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The Oyster Tavern, Cork, Co. Cork

The Oyster Tavern

4.6
4.6
238 reviews
€31 to €50
Irish
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Welcome to the Oyster Tavern! We were delighted to have restored and reopened this historic venue in August 2017.
The venue now comprises two floors, with a relaxed traditional feel bar on the ground floor, and a beautifully designed upstairs Restaurant& Bar, perfect for dining and social sips.
We are located at the Market Lane entrance to the world-famous English Market.
Our kitchen team walks through the English Market on a daily basis sourcing ingredients for our casual dining menu.
A 10% Discretionary service charge will be added to parties of 6 or more.

We can’t wait to welcome you soon!

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Irish, Seafood

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm

  • Phone number

    083 029 3197

  • Website

    http://www.oystertavern.ie/

  • Payment Options

    Contactless Payment

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Chris Curtin

  • Private party facilities

    Please enquire about private events, larger parties, weddings etc at the Oyster Tavern. We would be delighted to discuss your requirements and find a way to make your event come to life.

  • Location

    4 Market Lane, St Patrick's St., Cork, Co. Cork T12 NP29

  • Area

    Cork City

  • Cross Street

    Market Lane is off Patrick Street, beside Lifestyle Sports

  • Parking Details

    Pay by hour off street parking nearby

  • Public Transit

    Served well by all bus routes in city

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Cork on a Fork Oyster Tasting

    €17.50 per person

    Prepaid

    18 Aug 2022 only
    We are so lucky to have such amazing local oyster beds in corks many inlets and bays. Arguably one of the best of these is Oyster Haven where Haven Shellfish cultivate a stunning quality Native Irish Oyster which our Head Chef Chris Curtin prepares for your tasting pleasure He will tantalise your last buds with oysters prepared in three different ways each accompanied by a different beverage, Murphys Irish Stout from cork with one, Stonewell cider from cork with another and a glass of prosecco to cleanse the pallet with the last. Available from 5.30pm to 7.30pm

What 238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Munster

    Best Overall

  • Munster

    Best Service

  • Munster

    Best Ambience

  • Munster

    Best Value

  • Munster

    Fit for Foodies

  • Munster

    Healthy

  • Munster

    Hot Spot

  • Munster

    Lunch

  • Munster

    Romance

  • Munster

    Vibrant Bar Scene

  • Munster

    Most Booked

  • Cork City

    Best Overall

  • Cork City

    Best Food

  • Cork City

    Best Service

  • Cork City

    Best Value

  • Cork City

    Special Occasions

  • Cork City

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a gorgeous pre concert meal with a friend. Just beautiful great service food and good value
  2. HO

    HughO

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really nice place, great food with generous portions at a reasonable price for the experience. Lovely staff, will definitely go to again.
  3. OO

    OOOO

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hi, we had a lovely meal, food was great as was the service. I would particularly like to compliment Yabby. A fabulous girl.
  4. JH

    JamieH

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice, relaxed, casual dining. Really enjoyed it. Food was excellent 👍
  5. K

    Kieran22

    Poland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 August 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Chiefs need better cooking and quality,, food was taste unhappy 🙁.. future get better Chiefs do right way.. service stuff is best on time and good thank
  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cork

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 6 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic staff the service beyond excellent and the food delicious
  7. V

    Valg

    Cork

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing staff! Very helpful and accommodating. Food and service were to perfection
  8. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cork

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 4 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service , the food to die for and the staff second to none thank you 😊
  9. M

    Maya

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is delicious, the ambience is cute and romantic. The service is outstanding. Highly recommend.
  10. CH

    CiiiH

    Cork

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unreal , really loved it , food was amazing. Will be back!
  11. EG

    EllaG

    Munster

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 July 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    Great service. Super sweet servers. Would go back for the craic.
  12. AO

    AilishO

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely staff! Made a big effort for my Mums 60th! Thanks a million!
  13. PF

    PatF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The food was really good. Oysters for starters and steak main course, very very nice. Will go back.
  14. LB

    LisaB

    Cork

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 July 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food choice was lovely 👍🏻 Not big portions Staff pleasant Not cheap Relaxing evening as it was quiet Would go there again
  15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was delicious, good service and lovely ambience! We’ll definitely be back!
  16. DM

    DiegoM

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing environment and really good food. The dessert was tasty and unique!
  17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food for our anniversary celebration and the staff were very attentive Attention to detail was excellent
  18. l

    liamm

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 July 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    the food was the star of the show but the staff deserve a mention too. Great experience overall.
  19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 9 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience, would definitely recommend. Food was amazing and wait staff were properly attentive. Excellent choice if in Cork.
  20. EK

    EmmaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and the menu had a mix of everything to suit the needs. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere in the restaurant was buzzing
  21. S

    Scamdemic

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent location, delicious food, friendly staff. We trusted the staff and the fish of the day did not dissapoint. It was amazing all round. Perfect for a date night. Would defo return.
  22. m

    mariken

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I could not get over the service in the oyster. The staff were above and beyond. Best cocktails in cork and the food was delicious. Already can’t wait to return.

    The Oyster TavernResponded on 27 June 2022Hi Mariken, such wonderful feedback we are thrilled you had a great experience with us! Thank you for your review, Chloe.

  23. PF

    PamF

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous! Recommend the market burger, scampy salad and duck salad for brunch
  24. OL

    OrlaL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 June 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food and drinks were great. Service was great and staff were very friendly and helpful.
  25. E

    Etnah

    Cork

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and drink! Really really enjoyed it! Good atmosphere and not too loud! Ciaran was an waiter and really added enjoyment to our evening!

    The Oyster TavernResponded on 27 June 2022Hi Etnah, delighted to hear you had a great experience with us! Ciaran is always the life and soul of the evening! Hoping to see you join us again soon. Chloe.

  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cork

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 23 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic staff, friendly environment, amazing food
  27. MK

    MardiK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service from the staff, all very friendly and welcoming. The food was excellent, fresh and well presented. Love the ambiance here 😁
  28. CH

    CaroH

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 June 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food was gorgeous..the cocktails too. Absolutely amazing service! Can't wait to go back again
  29. MM

    MaryM

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a trendy spot , loved the food , ordered soup for starter and monkfish for main , we ordered Chablis wine . Such a fun atmosphere, all different ages , Trevor met us at the door lovely guy .. all staff were friendly

    The Oyster TavernResponded on 13 June 2022Hi Mary, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. I'm sure the staff will be ecstatic to hear you enjoyed The Oyster Tavern just as much as we do! Hoping to have you and your guests back again soon.. Kind regards, Chloe.

  30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cork

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 9 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual food 🥘 fantastic and the staff amazing as ever. Service is top notch.

    The Oyster TavernResponded on 10 June 2022We are absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for your kind words and amazing review. Look forward to having you join us soon. Chloe.

  31. CC

    CiaraC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was fabulous!!! Service was great.. Mains came out a little too quick after starters but other than that highly recommended.
  32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cork

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service staff are so friendly
  33. EO

    EilishO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 June 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    A very pleasant surprise in the middle of the city ,beautiful decor ,brilliant staff very good food ,good value dining in a lovely setting ,the only issue was the floor was very slippy but management are aware and are working on a solution ,would highly recommend the oyster tavern
  34. KR

    KristinaR

    Cork

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 June 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Everything was great expect for the starter. We took meat plate and it was quite poor.
  35. NW

    NiamhW

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant, very friendly staff, gorgeous cocktails 🤤 and amazing food!
  36. GA

    GermanaA

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service amazing, music was just a little too loud.
  37. DR

    DawnR

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, fantastic service and the waiters are exceptional.
  38. RN

    RichardN

    Cork

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time and the staff were very nice and helpful we will definitely go again

    The Oyster TavernResponded on 28 May 2022Dear Richard N Thanks For your kind review and we look forward to taking care of you again in the not too distant future. Ian F Gm

  39. JK

    JimK

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent meal on Saturday night on the Oyster. The food was fresh and tasty and our server Matt did an excellent job. Great atmosphere in the room too, everyone having a great time.
  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cork

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 18 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you all for a fantastic Birthday 🥳 I really appreciate it.See you all soon 🙏🥰

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

The Oyster Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 238 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Oyster Tavern

4 Market Lane, St Patrick's St., Cork, Co. Cork T12 NP29

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Market Lane is off Patrick Street, beside Lifestyle Sports

  • Area

    Cork City

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Irish, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Pay by hour off street parking nearby

  • Public Transit

    Served well by all bus routes in city

  • Payment Options

    Contactless Payment

  • Executive Chef

    Chris Curtin

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

  • Website

    http://www.oystertavern.ie/

  • Phone number

    083 029 3197

  • Private party facilities

    Please enquire about private events, larger parties, weddings etc at the Oyster Tavern. We would be delighted to discuss your requirements and find a way to make your event come to life.

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