup & Salad

Soup & Salad
chowder and garden or caesar salad

Salads

Seafood Louie
scallop, shrimp, crab, louie dressing, olives
Caesar
parmesan, crouton, caesar dressing; add blackened salmon | shrimp | chicken
Garden
spring mix, choice of dressing

Entrées

Jambalaya
chicken, shrimp, andouille
Cioppino
fisherman's tomato fennel stew with linguini
Lobster Roll
chunk lobster, cajun aïoli, crème fraîche, apples
Steamed Crab Legs
drawn butter, lemon
Garlic Butter Scampi
lobster | mixed seafood | shrimp | clams
Blackened Chicken Pasta
peppers, kale, cream sauce
Crawfish, Tasso and Andouille Gumbo
bowl | entrée
Shrimp & Grits*
bacon-wrapped, crab stuffing, yellow corn grits
Big Al's Boil
cajun-based broth; mixed seafood | crawfish | shrimp
Blackened Salmon*
corn relish, rice, lemon beurre blanc

Chef's Specialty

Pan Roast
shrimp | mixed seafood | lobster | crab

Desserts

Nila Pudding
bananas foster sauce
Hubig's Apple Pie
à la mode
Chocolate Cake
milk chocolate mousse, dark chocolate ganache

Cocktails

Big Al's Mojito
Nola Hurricane
light and dark rums with grenadine and orange juice
Gulf Waters
frozen blend of coconut rum, pineapple, and curaçao flavors
Crown Royal Peach Tea
Tres Generaciones Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
Knob Creek Old Fashioned
Crawlin' to Nawlins
clamato, bloody mary seasoning, vodka, poached shrimp

Wine

Bubbles, Freixenet Negro Brut
Moscato, Ménage à Trois
Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo
Chardonnay, Sea Sun
Pinot Noir, Sea Sun
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonanza
Red Blend 14 Hands

Beer

Domestic | Craft

Coors Light
Miller Lite
Modelo
Blue Moon
Corona

Abita Brewing Company

Jockomo Juicy IPA
Amber
Strawberry Lager

What 324 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

3.8Food
4Service
3.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Big Al's Oyster Bar @ The Orleans is a "hidden gem" in Las Vegas, known for its "fantastic pan roast" and "excellent Boston Clam Chowder." While some miss the fresh mojitos and find the menu limited, the quick service and delicious seafood, like "great oysters and other delights," keep regulars returning.

324 Reviews

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Jonathan
VIP
Las Vegas
79 reviews
3.0
79 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A bit disappointing. Food quality so-so. For the price charged, we were expecting better taste and bigger portion. This place does not compare favorably to other Oyster bars around town.
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Charlotte
Las Vegas
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This was the 2nd time I have eaten here. The first time was not great, but I thought I would give it another chance, especially since they remodeled the restaurant recently. I was wrong. 😑 it was worse. Salmon way overcooked and the pan roast was awful. The sauce is supposed to be a bright vibrant tomato base, and instead it was a pink cringy congealed consistency. In fact the next day I was ill all day. Service was slow and not friendly. Never going back!
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jan
Detroit
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
No frills place to eat. Nothing special. Food ok. Service mediocre.
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Barry
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We, a group of 4, enjoyed jambalaya, lobster rolls, blackened salmon, and shrimp. The food was cooked perfectly and wait staff ver attentive. Will return.
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Peggy
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. But the Big Al’s mojito is a canned drink, not a bartender cocktail and was not good. We mentioned it to the waitress and the cost was removed from our bill. Good public relations to make it right. I would highly recommend eating here. Great food and a willingness to make it right for the customer We had hush puppies, steamed mussels, Caesar salads and gumbo. All excellent
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Mary
Seattle
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Boston Clam chowder was very good. Shrimp and grits were good, not outstanding. Skip apple pie for dessert.
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Joe
VIP
Phoenix
169 reviews
5.0
169 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Boston Clam Chowder Soup, steamed mussels and Seafood Louie salad! Will go back for sure!
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Larra
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Big Al’s is a must when we come to The Orleans! Sometimes more than once during our stay! We have been coming for years and are never disappointed. Laura the assistant food and beverage director is a hands on manager. She takes care of everyone and pays attention to details. Many times I have ordered the crawfish boil to take back to Arizona and she has it packed specifically to be transported. Miss Saba has been there for years and we always request her. Her service is exceptional. Her bright smile and personality will make anyone feel special! Thank you for your years of excellent service. Highly recommend everything on the menu. Great job to all the team involved!!!!
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Alfredo G.
VIP
Hawaii
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the go-to place in Las Vegas. Great oysters and other delights! Forget Palace Station--the two hour wait is NOT worth it. (Plus selection of oysters was minimal).
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CARLOS
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷🍷🍺🍺👍🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
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FAQs

Big Al's Oyster Bar @ The Orleans is rated 3.9 stars by 324 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Google Map for Big Al's Oyster Bar @ The Orleans

4500 West Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Additional information

Cross street
Arville
Neighborhood
The Orleans Hotel & Casino
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking garage and lots
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.orleanscasino.com/dine/big-als-oyster-bar
Phone number
(702) 365-7111

Big Al's Oyster Bar @ The Orleans

Make a reservation

Additional information

Shareables

Hushpuppies

Lobster Mac 'n Cheese

Lump Crabcake

Steamed Clams or Mussels*

Barbecue Oysters*

Andouille Sausage Bites

Dill Pickle Dip

Oysters Rockefeller*

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail

Chef's Selection Fresh Oysters*

Chilled Crab Legs

Seafood Jackpot*

Chowders

Seafood

Boston Clam

Manhattan Clam

Soup & Salad

Soup & Salad

Salads

Seafood Louie

Caesar

Garden

Entrées

Jambalaya

Cioppino

Lobster Roll

Steamed Crab Legs

Garlic Butter Scampi

Blackened Chicken Pasta

Crawfish, Tasso and Andouille Gumbo

Shrimp & Grits*

Big Al's Boil

Blackened Salmon*

Chef's Specialty

Pan Roast

Desserts

Nila Pudding

Hubig's Apple Pie

Chocolate Cake

Cocktails

Big Al's Mojito

Nola Hurricane

Gulf Waters

Crown Royal Peach Tea

Tres Generaciones Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita

Knob Creek Old Fashioned

Crawlin' to Nawlins

Wine

Bubbles, Freixenet Negro Brut

Moscato, Ménage à Trois

Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo

Chardonnay, Sea Sun

Pinot Noir, Sea Sun

Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonanza

Red Blend 14 Hands

Beer

Coors Light

Miller Lite

Modelo

Blue Moon

Corona

Abita Brewing Company

Jockomo Juicy IPA

Amber

Strawberry Lager

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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