Oysters
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Phone: (949) 675-7411
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- MacArthur Boulevard
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- Romantic Bar 2007, Chill Scene 2006, Romantic Bar 2006
- Hours:
- Mon 5pm-9pm, Tue-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 4pm-9pm
Message from Oysters
California- and Asian-inspired cuisine in a beautiful upbeat atmosphere
- Reserve list
- Dinner
- Banquets and catering
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Editorial Review for Oysters – by Suzanne Koudsi
The Scene
White-tiled floors and a long wooden bar create a bistro-like feel in the front of the restaurant where customers can sidle up to the bar or sit at a table. A live jazz band plays nightly at 7pm, adding romantic ambience. The high-backed booths, yellow walls and portraits of jazz greats give the adjacent dining room a simple, modern feel.
The Food
The restaurant offers a varied oyster selection; the sampler plate includes all the different varieties. Asian-inspired dishes outshine American fare on the rest of the menu. The chef puts a creative twist on the calamari appetizer, making it kung pao-style, served in sauce, scallions and hot peppers. The ginger-marinated ahi is cooked medium-rare and so tender it almost melts. Don't miss the divine chocolate-banana souffle.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkWhat goes perfectly with the eponymous bivalves? One of owners-vinters Walt and Mona Babcock's (of Babcock Vineyards) light chardonnays.
Know Before You GoNo need for a babysitter; there's a children's menu and crayons to keep tots entertained.
ParkingThe lot behind Oysters isn't clearly marked, but rest assured, diners can park there for free.
Save MoneyAll week, from 4pm to 6pm, the bar offers food, including the special kung pao calamari, and drinks for $3.
User Reviews for Oysters
10/07/2008 Posted by wodar1
We checked in at the Hyatt Newport and asked the concierge to recommend a restaurant and without hesitation he said "Oysters". So we had him make us a reservation. We showed up about 30 minutes early and thought we would have a drink at the bar. The maitre d' said he could seat us right away if we wanted, so we took him up on his offer. We started off with the Spicy Salmon Tempura Roll which was incredible. Then we had the Kung Pao Calamari. This is one of the best dishes I have ever had, the calamari was tender, sweet, spicy, fabulous!!!! The entrees were just as incredible. I had the Halibut with shrimp risotto and my wife had the white sea bass with creamy mashed potatoes abottle of Hitching Post Pinot Noir to go with it and i'm talking culinary heaven. Our server was top notch, pleasant, knowledgeable, attentive without being intrusive, a real pleasure. After the meal the comped us after dinner drinks, a Tuaca for me and an Amaretto for my wife.
Pros: Food, Service
Cons: None that I could find
01/12/2008 Posted by andierenee707
I went here with a group of co workers for a meeting and it was amazing. They completely catered to our needs. They put us in an excellent location in their garden room, so we would be able to hear each other. After dinner we went into the lounge to listen to the jazz band. We had amazing signature cocktails (bar tenders know their stuff) Over all I recommend Oysters for any occasion; date night, group of friends, business. From what I understand they do wonderful banquets in their private room. Any time is good to come here.
Pros: Everyone on the staff can assist you with anything you may need
Cons: ?
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