My folks lived in Ormond Beach from the mid-1980s' until the mid 1990s'. At that time, I worked and lived in Orlando. Whenever I would go out to visit on the weekend, I would usually find myself going out to the Oyster Pub in Daytona Beach. The years have passed, as have both of my parents. A few times a year, I find myself going out to Ormond and Daytona Beach for either the day or the weekend.
Last week, I was out in Ormond Beach for a few days, so naturally I went to the Oyster Pub. And I was not disappointed  The Oyster Pub always has great service, great food, and several televisions for sports viewing.
And the oysters (from Texas) were the best! Big and meaty! Served raw or steamed. For me, it's raw with a cracker and hot sauce. A dozen goes for $9.99. They also serve steamed shrimp, wings, and other appetizers.
I always get the fish sandwich, which requires a third hand to eat ($11.95). And it was just as good as what I have had in previous visits. Another day I went, I had the Pub Burger ($8.50), cooked medium with cheese. And a good burger indeed.
The Oyster Pub has a menu featuring sandwiches, and platters,plus a full liquor bar and several beers on draft. The dining area and the bathrooms are always clean, and there is outdoor seating as well.
Weeknights are usually busy, and on the weekends, the evenings find the bar/dining room packed. So if you are going to the beach this weekend and find yourself on Seabreeze Boulevard, stop in for some great oysters. Why, I might even be out there with a dozen raw oysters.
Two things were disappointing from the get go. Â They didn't have any fried clams this particular night and all oysters come pre-shucked. Â I like to shuck my own steamed oysters because it is part of the fun, and it's not at all hard, but I was told their liability doesn't allow it. Â Fine, :( Â I have the wings then.
The wing sauce was delectable, the wings not so. Â They were way too overcooked, like stuck to the bone overcooked. Â It was almost as if they had been cooked, sat, and reheated for serving. Â I don't think I have ever had such an over cooked wing in my life. Â Like I said, good sauce though and the celery sticks were crisp. Â The drinks were a bit expensive, just to add.
I do like the liveliness in the place. Â A lot of TV's and a lot of people having fun and a great server. Â Had the food issues been better I would have given it a better score.