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Oyster bar restaurant in Southport, North Carolina
What should I order at Moore Street Oyster Bar?
What to order
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Lobster Grilled Cheese
Repeatedly praised as excellent and packed with lobster, with reviewers calling it impeccable, very good, and even 'absolutely killer.'
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Surf And Turf Burger
Recommended for its standout flavor and the unusual lobster-on-burger combination, with reviews calling it phenomenal and fantastic.
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Steamed Shrimp
Recommended for being fresh, perfectly cooked, and delicious, with multiple reviews highlighting it as a reliable seafood choice.
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BBQ Shrimp
Praised for its rich sauce and the crispy buttered garlic toast, with one reviewer saying they savored every morsel.
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Pickle Fries
Recommended because they were so good that one reviewer ordered them again the next day and called them one of the best things they ate on the trip.
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Fish And Chips
Mentioned as part of a delicious meal and specifically enjoyed with Old Bay chips in another review.
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Steamer Bucket
Recommended as a satisfying seafood option, with reviews describing steamer buckets featuring crab, oysters, and shrimp as great and delicious.
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Blue Point Oysters
Specifically recommended by a server and later praised by a reviewer as not disappointing, especially with garlic parmesan topping.
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Crab Dip
Called out as a favorite by one reviewer, who said their wife raved about it.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 12 AM |
About Moore Street Oyster Bar
Creative bar food & steamer pots, plus tap beers, bourbon & Saturday brunch in chill digs with TVs.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Moore Street Oyster Bar known for?
It is best known for oysters, especially raw oysters and hot oysters with garlic parmesan topping, plus seafood boils and steam pots with crab, shrimp, and oysters. Reviewers also repeatedly call out the lobster grilled cheese and snow crab legs as standout items.
What dishes are most recommended at Moore Street Oyster Bar?
The most recommended dishes include raw oysters, blue point oysters, fried oysters, lobster grilled cheese, snow crab legs, seafood bisque, seafood chowder, and crab-and-shrimp steamer buckets. Guests also mention the fish and chips, fried bologna and cheese with egg, and the surf and turf burger with lobster meat and firecracker sauce.
What is the atmosphere like at Moore Street Oyster Bar?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and modern, with TVs showing sports and outdoor seating available. Reviewers say it works well for groups, families, solo diners, and people stopping in while shopping or visiting downtown Southport.
Is Moore Street Oyster Bar good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $20–30, and reviewers often describe the food as worth it because portions are generous and filling, especially the fried oysters, steam pots, and lobster grilled cheese. Several notes mention affordable kids' meals and quick service, which helps the value feel stronger for lunch or dinner.
What should you know about wait times and the best time to go?
The restaurant is noted as usually having a wait, but service is frequently described as fast once seated. Some reviewers found it especially useful on a Monday night when many nearby places were closed, and others mention it can be a good stop while walking around Southport or shopping in town.
Is parking available at Moore Street Oyster Bar?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Moore Street Oyster Bar kid-friendly?
Yes, Moore Street Oyster Bar is good for kids.
