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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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...
read moreDelicious 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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreCelebrated 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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read moreThis 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...
read moreI'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...
read moreOne 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...
read moreCame 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...
read moreThere 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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read moreHad 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...
read moreDelicious!! Fresh, vibrant, and beautiful ambiance. 10/10 recommend
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...
read moreFirst time dining there. Great service. We dined indoors. Dining area was a little tight however the servers were excellent and we enjoyed the food.
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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read moreWe 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...
read moreWe 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...
read moreWhat a find! Fresh, perfectly prepared seafood, good selection of beverages, and excellent service! Absolutely loved the PFO Pan Fry with oysters, clams, mussel...
read moreGreat and friendly service. Probably the best fresh oysters in town. Everything on the menu is great.
Excellent food!! This place is on our must go list every time we are in the area
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read moreFAB FAB FABULOUS! ! THE OWNER IS A GREAT GUY! THANKS CAMERON FANTASTIC FOOD AND SERVICE
Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Mom and dad would be proud!
Best oysters I've ever had... And I've eaten a lot of oysters.
An incredibly dinner with my children. Everything was fresh and delicious prepared...
Fantastic food! Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic service (Cameron)! Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic music. A perfect meal!
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read moreI 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...
read moreService: 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
read moreBusy 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...
read moreFood 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.
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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read moreMy 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...
read moreI 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...
read moreThis 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...
read moreThe 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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