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Eat oysters, love longer Third-generation owner Sam Mink continues his family's tradition, while keeping things feeling current.
On the heels of its 40th anniversary, there’s still no better place in Philadelphia to enjoy impeccably fresh, chef-prepared seafood than Oyster House. From classic chilled New England-style Lobster Roll and satisfying Surf & Turf entrees to $28 Dump Dinners perfect for groups, the new-fashioned seafood spot is heaven on earth for fish fans. The restaurant, designed around a central raw bar, serve
G & G armed with the tools of the trade.
swipe for extra cheese 😉
The tuna carpaccio is sliced, the rolls are toasted and loaded with lobster, the peach habanero granita is ready for our , and the crab cakes are thick.
Happy Restaurant Week, folks - we can’t wait to see you!
Ok but for real: what’s your Restaurant Week order?
Make that and turn it into a reality!
Center City Restaurant Week 2024 and we are bringing out ALL your favorites!
A half dozen with peach granita, tuna carpaccio, Maryland Crab Cake, New England lobster rolls, Chocolate Budino - we can’t wait for you to try this menu!
Three courses for $60, make your reservation asap via for Tuesdays-Fridays 9/10-20!
for all you Jersey Oyster Lovers, we’ve got something big coming this month!
Stay tuned for all the details on our Local 🦪 Takeover to come, and thanks so much for all the oyster love lately! We never NEED a reason to shellabrate our most-loved mollusk, but this feels like a pretty good one!
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What do YOU want to see on our Restaurant Week Menu this fall?
Work from > WFH
Grab a Stargazer, one of our tasty NA options (Housemade NA aperitif with lemon, hibiscus, and Sparkling Pink Grapefruit), pair with your favorite power salad, and let’s close some deals!
Fry Day, Soup & 🍸’Tinis, or simply a platter of oysters - how do you celebrate the weekend?
Hump Day but make it scallops, tomatoes, corn and LOBSTERS! Swipe through to see a BTS moment from our kitchen on a summer Wednesday - it’s a Lobster Palooza!
Final three weeks of our Summer Steams and the claws are flying. Make your reservation now to secure your spot and get your $42 lobster, shrimp, and corn feast.
We asked Chef to send us some of his top shots - spot any of your favorite dishes?
It’s a grill off: octopus 🐙 vs sardines! Which would you choose?!?
Last month for our Summer Steams - $42 every Wednesday in August for a whole Maine lobster, U-Peel shrimp, corn, and Old Bay Butter!
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It’s National Oyster Day so we took some time off to reflect on our favorite mollusk.
Don’t worry - back on Tuesday for another week of shucking with the best.
Tag whoever would be happiest to see coming towards them with this seafood tower….
🚨 LUNCH SPECIAL: 🦀 Softshell BLT today only! 🚨
Here for a good time but DEFINITELY not a long time.
Chefs are busting out new dishes just for the halibut….
Served on a bed of gaba ghanoush, roasted red peppers, broccolini, charred fairytale eggplant, and chili oil - finished with herbs.
brat summer?
Last day to grab our Lobster Sausage Roll and give back to !!
A lobster roll so unique, is calling it the Sea Glizzy.
(an Oyster House alum!) x .aguasss killed it with this one. Available this week, only - lunch or dinner!
This ain’t your grandpa’s lobster roll - next up in our Guest Lobster Roll series, Chef Pat Alerio of joined forces with Chef .aguasss to create The Lobster Sausage Roll!
Made with lobster sausage (pescatarian friendly), smoked paprika aioli, celery relish, lettuce, split top bun, this bad boy is $32 and served with fries.
Proceeds go to so swing by today through Friday and grab one (or two!)
Small plates for summer? GROUNDBREAKING.
Since you were asking about our crab toast: Buttered sourdough topped with roasted garlic, ricotta cheese, jumbo lump crab meat, fresh basil, chives, lemon, and blistered heirloom cherry tomatoes.
Also pictured - grilled octopus and sardines!
Swing by this week and try them all!
Wednesday plans ✅
Swing by tonight for happy hour, then stay put for our Summer Steams! Lobster, shrimp, corn, and Old Bay butter platter for $42/pp!
Where to start with this summer seafood feast?!?
We aren’t saying this is the perfect order from … but it might be.
Scallops served with a sun-dried tomato beurre blanc, grilled corn, green chickpeas, romano beans, and basil - if this doesn’t taste like summer at the shore, we’re not sure what would!!
Dinner only, so we’ll see you soon!
Step 1: Grab the absolute freshest, ripest heirloom tomatoes we can find.
Step 2: Add chunks of shaved Pecorino Romano, toasted sunflower seeds, and a black peppercorn red wine vinaigrette.
Step 3: Enjoy on a hot day (or every hot day).
Thanks to for featuring our new Summer 🍅 Salad as one of the city’s finest tomato dishes!
Which one are you calling dibs on: 1, 2, or 3?
(See: the many faces of our lobster roll.)
🦞 Summer Steam Squad - ASSEMBLE! 🦞
Thanks to for this incredible write-up! We can’t wait for a summer of lobster, shrimp, corn, and Blueberry Smashes 🫐.
Wednesdays at 5pm until we sell out - our books are filling up tonight, but we’ll be here all season!
CLOSED JULY 4th
Heads up since we’ve had a ton of DMs - we are giving our team the day off Thursday to enjoy the holiday, we will be back open Friday, 7/5, normal business hours!
Tag a friend who could take this platter down solo.
Nothing screams summer like our Wednesday Lobster Steams. $42 Wednesday nights for this entire tray - make those reservations and kick off your long weekend the right way!!
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Our Story
After 41 years, there’s still no better place in Philadelphia to enjoy impeccably fresh, chef-prepared seafood than Oyster House. Third-generation owner Sam Mink continues his family's tradition, while keeping things feeling current. From classic chilled New England-style Lobster Roll to $35 Dump Dinners perfect for groups, the new-fashioned seafood spot is heaven on earth for fish fans. The restaurant, designed around a central raw bar, serves the city’s most extensive selection of oysters on the half shell with an ever-changing list focused on local varieties from along the mid-Atlantic up to New England and Canada. Today, Oyster House continues to receive acclaim from critics and guests alike and is considered among the city’s most iconic restaurants.
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1516 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA
19102
Opening Hours
Monday | 11:30am - 10pm |
Tuesday | 11:30am - 10pm |
Wednesday | 11:30am - 8pm |
Thursday | 11:30am - 10pm |
Friday | 11:30am - 11pm |
Saturday | 11:30am - 9pm |
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