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42nd Street Oyster Bar, Raleigh, NC

42nd Street Oyster Bar

4.6
4.6
5801 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
A Southern Seafood Tradition Since 1931.

The 42nd St. Oyster Bar is one of the South's most famous landmark restaurants, satisfying thousands of grateful patrons since its humble beginnings in 1931 as a grocery store offering oysters and draft beer.

Our Mission: To provide a remarkable experience by recognizing and appreciating that each guest is the most important person in the world while dining at the 42nd St. Oyster Bar.

We invite you to join us for dinner tonight!

“Eat seafood … live longer

Eat oysters … love longer

Eat clams … last longer"

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 831-2811
  • Website
    http://www.42ndstoysterbar.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joe Rohrer
  • Location
    508 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    West Street
  • Parking details
    We offer one private lot. There is street and public parking also available.
  • Public transit
    RLine stop one block away
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment (Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Top 40, Beach, Disco, Dance, Blue Grass, 70's, 80's,) Friday and Saturday 10pm-1pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,801 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
42nd Street Oyster Bar is a Raleigh staple, known for "wonderful oyster bar" and "fantastic service." Diners rave about the "freshest oysters" and "superb food," making it a favorite for special occasions. While some noted service inconsistencies, the overall experience remains a crowd-pleaser with its charming old-school ambiance and extensive seafood menu.

5,801 Reviews

  1. Jimmy

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent, service and the food. We took our kids and mother-in-law for the first time. Will be back. Merry Christmas

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  2. Ron

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent selection of raw oysters and other seafood. Delicious!

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  3. Greg

    Orlando

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall Ok. Been here many times since 1991, but our 1st time back since 2010 since we moved to Ga. The valet service was off par. Not professional and issues with their computer system. Our server was good. The food was just OK this visit. Seasoning was bland. Sides were good. Had fried shrimp, oysters and fish. Not the best. This is a institution in NC and it was off on this visit. Hope its not a sign of things to come🙄

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  4. Tony

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience; a varied menu; fresh, tasty seafood; a great wine list and super service make this a go-to choice that's a tad off of the beaten path in Raleigh.

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  5. Norma

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve lived in Raleigh for 7 years and this restaurant has not been on the radar. So glad I finally found it; the best restaurant experience since I’ve been here. All the boxes checked…food, check, service, check, value, check. Ignore the foodie hype and try this if you’ve overlooked it.

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  6. Sonja

    VIP

    Western NC

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Yummy - as always. That's why we keep coming back! Our waitress tonight was wonderful.

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  7. Linda

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and service was outstanding! Our server was amazing and very kind

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  8. Robert

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great experience here. The service was outstanding. We never had to ask for anything. This is just a great place to go with old friends.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been years! Wanted to take to an old favorite and it didn’t disappoint! Great food and service.

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  10. Tracy

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was very attentive and the food was delicious

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FAQs

42nd Street Oyster Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. 42nd Street Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 831-2811.

42nd Street Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 5801 OpenTable diners.

42nd Street Oyster Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 42nd Street Oyster Bar

508 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West Street
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer one private lot. There is street and public parking also available.
  • Public transit
    RLine stop one block away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Rohrer
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment (Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Top 40, Beach, Disco, Dance, Blue Grass, 70's, 80's,) Friday and Saturday 10pm-1pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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