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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 10207 reviews

What User likes about Public Fish Oyster:
cosmo and espresso martini on point and tasty. clam chowder taste was good, too many kartoffels, not enough mush. oyster fabulous. good section. we had crab legs and crabcake sandwich-bott of which were good for them. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Public Fish Oyster:
the wine selection has changed and is missing. the waitress was not so well visited in the weeps available. Overall, I think it lost a few steps. what is one of my four “Gate to” restaurants in charlottesville. that has changed. I would recommend a friend with qualification. View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 30 reviews

My daughter and I wounded in Charlottesville by chance and fell in love with this city. Public Fish and Oyster were a total pleasure so we had to go twice. If y...

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Delicious lobster roll! The oysters were fresh and delicious. Service was excellent! There was nothing our server couldn't do. And everything with a smile! Will...

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The place was very noisy but the food was great. The oysters were fantastic. Drinks were delicious and beautiful. Everything that came out was done right

Great oysters and drinks. Friendly staff. Raw stuff excellent. Crab cake slightly salty but still good. Lobster rolls very nice. Been a number of times. Great a...

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Celebrated a birthday here recently and it was an amazing experience! I had made a reservation on Open Table and it only gave us the option for outdoor seating....

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Yelp
4.4 ★ from 534 reviews
Linda
29.10.2023 - 10:29

This place has fabulous seafood. Many choices of fresh oysters and crab cakes are spot on. Tim the oyster shucker is so friendly and great respectful customer s...

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William
15.10.2024 - 09:40

I've never had a bad meal here. John is incredible as a host/server. We went off script on our normal orders last night and John guided us through. Oysters were...

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Pilar
15.10.2024 - 09:40

One of the best restaurants in Charlottesville and by far the best happy hour! Public has outstanding service and a great ambiance both inside and outside. The...

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Emily
15.10.2024 - 09:40

Came here based on others recommendations and had a fabulous time. We had no reservation but was seated when we walked in right at 4pm in the outdoor area. Turn...

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Gitansh
15.10.2024 - 09:40

There was a distinct moment during my meal when I said I feel like I 'm in the Northeast by the water great vibes here. We ordered the Oyster Rockefeller which...

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Opentable
4.6 ★ from 193 reviews
willgoagain
20.08.2023 - 14:26

Had 3 diff PEI oysters a crab cake scallops and the trout dip. Everything was outstanding Just plan on some extra time to find parking on any day other than Sun...

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OpenTable
20.08.2023 - 14:26

Delicious!! Fresh, vibrant, and beautiful ambiance. 10/10 recommend

DianeD
20.08.2023 - 14:26

We booked this restaurant because of recommendations from our innkeeper. It didn’t disappoint! Our server was prompt and friendly! She helped us select oysters...

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OpenTable
20.08.2023 - 14:26

First time dining there. Great service. We dined indoors. Dining area was a little tight however the servers were excellent and we enjoyed the food.

OpenTable
20.08.2023 - 14:26

Exceptional meal as always, PFO never disappoints. We tried some of the new additions to the menu and were delighted by them! Alanna provided excellent service...

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Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 1501 reviews
Mandy
23.08.2023 - 11:03

We love raw oysters, and to have a local place that serves from all along the Atlantic is wonderful! And during happy hour (4 6:30 everyday) the lobster roll is...

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Nelsie
23.08.2023 - 11:03

We had only ever had appetizers/oysters at the bar in the past and loved it. Because of restaurant week, we decided to have a full dinner. This place did not di...

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Natalie
23.08.2023 - 11:03

What a find! Fresh, perfectly prepared seafood, good selection of beverages, and excellent service! Absolutely loved the PFO Pan Fry with oysters, clams, mussel...

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Alex
23.08.2023 - 11:03

Great and friendly service. Probably the best fresh oysters in town. Everything on the menu is great.

Jen
23.08.2023 - 11:03

Excellent food!! This place is on our must go list every time we are in the area

Heyrestaurants
3.6 ★ from 3266 reviews
Tessa
09.02.2024 - 23:17

FAB FAB FABULOUS! ! THE OWNER IS A GREAT GUY! THANKS CAMERON FANTASTIC FOOD AND SERVICE

Leah
09.02.2024 - 23:17

Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Mom and dad would be proud!

Magda
09.02.2024 - 23:17

Best oysters I've ever had... And I've eaten a lot of oysters.

Bernadette
09.02.2024 - 23:17

An incredibly dinner with my children. Everything was fresh and delicious prepared...

Karen
09.02.2024 - 23:17

Fantastic food! Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic service (Cameron)! Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic music. A perfect meal!

Google
4.8 ★ from 739 reviews
dan
29.10.2023 - 10:29

I cant say enough about the place. The food is excellent and they have the best bourbon selection Ive seen in the area. They even carry Old Forester Birthday. D...

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mtnjimmi
29.10.2023 - 10:29

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Pei Mussels with Belgian Fries and Aioli, Fish

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Van
29.10.2023 - 10:29

Busy place with great wine, beer, and cocktail options. You go for the seafood and won't be disappointed. Popular so make reservations even on week nights. Food...

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Beth
04.11.2023 - 14:16

Food was excellent. Same with Service. We enjoy watching food prep. We had seats near the bar. The oyster prep wasn't great, but the bar tender was excellent.

Nathan
04.11.2023 - 14:16

Quaint little place that leans into the seaside feel. Oysters were amazingly fresh and the service was charming and professional. Been a few times and so stoked...

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Sirved
5.0 ★ from 4 reviews

My daughter and I wound up in Charlottesville by happenstance and have just fell in love with this town. Public Fish and Oyster has been an utter delight so we...

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Jody
29.11.2023 - 00:09

I absolutely loved this restaurant! It was my first time trying raw oysters, and I sampled two Fire Lake oysters—I was instantly hooked. The food was delightful...

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Jody
29.11.2023 - 00:09

This restaurant is a fantastic oyster house with 8 to 10 different types of oysters available on the menu daily. They offer a wonderful happy hour from 4 to 6 P...

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The lobster roll was incredible! The oysters were fresh and flavorful. The service was exceptional—our server was capable of handling anything we needed, all wh...

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Facebook
4.7 ★ from 253 reviews
Foursquare
4.8 ★ from 76 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 465 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.6 ★ from 1897 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.3 ★ from 679 reviews

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