From the President....
The Broadway Oyster Bar has been a favorite after work spot for as long as I can remember. It has a certain charm and a loyal clientele. As far as Oyster Bar's go, it is no comparison to the selection and quality of oysters at the Demun Oyster Bar. However, you get the sense that the Broadway Oyster Bar is not trying to be anything more than exactly what it is: a Cajun restaurant where customers can unwind and have a great meal at the same time. The music starts later so you can really make a night of an experience at the Broadway Oyster Bar if that is what you choose to do.
The restaurant is rustic to say the least. The building is cavernous with different rooms for diners. Hard to tell how big the inside really was. Our dining room was pretty cramped but there weren't very many other parties so it worked out well for us. Our diners rated the atmosphere at 3 1/2 spoons.
In general the restaurant was very accommodating. They do not take reservations but promised to make sure we would have a table since we were dining on a week night. What was annoying is that they also do not separate the check so we were forced to figure the bill out on our own. With the technology available with today's restaurant software, I do not understand restaurants that inconvenience their diners in this way. However, as far as the actual dinner service, I could not ask for better. I made a special request for a different type of pasta and when it came out wrong, our waitress had it corrected immediately. The dining room we ate in is small so she was never far away in case we needed anything. Diners rated the service at 4 spoons.
Lastly, the raison d'etre: the food. In general, everyone enjoyed their food. Everything had a Cajun kick, however, that all of us were not expecting. One diner was unable to eat much of her food because of the level of spice. That makes sense for a Cajun restaurant but its nice to be able to accommodate diners with differing palates. Drinks were tasty. There were some nice fruity options. However, these are not the sophisticated creative drinks you might find at an upscale bar but more of the fruit punch variety.
Overall, diners gave the restaurant 4 spoons. Good food, good drinks, good friends, a good time was had by all!
Our waittress was very accommodating and attentive. However, the restaurant has a policy not to split checks and that is always off-putting. My lobster bisque was fine but my crawfish garlic cream rotini was really good. The food is Cajun so everything at the restaurant tended to be spicy. My pasta was not described as spicy but it even had a slight kick to it. I really enjoyed the use of green onions in my pasta and the bisque. The drinks were tasty, there were some nice fruity options. Broadway Oyster Bar is true to its New Orleans style. Everything is worn and the space is tight with lots of nick nacks on the walls. It certainly has its charm but it's just not my preference. This restaurant has good food. It is true to a certain style and they do not traditionally take reservations so it is not a comfortable experience in my opinion. However, if you are looking for a more of an experience than a relaxed dinner, Broadway Oyster Bar is the place to go.
ReplyDeleteGood food! I'd come back.
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