After reading this is the best oyster place on the strip expectations were high. We went there with a party of 8 on a Thursday afternoon around 4pm. We were sat down and given menus. After 15minutes Carlos, our waiter, came over and took drink orders and asked if he wanted separate checks we said yes if possible but no big deal if it’s on 1 check. Carlos looked flustered and walked away, I noticed he walked to the back area which wasn’t hidden, and was talking to another server moving his hands and pointing at our table frantically. So Carlos comes back now asked if we were ready. My order was ½ dozen of oysters and a salad with shrimp but I asked for no onions or peppers. As I was asking for that my friends Carlos was shaking his head! The next order my friend asked if a oyster list was available and he started shaking his head at her and said no and start rambling off oysters which it was so fast it was incoherent. Now everyone in our group realized he was not excited to be waiting on us. So after we ordered we asked for the manager. One of out friends went to the casino floor and noticed Carlos waiting on another table and he said Carlos seemed like a different person smiling and all. Our food comes out oysters we good they were blue points. My salad was disappointing, the shrimp was over cooked and not enough tomatoes. So as we are eating the manager comes over. Now I should add 7 out of 8 of us work in the food service industry 3 out of that 7 are general managers so we know service is important. So we tell the manager how we felt about Carlos’ service and it’s unacceptable. We also told her about out background in food service and she agreed and wanted to rectify the situation offered discounts which we declined because we aren’t free loaders we just wanted to give feedback like we would at our restaurants. So the manager offered grilled oysters which were pretty decent and she said Carlos won’t be serving us the rest of our meal. Well 2 minutes later here comes Carlos in a over exaggerated tone asked how is everything? We just stared at him like really dude. But after that we had another server. The prices were high which is probably expected in a casino, for the price I expected better food, and the service was sub par. With this past experience I won’t go back.
Roxanne T.
Place rating: 3 Burbank, CA
Menu looked good. Took a while for us to order. The service was slow. We went for the happy hour. We ordered dozen oysters and crab cakes.
Kedar L.
Place rating: 5 Spring Hill, FL
Awesome meal! Ordered the cioppino and Chef Raymundo asked if we wanted a little spice added. It was perfect! Not too spicy, just enough to bring the broth up a notch. Very attentive servers and well worth the money. Full of perfectly cooked seafood. Would definitely return when in Vegas.
Bo B.
Place rating: 5 Phoenix, AZ
Sitting at the bar was the way to go, the service and performance was more than my I expected. Note to Self: Must re-do tomorrow!
Jazz G.
Place rating: 5 Hawthorne, CA
My boyfriend and I were looking for an oyster bar and finally settled on this place. I was a bit apprehensive initially because the more intimate seating all said reserved so the tables we had to sit at we a bit cafeteria style. But I actually ended up loving the food! Our waiter was truly nice and he recommended an assortment of oysters to us that was Very tasty! I had the Pan Roast and OMG! This was the absolute best thing I’d eaten the entire time in Vegas! My boyfriend got the seafood risotto and he loved it. I cannot wait to go back to Vegas to eat here!
Scott L.
Place rating: 5 Midtown West, Manhattan, NY
The service is amazing. Make sure to sit at the bar !!! And if you’re a total rewards member you get a discount.
Cynthia X.
Place rating: 3 San Francisco, CA
Food was decent, and reasonably priced given Vegas and the 4 star rating. Wait was only 20min for a group of 6 at dinner during CES. Our table shared some oysters half raw half grilled to start. Tasty, but didn’t seem quite good enough to be the namesake. For entrée, highly recommend the seafood risotto. I tried a bite of my friend’s and it’s delicious! Our table also tried a few of the shooters. All agreed that the patron and Bloody Mary ones were probably the best. Be warned DONOT order the Asian bomb. It is a global low. It’s a mixture of soy sauce and sake and tastes like drinking down sushi in a very bad way. Also, skip on the desserts! The dessert menu had only 3 different pies. They are all tiny. I ordered the key lime pie and it is a slime green color, pretty disgusting. Why ruin a good thing? And almost no hint of lime at all!!!
Jessica C.
Place rating: 3 Culver City, CA
I was a bit disappointed by this place. My friend loved the Oyster Bar at the Palace Station and highly raved about the pan roast. He said they waited almost an hour to get a seat there at 1AM! So I decided to check this place out with him, and although this location is a lot bigger, there was hardly anyone at prime lunch time. We sat ourselves at the bar. There was an empty glass with used up lime just lying around, but we assumed someone will take care of it once we sat down. Nope. Not the case at all. There was only one guy taking orders AND cooking. He saw us but didn’t acknowledge us for the longest time. We had to flag down another waitress, who gave us water but had to call that guy over to take our order. We decided to share a bowl of clam chowder and the much-talked-about pan roast. And so he rings it up and gives us plates and utensils. My knife was super dirty. It still had dried up food remains on it… gross. We watched this guy cook while chatting with other customers, as well as bussing. Overall, it just seemed very unsanitary, the way he was throwing plates in the sink and not washing his hands before going back to cook. We got the bread basket. Butter was super bland(I don’t know how that’s possible), so I dipped it into the clam chowder. The soup was very rich and creamy, which I did like. It was actually one of the better clam chowders I’ve had in a while. The pan roast was… not the same pan roast as my friend got at the other location. Apparently, this was the«everything» pan roast, with all kinds of seafood stacked to one side, a scoop of rice to the other side, all soaked in a tomato-y sauce. The presentation was pretty sloppy. Unilocal the other Oyster Bar and you’ll see the photos look totally different. Although I did like a lot of the seafood in this pan roast, my friend said the other one was more flavorful. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t bad. It just wasn’t amazing. Boo to my friend who overhyped it haha.
Jessica U.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
OI’ve always wanted to try this oyster bar. Was never able to fit it into our hectic schedule, but finally made time for it this time. Came during lunch, it was pretty quiet and you just sent yourself. Sat at the bar, so I could watch the food being made, and read reviews on service and didn’t want to be forgotten. Ordered a dozen of blue point. They didn’t have other premium oysters to pick from, and ordered a flash fried calamari. It came with a bread basket. We didn’t get anything with broth, so couldn’t really dip the bread in anything(next time!!). The calamari is really good, not too much batter, cute presentation and lots of calamari with 2 different sauces. A warm spicy marinara sauce and Aioli. The warm marinara sauce went very well with the calamari. The dozen of oysters were really fresh. The horseradish had a strong kick with every shot. Was definitely very good and service was great. Had a lot of attention since we sat at the bar. Will definitely come back and try some of their other menu items, but oysters are a must!
Will K.
Place rating: 2 Cerritos, CA
We came in a Sunday afternoon for lunch and it surprisingly wasn’t busy compared to the Oyster Bar at the Palace Station. We walked up to an empty kiosk and a sign that said to wait to be seated. We waited a good 10 minutes before a guest behind us told us that maybe we should just seat ourselves. As we were about to sit down, the hostess comes up with this really annoying tone telling us, «my sign says to wait to be seated.» We informed her that we were waiting for a good while and her excuse was that she was in the back and didn’t see us. Anyway, we requested a table for 3 and we immediately seated. This ends up being our biggest mistake. We waited another 10 minutes for our waiter to run by and tell is that he’ll be right with us. We waited another 5 minutes before he finally tends to us. He ended up being very friendly, but he was just too slow. We ordered a bowl of clam chowder, a dozen oysters, seafood risotto, and Cajun scallops along with a couple of drinks. The drinks and soup came out pretty quick, but after that it was another 15 – 20 minute wait for the rest of our entrees and oysters. I got annoyed watching diners sitting at the bar, who arrived way after us, receive their plates of oysters and entrees. The food was actually very good so no complaints there. The food is actually earning my two stars. After eating we end up waiting another 15 minutes for the waiter to pass by our table again to ask for our check. Surprisingly, he was very quick with swiping my card. However, not once were we checked up on. I’m not the type that needs to be treated like a king, but I do believe that waiters should work for their tip. Sadly, we would not return.
Keith A.
Place rating: 4 Chicago, IL
Oysters little oysters and then there will be none. That line from Alice in Wonderland was stuck in my head as my friends and I sat down and enjoyed a whole lotta oysters here at Oyster Bar. This was the setting for the beginning of my friend’s bachelor party. We were all looking forward to this as we had some champagne in tow and a lot of smiles. Naturally we had to start off with two dozen oysters and I loved every single one I had. There was an excellent range and I loved that you could taste the difference in all of them. Now, there was no way we were just going to eat oysters. Not with a lot of other delicious options on the menu. So, we had to dig into the crab cakes and get an order of mussels. The mussels were exactly how one would want them with a nice savory quality to the broth. The crab cakes were the real fun though. There was a lot of meat in them and we all had to put in for multiple orders. Oyster Bar was exactly what I wanted and needed to start off my 40 hours in Vegas. We were all smiles and had a bunch of tasty mollusks to get us going. Welcome to Vegas!
Agnes K.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
Went here for dinner . Calamari was ok but smaller and not as juicy as some other places so I have to give it 3 stars . Oyster was good but the ultimate favorite was the Cajun scallops with pasta. Had to put a little salt and pepper on the sauce but ultimately it was very good.
Monique G.
Place rating: 5 San Diego, CA
You like seafood? You want fresh, and unpretencious? This place is the best. Harrods is an oldie but goodie Vegas hotel, don’t get swayed that its not the new grand other big named hotels. Get over to Harrods’ Oyster Bar. Fantastic!!! I have been coming for years when it wasn’t many people, it was just a small bar. This year, surprised to see more tables, and a wait to get seated. Oh My! But well worth it. You have to get a plate of oysters on the half shell, and then… go for it. My parents love the clams in white wine with pasta. I love the choppino. Everything so good. Sit at the bar if you can, and watch these guys work like magic, making the dishes right in front of you
Eunice K.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
OYSTERHEAVENNNN! Six of us came to dine here for company dinner and it surprised me how delicious the food actually was. For 6 of us. we definitely feasted. Several dozen plates of oysters — all very good! Pico de oyster — had to order this twice! Cream de oyster — also ordered this twice! Pan roast — hmmm. was good, I do like the actual OYSTERBARPALACESTATIONBETTER Alaskan crab legs — perfect warm temperature when it is served to you. remove the shell, dip the lobster piece in the warm butter and into your mouth it goes. *drooool* If I’m lazy to go all the way to PALACESTATION for my oyster fix, would totally come here!
Christianne F.
Place rating: 3 Long Beach, CA
This is where you go for a quickie… Oyster fix that is. We opted to come to this location instead of the 24⁄7 Palace Station location since we were staying at nearby Flamingo’s. Ordered half dozen of the Rockefeller and the grilled oyster with garlic Parmesan butter, and a dozen of the Oyster Royale which was my favorite. I prefer the colder preparation vs the baked/hot preparation. On the Royale, they put crème fraîche and wasabi caviar. Complimentary dinner roll and crispy bread are nothing to rave about. Oysters are a good size. I did get hooked up with an extra large one which was a little challenging to swallow. A man sitting next to us looked on as I ungracefully chugged the thing down … Perv! I want to give them four stars but the lack of cleanliness is really keeping me from doing so. Came around 8pm on a Sunday and as we waited for a couple of spots to be «cleaned» at the bar, we watched the only bus boy’s half ass attempt to knock off pieces of food particles and wipe menus down. They’re just too busy. There’s one waiter who is literally going around in circles doing his best to keep everyone satisfied. It worked though as we were satisfied nonetheless while that weirdo got a free show.
Yohan N.
Place rating: 3 Sacramento, CA
If you want oysters — just go across the street to Caesars’ Bacchanal Buffet or any other buffet that serves oysters and eat there. The prices are pretty steep. a dozen oysters after tax/tip is about $ 30. Might as well go to a buffet and enjoy all the other seafood choices and pay a bit more. Service was a bit slow as previous people have written. Nothing too horrible — but just noticed a lack of attention as the meal went on and very slow to finish out the payment process. For 2 people, ordered 2 drinks, a dozen oysters and the seafood boil pot. Came out close to $ 100 with tip. Totally not worth it… I know everything in vegas is expensive but to enjoy oysters, go else where.
Sandy K.
Place rating: 2 Whittier, CA
Arrived after walking around on a Sunday afternoon — people watching and shopping. We ended up here watching the women’s world cup soccer finals. The seafood bar was wide open and had perfect seating in front of a flat screen. The male waiter who was taking care of some tables also gave me a menu. Don’t expect any happy hour or drink specials here and expect to pay $ 7.00 for a bottle of beer since you’re on the strip. I ordered the cold seafood platter which had half a lobster tail, 4 mussels, 4 oysters and four prawns. As for the taste and quality I’ll just say I’ve experienced better especially for what they charge. Most of the seafood with the exception of the prawns were bland, dry amd juiceless. The service by the waiter was non existent and getting bread, water and the bill was like pulling teeth. I’m not sure if because it was July 5th and the guy was burnt out or what but next time do the customers a favor and call in sick. I must give credit to the waiter behind the seafood bar– he was spot on and on his game, unfortunately we got stuck with bozzo the clown. I tipped accordingly! I can say that based on this experience I wouldn’t give this place another opportunity, especially since there are so many legitimate establishments in Las Vegas that appreciate and want to earn your business.
Addie L.
Place rating: 4 Honolulu, HI
The days of waiting an hour for virtually the same items at Palace Station Oyster Bar are over after paying a visit here. Sure, the other Oyster Bar has great pricing, it’s going to be $ 5 to $ 10 less than here, but is the wait worth it? In my opinion, I would rather maximize my time in Vegas instead. The quality is about the same as the other Oyster Bar, but they portions are a tad more. I ordered the New England steamer, the shrimp are huge, 16 – 20 size. I could barely finish the dish. Most importantly, you can just walk up to the restaurant, no wait at all. The service is excellent and very attentive. Another worthy restaurant to use your comps.
Tila T.
Place rating: 3 Los Angeles, CA
2 stars for the food, and an extra star for STARSERVICE from our waiter, Moon. He was the only waiter taking care of the entire dining room — serving food, taking orders, billing tables, clearing plates — he’s a one-man show! We were really disappointed with the food. My boyfriend had been craving pan roast for the longest time. I told him about Palace Station, but he was afraid of the long lines and wait, so we settled on this place. We ordered O.B.‘s Pan Roast and the fish & chips. The pan roast base was thin and soupy. Not creamy, not rich, and definitely not decadent. Although there was plenty of seafood in the meal, everything still had shells on them~ You have to peel your own shrimp, fork out the lobster out the tail, and crack extremely thick crab legs. The mussels and clams were easy to scoop out. I felt like I was at Boiling Crab, and needed a plastic bib. At $ 38 for one pan roast here, I would rather buy 2 seafood pan roasts at Palace Station for the same price. The fish and chips were meh. The chips were nicely seasoned and crispy, but the fish was soggy. The fish filet was considerably thick, making it difficult eat with your hands because it kept breaking in the tarter sauce when combined with the sogginess of the batter, which didn’t hold the fish together. I wouldn’t recommend this place to friends.
Jim C.
Place rating: 5 Naperville, IL
I was out in Vegas last week for work. And since I was looking to try to eat healthier and had a hankering for oysters, the Oyster Bar at Harrah’s was calling my name. And I was happy it did. My waiter was awesome. He walked me through all of the oysters available. What I especially liked about him was I asked which was better: the fried calimari or the Manhattan Clam Chowder, which was about 7 bucks cheaper. He said«get the chowder. You’ll love it.» I did… and he was correct. It was amazing. Spicy, full of clam meat and veggies and over the top in flavor. Then I went with the Crab Louis salad and that — as my picture states — is a work of art. An amazing amalgam of flavors and textures loaded with crab meat and avocado and greens. Great service and outstanding food.