Services & amenities
2601
Service options
- Takeout
- Yes
- Dine-in
- Yes
02
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Yes
- Beer
- Yes
- Coffee
- Yes
- Hard liquor
- Yes
- Healthy options
- Yes
- Wine
- Yes
03
Dining options
- Dinner
- Yes
- Dessert
- Yes
- Table service
- Yes
04
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Yes
- Great wine list
- Yes
05
Payments
- Credit cards
- Yes
- Debit cards
- Yes
- NFC mobile payments
- Yes
06
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Yes
- Usually plenty of parking
- Yes
07
Crowd
- Groups
- Yes
- Tourists
- Yes
08
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Yes
- Accepts reservations
- Yes
09
Amenities
- Restroom
- Yes
10
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Yes
11
Popular for
- Dinner
- Yes
- Solo dining
- Yes
Gallery
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Review topics
- oysters 38
- evening 17
- birthday 11
- seafood platter 9
- mussels 9
- salmon 8
- pistachio tiramisu 7
- seabass 7
- prawns 7
- seafood pasta 5
Available reviews: 15
Absolutely fantastic experience! The Oyster Restaurant is a real gem — the service was outstanding from start to finish, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and professional. The seafood platter was incredible — so fresh and beautifully presented, with a fantastic variety to …More reviews
Absolutely fantastic experience!
The Oyster Restaurant is a real gem — the service was outstanding from start to finish, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and professional. The seafood platter was incredible — so fresh and beautifully presented, with a fantastic variety to enjoy. The portions are generous, and for the price, it’s unbelievable value. The restaurant is spotless and has such a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone who loves great seafood and great service!- Group size
- Suitable for all group sizes
- Noise level
- Moderate noise
- Recommended dishes
- Lobster, Grilled Octopus, Garlic Prawns, Crab Legs, Oyster Platter, Seafood Salad, Veg Bowl, Crab Dip
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Perfect for a family, couple, sweetheart or anybody. Food is amazing and deliciously sumptuous. Highly recommended for anyone. The service is 10 out of 10. The food is 100 % superb! We love Lovi! Service with a smile! Please visit Oyster in Colchester the food, service is fantastic! From Lizzie xx
- Parking
- Location is near the parking area
- Wait time
- No wait
- Group size
- 2 people, 3-4 people, 5-8 people, Suitable for all group sizes
- Noise level
- Quiet, easy to talk
- Parking space
- Plenty of parking
- Parking options
- Paid parking lot, Paid parking garage
- Kid-friendliness
- Family orientated, everyone is welcome
- Price per person
- £40–50
- Vegetarian options
- I am not sure about the vegetarian menu
- Vegetarian offerings
- Not sure
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Accessible to a wheelchair.
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Highly recommend
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
The food was lovely. I had seafood pasta and the sauce that the pasta was cooked in was BANGING. The sides were nice as well. My sister loved her olives. The oysters were nice. All in all, everything today was very good. Colchester has a new gem in town for people who love sea food.
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £90–100
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
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Great ambience. The portions were really good and filling. The food was fresh and delicious. Our server Sabrina, really made us feel comfortable and was very attentive and promt.
- Noise level
- Quiet, easy to talk
- Price per person
- £30–40
- Recommended dishes
- Oyster Platter
- Food
- 4
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
The Oyster – A little taste of the sea, far from home As Portuguese, we grew up with seafood that’s fresh, simple, and full of soul. So when we walked into The Oyster, we weren’t just hoping for good food—we were hoping for something that felt familiar. And honestly? It delivere…More reviews
The Oyster – A little taste of the sea, far from home
As Portuguese, we grew up with seafood that’s fresh, simple, and full of soul. So when we walked into The Oyster, we weren’t just hoping for good food—we were hoping for something that felt familiar. And honestly? It delivered.
The oysters were incredible. Clean, briny, and served with just enough care to let the flavor speak for itself. It reminded us of summer days back home, eating by the coast with the sound of waves nearby. The rest of the menu had that same respect for the ingredients—nothing overdone, just beautifully cooked octopus , lobster and thoughtful sides.
The vibe was relaxed but elegant, and the staff made us feel welcome straight away. They didn’t rush us, and they were happy to chat about the dishes, which made the whole evening feel more personal.
It’s not exactly like being back in Portugal—but it’s the closest we’ve felt in a while. If you’re missing the sea, or just want a meal that feels like home, The Oyster is worth it.- Wait time
- No wait
- Group size
- 3-4 people
- Noise level
- Quiet, easy to talk
- Parking space
- Not sure
- Vegetarian offerings
- Large vegetarian selection
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Highly recommend
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 4
- Atmosphere
- 4
I enjoyed my visit to The Oyster tonight. The service was outstanding. My waitress, Maria, was friendly and really attentive. The food was delicious. I had Rockefeller oysters and the seafood linguine.
- Group size
- 1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people
- Noise level
- Moderate noise
- Reservation
- Not sure
- Price per person
- £30–40
- Food
- 4
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 4
I had a wonderful dining experience at The Oyster in Colchester. The food was absolutely delicious – every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made the atmosphere warm and enjoyable. A special mention goes to the he…More reviews
I had a wonderful dining experience at The Oyster in Colchester. The food was absolutely delicious – every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made the atmosphere warm and enjoyable. A special mention goes to the head chef, whose skills were clearly reflected in the quality of the meals. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and excellent service in Colchester.- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Food was beautiful, well priced, had the special lobster for 3-4, biggest lobster I’ve seen. Oysters well cleaned, no bits or grit which is lovely. Beautiful small business with a lovely atmosphere. Definitely would recommend!
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Amazing fresh food, beautiful!! Best I’ve had! Shame there isn’t more people here. We was the only one. Service was amazing too!
- Price per person
- £90–100
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 3
This place is a gem ! Celebrated my mother’s birthday here and the Seafood Platter was unbelievable!!! We will certainly be back again 🙌
- Group size
- 3-4 people
- Noise level
- Quiet, easy to talk
- Special events
- Not sure
- Price per person
- £30–40
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Amazing food and service the waitresses are very polite and helpful at hand all the time. The owner introduced himself and come and sat with us briefly showed us around this stunning restaurant. We pick a lobster fresh from the tank and had a hot seafood sharer. Was unreal! This review doesn’t do it enough try it! Freezing cold beer aswell 😍😍 Very well priced! 🦞 🍴
- Group size
- 5-8 people
- Noise level
- Quiet, easy to talk
- Seating type
- Indoor dining area, Booth seating, Private dining room
- Price per person
- £100+
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Dining at The Oyster was an absolute delight from start to finish! The seafood menu is nothing short of spectacular, offering a perfect blend of fresh, high-quality ingredients and exquisite flavours. Each dish was meticulously prepared, showcasing the chef’s expertise and passio…More reviews
Dining at The Oyster was an absolute delight from start to finish! The seafood menu is nothing short of spectacular, offering a perfect blend of fresh, high-quality ingredients and exquisite flavours. Each dish was meticulously prepared, showcasing the chef’s expertise and passion for seafood.
I started with the oysters, which were incredibly fresh and served with a delightful mignonette sauce. For the main course, the grilled lobster was cooked to perfection – tender, succulent, and bursting with flavour. The accompanying sides, including the truffle-infused mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, complemented the dish beautifully.
The service was impeccable, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who made excellent recommendations. The ambiance was elegant yet cosy, creating the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience.
To top it all off, the dessert selection was divine. The Pistachio Tiramisu was a heavenly end to the meal.
If you’re a seafood lover, The Oyster is an absolute must-visit. I cannot recommend it highly enough – a truly five-star experience in every way!- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £30–40
- Recommended dishes
- Lobster, Grilled Octopus, Garlic Prawns, Oyster Platter
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
I took my friend here for his birthday at short notice and it turns out we found an absolute gem of a restaurant. The absolute highlight for me was the fantastic service by Lubi who was as good as any fine dining front of house. I had the surf and turf and the steak and lobster w…More reviews
I took my friend here for his birthday at short notice and it turns out we found an absolute gem of a restaurant. The absolute highlight for me was the fantastic service by Lubi who was as good as any fine dining front of house. I had the surf and turf and the steak and lobster was cooked to perfection. The wine list and spirits are slightly limited in options but are reasonably priced and the wine was very good for the price. We were made to feel very welcome, there is decent space between tables given the small size of the place and the decoration is simple yet elegant. All in all for the money v what you get this place stands up against much more expensive restaurants.- Price per person
- £20–30
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Very swanky place for sure, the oysters were very nice, as was the seafood pasta. They give you more than enough to fill you up! Atmosphere, service, etc, all on point. Very kind and patient waitress (I'm a bit quiet!) Only issue I have is a lack of teetotaller options with respect to drinks. Just a few specific teas and a latte. I would love to see, say, Schloer, for example?
- Wait time
- No wait
- Group size
- 2 people, 3-4 people
- Noise level
- Quiet, easy to talk
- Parking space
- Not sure
- Kid-friendliness
- There is no juice or anything, so a kid would probably be...a bit outta luck.
- Price per person
- £30–40
- Dietary restrictions
- Kosher options are around. Shellfish is a focus, but you can work around it.
- Vegetarian offerings
- Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Somewhat recommend
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Our server, Jainil was wonderful. Very attentive and friendly. The owner, Julian was also so welcoming and appreciative of our business. We ordered the Oyster seafood platter. It was fresh and delicious. So much food and a great value that includes a bottle of Prosecco. We loved this lively experience.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £40–50
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–23:00
- Friday
- 17:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–23:00
- Sunday
- 17:00–23:00
Find us
The OysterColchesterGet directions
Location details
- street
- 41 St John's St
- postalCode
- CO2 7AD
- plusCode
- VVQX+36 Colchester, United Kingdom