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Courtyard Oyster Bar

BarsBirmingham, AL

4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(948 reviews)

Quick info

+1 205-980-9891
4643 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242, United States
$10–50 · Reported by 19 people

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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

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

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
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Reviews

4.2/5
948 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention temporary card holds, cover charge at door, wing plate special and pool table available.

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Customer Review Summary

Close behind the praise sits a real, repeated frustration with service and billing. Multiple reviewers describe a "temporary hold" charge on drinks that stays on the card for days after the final charge posts, with one describing being charged twice for the same order. Several also report bartenders and servers with bad attitudes, including one account of a bartender ignoring a request to change the TV channel for several minutes. One reviewer names a specific wing order, a six piece all flats plate, as being incorrectly upcharged. A few also note the dance floor was replaced by a table, and the cover charge has fluctuated between five and ten dollars a person on different visits.

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
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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
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  • 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

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