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Sansom Street Oyster House
1516 Sansom St Philadelphia, PA (215) 567-7683No hours added yet.
Sansom Street Oyster House is a Oyster Bar and Seafood restaurant where most Menuism users came for a romantic date, paid between $25 and $50, and tipped between 15% to 18%.
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my mouth waters just thinking about this place
i am a huge seafood girl. this place is beyond good. the oysters are always fresh. i have never had a bad or sour smelling oyster here. the guys are the oyster bar know how to pick and shuck them clean and simple.
you gotta remember only to get oysters in the months that have an “R” in them.. they will be the best then because of the colder climates.. but if you need your oyster fix in the warmer months, be sure to choose the oysters that come furthest from the equator, so anywhere north is good.
if you are craving lobster, dont hold yourself back – but remember to only get it steamed not broiled.. it will be softer and more rich in my opinon. i have tried their swordfish and the tuna, both arent bad. the lobster bisque is really creamy and the clam chowder is thick. this place is just a great all-around fresh oyster bar/seafood restuarant.
good to know: the have great happy hour specials between 5-7pm which is worth if for great oysters and beer.
i do have to mention that the last time we were here, which was a thursday night.. we were stuck with a waitress that was in a rush and didnt care. when she took our order, she didnt ask how we wanted the fish cooked (steamed or broiled) and didnt ask what 2 sides we wanted (which came with the entree). she also didnt bring out bread right away.. and when we asked her for some she brought it without butter.. so basically we were always asking her for things that she should have brought in the begining (such as bread dishes and extra napkins). other than that, we really havent had a bad experience here.
- I came here for
- a romantic date
- My meal cost
- between $25 and $50
- I tipped
- between 15% to 18%
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