Standard Oyster Company

4.5 ( 546 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$30–50
2147 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, United States
+1 828-322-1705
Standard Oyster Company in Hickory, NC, is a delightful oyster bar that has garnered praise for its inviting atmosphere and exceptional service. With a menu that features an impressive selection of oysters, this establishment thrives on fresh ingredients and a commitment to quality. Many patrons, like Steven Hamburg and Patrick Murphy, highlight the attentiveness of the staff and the variety found in their oyster offerings, demonstrating that every visit can be a new experience. Diners particularly enjoy the prix fixe menu, such as the popular Queens Feast, which allows for indulgence in multiple courses while discovering new flavors. The ambiance is clean and casual; this isn't your typical restaurant with tables, as the focus is solely on the bar experience and fresh seafood. The Winter Wine Dinner and seasonal specials, including Valentine’s Day options, further showcase a creative approach to dining. Reviews from enthusiastic diners like Katie Bugg and Alisha Caldwell reflect a consistent theme of delightful dishes and friendly service. Whether indulging in a seafood boil or savoring unique platters, guest experiences resonate with quality. Overall, Standard Oyster Company excels at providing a memorable culinary experience and is a must-visit for seafood lovers in the area.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Standard Oyster Company

Steven Hamburg
May 27,2025
Our server was very friendly, helpful and attentive. We took advantage of the Queens Feast, a prix fixe menu offering that many restaurants are participating in. As you’ll see from the photos, e we were able to indulge in a lot of different foods. The food was delicious and we’ll definitely return!
Patrick Murphy
May 20,2025
First time here and we had a great experience! We were greeted promptly and seated immediately. Service is top notch here. We ordered several dish’s of oysters and all of them were delicious! Lots of different types of oysters to pick from. Full bar w/ lots of beer choices. There are no tables. It is an oyster bar. The atmosphere is nice and clean. I can’t wait to go back. This place is managed very well. I highly recommend this place if you’re in the area.
Katie Bugg
May 3,2025
Amazing Food! Great place for Seafood boil! Shucked our oysters for us! Ashley is super sweet! Took great care of us!
Alisha Caldwell
Apr 29,2025
What a wonderful experience! I'm moving to the area and am trying out all of the top food spots. This restaurant was first on my list and I was not disappointed! It is a must try!!!
Kendra Yang
Apr 18,2025
My husband and I went here for his birthday. He got the “old money” platter that had a bit of everything, pretty much. I had the special, which was red grouper. He was happy with his and I was with mine. Bill was kind of high, but we expected as much. They did give him cheesecake for his birthday, too. Waitress was very good and considerate of us. Great place!
Melody Kristensen
Apr 17,2025
We visited Standard Oyster during restaurant week. It's likely not a restaurant we would have tried due to not having had oysters before but I'm so glad we decided to try it out. From beginning to end it was a fantastic experience. All the food, our drinks and the service was top notch. The seafood is super fresh and delicious. The cocktails were so good. We even tried a few oysters and they were great. The in-house vinaigrette paired with the oysters really well. Our server was Sherri and she was funny, helpful and made our experience really enjoyable. We will definitely be back!
Rick Montgomery
Mar 22,2025
Some of the best oysters we have had in the area. We live in Lincolnton and normally drive to Big Daddy’s, not anymore. We are heading to Hickory for our seafood fix! Highly recommend this restaurant.
James Mitchell
Feb 27,2025
First time here and definitely won’t be the last. All employees are very friendly. I haven’t had raw oysters in over 15 years. I got 9 Carolina gold and 3 Blackberry. Absolutely delicious. The cocktail sauce and the pickled red onions were great with oysters. We also had the sampler of broiled oysters and they were the best we have ever had. The Tuna small plate was delicious. My wife got the small plate of fried oysters that comes with coleslaw. Best fried oysters we have ever had and the slaw was very good. Everything was so fresh.

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