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Oyster House Philadelphia

$50 and over

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 42 times today

Lively
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Philadelphia’s premier destination for seafood lovers since 1976. With a menu that is as traditional as it is innovative, this family-owned business run by third-generation restaurateur Sam Mink has been a community cornerstone for almost 50 years. Cherished by Philly locals and visitors alike for its decadent lobster rolls, signature crab cakes and crispy fried oysters, Oyster House continues to honor the region’s culinary roots while constantly cooking up tasty, new favorites. Oyster House’s robust seafood menu curated by executive chef Joe Campoli, promises high quality cuisine along with an excellent dining experience. Enjoy a seat at Philadelphia’s most famed oyster bar while enjoying a show by Philly’s most legendary oyster shuckers. The weekday Happy Hour is always abuzz with a lively mix of coworkers and friends.

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Executive chef: Joseph Campoli

From the OpenTable editors: This seafood institution in Center City dates back to 1947. Restaurateur Sam Mink is the third generation behind the beloved oyster bar, and locals and tourists alike keep coming back for super-fresh seafood towers, lobster rolls, and crab cakes. Belly up to the raw bar in the center of the space to watch the pros shuck oysters in seconds. Cocktails include a mini menu of oyster shooters and an impressively deep selection of gin.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 567-7683
Website
http://www.oysterhousephilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
15th & Sansom Street (between 15th and 16th on Sansom Street)
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Walnut-Locust BSL stop is two blocks away
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

BETSY CAPE SALT $4.50
Cape May Peninsula, NJ
AQUIDNECK $4.00
Sakonnet River, RI
WELLFLEET$4.00
Wellfleet Harbor, Cape Cod
PEMAQUID$4.50
Damariscotta River, ME
EEL LAKE $4.00
Eel Lake, Nova Scotia
ROYAL MIYAGI $4.50
Wilipa Bay, WA
LITTLENECK CLAM $2.75
Barnegat Bay, NJ
CHERRYSTONE CLAM $3.00
Jersey Shore
SHRIMP COCKTAIL $17.00
SPLIT CHILLED 2# LOBSTER $56.00

OYSTER HOUSE SEA F OOD TOWER

featuring:

oysters, clams, chilled lobster, shrimp cocktail, seafood salad, crab dip, scallop crudo$135.00

SOUPS

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER $12.00
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER w/ bacon$12.00
SNAPPER TURTLE SOUP$13.00

CRUDOS

SCALLOP $21.00
sesame chili crunch, scallions
FLUKE $18.00
lemon olive oil, serrano, smoked sea salt
TUNA $19.00
wasabi, green apple, ginger-scallion vinaigrette

ROASTED

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER $18.00
spinach, pernod
GRILLED OYSTERS $18.00
garlic butter, parmesan
OYSTERS XO $18.00
sun-dried tomato, scallion, lime

SIDES

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS $9.00
hazelnuts, lemon ricotta, aleppo
BUTTER BRAISED & GRILLED CABBAGE $9.00
horseradish, mustard cream
COLE SLAW$8.00
HAND CUT FRIES $9.00
long hot aioli

STARTERS

PEAR & FIG SALAD $14.00
goat cheese, pistachios, cider vinaigrette
GRILLED BROCCOLI CAESAR $16.00
boquerones, parmesan
CRAB TOAST $19.00
apricot & bell pepper mostarda, fennel, whipped feta
GRILLED SARDINES $14.00
yuzu kosho aioli, crispy black rice, pickled shallots
FRIED CALAMARI $15.00
shishito peppers, spicy aioli
SAUTEED MUSSELS $21.00
fennel cream, sumac onions, chili oil, crostini
GRILLED OCTOPUS $23.00
carrot hummus, rutabaga, mint, chili oil
CRISPY FRIED OYSTERS$19.00
- with chicken salad$22.00

PLATES

LOBSTER ROLL
chilled new england style, fries ........ MP
BURGER bacon jam, crab mayo, cooper sharp, fries$19.00
FISHERMAN’S STEW shrimp, mussels, calamari, fish, spicy tomato broth, saffron rouille$31.00
PAN ROASTED COD $35.00
potato croquettes, celery root cream, cauliflower, pickled fresno
MARYLAND CRABCAKE $35.00
chesapeake remoulade, fried smashed potatoes, malt vinegar, parmesan
PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS $34.00
sweet potatoes, chickpeas, thai basil tahina, crispy quinoa
MIXED SEAFOOD GRILL $41.00
swordfish, shrimp, scallops, potatoes, butternut squash, chimichurri

SPLIT GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER

ROASTED GARLIC THYME BUTTER HAND CUT FRIES$64.00

FRIED WHOLE RED SNAPPER

SAMBAL VINAIGRETTE SESAME-CABBAGE SLAW .
.... MP

CLAMBAKE FOR 2

SHRIMP, CLAMS, MUSSELS, LOBSTER, POTATOES, CORN CHIVE GARLIC BUTTER $96.00

What 201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Seafood
Philadelphia
Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Oyster House Philadelphia offers a delightful seafood dining experience with "excellent food," "attentive service," and an inviting atmosphere. Diners rave about the "amazing oysters," "fantastic lobster roll," and "delicious crab cakes." The restaurant is popular for its fresh seafood, "great wine selection," and "friendly staff," making it a "must-visit" in Philadelphia.

201 Reviews

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Dianne VIP
Philadelphia13 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, it was a nice experience at Oyster House. I do wish, though, they offered a little more variety in their menu or changed it a little more often. Service is always excellent.
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Hamarab1 VIP
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love The Oyster House. Lovely food carefully prepared and nicely presented. A helpful, knowledgeable service corp and a favorite for clients and friends.All of the foregoing in pleasant surroundings which features wall hangings of sea and fishing themed oyster plates
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Rick
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was delicious I had the fried seafood platter, French fries were great
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Jim
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. While a little pricey it is great experience. Fantastic service from our waiter and the guys shucking the oysters
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in Philly!! Always have a great meal at Oyster House.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia8 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is always fresh and DELICIOUS. Cann't go wrong with this place. The service this time was OK but they were very busy. Many people so clearly the noise level will be elevated but that didn't impact our conversation most of the time. Can't wait to go back
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Jeanne VIP
Atlantic City80 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best place in the city for oysters. Always a nice selection, perfectly shucked and chilled. We have eaten here many times and every meal we have had has bee outstanding. The drinks are innovative but not over the top. A nice wine selection. The grilled seafood and scallops are delicious. Done to perfection
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Foodie31 VIP
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience as usual. Super fresh ingredients prepared with a creative twist make the flavors shine. Service and decor are top notch too.
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alice
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food always DELICIOUS. Our server Todd was so attentative, anticipating everything from when we were needing more drinks to ordering our courses. Food delivered quickly and hot!!! Always my first choice for dining out in the City
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Martin
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Keep up the great work. Like the redesigned dining area. Noticing that it’s becoming nearly impossible to make a reservation weekends. No tables available from two weeks ago on a random weekend while I’m in town for a week.
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FAQs

Oyster House Philadelphia is rated 4.8 stars by 201 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 42 times today

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1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
15th & Sansom Street (between 15th and 16th on Sansom Street)
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Walnut-Locust BSL stop is two blocks away
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.oysterhousephilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 567-7683

Oyster House Philadelphia

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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TODAY'S RAW BAR

BETSY CAPE SALT $4.50

AQUIDNECK $4.00

WELLFLEET$4.00

PEMAQUID$4.50

EEL LAKE $4.00

ROYAL MIYAGI $4.50

LITTLENECK CLAM $2.75

CHERRYSTONE CLAM $3.00

SHRIMP COCKTAIL $17.00

SPLIT CHILLED 2# LOBSTER $56.00

OYSTER HOUSE SEA F OOD TOWER

oysters, clams, chilled lobster, shrimp cocktail, seafood salad, crab dip, scallop crudo$135.00

SOUPS

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER $12.00

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER w/ bacon$12.00

SNAPPER TURTLE SOUP$13.00

CRUDOS

SCALLOP $21.00

FLUKE $18.00

TUNA $19.00

ROASTED

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER $18.00

GRILLED OYSTERS $18.00

OYSTERS XO $18.00

SIDES

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS $9.00

BUTTER BRAISED & GRILLED CABBAGE $9.00

COLE SLAW$8.00

HAND CUT FRIES $9.00

STARTERS

PEAR & FIG SALAD $14.00

GRILLED BROCCOLI CAESAR $16.00

CRAB TOAST $19.00

GRILLED SARDINES $14.00

FRIED CALAMARI $15.00

SAUTEED MUSSELS $21.00

GRILLED OCTOPUS $23.00

CRISPY FRIED OYSTERS$19.00

PLATES

LOBSTER ROLL

BURGER bacon jam, crab mayo, cooper sharp, fries$19.00

FISHERMAN’S STEW shrimp, mussels, calamari, fish, spicy tomato broth, saffron rouille$31.00

PAN ROASTED COD $35.00

MARYLAND CRABCAKE $35.00

PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS $34.00

MIXED SEAFOOD GRILL $41.00

SPLIT GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER

ROASTED GARLIC THYME BUTTER HAND CUT FRIES$64.00

FRIED WHOLE RED SNAPPER

SAMBAL VINAIGRETTE SESAME-CABBAGE SLAW .

CLAMBAKE FOR 2

SHRIMP, CLAMS, MUSSELS, LOBSTER, POTATOES, CORN CHIVE GARLIC BUTTER $96.00

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