Water Street Oyster Bar — Restaurant in Corpus Christi

Our initiation into the culinary world of Water Street Oyster Bar was marked by the enchanting aroma of their artisanal bread. A symphony of flavors danced on our taste buds as we indulged in the perfectly baked bread, its crust offering a satisfying crunch that yielded to a pillowy, tender interior. This culinary overture set a promising tone for what we hoped would be a remarkable dining experience.

The restaurant's ambiance further heightened our expectations, with warm lighting casting a soft glow on tasteful decor, creating an inviting atmosphere. As we immersed ourselves in the gentle hum of conversations and clinking glasses, we couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation for the culinary delights that lay ahead.

Our attentive waitress, keenly aware of our culinary curiosity, recommended the seafood pasta, assuring us it was a culinary masterpiece. To sweeten the deal, she graciously offered a sample of the accompanying sauce, a generous gesture that piqued our interest and heightened our anticipation for the forthcoming feast.

The sauce, with its intricate blend of flavors, teased our palates, promising a harmonious union with the seafood pasta. This prelude created an air of excitement as we eagerly awaited the main course, convinced that we were about to embark on a gastronomic adventure.

However, the crescendo of anticipation met an abrupt dissonance when our entrees were served. The seafood pasta, which had initially captivated our imaginations, unveiled a disheartening flaw—the chicken, a crucial component of the dish, was undeniably undercooked. This revelation not only shattered our culinary dreams but also posed a significant health risk, casting a somber shadow over what had begun as a promising evening.

The stark contrast between the sublime bread, the inviting ambiance, and the tantalizing sauce sampling and the unexpected disappointment of a dangerously undercooked main course left us bewildered and disheartened. As we contemplated the disparity between the enticing prelude and the disappointing reality, questions arose about the overall quality control and safety standards upheld by Water Street Oyster Bar.

In the aftermath of this culinary letdown, we departed not only with a lingering sense of dissatisfaction but also with a genuine concern for the well-being of future diners who might unwittingly encounter such lapses in culinary execution. Our hope is that this experience prompts a reassessment of kitchen protocols, ensuring that the promise of a delightful dining experience is consistently upheld at Water Street Oyster Bar.

TDLR: chicken in our dish was served raw and while the waitress did offer a new dish nothing else was offered and it took so long that we actually ended up just boxing it up...

We had a great experience! Hostess was friendly and welcoming. Place was pretty busy on a Saturday night which I'm sure is typical. We were able to sit at the bar and order food. After sitting down we were greeted immediately by Savannah the bartender who took care of us for the rest of the night.

Savannah was very friendly and welcoming and had a great personality. She asked if we were getting food or just drinks and after I answered, she immediately brought out some menus for us and got us some water to get started. You could tell she had experience with customers. They were all killing it behind the bar.

We ordered a dozen oysters, half in Savannah's favorite and half bay oysters. Both of which were delicious. She also brought us some pico de Gallo she recommended for her favorite oysters and it was definitely a good recommendation. Be careful with the horseradish! It was no joke! Very spicy!

We also ordered a sushi roll from the new Sushi Room at the Oyster Bar. We ordered the waters street roll and really enjoyed it. Sushi tasted fresh. It wasn't mushy and was rolled well. The flavors were great and it was also devoured quickly.

We ordered the mesquite grilled salmon with a lemon dill sauce and the seared grouper with mango salsa. Both entrees came with a salad of your choice (house, Caesar, or wedge) and sauteed veggies and seasoned rice. The salmon was absolutely delicious and the lemon dill sauce was perfect. The lemon was not overwhelming any other flavors of the sauce and it was buttery, creamy and lovely. The grouper was good. Lightly seasoned with a great sear. The veggies were also nice and lightly seasoned and well cooked. The mango salsa was a great addition to every bite of grouper. Lightly sweet and a little spicy.

We also ordered an extra dirty martini and a Moscow mule. Be careful with those drinks, Savannah made them smooth and they could get you into some trouble with how easy they were to drink.

Overall, a great experience! The restaurant design was a "red lobster reimagined" according to my wife which I think I could agree with, The hospitality for the staff we interacted with was great and everyone seemed nice, and it was a great date night/ birthday dinner. Definitely recommended for a great meal, and great hospitality from Savannah. Thank you very much for...

After seeing this restaurant on Texas Country Reporter my hubby wanted to try it when we came to Corpus. We arrived on a Thursday evening @ 7:07pm and were quoted 1 hr wait for 6 people. We were prepared for the hour wait. The little area outside was nice for the wait. Where the problem occurs is when we waited an hour and then questioned an open 6 top table that had been empty for 15 minutes ( we could see through the glass in the front). We were told it was for a group checked in before us that couldn't go upstairs. At the 70 minute wait we were told the hostesses were waiting for a buser to clean the table for 10 minutes but according to the hostess they dont like to go upstairs. 2 of our 6 people are over 80 years old. Actually it was the day before my dad's 81st birthday. We also asked 2 hostess to speak to the manager. We didn't see the manager at this point. It would have been nice to see the manager trying to get us seated. The 2 hostess didnt seem fazed at all. Keep in mind the table downstairs is still empty, cleaned with plates and glasses but they refuse to seat us there. My 2 kids and senior parents as well as myself were getting more frustrated by the minute. At 8:20 we were seated at the same time as the other party of 6 (2 adults and 4 kids) who had checked in at least 30 minutes after us. I pointed out that the other party came after us and the response was sorry, my fault. The waitress was ok, seemed tired or irritated. I had to go back downstairs to ask again for the manager after 30 minutes. The young man at the desk paged the manager and then went to get her. The manager, Yesemia, was apologetic for the manner it was handled. We ordered shortly after being seated and the 2 kids meals of chicken nuggets came out at 9:23. The restaurant at this point wasnt full and it seemed the kitchen was slow. My crawfish stuffed chicken had 2 crawfish tails, our waitress heard me complaining and offered a different meal. I ordered fried shrimp and they were very good. Bacon wrapped shrimp was good but the rice was crunchy. We ordered 3 desserts to go and only got 2 but they were comped. I must say overall the trip to Ocean Street Oyster was a bit of a...