Dan & Louis Oyster Bar

After hearing about this restaurant, I was really excited to try it out. It had gotten great reviews from many friends and co-workers. As a group of four, we found out that the wait would be about a half an hour, which we said was fine. As we sat on the little couch there, we saw 2 small groups get seated right as they walked in the doors. Then another couple asked to sit in the bar and the same person that told us the wait time said they could sit anywhere in the bar that was open. First, we were not given this option nor was our name even taken to be put on the list. When a member of our party went to inquire about the wait list and the bar seating, he was told, "If you don't want to wait, there are other restaurants in Portland." He is correct, we left immediately and I will never go there again nor recommend the place. It's unfortunate for them that I work in hospitality and will not be able to recommend them any longer.

First glance from the outside looking in made me a little hesitant. Once prodded inside by friends, I was amazed. The setting is awesome, family friendly, and unique. I had some of the best chowder I have ever had. I was very impressed with the atmosphere and the service. Highly recommend giving this a try. Don't let the "bar" name scare you away if you have kids. Very family friendly and clean.

We came to Portland from the Monterey bay / San Francisco so we have really been spoiled with great seafood so we were thrilled to stumble upon Dan & Louis's Oyster Bar. First let me complement the service, very friendly and eager to please the customer. The atmosphere is fabulous, very Nautical.

As for the food, very, very good!!!!!! we have been in twice and we will be frequent flyers. We have sampled several items on the menue and have been very pleased consistantly. The prices are very reasonable and the quality truely exceeds the price. Tonight one of the owners came out to visit with us and he really treated us well. We were asking about some of there Japaneese oysters and suddenly some samples appeared and they were terrific!.

No doubt as to why they have been in business for 100 years, they really have their act together. I have read some of the other reviews and though I really cannot despute them I have to remember that everyone can have an off night. If you happen to have an off experience let them know, they seem very anxious to make your evening a fun one and to make things right.

Two thumbs up, I am very picky and I have eaten in some of the worlds most highly regarded seafood restaraunts and I recommend Dan & Louis Oyster Bar HIGHLY!!!!

I love this place. The nostalgia on the walls is reason alone for going but the food and service make it worth the trip. The specials are absolutely amazing and I love the stews. I just read the other reviews and am wondering what is wrong with those people!?!?!?! I have been eating there for years and never once had an experience even close to what I read. There is a reason the place has been around for 100 years... they have great food and service.... PERIOD!

Alas, I'm afraid I have to join the club of those who had a bad dining experience. I saw the mixed reviews, lots of bad ones but was hopeful because there were some good reviews, so I decided to go. My goodness, I am so disappointed. Their crab bisque was runny/watery. Their crab dip was also runny. Most of their menu items are deep fried (as a previous poster mentioned) and the table felt sticky, like it was dirty. In fact the whole place seemed low rent but with high prices for their food dishes. The average item costs fifteen dollars so I would not describe this place as cheap eats (as it is described by the owners). And 15 bucks isn't a lot for good seafood but when it's horrible I find paying that much offensive. The only positive thing about the restaurant is the oysters on the half shell - they are terrific. Anything else is fast food quality but not at the fast food prices. I'm embarrassed that I chose this place for my family. I wish I would have heeded the advice of most of the posters and gone somewhere else. Next time (if they ever let me organize another outing) I will choose more wisely. I know it's family-owned and I would love for that reason to see it succeed but because the quality is so poor it feels like they are stealing from their customers and for that reason I do hope this place goes out of business. Too bad they don't read these reviews and CHANGE their ways.