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(727) 888-2894Reservations & Visit
Call to reserve. Find us on Central.
Book ahead, walk in, or pull up a stool at the raw bar. We are at 2245 Central Ave in St. Pete's Grand Central District, shucking oysters and pouring craft cocktails six nights a week.
How it works
Reserving a table at The Oyster Bar takes about a minute. Just call us at (727) 888-2894 and we will get you on the books and answer anything about the night's menu or rotating oyster varieties. Prefer to walk in. Even better, there is almost always a stool open at the raw bar.
Walk-ins are always welcome. Seats at the raw bar are first come, first served, so if you are flying solo or rolling two-deep, there is almost always a stool with your name on it. Watch the shuckers work, order the Great 8 Flight, and let the bartenders steer you toward a martini or a craft cocktail.
A little planning goes a long way on the busy windows. Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 3, and our daily happy hour from 4 to 6 PM, with the oyster window from 4 to 5 PM and house old fashioneds at the bar. Those are our liveliest hours, so if you have a group or a hard start time, reserve ahead and we will have the table ready.
Plan your visit
Hours, location & directions
Everything you need to find us, time your visit, and get a table on Central Ave.
How to reserve
Give us a call and we will get you on the books. Walk-ins are always welcome too.
Give us a call and we will get you on the books. Walk-ins are always welcome too.
Hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday4 PM – 10 PM
- Wednesday4 PM – 10 PM
- Thursday4 PM – 10 PM
- Friday4 PM – 11 PM
- Saturday11 AM – 11 PM
- Sunday11 AM – 9:30 PM
Weekend brunch Saturday & Sunday, 11 to 3. Happy hour daily, 4 to 6 PM.
Grand Central District
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(727) 888-2894Find Us
2245 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713. Grand Central District.
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Getting here
Parking & the neighborhood
We sit in the heart of the Grand Central District, the walkable, colorful stretch of Central Avenue that runs west out of downtown St. Petersburg. The address is 2245 Central Ave, between 22nd and 23rd Streets, with our exposed-brick room set back behind the patio. If you are coming from the beaches, downtown, or the interstate, Central Avenue is the straight shot that lands you right at our door.
For parking, there is metered and free on-street parking along Central Avenue and the quieter side streets just off it, plus public lots scattered through the district within an easy walk. Evenings and weekends get busy as the neighborhood fills up, so give yourself a few extra minutes and grab the first open spot you see rather than circling the block.
Rather skip the car. We are right on the SunRunner rapid transit line, which connects downtown St. Pete and St. Pete Beach along Central and First Avenues. Hop off near the Grand Central stops and you are steps from the bar. Rideshare drop-offs are simple too, with curb space right out front on Central.
When you arrive, the entrance is accessible and the patio is dog-friendly, so your well-behaved pup is welcome to join you outside while you split a dozen and a house old fashioned. We are an LGBTQ+ friendly room and a true neighborhood spot, so come as you are. Once you are settled, browse the full menu, plan around happy hour, or read a little of our story on the about page.
Good to Know
Questions, answered.
Do you take reservations?
Yes. The easiest way to lock in a table is to call us at (727) 888-2894, and we will get you on the books. Weekend brunch and happy hour fill up fast, so reserving ahead is a good idea.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Always. Walk-ins are welcome and seats at the raw bar are first come, first served. If we have a wait, pull up a stool, order a dozen and a cocktail, and settle in. Smaller parties on weeknights usually get seated quickly.
Can you handle large parties or private events?
For larger groups and private gatherings, call us at (727) 888-2894 so we can arrange the details with you directly. Let us know your date, headcount, and what you have in mind, and we will work out the best fit between our exposed-brick dining room and the patio.
Is there parking?
There is on-street parking along Central Avenue and the side streets around 2245 Central Ave, plus public lots nearby in the Grand Central District. We sit right on the SunRunner rapid transit line, so the bus is an easy car-free option from downtown St. Pete and the beaches.
Are you wheelchair accessible?
Yes. We have an accessible entrance and our patio is dog-friendly, so service animals and well-behaved dogs are welcome outside. If you have specific seating or access needs, call ahead at (727) 888-2894 and we will make sure you are comfortable.
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