Ugly Oyster Drafthaus – Seafood
This spirited drafthaus hums with a welcoming energy, inviting guests to settle in amidst the comforting aromas of bubbling crab dip and golden, salt-dusted pretzels. The menu celebrates the art of the shared plate, where crispy boardwalk fries and savory Scotch eggs provide the perfect, indulgent accompaniment to a cold pint and lively conversation.
South 5th Street +16103736791 https://theuglyoyster.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
What to order at Ugly Oyster Drafthaus
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Black and Blue Salad | 58.8 g | 56.9 g |
| Fresh Salmon Salad | 16.8 g | 44.9 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Grilled Reuben | 19.2 g | 38 g |
| 8 oz Filet Mignon | 180.7 g | 31.5 g |
| Chicken Breast Salad | 32.6 g | 21.2 g |
| Crab Cake Platter | 0.4 g | 15.2 g |
| Fresh Salty Oysters | 2.3 g | 13.7 g |
| Buffalo Wings | 1.2 g | 12.4 g |
| Alaskan Snow Crab Legs | 0.8 g | 11.7 g |
| Fried Shrimp and French Fries | 17.9 g | 10.9 g |
| Fried Oyster Sandwich | 44.6 g | 9.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the inviting atmosphere and flavorful menu, where standout dishes include the soup that leaves diners feeling thoroughly satisfied. Reviewers highlight the welcoming service and attentive staff who consistently check on guests, ensuring a warm and pleasant experience for families seeking a comfortable meal in a friendly environment.
Menu
Munchies
- Crab Dip for Two: Fresh Maryland blue crab blended with Wisconsin cheddar and special ingredients Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Ugly Pretzel: Cheddar and crab imperial topped pretzel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers: Tender chicken breast, lightly breaded and cajun-spiced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boardwalk French Fries: Fresh cut Idaho potatoes deep fried in peanut oil, lightly spiced Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings: Large meaty wings with choice of sauce, served with Ranch or blue cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken-Beefsteak Fries: Chicken or Beefsteak with choice of onion, sweet or hot peppers over boardwalk fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries: Sweet potato fries served with caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp and French Fries: Crispy breaded shrimp served with cocktail or tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scotch Egg: Sausage formed around a boiled egg, rolled in flavored breadcrumbs and fried Available at: dinner, lunch
Ugly Oyster Originals
- Crabcake Sandwich: Lump backfin crabmeat, virtually no filler, spiced to perfection Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Portabella Sandwich: Grilled portabella topped with crab imperial and Wisconsin cheddar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Reuben: Classic Reuben sandwich Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oyster Sandwich: Panko breaded oysters, deep fried, served on a Kaiser roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Grill Sandwich: Sauteed vegetables, spiced and topped with provolone cheese and peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malibu Grill Sandwich: Garden grill with succulent spiced shrimp and peanuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips: Guinness battered fish served with boardwalk fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Cheesesteaks
- Beefsteak: Thinly sliced beef sauteed in spicy house sauce with onions/peppers and provolone
- Chickensteak: Thinly sliced chicken breast sauteed with honey mustard sauce and provolone
Burgers & Breasts
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Fresh chicken breast with choice of toppings Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Pound Hamburger: Lettuce, tomato, onions and choice of toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Pound Cheeseburger: Lettuce, tomato, onions and choice of cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- House Salad: Mixed greens with veggies and garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Salad: Mixed greens with marinated chicken, grilled veggies, and peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Salmon Salad: Grilled salmon with veggies and garlic bread. Choice of Cajun, lemon dill, or Jamaican Jerk Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad: Fresh Caesar salad served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black and Blue Salad: Salad with grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, blue cheese crumbles and NY Strip steak Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Dinners
- Petite Filet Mignon: Marinated steak served with fries and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- 8 oz Filet Mignon: Marinated steak served with fries and salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner
- 16 oz NY Strip Steak: Marinated steak served with fries and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Platter: Two homemade jumbo lump crab cakes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oyster Platter: Panko breaded and deep fried oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Platter: Broiled fresh salmon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Raw Bar & Steamed Seafood
- Littleneck Clams: Raw or steamed Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Salty Oysters: Jumbo sized, raw or lightly steamed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hot Steamed Shrimp: Large shrimp steamed and spiced Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Alaskan Snow Crab Legs: Clusters of crab legs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Mussels with Garlic Bread: Choice of Maryland, Mediterranean, French, or Tandoori style Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Steamed Seafood Sampler: Assortment of spiced shrimp, littleneck clams & crab legs Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Belgian Ales
- Chimay Grand Reserve (25oz) - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Chimay Premiere (750ml) - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Corsendonk Brown Ale (25.4oz) - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Delirium Tremens Lg (22oz) - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Delirium Tremens Sm (11.2oz) - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Grand Cru (750ml) - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Grimbergen Blonde (11.2oz) - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Grimbergen Double (11.2oz) - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- La Chouffe (25.4oz) - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- McChouffe (25.4oz) - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Orval Trappist Ale (11.2oz) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Rochefort 10 Degree (11.2oz) - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Rochefort 6 Degree (11.2oz) - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Rochefort 8 Degree (11.2oz) - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Sour Ales
- Bruery Sour in the Rye (750ml) - $20 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Cuvee Des Jacobins (11.2oz) - $8.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Kasteel (12oz) - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Lindeman's Framboise (25.4oz) - $15.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Lindeman's Kriek (25.4oz) - $15.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Unusual Domestics
- Bud Master (1qt) - $7.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Budweiser (12oz) - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Corona (12oz) - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Yuengling (12oz) - $3
Frequently Asked Questions about Ugly Oyster Drafthaus
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a budget-friendly meal by sharing plates like crab dip and Scotch eggs in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with attentive service.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain the specific number of reviews for Ugly Oyster Drafthaus.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The Ugly Oyster Drafthaus is an operational seafood restaurant, though specific hours of operation are not provided in the available data.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for this seafood drafthaus do not mention any concerns, instead highlighting the inviting atmosphere, flavorful soup, and attentive service.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the crab dip, salt-dusted pretzels, boardwalk fries, Scotch eggs, and a highly-regarded soup that leaves diners satisfied.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers vegan options like the house salad and keto, gluten-free, or low-carb choices such as the fried oyster platter.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed diets with keto, vegan, and gluten-free options including garden grill sandwiches, house salads, and high-protein seafood.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the inviting atmosphere, flavorful soup, and the welcoming, attentive service provided by the friendly staff.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The Ugly Oyster Drafthaus is a budget-friendly ($) seafood restaurant offering an affordable menu of shared plates and sandwiches.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not include specific hours of operation for the Ugly Oyster Drafthaus.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ugly Oyster Drafthaus?
- Black and Blue Salad, at roughly 56.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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