This is a list of notable oyster bars. An
oyster bar is a
restaurant specializing in serving
oysters, or a section of a restaurant which serves oysters
buffet-style. In France, the oyster bar is known as bar à huîtres.[1] Oysters have been consumed since ancient times and were common tavern food in Europe, but the oyster bar as a distinct restaurant began making an appearance in the 1700s.