Bites Nearby: The Oyster Barn

Stepping inside the one may be unsure whether they're on the deck of a pirate ship or inside a pool hall, but they will be certain that's there is a great selection of seafood for budget-friendly prices.

The Oyster Barn has a list of changing daily specials posted on a white board at the entrance of the restaurant, as well as long-standing lunch specials. Lunch specials come in either baskets or soup and salad combinations. Lunch baskets include the fried shrimp basket ($7.95), wing basket ($6.95) and the Philly cheesesteak special ($7.95). Soup and salad combos such as cup of gumbo or oyster stew are priced at $7.50. In addition to these specials there is also dine-in only 1lb. of Snow Crab for $7.99 every Tuesday.

Alcohol is served here along with a myriad of entertainment options such as an oyster bar, weekly Saturday night karaoke, pool room, banquet facilities and KENO lottery (in February, a lucky Oyster Barn patron won $40,000). 

The crab cakes are a recommended appetizer, the two cakes are moist and drizzled with a creamy "special sauce" with just a hint of spice. There are many entree options. Try out a po-boy, which can come with fried tilapia, shrimp, oyster or catfish. Beyond the sandwich variety options are penne pasta with your choice of seafood mixed in as well as steamed shrimp, crab legs and, of course, oysters. Interestingly, the Oyster Barn also boasts an impressive wing list, and claims to make an award-winning "barn style" flavored wing. 

The Oyster Barn is kid-friendly and a great casual evening hangout spot. The service was good and appetizers and entrees arrived within minutes of ordering.

The Oyster Barn is located at 411 Beaver Ruin Road. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Lunch items range in price from $6.95-8.95 while dinner items are priced from $7.95 - $20.95. Happy Hour drink specials are served every day and takeout is available.

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