1. The Optimist
9.3
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews
Creative Loafing Atlanta: Thanks to this spot, there's a solid place to go for a carefully curated oyster selection so fresh you'd think you lived on the water. Pair them with a crisp glass of craft beer. Read more.
ATL_Hunter: They have a fantastic oyster menu - the Tatamagouche are wonderful!. Try them! If you don't have a reservation, they have full service at the bar. The bartenders are friendly and attentive.
Djaniella D.: If you just want oysters, i'd recommend coming during happy hour and getting the chef's choice where he picks 13 for $13. The oysters are absolutely delicious so you'll probably want another round...
Carl Roberts: This place should be on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives. It's the best seafood and oysters you'll find in the city with the most relaxed and casual atmosphere! Come as you are and don't miss the awesome
Mike Lee: Fresh oysters, great beer... What else do you need?
Bill Roa: Food is excellent. Oysters and scallops are the best.
Jordan Keyon Smith: Try the Firecracker Oyster Shooter!
Creative Loafing Atlanta: Shrimp, crab cakes, oysters, crab legs, clams, scallops, mussels, catfish and po'boys are all fresh and tasty. Read more.
Korie Dixon: The oysters are awesome
6. BeetleCat
7.2
299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Inman Park · 45 tips and reviews
Eater: Ford Fry's BeetleCat brings high-end seafoods to the Big Peach. Pair one of their classic wines with fresh oysters. They also have late night specials on the weekends. Read more.
Tom Alan: Oysters, oysters, and more oysters. So fresh such a big verity. And I just found out about the happy hour can't wait to go back
Malika Hope: Copp's Island Oysters are the best I've ever had and they are HUGE!!
8. W.H. Stiles Fish Camp
8.3
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 11 tips and reviews
Staff Picks: Since it's opening day in the Ponce City Market, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp is already trending in Atlanta. This weekend bring your loved ones to experience their mouth-watering oysters and lobster rolls. Read more.
Edward Anderson: Good casual atmosphere. If you're into oysters, they have a huge selection. The bisque was good as was the po boy
William: Oyster Po’boy for sure
9. Bistro Niko
8.6
3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
French Restaurant · North Buckhead · 100 tips and reviews
caroline gray: best oysters yet, amazing French resto, fav in ATL so far...
Taylor Jackson: Blue point oysters, Kobe beef entree, and Creme brûlée for dessert. Just do it.
Jane Le: Order the croque madame and a dozen oysters, with a glass of champagne!
Taste of Atlanta: Head over to The Big Ketch Monday - Friday from 4 - 6:30pm for $5 fried pickles, 1/2 dozen oysters, and $6 conch fritters.
Bobbye Rouse: Redneck oysters are great
Jane Le: Lobster roll, crab cakes, and oysters are great!
11. bartaco
8.9
299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Park · 37 tips and reviews
Jihyun Oh: Duck, Baja fish, & Fried oyster tacos - delicious. If you don't like salt, beware the sesame steak; there's a lot of soy sauce there. Fans of more traditional pork al pastor may not like bartaco's.
Nick Sobel: Fried oyster taco = heaven
Caroline Wu: Long waits but great vibe, and tacos are simple and delicious. Duck, ribeye, fish, and fried oyster yum
12. Lure
8.5
1106 Crescent Ave NE (at 12th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 68 tips and reviews
Nation's Restaurant News: Oyster Sliders from chef David Bradley feature two to three cold water oysters dipped in buttermilk and coated in a mixture of yellow corn meal, rice flour, all-purpose flour and ground corn flakes. Read more.
Margo Werner: Service, oysters, wine
Jason Bass: The craft cocktails are all amazing! And if you're there for happy hour, you can't go wrong with the oysters!
Jeff: I love the 12oz filet and the fried oysters & okra!
Bachelor10: Start off with the Ahi Poke, get a round of oysters, and no matter what steak you go for, make sure to order the Jalapeno Creamed Corn on the side. Read more.
AJC: One could, for instance, start with oysters on the half shell and a chopped salad, and then go on a porterhouse steak and an elbow macaroni and cheese tart for a slightly updated steak house menu. Read more.
14. Seven Lamps
8.2
3400 Around Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Lenox · 72 tips and reviews
Kelly Cooper: The sweet potato soup is the best soup I've ever had. The hot oysters were pretty delectable too.
Julia C.: Everything is amazing - cocktails, service, cheese plate, oysters, swordfish, shrimp, grits, all of it.
Creative Loafing Atlanta: Dishes are organized by small plates, pastas, oysters, savouries, a section of local and housemade charcuterie, artisan cheese, and a modest selection of entrées. Read more.
15. Floataway Cafe
8.6
1123 Zonolite Drive, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Morningside - Lenox Park · 33 tips and reviews
Eater: Look for fresh oysters, Moscow Mule cocktails served in chilled metal cups, and the city’s only noteworthy steak frites. [Eater 38 Member]
Stacy Magness: Best Kumamoto oysters; so fresh!
Chefs Feed: "The great thing about Floataway is that every pizza is seasonally inspired. It is cooked in a wood-fired oven, and the crust is always perfect." Chef Shaun Doty Read more.