Seaside Oyster Bar - Bethlehem

Seaside S.O.B Oyster Bar absolutely delivered. We arrived just in time for social hour and went with the pick-3 platter with fries—double fried shrimp and boneless catfish. The shrimp were the perfect size and fried just right, and the catfish was cornmeal-battered exactly like grandmother used to make. Comfort food done right. Social hour was a win across the board. Old Fashioneds were $6, made with Four Roses as the well bourbon—no shortcuts there. Even better, the food came out before the cocktails and our awesome server Bethany noticed immediately and offered another round at the social hour price. That kind of attentiveness goes a long way. The vibe is spot-on. Music was playing at just the right level—enough to make you bob your head without taking over the room. Little details st

Stopped in for a weekday lunch for our first experience and glad we finally did! We were seated after a very brief wait and ordered a small plate of hush puppers, lunch fish and grits and a lunch Po Boy with shrimp and fries. The butter for the hush puppers was so good..sweet with a small kick - the jalapeno in the puppers gave just enough heat to complement the deliciously crisp, light batter of the pupper. The fish and grits were amazing - the gouda cheese enhances the dish and is so smoky and comforting. The shrimp on the Po Boy was light and delicious. The french bread was fresh and the fries were perfectly simple, crispy and so good. All food was absolutely delicious and so flavorfull!! Very generous portions and visually beautiful overall. Our next visit may very well include some

First off, the bartender knew how to make a real drink. My mom was pleasantly surprised her Long Island wasn't watered down per the norm in Barrow restaurants. The fried green tomatoes were a hit with everyone-not soggy, the pickled onions and sweet jalapeños with them were amazing. All the entrees exceeded expectations. But as a fish and chip girl-this is the place. I got the fish and chips and chips. Substituted the house chips for viet slaw. I will probably get this again..and again. The cod was thick, flaked right, juicy mild fish flavor. Three big pieces-I got full! Slaw and tartar sauce were perfect paired with the grilled lemon squeezed over it and the malt vinegar-perfection. The viet slaw was my fav-I liked the vinegar base and not mayo drenched. Yummy fries!!! The blackened red f

The Seaside Oyster Bar is one of my favorite spots in Bethlehem. The food is always fresh and excellent, but what really keeps me coming back is the people. The entire staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming every time I visit. A special thank-you to Maria, the head server—her service is consistently outstanding. She remembers details, anticipates what you need, and makes every visit feel personal and relaxed. It’s rare to get that level of care so consistently. Great food, great people, and exceptional service—this place never disappoints.

Food was great and came fast! Our waitress, Ashley was quick and got everything right! Great experience! We’ll be back!