King Street Oyster Bar

First thing first: you gotta be very cautious if you don't want to get ripped off by this place. 20% gratuity is added to the bill automatically no matter how big or small your group is - I only found that out after looking at their menu's very fine print online again. Food I ordered 3 local Sweet Jesus oysters - they are fresh and good, although there is shell in one of them. The oysters is the only reason I am giving 2 stars instead of 1. Lobster bisque (soup of the day) - Trader Joe's lobster bisque is probably better Seared salmon - the salmon is over-cooked. The crab meat on top is good on its own, that's the only highlight of this dish. I'm not a fish skin person, but the skin is simply missing. Fish and chips - the fish inside is very flakey which is bad. The worst thing is the fri

The happy hour menu is a great deal! 1.25$ oysters, 6$ sliders and a 9$ shrimp po boy with fries! The food isn’t amazing, but good enough for the price I’ve read the reviews about the noise level and poor service. The bar area can be particularly noisy. I would suggest sitting in the dinning area to the left once you walk in. As far as service, our waitress India was great. Greeted us in good time and fashion and took our order. I suppose your mileage will vary. And they do include a 20% gratuity in your check. I understand they are trying to make a living or make people pay a tip, but let us decide that. Or provide better service.

They need to get their door under control and put a host in place who knows how to manage tables effectively. I watched them lose patrons due to no one taking control of their host stand on a packed Friday night and people just cutting one another because there was no order. The young man checking people in was clueless and overwhelmed and their wasn't a leader in sight to help control the happy hour chaos. That being said, their deals at happy hour are incredible, $6 drinks and food options under $10 that all hit the spot. So they still earn a solid review and recommendation if they get their table management and hosting fixed. Ashley was a wonderful server and kept up with a demanding crowd. Definitely a loud and roudy fun time during HH if you can manage to make it in the place.

I went during Happy hour and it was wonderful! JP was the waiter (I sat at the bar). It was my first time and he made recommendations. He radiates good energy and fun! If you are a snob or grumpy stay away or he will make you smile. The King Collins drink he made was 🤤. I told him I like "old fashion" and this was perfect. I ordered the oysters, salmon sliders( no picture) and the beef sliders. Delicious!! Everything was perfectly seasoned and not super salty. If you love oysters, this place is a must. I say this because I am NOT a huge fan and they were tender and jumped in my mouth with no effort 😄. If you are visiting the Noma DC area stop here. It does get busy so be prepared.

Our first visit and we’re already planning our next HH here. Ashley & the gentlemen working the service well were both super attentive and smiley! We ordered off the HH menu and everything was great. Oysters for $1.25 on a Sunday, and the jalapeño mignonette was our favorite. The Salmon BLT sliders and crispy Brussels were delish. Can’t wait to come back! 10/10