What type of cuisine does The River Oyster Bar serve?

The River Oyster Bar specializes in local and organic seafood, including a raw oyster bar, stone crab, and a range of fish and pasta dishes.

Does The River Oyster Bar take reservations?

Yes, The River Oyster Bar accepts reservations and recommends them for both lunch and dinner, especially since there is usually a wait.

What are The River Oyster Bar's hours?

The River Oyster Bar is open daily from 12 PM, closing at 9 PM on Sunday and between 10 PM and 10:30 PM the rest of the week.

Does The River Oyster Bar have a happy hour?

Yes, happy hour runs daily from 3-7 PM with $2 oysters, $5 beer, and $8 wine and cocktails.

Is there parking at The River Oyster Bar?

There is paid parking garage, lot, and street parking nearby, and it's usually easy to find a spot.

Where is The River Oyster Bar located?

The River Oyster Bar is located at 33 SE 7th St Suite 100 in Downtown Miami, Florida.

Does The River Oyster Bar have outdoor seating?

Yes, The River Oyster Bar offers outdoor seating in addition to its indoor dining room.

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33 SE 7th St Suite 100, Miami, FL 33131, USA

OpenUntil 10:30 PM·Busy·$$$·$50-100 per person·Seafood

Upscale seafood and raw bar favorites in the heart of Downtown Miami

Seafood Casual Dining$$$Downtown Miami View Menu

About The River Oyster Bar

The River Oyster Bar has been a Downtown Miami seafood staple for over two decades, drawing a stylish mix of locals and visitors with its raw bar, extensive wine list, and daily happy hour. The menu leans on local and organic seafood, from roasted oysters and stone crab to squid ink pasta and whole fried yellowtail snapper, all served in a cozy yet trendy dining room with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Expect a lively, upscale-casual atmosphere that works for a business lunch, a date night, or a leisurely dinner with friends. Prices land in the upscale-casual range, with the raw bar and entrees reflecting quality seafood sourcing.

Set just off Brickell in Downtown Miami, it's an easy stop for those exploring the Miami River area, and the daily 3-7pm happy hour with $2 oysters and discounted drinks is a major draw for the after-work crowd. Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner.

Highlights

Date Night

Business Lunch

Power Lunch

Signature Roasted Oysters

Signature Stone Crab Claws

Reservations Recommended

Wheelchair Accessible

Trendy

Dining Essentials

Dress Code

Smart Casual

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours

Chef

Chef Bracha

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Service

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Ambience

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Food Quality

9.0

Value for Money

6.0

Location

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Buzzing

DaysSaturday

TimesPeak hours

Relaxed

DaysWeekdays

TimesOff-peak hours

Reservations are recommended. Weekday afternoons, especially Wednesday between 12 and 3 PM, are the quietest windows for a relaxed meal. They offer a happy hour — ask about current specials. A typical dinner runs $50-100 per person. On-site parking is available.

Open Until 10:30 PM

Monday12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Thursday12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Friday12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Saturday12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Sunday12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Reviews

Well-reviewed across hundreds of guests, with steady praise for the seafood and happy hour, alongside some mixed feedback on value and consistency.

Food QualityHappy HourAtmosphere

The Experience

Cuisine

Seafood Steakhouse

Amenities

Reservations RecommendedWheelchair AccessibleTrendyWine ListAccessible RestroomUpscaleCredit Cards AcceptedBeer SelectionPrivate DiningCozyDeliveryDog-Friendly Patio

Meals

Lunch Dinner Happy Hour

Perfect For

Date Night Business Lunch Power Lunch Cocktail Night Solo Dining Local Favorite Special Occasions

Location Downtown Miami

33 SE 7th St Suite 100, Miami, FL 33131, USA

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Signature Dishes

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Roasted Oysters

$20

Wood-oven roasted oysters with sofrito butter, manchego, and chorizo.

Stone Crab Claws

Gnocchi & Jumbo Lump Crab

$42

Gnocchi tossed with jumbo lump crab in parmesan cream and black winter truffle.

Squid Ink Spaghetti Fra Diavolo

$32

Squid ink pasta with sea scallop, shrimp, squid, ricotta salata, and mint.

Whole Fried Yellowtail Snapper Chinese Style

$55

Whole fried snapper with sesame-soy dressing and ponzu vegetables.

Grand Seafood Plateau

$125

Oysters, clams, shrimp, lobster cocktail, mussels verde, and large stone crab claws.

Coconut Cake

Deviled Eggs

$24

Deviled eggs topped with smoked trout roe.

What People Love

Food Quality: Guests frequently highlight the roasted oysters, stone crab, and coconut cake as standout items on the menu.

Happy Hour: The daily happy hour is one of the most talked-about features, with guests calling out the discounted oysters and drinks.

Atmosphere: Guests describe the space as trendy, cozy, and upscale, fitting for both casual and special-occasion visits.

Wine and Cocktails: The wine list and cocktail program are called out as a highlight, especially during the Tuesday wine night promotion.

Know Before You Go

Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and there is usually a wait even with a booking.
Paid parking is available via garage, lot, or street, and there is usually plenty of parking nearby.
Daily happy hour runs 3-7 PM with discounted oysters, beer, and wine or cocktails.
Saturday evenings are the busiest time; weekday afternoons are quieter.

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33 SE 7th St Suite 100, Miami, FL 33131, USA

OpenUntil 10:30 PM·Busy·$$$·$50-100 per person·Seafood

Upscale seafood and raw bar favorites in the heart of Downtown Miami

Seafood Casual Dining$$$Downtown Miami View Menu