Courtyard Oyster Bar
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About Courtyard Oyster Bar
On US-280 in Birmingham, Courtyard Oyster Bar operates as a walk-in bar with a menu of 77 dishes. Fried options make up a good share of the list, including fried pickles, corn nuggets, fried shrooms, green tomatoes, mini corn dogs, and catfish nuggets. The bar runs a quiz night, giving groups a reason to gather beyond the usual bar snacks. It opens daily, and seating is available without a reservation. Card payments come with a hold placed at the time of purchase in addition to the final charge, and that hold can take several days to clear from an account.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Menu & Prices
77 dishes · mains $6–13- Fried Pickles$6.50
- Corn Nuggets$7.25
- Fried Shrooms$7.65
- Green Tomatoes$6.50
- Mini Corn Dogs$8.75
- Catfish Nuggets$11.25
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention card hold charges, cover charge at door, live band and wing plate.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention card hold charges, cover charge at door, live band and wing plate.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers who like the place point to its late-night energy, with a live band, casual games of pool and a laid-back feel after a night out. Food earns a modest nod, with one diner calling it decent after ordering a wing plate and another praising delicious food and kind waitstaff, while one finds the drinks good. The complaints are heavier. Several describe card holds placed on drinks that lingered for days or were followed by a full recharge at the end of the night, and one reports being overcharged and staff throwing away a debit card and ID. Service draws repeated criticism, from bartenders chatting while a customer waited to staff who seemed unwilling to be there. One reviewer asked for a race on the TV, and it stayed unchanged until a second bartender switched it. Others mention a cover charge at the door and a big table now sitting on the dance floor, and several say the place used to be better.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers who like the place point to its late-night energy, with a live band, casual games of pool and a laid-back feel after a night out. Food earns a modest nod, with one diner calling it decent after ordering a wing plate and another praising delicious food and kind waitstaff, while one finds the drinks good. The complaints are heavier. Several describe card holds placed on drinks that lingered for days or were followed by a full recharge at the end of the night, and one reports being overcharged and staff throwing away a debit card and ID. Service draws repeated criticism, from bartenders chatting while a customer waited to staff who seemed unwilling to be there. One reviewer asked for a race on the TV, and it stayed unchanged until a second bartender switched it. Others mention a cover charge at the door and a big table now sitting on the dance floor, and several say the place used to be better.
Featured reviews
- Derek Sellers
“The guy bartenders that work the evenings are terrible. You shouldn’t struggle to get a drink or food, when the bar isn’t busy…because the bartenders are just hanging out talking. I’m staying nearby and it was convenient to come here - but the service is terrible. I asked to put the race on the tv and the bartender said yes, then walked off, came back and stood there talking for 5min and wouldn’t even look at me. Never changed the channel. I had to ask another bartender to change the channel - which he did. I’ve been here the last 2 nights for food and a beer, before returning to my hotel. It was consistent both night. Just awful.”
- Jayana Roper
“The only good thing I can say about this place is that the food is decent. The server Angelia and the manager Johnathan both have bad attitudes. I went in on 5/11 and ordered a 6 piece ALL FLATS wing plate and was charged the extra for the …”
- Tori
“This place puts a hold on your card that will stay on your account even after the final charge. It’s been 4 days and mine still hasn’t dropped off. Also, everyone that served me looked like they didn’t want to be there or had a bad attitude. This place used to be fun but now it’s lackluster.”
- Dylan Byrd
“A Absolutely trash establishment. Everytime I got a 10$ drink, they charged a 20$ "Temporary hold" And then at the end of the night, they recharge you whole amount!!! Looking into legal options because y'all took 68 out of my account, and then charged me 87. This is highway robbery, Plus you guys weren't as slick as you thought you were, there multiple 20 year olds in the establishment, each drinking. Maybe have someone who can see clearly read the ids”
- Keke Williams
“The drinks were good and one of the bartenders was amazing but one made the entire experience not so good. It used to be amazing but im not sure what happened”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has karaoke
- Has live music
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves food at bar
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves spirits
- Highlights· 9
- Has bar games
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has karaoke
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
- Offerings· 4
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
Bars near Courtyard Oyster Bar
- Gabriel's Cafe4.33856.4 mi away$10–20Reservations
karaoke rotation fairness, steak night mondays, pork chop thursdays
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Oyster Bar | 4.2948 | — | $10–50 | card hold charges, cover charge at door, live band |
| Gabriel's CafeReservations | 4.3385 | 6.4 mi away | $10–20 | karaoke rotation fairness, steak night mondays, pork chop thursdays |
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