Madison Oyster Bar
129 N Main St, South Bend, IN, 46601
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Address :
129 N Main St
South Bend, IN, 46601 - Phone (574) 288-3776
- Website https://www.madisonoysterbar.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Loud
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Yes
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Carl B.
Terribly disappointing. We had a shocking experience here tonight even after the establishment was recommended to us. The bearded geeky bartender was particularly obnoxious and demanded three forms of ID before he would serve us. Three! Hahaha! Ridiculous. After furnishing him with the requested documents we decided to go somewhere else as we collectively felt that his grumpy face would sour our freshly poured pints. By all means frequent this outwardly seedy but otherwise potentially welcoming bar. Just make sure you go there when this nerd on a power trip isn't serving.
(1)John A.
Overall bad experience. Owner was disrespectful toward our group. They only provided us with one hose with a large group of 5. Expected all of us to share. Women of the group felt sexually insulated by management. Not recommended at all.
(1)Jake P.
Tonight was my first time here, I have heard mixed reviews about this place, but I wanted to give the place a shot. The food was good, however the service was very poor. There were only two servers on staff. They were friendly, but at one point I had to hunt one down just to get some service. This place had great deals on beer so I recommend going here to drink. However, if you are wanting to smoke hookah it is not the place to go or if you don't like cigarette smoke. The shisha was good tasting for about 5 mins, but quickly burnt. I looked under the foil and saw the shisha was very cheap fine cut shisha. No wonder it burnt in 5 mins. Not to mention, the coal they brought was very small. Plus they charged 50¢ for a new one, this is reasonable, but again it was a very small one which didn't last long and you had to wait for a server for a good 15+ mins. The atmosphere was good if you don't mind cigarette smoke. The music was good and there were darts and pool tables available. Overall, good priced food, good price on beer, terrible service, pretty good atmosphere and quality hookahs with AWFUL shisha/coals. I would only come here for the food and drink, but quickly move on to somewhere else afterwards. They have great potential, but with some improvements, they could make a really good downtown hangout.
(2)Nathan B.
Would be great if you enjoy paying lots of money for horrible food. The beer selection was embarrassing at best. Would not go back.
(1)Sb F.
Owner was rude. If she's that unhappy she should retire and give it to her son. Just really a disappointment
(1)Mac M.
The staff and owners are top notch, the sandwich game is solid, and the beer specials are great. If you haven't gone before, I strongly recommend you do. Beers beers beers beers sandwiches and beers sums it up.
(4)Emily M.
This bar is okay. We only head here when McCormicks is having a "non-smoking" night or want some cheap chili cheese fries during the afternoon. Speaking of which, DO NOT go here during the afternoon. It's always empty but they crank the music up like it's Friday night. Really annoying. The crowd also confuses me. I've been here on nights where it's packed to the brim with loud, drunk Notre Dame students. But I've also seen it filled with a crowd comparable to that of a nursing home. All in all, pretty cheap drinks, indoor smoking, a few pool tables, okay food, weird atmosphere.
(3)Mike K.
Great food and service . Definitely going back. Had oyster on the half shell, the oyster burger and a cup of clam chowder. Fricking AWESOME!
(5)Carol K.
An Oyster Bar? In South Bend? Well if that doesn't make you wonder a little- the small type on the menu stating that the oysters are flown in "every couple of days" should. Couple that with the fact that no one was eating oysters on the night we were there and take my suggestion and go for the beer. All three of the stars on this rating are for the coldest, cheapest beer I have had in awhile. On this Sunday night- the Coors Light was 6 for $11 and were so cold that they almost hurt my teeth to drink. Perfection in a bottle! Service was pretty good as well. Friendly, accommodating and quick to take our order. We had to order some of their cheese and chili fries as they were cutting the potatoes right in front of us. The anticipation of fresh fries was actually better than the fries themselves were but hey- we wanted to try something on the menu. The interior is dark and there is an upstairs with a pool table. You can still smoke in Indiana but for a smoking bar- it didn't reek when you walked in which was a plus but I suspect when the place gets hopping, that the smoke could be bad. Pleasant service, easy street parking (at least on a Sunday) and the coldest beer around. Now that's A-OK in my book!
(3)Marc R.
I actually eat the oysters here and they are good. The rest of the place is pretty lame and can be a funny sort of pick up bar. I tend to like it after 11 pm when people pour in. I think it is the only place in town to get oysters on the half-shell. Now, it is not like a big city Oyster Bar where you might have oysters from the West and East coasts, but what they get has been good and you can order them all night. Awesome. Hookah bar also. Smoking is allowed as well.
(3)Rob W.
I like to hit the oyster bar for some decent priced drinks and some of the food isn't too bad. I have only ever tried the oysters once and I wasn't overly impressed, of course that is what we get for trying oysters in Indiana. The other non-seafood offerings on the menu weren't too bad. This last time we decided to stick to something small since we had dinner a few hours before, onion rings nothing spectacular regular out of the bag O Rings. The real reason we come here is because the drinks aren't over priced, the staff is mostly friendly, and the other customers tend to be a mix of professionals without too much drama. And the nice laid back feel.
(3)Joel D.
Great oysters and burgers. Cheap beer. Pool. Smokey. A place to go to get fed and drink without any fuss.
(4)Dan S.
I was mostly impressed with this place because it was open until 3:30. Why the fuck are some bars in South Bend open this late, when they all close at 2:00 in Minneapolis. They even serve food until at least 2:00. The place has a dark, intimate feel. The tables are small and close together, the music is just loud enough that it's hard to have a conversation without leaning in to speak. Next to Corby's, it seemed to be the busiest bar in South Bend. It was quite a bit nicer though.
(4)Dmytro A.
Despite the fact that it's just a few stumbly steps away from Fiddler's, and will pour me drinks until I pour myself into a cab, this is my least favourite bar in South Bend. It started strong the first eight weeks that it was open, and just nosedived into disgustingness. This place REEKS of mildew and jock straps (literally, not figuratively), they don't know how to pour a Manhattan (grenadine?!?!), and don't even think of trying the hookahs. Also, the prices are high for SB. This place does know it's in SB, right? A friend forced me to try the oysters. Now I hate oysters, even through all that hot sauce. On one occasion, the doorman made me take off my baseball cap. That, coming from a doorman wearing track pants. On another occasion, the doorman asked for SIX, yes SIX forms of ID because I "had a different hairstyle in each one". Thankfully, I had my driver's licence, ND, Library of Congress, 2 credit cards, and UIUC (undergrad) ID cards. I even showed him my social security card. The only reason to come here is if you absolutely HAVE to play foosball. It's right at the top of the stairs, where the waitress can conveniently pass right by you while she ignores you.
(1)Collin M.
Oyster Bar is a nice place to go with a small group of friends to enjoy moderately priced beer and shoot some pool. On occasion is does get very crowded, but for the most part you can find a place to sit and relax with 3 stories of space. I haven't had the food bu can vouch for a good time (minus the smoke).
(3)Jason W.
Great food!! That's where the compliments end. A step above dive bar atmosphere with fine dinning drink prices.
(3)Dennis C.
We ended up here when nothing else was open at 11pm on Monday night. I probably would not have enjoyed the food at all if I wasn't so hungry. This is purely a review of the food they have, not the bar as a whole.
(2)Toby C.
I went in right at opening and the owner was the rudest person i have ever encountered. She yelled at her bartender for opening the door asked her why she did it and she responded we are open, it was 11:00 I will never eat at a place that treats strangers and employees disrespectfully
(1)Dana K.
I've been there a few times and I have yet to have a bad experience. It has multiple levels which is fun... The noise wasn't too bad and it has an ok atmosphere. I think I've only been on the weekends.
(4)Brian J.
One of my favorite bars in South Bend. Good weekly drink specials. Get the Club Sandwich.
(5)Ms. Sweetie P.
I've been there several times. I'm a huge seafood lover.... & I was expecting more seafood variety. Especially when it comes to their speciality(OYSTERS) I wasn't impressed. For one thing their oyster dishes they hardly give u any oysters and try to make up for it by giving you extra fries. I want more oysters and seafood!!!! NOT FRIES!!!! Then they have soups and chowder. That comes from a CAN. I was expecting them to have way more authentic seafood dishes and a broader selection of seafood. Since it is an OYSTER bar. But I will say the atmosphere is nice and cozy. I Also like that that they have 3 floors instead if one. They just need to improve their seafood menu.
(2)Melissa M.
Went for a drink with my husband & we fell in love with it. Too bad we found it right before we moved. Atmosphere is chill and the staff is friendly! Love that they have great tasting hookahs & make sure too change coals as needed. Drinks were great. Food was good for a bar. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the music. Unless you're paying for it they don't really play anything good and it was a bit dark in there. Other than that everything was awesome.
(4)Anthony S.
I went to Madison Oyster Bar for the first time a couple weeks ago with some friends. It was a Saturday nite and we were looking for a place to start the nite and get a few drinks. I was pleasantly surprised with this place, I liked the laid back atmosphere. I was a little put off that the bouncer asked me for two forms of id. I know I have a baby face, but come on. The service like the drink specials was decent. Though the mens room could use a facelift. If you're looking for a place to dance and get crazy this is not the bar bar for you. But if you're looking for a jumping off point to your evening or to meet up with some friends, this is a great place.
(3)Jim W.
I came here with the intention of eating a quick meal and having a beer or two, prior to seeing a show at the Morris Performing Arts Center around the corner. So it's a Wednesday night, sold out house for the show nearby, the joint next door is packed to capacity, and the Madison Oyster Bar is, well, shall we say "not busy." This is a dive bar, which is fine. Cheap beer, which is great. The few clients are smoking away, which is not-so-great. The bar itself is nice. So belly up and order a beer. Could have been a bit colder, but O.K. The "kitchen" is right up by the entrance and consists of a grill and deep fryer. While fresh oysters are on the menu, there's no sign of a shucker, no mounds of crushed ice, no sign of a prep station. So I assume the oysters are shucked elsewhere and at some previous time, and not to order. So we won't take a chance on them. If I'm going to eat oysters, I want them prepared fresh, I want to see mounds of ice, I want to see nice fresh lemons. The menu has seafood -- though there is no chance I'll order "fresh" seafood in a place that's not busy -- some sandwiches, and deep-fried bar food. We go with safe fried food -- the fish and chips. Served with two tiny paper cups; one with cole slaw, and one with a dab of tartar sauce. The food was hot. but kinda flavorless and soggy. The ketchup was the cheap stuff instead of Heinz, so it just tasted of sugar and salt. Guy next to me had a burger, which looked decent enough. I'm guessing that the place is kept in business by college kids piling in on weekends for the cheap beer. Looking for cheap beer in a dive-y, smoky, funky place with a decent juke box? Here's your place. Hungry? Ummm, well, you're on your own. (There really is a reason why the Irish place next door has full tables and is jam-packed at the bar, while this one is quiet. Use your noggin!) In the men's room, a seatless bowl serves as a ... well, you know. This place could really use an upgrade if they are serious about wanting to serve food. I'd return for a beer, just to watch what happens when someone orders fresh raw oysters. I'm not just not brave enough to order them myself.
(2)Lauren K.
Three floors. Top floor is enclosed (with full bar and pool tables), and very smoky. Bottom Floor has full bar and tables and looks up to the second floor, which is more like a lofty sort of space with tables, and I think there's a pool table up there as well. Bar tenders are very nice when you sit at the bar! Also, they have hookah available at a reasonable price! I never ate there, but drinks are cheap. Its a nice atmosphere if you want to sit with a group of friends and chill. NOT packed with only Notre Dame/St. Mary's students, so that's always a plus IMO as well.
(4)Em J.
Could be a very nice place; however, the consistently terrible attitude of the wait "staff" makes me wonder why I didn't stop going there sooner. Servers act like you should kiss their feet because they are allowing you to be served by them. Give me a break! Also, the crowd is mostly 20-somethings and wannabes. There are much better and classier alternatives in this town. i.e. LaSalle Grille, Bistro, Vine, etc.
(1)Steven B.
Not sure why my review is not visible anymore. This place and and the staff. Including the owner is very rude and disrespectful. Maybe not all staff but the bartender female and owner female are horrible! Food is not great lighting is horrible and well beer is beer and there is plenty of other place to get that with a smile and respect.
(1)Kim S.
Just ate ate Madison Oyster Bar for he first time. Early afternoon on a Saturday and service and food were great. My husband said the oysters were fresh and good and they were really big.
(5)Sebastian B.
I've been here before and it was ok. Came again on March 22, 2014 and what a nightmare! I ordered two-dozen oysters. The first dozen oysters were NOT fresh, they were runny and tasted like they had sat in water all day! The second dozen were good and fresh. While eating I got to listen to a waitress and the cook cuss at each other for 10 minutes, all while the customers were staying at them. Then when the bill came they insisted that I pay for all of the oysters even the ones that were bad. Yeah, well I can honestly say, I don't think I'm going to return for a very, very long time.
(2)Amanda M.
The owners really know how to treat their customers, and they pass that priority throughout their staff. This is a great place to go that really feels like a comfortable neighborhood haunt. The drinks are reasonably priced-- and good!-- and the food is surprisingly good with a well-varied menu.
(5)Jessica S.
First time I ever went and while I did have fun and enjoyed the atmosphere the place was completely disorganized. Parties over three get one ticket even if you request separate checks. The waitress looked annoyed when we asked for separate checks. Almost like she couldn't be bothered. We spent over $100 on food, etc and you get annoyed? Not how you retain people that's for sure. The manager also charged us more for a Cosmo made with pineapple juice instead of cranberry juice. Ridiculous!! I don't think I'll be going back unless I'm hard up for a drink.
(2)Craig M.
My grandmother, who had to feed a family during the Great Depression, used to buy a sirloin steak and feed 7 people. She would take a mallet to it, allegedly to "tenderize" it, but what she actually did was pound out all the flavor and juices until you had something that approached shoe leather. My mother used to refer to this process as an "meat murder". The cow may have been slaughtered, but the steak was murdered later by Grandma. What they do to seafood is the Madison Oyster Bar is a similar crime. I ordered the Seafood Platter Friday night and everything on my plate looked and tasted like it had been murdered by Grandma before placing in the deep frier. The breaded Cod fillet was tasteless, about 1/8 inch thick and looked like it could be better used for a roof shingle. The Scallops, normally tender and juicy , were rubber and tasted like the socks from my gym bag. And the shrimp... what can you do wrong with shrimp? Well these shrimp could have been used as a replacement for a hammer to drive the roofers nails into those singles. We started out as a group of 7 trying to get into the Irish Pub next door. It was full and with scheduled entertainment, it didn't look like tables would appear soon. We were not willing to wait for a seat, so we went next door to the Oyster Bar The fact that at 8:00 pm on a Friday night there were many empty seats should have been a clue that something was amiss. My mistake... One redeaming quality... 32 oz Killian's for $3.50. Madison Oyster Bar, as a restaurant, is a 100% colossal FAIL!
(1)Laura B.
This place is normally a really good time (except for the smoke), but it's been a while since I was a patron. On a recent trip back home, I almost fell on my face after reading the sign on the door. "THREE FORMS OF ID REQUIRED." Three?! Is this a customs terminal disguised as a bar?!
(3)Michael L.
This is my favorite bar in South Bend. Most of the wait staff is pretty friendly, and the atmosphere is great. The fact that there are three levels means if you don't like the first floor, move on up to the third. The food here is the best food I have ever had at a bar. French fries, chicken wings, steaks are all great. Of course there are no oceans near South Bend, but the oysters are quite tasty. Only two complaints: No Captain Morgan Too smokey. I still give it five stars because all South Bend bars are smokey, but this one seems to have the best ventilation to get rid of the smoke.
(5)Austin C.
Can I confess to loving this place because the bartender has a righteous beard? He had trouble building a Manhattan or a Sidecar, but we hardly noticed. Hookah selection was thin, but the place was lively, the music good, the drinks reasonably priced. And did I mention that beard?
(4)Wink B.
The food is good (go for the sandwiches or the non-seafood entrees). The beer is allright (the mixed drinks are a HUGE ripoff) The jukebox is solid (although the atmosphere is strangely subdued) The chicks here are fly (good luck trying to get any) A nice, original local alternative.
(3)Julie T.
The Chicken Cordon Blu is a great sandwich. The onion rings are amazing. I have been coming here for years just to get that combination. It's quiet and calm during the day. Nice lunch spot.
(4)Stephanie D.
Um. No. never again. My list of reasons: 1. They allow smoking in here still because they have hookahs. 2. The guys at the door checking ids are jerks plus FYI they require 3 forms. Luckily I still had my teacher id with me even though it's summer 3. horrible beer selection 4. Pretty much disgusting bathrooms and tables. So save yourself the trip. Go next door to Fiddler's
(1)Andrew D.
I really do not like MOB. Just everything about it kind of sucks, from the front door in. I was asked for three forms of ID to get in. Three! That's just crazy. Also they still have smoking because they're a "hookah bar." There is nothing hookah bar about this place. It's just a crappy bar that has some hookahs. They don't have any good beer on draft. Really the only reason to go is to get lit up on AMFs, which I have no interest in doing. If you're 22 years old or older don't bother with MOB.
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