Oyhut Bay Grill

37 reviews for “Oyhut Bay Grill”

1. This place was quite the amazing find, we had no idea this was even out there in Ocean Shores, and is hands down the best food in the area! Rhonda was our server, and she was so great with recommendations, as well as answering our detailed preparation questions about the dishes so when we can’t be there we can emulate them at home. No lie, everything from end to end was all fabulous: Ambiance ✅, Cocktails ✅, Appetizers ✅, Entrees ✅, desserts ✅. Not one thing was a disappointment or even ordinary, it was all extraordinary! I have hands down one item that you should try if you have not, and that is the brussel sprouts! They were so off the charts insanely good that if I could only order one thing, this would be it!

2. I have eaten here several times. Excellent food and service.

3. Seriously disappointing. The atmosphere felt like a multipurpose room that they’d thrown some tables and lights in. Or like a Hilton lobby. Food was extremely underwhelming for the price. Service was friendly though.

4. Tim did an amazing job serving us. He was kind and polite and a pleasure to talk with. Our food was amazing. The brussel sprouts were cooked perfectly. We loved our steamerclams. The poke hit the spot. We left full and happy. My only regret was not having any leftovers for later.

5. Best food in Ocean Shores! Service was a little slow but expected for a Saturday night. Definitely worth the wait. Everything cooked to perfection and full of flavor.

6. The food was great, I had the ribeye steak that came with potatoes and seasonal veggie which was brussel sprouts. Service was also great. The only complaint I had was the red stools at our table were horribly uncomfortable to sit on. Otherwise it was a great experience, and I plan to go again.

7. Horrible experience today. The hostess was extremely unprofessional. After being told we could put outdoor tables together for our party, we were screamed at in front of other customers and told were told we may not be accommodated. After talking to the nice lady that we originally spoke to, the hostess came back out, sulking and promptly threw our menus in a stack on one of the tables. We decided to take our business elsewhere and put the tables back neatly before leaving. We own several condos down by the jetty and I can promise you ( and I operate 9 different food establishments) I will not be bringing my business back to this location. This is not a good way to do business, by treating your customers like an inconvenience. We ended up at another restaurant where we were treated very well and left a tip worthy of their service. And seeing employees right outside the back door smoking in their aprons that touch your overpriced food is not a good look or appetizing.

8. The only reason I did not give it four stars is because of the price. $30 for a bowl of mac & cheese is a bit steep. Aside from that it was a great place to eat and the flavors are very on point. The environment is something out of a story book in that it is near the heart of a beautiful planned community. I was really impressed with the outdoor seating with a propane fireplace in the middle of the table. It had a great way to the ambience.

9. Yum! Filet mignon with sautéed mushrooms and onions, Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze, and mashed potatoes. Great service, too.

10. Good food but a tad over-priced.

11. This place was unexpected and amazing. Really. That’s all there is to say. SO good.

12. The food is amazing! Try the pan seared scallops. And they have gluten free options!

13. This was so amazing, Is the peanut butter cheeseburger was outstanding.. Great service, great waiter All around awesome place to go out to.. I would personally call in fries and have them to go… Their fries were absolutely amazing

14. Have been here a couple times. The Brussel sprouts and cheese curds were amazing. I cant remember what I had the other time with the sprouts but I do remember it was good. The drinks are also very tasty. The reason its only 3 stars is the price. I have no problem paying a good price for good food but this place is very expensive for its location. Two appetizers and a couple drinks should not be 80$ with tax. Later that night we had full dinners with drinks at the Home Port and it was less money than a couple appetizers and a couple drinks here. I really like the place but for the price I wouldn’t go back.

15. I am surprised after reading all the good comments about the place. I will not be revisiting. There was 7 people in our group and not 1 person liked their food.

16. A bit more speedy than the places we normally go but the incredible food, great atmosphere, and attention to detail make this place a worthwhile stop. We were hoping to try the pan seared scallops but found out they weren’t serving dinner at the time. We had steamer clams with a couple cocktails instead. My drink was phenomenal. The clams were perfect. It came with some of the best bread I’ve had in my life. The butter was warm and ultra easy to spread. Our server Sheena was friendly attentive and quick. We will be back.

17. I was sceptical of the food as I had looked at the menu online and thought it could be one of those overpriced trendy places. Well I have to admit I was wrong. Food was worth the price. We sat upstairs where there was entertainment. All was worth the price.

18. 3/6/2022 Had reservations at 6:00 tonight. Was seated in the requested upstairs area. It is very loud up there, recommend the goround level seating. Restaurant was busy but we had a reservation. Ordered drinks and calamari appetizers. Drinks slow to arrive, including water. Calamari came and was luke warm. Waiter offered to take it back but we all know what happens when you send food back. Placed order around 6:20 – 6:30. At 7:00 waiter told us 5 – 7 minutes our food would be ready. 7:15 I asked to speak to the manager. No manager on site. We left at 7:22 not getting our food. Menu looks amazing but wouldn’t know how it tastes. Staff tried their best but in the end it didn’t meet our expectations. Who ever heard of a manager leaving during the crunch time for dinner! This falls on the manager, not staff.

19. It’s been over a year since I ate here, and to this day is the best dining and tasting experience we’ve had and continue to talk about. We enjoyed it so much for lunch, we came back for dinner. I didn’t know scallops could be cooked that perfect. I can’t wait to come back on another visit to ocean shores!

20. Would never expect such a nice place with modern atmosphere and great quality food in Ocean Shores, but we’ll take it and visit everytime!

21. Worth the trip! Though this little restaurant is a distance from everything else in ocean shores it is worth going to. Connor took care of our group in the downstairs bar and it was a wonderful experience for brunch. We had fresh squeezed orange juice for our mimosas and the food was excellent. The hollandaise sauce particularly was divine. This will be one of my must visit locations on future visits to ocean shores.

22. The BEST salad- I know but if you’re a salad person, really good salads are hard to find. Great selection- we had a couple appetizers too. We can’t wait to go back! Best place in town for sure! Very very clean!

23. This place was amazing! They happen to have beef Wellington that night, and it was so tender and full of herbs, my husband was over the moon. My burger was truly one of the best burgers I have ever had. The staff is super friendly and very accommodating. Would definitely go her again if I’m in Ocean Shores.

24. This is my mom’s and my spot for escaping the crowds and partiers when I’m visiting her in Ocean Shores. Their food is super yummy – especially the fries – but it’s their superb cocktails that make this our favorite place. Plus the staff is so friendly and helpful, they make us feel right at home.
    UPDATE: Somehow, I don’t even know how, their truffle garlic fries have gotten even better! (March 2022)

25. Tucked away in a cute vacation home village this place is a must go. I had the Lobster Eggs Benedict and a fresh squeezed mimosa for lunch and it was absolutely delightful. Next time we are in town, we will be back

26. Great atmosphere and food. Love their chowder. The fried pickles are delish and the calamari is so tender!

27. Went here on a Tuesday afternoon. Was expecting to arrive for happy hour, but was mislead by someone else’s review that said happy hour was from 4-6. Turns out it’s 3-4 every day.

    I ended up getting the ribeye and added scallops. For whatever reason, whenever I’ve ordered steaks in the past, they’ve been served one stage past where I requested (eg, order medium rare, and it’s served medium). This one was served perfectly cooked to medium rare, as requested.

    The potatoes were nice and creamy and the brussel sprouts were exceptionally crispy. And the plate looked beautiful. The only issue was they all seemed to be under seasoned. Except for the side scallops which were excellent.

    My wife got the peach and burrata salad, which she enjoyed except the peaches weren’t that sweet. Most likely due to being seasonal. She also requested the prosciutto on the side, but there was definitely a lot mixed in with the salad as well.

    We got a few cocktails; a heritage huckleberry lemon drop, and the crazy Celeste. Both were tasty, but only one note.

    The staff was kind and responsive, but our server didn’t mention anything about the days special (three tacos + a drink), which sounded pretty good.

    Overall a nice place to eat.

28. I ordered two pizzas for take-out and brought them home. I had to wait for over an hour before I could eat but when I did, even when the pizza was cold it was still one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. The sauce, the crust, the ingredients and the pick-up experience was on-point. The leadership and teamwork shows – keep up the great work!

29. Fantastic lil restaurant with delicious variety. Poke and prime rib melt were perfection. Fresh ingredients, awesome service.

30. Read some of the negative reviews and have to say, ya’ll picked the wrong time to go. Go mid week for lunch and you won’t be disappointed! Calamari, soft pretzel and artichoke dip were an excellent choice for lunch!!!

31. Oyhut Bay Grill

    I have to do this as a multiple part review. First, the food:

    I went for dinner on a Saturday night. Earlier in the afternoon, I chatted with the host and he recommended a time to return saying that they really were a reservation only place tonight, but said return after 6:45 and he could likely seat me at the bar. I went at about 7:30 and he was super gracious and seated me at the bar immediately. This gave him great brownie points.

    The server who later told me that she was a front of the house manager (after I asked her if she was in charge of the upstairs section) was truly lovely. The service was amazing. She made me a great Manhattan on the rocks and took my food order shortly afterward. I was torn between the smoked salmon cakes and the smoked salmon rolls, which were both specials. She had had the smoked salmon roll and recommended it. My food was out in a flash despite the obvious dinner rush; I was quite surprised.

    I had the smoked salmon roll and the flavors were a delight in my mouth. It had smoked salmon slices on the outside and was stuffed with surimi, cream cheese, green onion, and cucumber; it reminded me of sushi without nori, rice, wasabi, or soy sauce. Drizzled over the top was a chipotle aioli. It was on a bed of undressed arugula. The combination was fantastic. The three rolls was likely one too many for one, but I almost finished it all off because it was that good. Hats off to the chef! The arugula added a bit of crunch, but I wanted a bit more. Maybe a rolled and fried wonton wrapper in the middle? Or fried shallot on top? I wonder if a bit of soy sauce would add the umami that the roll might benefit from.

    The other dish was a kale Caesar salad. It was perfectly dressed, but the wedges of lemon on the side were necessary to bring a brightness to the dish. There was about twice as much cheese on top as needed and scraping off half gave it the right balance. There were just the right amount of croutons.

    The next part of my review has to do with observing the staff. A seat at the bar lets you see them in action. When I first arrived, it was all a bit frantic. They were working well together, but seemed overwhelmed. A party of four in front of me at the host stand was exceptionally rude when told they couldn’t be seated right away despite seeing empty tables. The host was super polite explaining that there were reservations that had priority and that the kitchen needed time to catch up. I felt very sorry for the host; he was trying very hard. But, it was wonderful to see such great teamwork.

    I went back for brunch on Easter Sunday. Surprisingly, the place was mostly empty. I was the only one in the bar. My red-bearded server was quite hospitable, as I had observed the night before; he even hugged some customers as they left. Brunch is a new service as of a few months ago, so I guess it hasn’t caught on yet. I don’t see why it shouldn’t. They had traditional brunch dishes such as eggs Benedict, but I wanted something a bit healthier. Happily, avocado toast was on the menu. There was a very generous amount of avocado (maybe a whole avocado) tossed with sweet drop peppers and green and red onion. The egg was a perfect sunny side up (or maybe quickly fried on the second side over easy). There was a generous grind of black pepper on the top and perfectly crispy toasted bread on the bottom. If I was to recreate this at home, I would have added some arugula under the egg and a few rings of pickled red onion on top to make it more piquant.

    The staff knew many of the patrons and treated them warmly. I was very surprised to find this hidden gem in Ocean Shores. This place rocks!

32. We shared the ribeye steak and lobster. We ordered medium rare and it came out very rare. The lobster was crumbled on top, all of two forks full, two bites. It seemed like my piece of steak was about one-third gristle.

    I enjoyed the Yukon mashed potatoes, a generous serving. The Brussels sprouts charred under a broiler were tough and inedible. The stem at the bottom had been left on. Do people eat that?

    When we made reservations, they recommended the Loft, which is a very attractive dining room. The host was very friendly and outgoing. The server was knowledgeable and the food and drinks arrived in a reasonable time. The Merlot and the Mojito were both tasty.

    The fried calamari was possibly the best that I’ve ever had, served with sweet chili dipping sauce.

33. best dam pasta I’ve tried, didn’t even need to sip on coke and fillie minion was ok. (bit dry)

34. We had a wonderful meal in a modern casual setting with coastal decor. The truffle fries were amazing! The serving was large, too. My husband and I shared the margherita pizza. It was so tasty and the 12″ size was perfect. Our guest had the salmon salad which she loved. We look forward to future visits to Oyhut Bay Grill.

35. Our meals were amazing. Cooked to perfection. Service was amazing. We will be back.

36. We ate here a week ago and OMG the prices are sky high compared to the food or portions you get! The ONLY reason I give it 3 stars is because we had an AMAZING server named Rhonda! She tried her best and we never wanted for anything, except food quality and portions that fit the price. No I didn’t send my Steak with all of it’s gristle back. Thank you Rhonda for your amazing service!

37. Had to try the peanut butter bacon burger. Mmm mmm mmm. The peanut butter sauce had slight heat to it. The bacon was so smoky and savory. You should also get gargonzola, truffle fries. The smoked ahi was on point, and the calamari was a huge hit. Even had live music playing. Great ambiance, and quite possibly the best place I have tried at Ocean Shores yet.