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Oystercatchers

Item: Oystercatchers
Author: Skye Rodgers

Cuisine: American, Seafood

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

The first thing you notice as you enter Oystercatchers is the amazing view. This seafood restaurant, nestled among lush, tropical landscaping, takes full advantage of its location at the edge of Tampa Bay. Inside, the decor is bright, simple and modern, serving as the perfect backdrop for both the views and the expertly prepared food. The star of the menu is a selection of locally sourced fish served wood grilled, blackened or sauteed. Not only are the dishes inventive and fresh, but they are also gathered with conservation in mind. While the food and the view will cost you, the experience cannot be beaten. Part of the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Oystercatchers has cemented itself as one of the great restaurant spaces in Tampa.

Address:

2900 Bayport Dr
Tampa, FL 33607
813-207-6815

Hours:

Mon-Sat: 11:30am-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-10pm
Sun: 10:30am-2pm,; 6pm-9pm

Website:

oystercatchersrestaurant.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Skye Rodgers
Tampa Local Expert

Outdoor Dining: "Sunday is the best day to visit to enjoy the finest brunch in town. Reservations are recommended."
Best Restaurants: "Enjoy the finest Sunday brunch in town, combining the beautiful views with an expansive selection of freshly prepared delicacies. Reservations are recommended."
Lunch: "Oystercatchers offers the finest Sunday brunch in town. Reservations are recommended."
Seafood: "There might not be a better place to watch a sunset in all of Tampa. Make your reservations early for the Golden Hour."
Buffet: "The champagne starts flowing every Sunday from 10:30 to 2:30. Reservations are highly recommended."
Brunch: "The champagne starts flowing every Sunday from 10:30 to 2:30. Reservations are highly suggested."
Waterfront Dining: "Oystercatchers offers a wildly popular Sunday brunch, perfect for celebrating. Reservations are recommended."
Group Friendly: "Oystercatchers offers the the finest brunch in town. Reservations are recommended."

Best for Outdoor Dining Because: Oystercatchers features a spacious, multi-tiered outdoor deck, perfect for enjoying the delicious seafood and spectacular views of Tampa Bay.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Oystercatchers is popular for their expertly prepared seafood and stunning vistas of Tampa Bay.
Best for Lunch Because: Oystercatchers is a wonderful lunch spot due to its ideal combination of stunning water views and fresh seafood.
Best for Seafood Because: Oystercatchers is simply the best seafood restaurant in Tampa.
Best for Buffet Because: Located on the shores of Old Tampa Bay, Oystercatchers offers the best views and the finest Sunday Brunch buffet in town.
Best for Brunch Because: Nestled on the shores of Tampa Bay, Oystercatchers features beautiful views and the best Sunday brunch in town.
Best for Waterfront Dining Because: Oystercatchers features beautiful views of Tampa Bay and the finest seafood in town.
Best for Group Friendly Because: With magical water views, a celebration at Oystercatchers is sure to please. Private dining with custom menus is offered for groups up to 48.

Dinner Menu
- Raw Bar & Caviar
  Hackle Back
  
  Market Availability & Selection ($45.00)
  
  Oysters**
  Fresh horseradish, mignonette, cocktail
  
  Premium Market: $2.75
  
  Super Premium Market: $3.50
  Scallop Crude**
  
  Chives, mint, thai chili Amarillo sauce ($17.00)
  
  Ahi Poke**
  
  Ahi tuna, avocado, wakame salad, chili dressing, sriracha, chive oil ($18.00)
  
  Gulf Shrimp Cocktail
  
  Citrus boiled, ice chilled, fresh horseradish & cocktail sauce ($3.50)
- Appetizers & Table Starters
  
  Golden Calamari Fries*
  
  Buttermilk battered & spicy ketchup ($14.00)
  
  Braised Octopus
  
  Broiled feta, roasted tomato, pickled onion, arugula, chimichurri ($21.00)
  
  Florida Shrimp Ceviche
  
  Shaved red onion, cucumber, cherry tomato, aguachile ($18.00)
  
  Signature Crab Cakes*
  
  Green papaya & cucumber salad, charred lemon-sriracha aioli ($18.00)
  
  Sautéed Mussels
  
  Tomato, lime, cilantro, garlic, shallot, white wine butter ($13.00)
  
  Cajun Broiled Oysters
  
  Cajun garlic butter, toasted garlic breadcrumbs ($18.00)
  
  Oyster Rockefeller*
  
  Spinach, fennel, hollandaise, brioche bread crumbs ($18.00)
- Soup & The Garden
  
  Shrimp & Lobster Bisque
  
  Lemon oil, brown butter roasted pistachios, shrimp ($10.00)
  
  Quinoa Salad
  
  Baby arugula, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, charred corn, radish, queso fresco, smoked paprika vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Wedge Salad
  
  Baby iceberg lettuce, candied pecan crumble, marinated tomatoes, bacon, green goddess dressing, blue cheese cream, pickled red onions ($12.00)
  
  Tropical Salad
  
  Spring mix, avocado, hearts of palm, shaved red onion, cucumber, charred pineapple vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  The Caesar
  
  Romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, white anchovies, garlic croutons ($12.00)
- From the Sea
  Mahi Mahi
  
  Medium, sweet white fish from Florida's west coast ($26.00)
  
  Loch Duart Salmon**
  
  Full in flavor, sustainable from scotland ($27.00)
  
  Black Grouper
  
  Local favorite, meaty white fish from Florida's west coast ($34.00)
  
  Yellowfin Tuna**
  
  Red in color, best served medium rare to rare from Florida's east coast ($34.00)
  
  Sea Scallops
  
  Large, juicy, from the mexican gulf ($33.00)
  
  Gulf Snapper
  
  Flat, flaky, light and versatile from Florida's west coast ($31.00)
  
  Local Gulf Shrimp
  
  Jumbo sweet shrimp from Florida's gulf coast ($30.00)
  
  Whole Maine Lobster*
  
  Rich, cold water maine lobster. Crab stuffed* +$15
  
  Single or Twin Lobster Tails
  Wild caught, garlic butter basted
  
  $32.00
  
  $58.00
- Signature Seagrill
  
  Seafood Mixed Grill**
  
  Half lobster tail, grouper, salmon, scallop, shrimp, harvest potatoes & caramelized onions, baby vegetables, roasted red pepper aioli, all cooked over our hot pecan wood grill ($42.00)
- Composed Specialties
  
  Cioppino
  
  Scallops, shrimp, mussels, cedar key clams, grouper, mahi mahi ($40.00)
  
  Crispy Skin Snapper
  
  Cedar key clams, crispy pancetta, coconut fricassee ($38.00)
  
  Local Whole Fish*
  
  Chef's choice, brussel sprout bacon potato hash, sweet chili vinaigrette. Market availability ($36.00)
  
  Togarashi Spiced Tuna Tataki* **
  
  Watermelon radish, cold yakisoba noodle salad, carrots, basil, cilantro, mint, green onion, sesame ginger dressing ($36.00)
  
  Black Pepper Linguini
  
  Wild mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, arugula, garlic parmesan cream ($25.00)
  
  Sea Scallop Scampi
  
  Toasted quinoa, blistered tomatoes, pickled shallot, smoked paprika scampi ($37.00)
  
  Pan Roasted Florida Grouper
  
  Goat cheese risotto, sautÉed spinach, roasted tomato, scotch bonnetcucumber salsa ($39.00)
  
  Lobster Mac & Cheese*
  
  Lobster tail, claw meat, fontina, parmesan, & sharp cheddar cheese, cavatappi pasta, baby spinach & oven roasted tomatoes ($38.00)
  
  Beef Filet Mignon**
  
  Creamy blue cheese grits, bacon & mushroom ragout, blue cheese crumbles, & crispy leeks ($40.00)
  
  Wood Grilled Ribeye**
  
  Truffle & parmesan roasted fingerling potatoes, roasted asparagus, red wine demi-glace ($54.00)
  
  Local Organic Chicken
  
  Crispy confit leg & thigh, seared breast, bourbon sweet potato puree, haricot verts, spicy tomato jam ($28.00)
Lunch Menu
- Raw Bar
  
  Premium Market Selections
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Ahi Poke**
  
  Ahi tuna, avocado, wakame salad, chile dressing, sriracha, chive oil ($16.00)
  
  Florida Shrimp Ceviche **
  
  Shaved red onion, cucumber, cherry tomato, aguachile ($18.00)
- Appetizers & Table Starters
  
  Golden Calamari Fries*
  
  Buttermilk battered & spicy ketchup ($14.00)
  
  Shrimp & Lobster Bisque
  
  Lemon oil, brown butter roasted pistachios, shrimp ($10.00)
  
  Sautéed Mussels
  
  Tomato, lime, cilantro, garlic, shallot, white wine butter ($13.00)
  
  Crispy Grouper Nuggets*
  
  Buttermilk battered, charred lemon sriracha aioli ($14.00)
  
  Gulf Shrimp Cocktail
  
  Citrus court bouillon, fresh horseradish & cocktail sauce ($3.50)
- From the Garden
  
  Arugula & Quinoa Salad
  
  Heirloom tomato, cucumber, charred corn, radish, queso fresco, smoked paprika vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Wedge Salad
  
  Baby iceberg lettuce, candied pecan crumble, marinated tomatoes, bacon lardons, green goddess dressing, blue cheese cream, pickled red onions ($12.00)
  
  Tropical Salad
  
  Spring mix, avocado, hearts of palm, red onion, cucumber, charred pineapple vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  The Caesar
  
  Romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, white anchovies & caesar dressing ($9.00)
- Crafted Specialties
  Ale Battered Fish & Chips*
  
  Gulf grouper, beer batter, remoulade ($18.00)
  
  Shrimp & Grits
  
  Garlic, lemon, cajun butter, okra, blue crab & cheddar stone ground grits ($23.00)
  
  Sweet Chili Salmon**
  
  Sweet chili glaze, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables ($21.00)
  
  Fresh Catch
  
  Served with chef's selection of starch and vegetable
  
  Local Organic Chicken
  
  Crispy confit leg & thigh, seared breast, bourbon sweet potato puree, haricot verts, spicy tomato jam ($22.00)
  
  Lobster Mac & Cheese*
  Claw meat, fontina, parmesan, sharp cheddar, cavatappi pasta, baby spinach & oven roasted tomatoes
  
  $22.00
  
  With Whole Grilled Lobster Tail*: $16.00
  Togarashi Spiced Tuna Tataki* **
  
  Cold yakisoba noodle salad, carrots, basil, cilantro, mint, green onion, sesame ginger dressing ($36.00)
- Sandwiches
  
  Tuna Salad Melt
  
  Yellowfin tuna, brioche, tomato, avocado, white cheddar ($16.00)
  
  Crab Cake Quesadilla
  
  Avocado, white cheddar, queso fresco, caramelized onions, pico DE gallo, side of chipotle sour cream ($20.00)
  
  Cajun Chicken Sandwich
  
  Jalapeno purple cabbage slaw, spicy pickles, cheddar cheese, brioche bun ($14.00)
  
  Grouper Sandwich
  
  Scotch bonnet tartar, arugula, grilled tomato, brioche bun, served with parmesan truffle fries ($19.00)
  
  Fish Tacos
  
  Local fresh mahi, cabbage slaw, pico DE gallo, scotch bonnet tartar ($18.00)
  
  Wagyu Burger**
  
  Applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onion, bibb lettuce, tomato, white cheddar, roasted red pepper aioli ($20.00)
Wine List
- Champagne & Sparkling
  Moscato D'Asti, Ruffino, Italy
  $11.00
  
  $45.00
  Prosecco, Il Viaggio, Treviso, Italy
  $11.00
  
  $52.00
  Brut, Gloria Ferrer, "Private Cuvee", Sonoma, California
  $13.00
  
  $56.00
  Rosé, Etoile, Carneros, California
  $18.00
  
  $70.00
  Brut, Perrier Jouet Grand, Champagne, France
  
  ($85.00)
  
  Moët & Chandon, "Imperial", Champagne, France
  
  ($95.00)
  
  Brut, G.H. Mumm, Grand Cordon, Champagne, France
  
  ($110.00)
  
  Brut, Veuve Clicquot, "Yellow Label", Champagne, France
  
  ($125.00)
- Sauvignon Blanc
  Cht. Ste. Michelle, "Horse Heaven Hills", Washington
  $12.00
  
  $50.00
  White Haven, Marlborough, New Zealand
  $12.00
  
  $55.00
  Cade, Napa Valley, California
  $16.00
  
  $60.00
  Tora Bay, Martinborough, New Zealand
  
  ($48.00)
  
  Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand
  
  ($52.00)
  
  Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Sauvignon Blanc, "Illumination", Rutherford, California
  
  ($90.00)
- Pinot Grigio & Gris
  Canvas by Michael Mondavi, California
  $12.00
  
  $47.00
  Santa Margherita, Alto Adige, Italy
  $15.00
  
  $60.00
  Pinot Gris, Cristom, Willamette Valley, Oregon
  $14.00
  
  $56.00
  Pinot Gris, Elk Cove, Williamette Valley, Oregon
  
  ($44.00)
  
  Pinot Gris, WillaKenzie Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon
  
  ($52.00)
  
  Ca' Montini, Trentino, Italy
  
  ($48.00)
  
  Pighin, Friuli Grave, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
  
  ($50.00)
- Chardonnay
  Canvas by Michael Mondavi, California
  $11.00
  
  $45.00
  Joel Gott, Unoaked, Napa Valley, California
  $12.00
  
  $48.00
  Arizano, "Hacienda de Arinzano", Navarra, Spain
  $12.00
  
  $48.00
  Laguna, Russian River Valley, California
  $14.00
  
  $58.00
  MerSoleil, "Reserve", Santa Barbera, California
  $16.00
  
  $65.00
  Franciscan, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($48.00)
  
  Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros, California
  
  ($72.00)
  
  Jordan, Russian River Vally, California
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Louis Jadot, Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgandy, France
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Ferrari-Carano "Reserve", Russian River, California
  
  ($85.00)
  
  Newton, Unfiltered, Carneros, California
  
  ($99.00)
  
  Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($110.00)
  
  Kistler, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma, California
  
  ($145.00)
  
  Louis Latour, Puligny Montrachet, Burgandy, France
  
  ($155.00)
- Interesting Whites
  Chenin Blanc, Protea, Coastal Region, South Africa
  $11.00
  
  $44.00
  Chenin Blanc Viognier, Terra d'Oro, Clarksburg, California
  $12.00
  
  $52.00
  Rose, Fleurs de Prairie, Côtes de Provence, France
  $11.00
  
  $45.00
  Riesling, Kung Fu Girl, Columbia Valley, Washington
  $11.00
  
  $46.00
  White Blend, Two Arrowheads, Paso Robles, California
  $11.00
  
  $46.00
  White Blend, Blindfold, California
  
  ($72.00)
- Pinot Noir
  Canvas by Michael Mondavi, California
  $12.00
  
  $47.00
  Smoke Tree, Sonoma, California
  $14.00
  
  $54.00
  J Vineyards, Monteray, Sonoma, Santa Barbara, California
  $15.00
  
  $60.00
  "Meiomi", Sonoma Coast, California
  $16.00
  
  $65.00
  Kim Crawford, South Island, New Zealand
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Cristom, "Mt. Jefferson Cuvee", Willamette Valley, Oregon
  
  ($75.00)
  
  David Bruce, Sonoma Coast, Califorina
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Hamilton Russell, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa
  
  ($90.00)
  
  Belle Glos, "Las Alturas", Santa Lucia Highlands
  
  ($99.00)
  
  Dutton-Goldfield, Dutton Ranch, Russian River
  
  ($99.00)
  
  Penner-Ash, Williamette Valley, Oregon
  
  ($110.00)
  
  Occidental by Kistler, Sonoma Coast, California
  
  ($125.00)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
  Canvas by Michael Mondavi, California
  $11.00
  
  $45.00
  Rodney Strong, Sonoma County, California
  $14.00
  
  $56.00
  Austin Hope, Paso Robles, California
  $18.00
  
  $80.00
  Faust, Napa Valley, California
  $22.00
  
  $99.00
  Intrensic, Columbia Valley, Washington
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Justin, Paso Robles, California
  
  ($72.00)
  
  Quilt Copper Cane by Joseph Wagner, Napa Valley, CA
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Conn Creek, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($85.00)
  
  Mount Veeder Winery, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($93.00)
  
  Chateau Bueno Vista, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($105.00)
  
  Adaptation, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($120.00)
  
  Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, CA
  
  ($159.00)
  
  Silver Oak, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($180.00)
  
  Caymus, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($185.00)
- Merlot
  Canvas by Michael Mondavi, California
  $11.00
  
  $45.00
  Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington
  $12.00
  
  $52.00
  Clos Pegase, "Mitsuko Vineyard", Carneros, California
  $14.00
  
  $60.00
  Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley, California
  $18.00
  
  $85.00
  Napa Cellars, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($55.00)
  
  Thorn, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Swanson, Oakville, California
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Emmolo, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($95.00)
  
  Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($130.00)
- Interesting Reds
  Tempranillo, Torres, "Celeste", Ribera del Duero, Spain
  $14.00
  
  $55.00
  Zinfandel, The Federalist, Dry Creek, California
  $14.00
  
  $56.00
  Shiraz, Two Hands "Tenacity", McLaren Vale, Australia
  $13.00
  
  $56.00
  Malbec, Graffigna, Mendoza, Argentina
  $12.00
  
  $48.00
  Malbec, Salentein"Reserve", Mendoza, Argentina
  
  ($64.00)
  
  Malbec, Mercer, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State
  
  ($70.00)
  
  Petite Sirah, Stokes' Ghost, Monterey, California
  
  ($75.00)
- Red Blends
  Red Blend, Z Alexander Brown, North Coast, California
  $12.00
  
  $54.00
  Red Blend, Very Dark Red, Hames Valley, California
  $15.00
  
  $60.00
  Red Blend, Stag's Leap, "Hands of Time", Napa, California
  $18.00
  
  $72.00
  Red Blend, Fidelity, Alexander Valley, California
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Red Blend, "The Chocolate Block", Franschoek, South Africa
  
  ($72.00)
  
  Red Blend, Henschke, Henry's Seven, Barossa, Australia
  
  ($92.00)
  
  Red Blend, The Prisoner, California
  
  ($95.00)
  
  Red Blend, Col Solare, Columbia Valley, Washington
  
  ($155.00)
  
  Red Blend, Joseph Phelps, "Insignia", Napa Valley, California
  
  ($325.00)
  
  Red Blend, Opus One, Napa Valley, California
  
  ($450.00)
- Bourbon
  
  Col. E.H. Taylor Single Barrel
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Dickel Barrel Select
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Angels Envy
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Basil Hayden
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Garrison Brothers
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Eagle Rare
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Slaughterhouse
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Woodford Reserve
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Jefferson Reserve
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Mitchner's American Whiskey
  
  ($12.00)
- Canadian Whiskey
  
  Pike Creek Port Barrel
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Crown Royal XO
  
  ($14.00)
- Irish Whiskey
  
  Green Spot
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Knappogue Castle 12YR
  
  ($11.00)
- Blended
  
  Johnnie Walker Blue
  
  ($35.00)
- Highland
  
  Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Oban 14YR
  
  ($20.00)
- Speyside
  
  Glenlivet 21YR
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Glenlivet Founder's Reserve
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Macallan Double Cask
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Macallan 18YR
  
  ($48.00)
- Islay
  
  Lagavulin 16YR
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Scapa The Orcadian
  
  ($22.00)
- Rye Whiskey
  
  High West Double Rye
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Redemption 9YR
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Russel Reserve Rye
  
  ($12.00)
- Sipping Tequila
  
  Roca Patron Reposado
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Avion 44
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Clase Azul Reposado
  
  ($22.00)
- Rum
  
  Old St. Pete
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Ron Zacapa Negra Edicion
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Don Pancho 18 YR
  
  ($22.00)
- Cognac
  
  Hennessey VS
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Courvoisier VSOP
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Courvoisier XO
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Remy Martin VSOP
  
  ($18.00)
- Cordials
  
  Grand Marnier
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Grand Marnier 100
  
  ($34.00)
  
  Sambuca Romano
  
  ($11.00)
- Port & Dessert
  
  Taylor Fladgate 10YR
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Taylor Fladgate 20YR
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Fonseca Late Bottle Vintage
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Terra d'Oro Ruby
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Torres, "Floralis" Aqua d'Or Moscatel
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Antinori, Aleatico Sovana
  
  ($9.00)

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