I recently went to fisherman’s warf in San Francisco and I had the worst seafood I’ve ever had in my life. The oysters were inedible. I was very surprised.

I haven't been but is Pearl's Oyster Bar worth trying?

I haven't been but is Pearl's Oyster Bar worth trying?

It's pretty darn good overall. Not life changing, but good. Miss the vibe of the old location. It has a decent mix of creole / Cajun offerings and a solid bar. Again, not really a seafood restaurant.

I haven't been but is Pearl's Oyster Bar worth trying?

Not now. Used to be really good decades ago, but eaten twice there in the past 8-9 years and it's just not the same quality, Crabtown's not worth it either, but Trapper's is good, strange how that works. Blackened alligator dinner and crawfish etouffee are the things I usually get at Trapper's.

Not now. Used to be really good decades ago, but eaten twice there in the past 8-9 years and it's just not the same quality, Crabtown's not worth it either, but Trapper's is good, strange how that works. Blackened alligator dinner and crawfish etouffee are the things I usually get at Trapper's.

The recipes and ownership are the exact same at all those locations. The food is about as middle of the road now as it was 15 years ago when I worked there. Blackened shrimp tabasco caesar salad is the best thing on the menu.

The recipes and ownership are the exact same at all those locations. The food is about as middle of the road now as it was 15 years ago when I worked there. Blackened shrimp tabasco caesar salad is the best thing on the menu.
Cooks are different though. I agree the blackened alligator is better at Trappers than Pearls for some reason. I content that Fish City Grill in Edmond is the best seafood place in the metro I've been to so far.

The recipes and ownership are the exact same at all those locations. The food is about as middle of the road now as it was 15 years ago when I worked there. Blackened shrimp tabasco caesar salad is the best thing on the menu.

Yeah, I know about the ownership, that's why I posted about Crabtown and Trapper's. Even if the recipes are the same, only about 50-60% of their menu items are at all locations, each one has a large amount of unique dishes. And yes, agree it's just average, but the things I had at Trapper's were better than the things I had at Pearl's and Crabtown.

Sure the food at Crabtown is average to good but it is the only place in downtown where you can grab some fish for lunch I think.
If you know any , please let me know.

The restaurant itself could use a deep renovation. Bust some windows in those wall !

…Crabtown… …is the only place in downtown where you can grab some fish for lunch I think.
If you know any , please let me know…

Bourbon Street Cafe (https://www.bourbonstreetcafe.com/)

I’ve occasionally seen nice offerings at Nebu. Flint used to have an incredible lobster roll but when I was there recently I think I noticed it being off the menu. Need to check back on that one.

Also, multiple sushi places downtown - three that I can think of off the top of my head - some better than others, plus Broadway 10 has sushi and is open for lunch.

And if you’re downtown at dinner time Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse has a stealthy, fresh seafood menu with a few offerings that are among the best in OKC.

Manhattan Bar downtown has a nice lobster roll as well.

Has anyone tried the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck?

^^^ oh hell yes they amazing. I wish they’d open up a brick and mortar location like they have in WeHo.

Had Cousin's Maine Lobster at the brewery on Memorial. It was really good, but damn, was it small! I've seen lobster rolls in restaurants on the east coast for up to $30, so I guess $16 for a mini-roll is decent. Couple of bites just didn't cut it......

It looks like the lobster roll is indeed no longer on the menu at Flint. That’s a shame. My longtime (late) boss and eventual business partner was originally from Maine, then Boston, then south Florida. He was a bit of a seafood snob, and he (grudgingly) placed that Flint lobster roll up among the best he’d ever eaten.

Anyway, back to the Drake. Anxious to check out the revived location and tweaked menu.

Has anyone tried the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck?

There is just something just not right about eating a lobster roll in Oklahoma served from a truck.

There is just something just not right about eating a lobster roll in Oklahoma served from a truck.

Come off that high seahorse, JBoss, because it’s really good.

There is just something just not right about eating a lobster roll in Oklahoma served from a truck.

One of the best lobster rolls in the country is in Park City, UT, they fly live lobster in daily for their rolls. They won some competition in Maine a couple of years ago. It can be done right, but I'm not certain how Cousins does theirs.

There is just something just not right about eating a lobster roll in Oklahoma served from a truck.

Speaking of "just not right", but this is the perfect opportunity to ask, and sorry for the thread hijack, but hopefully somebody knows. Any clue about a Mexican sushi food trailer at the little C store on the east side of May across from Taft? We've driven past a couple of times, but haven't been able to stop and can't find anything on the net about it.

It looks like the lobster roll is indeed no longer on the menu at Flint. That’s a shame. My longtime (late) boss and eventual business partner was originally from Maine, then Boston, then south Florida. He was a bit of a seafood snob, and he (grudgingly) placed that Flint lobster roll up among the best he’d ever eaten.

Anyway, back to the Drake. Anxious to check out the revived location and tweaked menu.

they made sure the flint lobster roll was legit when that place opened ...... nothing like having an east coast boss.

Never tried the lobster roll at Flint but can report that the one at The Manhattan (along with the crab cakes) are legit.

There is just something just not right about eating a lobster roll in Oklahoma served from a truck.
Have you tried it yet? It’s at least worth a try I’m telling you it’s a damn good lobster roll.

Never tried the lobster roll at Flint but can report that the one at The Manhattan (along with the crab cakes) are legit.

I want to say they're related, but the lobster roll at Rococo is great as well.

Come off that high seahorse, JBoss, because it’s really good.

Ya know how some posters in this sub forum will shun a place based on the name of the place?
That's my sentiments on a lobster roll out of a truck in Oklahoma. Just, no thanks.

I want to say they're related, but the lobster roll at Rococo is great as well.

yes same ownership

Speaking of "just not right", but this is the perfect opportunity to ask, and sorry for the thread hijack, but hopefully somebody knows. Any clue about a Mexican sushi food trailer at the little C store on the east side of May across from Taft? We've driven past a couple of times, but haven't been able to stop and can't find anything on the net about it.
Please report back if you stop and try it, I've been meaning to stop there as well but I don't know if they take cards.

Speaking of "just not right", but this is the perfect opportunity to ask, and sorry for the thread hijack, but hopefully somebody knows. Any clue about a Mexican sushi food trailer at the little C store on the east side of May across from Taft? We've driven past a couple of times, but haven't been able to stop and can't find anything on the net about it.

I'm not a sushi fan, but know some friends who tried it and said it was pretty good.

I'm not a sushi fan, but know some friends who tried it and said it was pretty good.

GTK. If it's not too much trouble, can you ask them what the name of it is (I like to do a bit of research before I eat at places, saves me the trouble of actually going there sometimes. :))?

Press release:

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THE DRAKE SEAFOOD AND OYSTERETTE TO CLOSE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 13, 2025) – A Good Egg Dining Group announced today that The
Drake Seafood and Oysterette will be closing its doors in the Uptown 23rd District on
Saturday, February 1st after its final dinner service.

“We want to express our deepest appreciation to everyone who has been a part of The
Drake’s incredible 10-year journey. From our passionate team members to our loyal guests
and the vibrant Oklahoma City community, your support and shared love of seafood have

defined the spirit of this restaurant.” Said Heather Paul, Chief Operating OSicer and Co-
Founder of A Good Egg Dining Group.

“As we close this chapter on The Drake’s story, we are thankful for the countless warm
memories created within these walls. It has been a privilege to serve our community for
these last 10 years.” Said Keith Paul, Chief Executive OSicer and Co-Founder of A Good Egg
Dining Group.

The Drake Seafood and Oysterette will be open until February 1st for any guests who would
like to say their farewells one last time.

Press release:

these last 10 years.” Said Keith Paul, Chief Executive OSicer and Co-Founder of A Good Egg
.


is this some new title or just a misprint in the release?

My understanding is that they are at the end of a 10-year lease and decided not to renew.

I'm not a seafood fan so never gone, but I've otherwise enjoyed the rest of the Good Egg restaurants so sad to see this one close regardless. Its also fairly prominent on the corner. Hopefully something decent comes in as a replacement.

This might be one of the most hit or miss restaurants in OKC. Sometimes it would be incredible, other times your have uncooked chicken and the wait staff throws a fit when you point it out.

It's a shame. I love all Good Egg restaurants. I'm not a seafood fan so I only went to the Drake once, with a group, but it was really good, we all enjoyed the food and vibes. I hope this let's them focus on a new concept!

...I love all Good Egg restaurants. I'm not a seafood fan so I only went to the Drake once, with a group, but it was really good, we all enjoyed the food and vibes...
I was worried about them from day one for this reason and this reason only. Unfortunately OKC is an absolutely terrible market for seafood, especially seafood that is elevated and even SLIGHTLY adventurous. There is a massive swath of the population that won't even CONSIDER seafood, and many of the folks who tell you they "like" it OK are probably talking specifically about Cajun, or maybe occasional fried catfish at a restaurant that carries it on the menu alongside fried chicken and chicken fried steak. Good Egg fought the good fight in that location for a decade (hard to believe it's been that long), and OKC was better for their time here.

I was worried about them from day one for this reason and this reason only. Unfortunately OKC is an absolutely terrible market for seafood, especially seafood that is elevated and even SLIGHTLY adventurous. There is a massive swath of the population that won't even CONSIDER seafood, and many of the folks who tell you they "like" it OK are probably talking specifically about Cajun, or maybe occasional fried catfish at a restaurant that carries it on the menu alongside fried chicken and chicken fried steak. Good Egg fought the good fight in that location for a decade (hard to believe it's been that long), and OKC was better for their time here.

Exactly this. Honestly it's a testament they made it 10 years and continued to operate after the pandemic. I figured that would be the end of it. Unfortunately just too many people who won't eat seafood around here.

Bummer to see The Drake go. They had a terrific Happy Hour at the bar, and it seemed (to me) so much different than any other place in OKC. And just think back 15 years ago, when that block was a real eyesore before this building was redone.

I was worried about them from day one for this reason and this reason only. Unfortunately OKC is an absolutely terrible market for seafood, especially seafood that is elevated and even SLIGHTLY adventurous. There is a massive swath of the population that won't even CONSIDER seafood, and many of the folks who tell you they "like" it OK are probably talking specifically about Cajun, or maybe occasional fried catfish at a restaurant that carries it on the menu alongside fried chicken and chicken fried steak. Good Egg fought the good fight in that location for a decade (hard to believe it's been that long), and OKC was better for their time here. Sad to see this place close.

RIP to one of the best cheeseburgers in town, as well. Very underrated on that front, in addition to the solid seafood.

I was worried about them from day one for this reason and this reason only. Unfortunately OKC is an absolutely terrible market for seafood, especially seafood that is elevated and even SLIGHTLY adventurous. There is a massive swath of the population that won't even CONSIDER seafood, and many of the folks who tell you they "like" it OK are probably talking specifically about Cajun, or maybe occasional fried catfish at a restaurant that carries it on the menu alongside fried chicken and chicken fried steak. Good Egg fought the good fight in that location for a decade (hard to believe it's been that long), and OKC was better for their time here.

Sedalia's would beg to differ.

RIP to one of the best cheeseburgers in town, as well. Very underrated on that front, in addition to the solid seafood.

One of my favorite spots for a Happy Hour Burger. I will be having one before they close no doubt!

Sedalia's would beg to differ.

Exactly. Right next door to Sedalia is El Sabor de la Baja! So many seafood options on their menu and they stay packed. Seafood is a major ingredient in Sushi and we just saw three Sushi places open up in downtown. Southside has a ton of seafood locations that stay busy. Some of the best food I have had in the last few years have been seafood dishes by local restaurants.

Sedalia's would beg to differ.
Sedalia's would beg to differ with Which statement? Clearly they are incredible, and thriving, but it is also a tiny place in a funky part of town in a non-traditional space, owner-occupied. Speaking of owner-occupied it's entirely possible that the property itself is paid for. They are an apples-and-oranges comparison to almost any other restaurant. Who knows, maybe that's the business model that allows elevated seafood to work in this town. But every single thing I said in that post was accurate and I stand by those statements.

Sedalia's would beg to differ with Which statement? Clearly they are incredible, and thriving, but it is also a tiny place in a funky part of town in a non-traditional space, owner-occupied. Speaking of owner-occupied it's entirely possible that the property itself is paid for. They are an apples-and-oranges comparison to almost any other restaurant. Who knows, maybe that's the business model that allows elevated seafood to work in this town. But every single thing I said in that post was accurate and I stand by those statements.

Obviously there are a lot of differences between the two, but this statement "Unfortunately OKC is an absolutely terrible market for seafood, especially seafood that is elevated and even SLIGHTLY adventurous." was what I was responding to as that describes Sedalia's to a t.

Still a terrible market for seafood, in general. If we can only sustain a single locally-owned, non-sushi or Cajun, elevated seafood-primary restaurant in a 1.5 million MSA, I think it bears out my statement. Many cities our size have multiple dozens that meet this criteria.

Still a terrible market for seafood, in general. If we can only sustain a single locally-owned, non-sushi or Cajun, elevated seafood-primary restaurant in a 1.5 million MSA, I think it bears out my statement. Many cities our size have multiple dozens that meet this criteria.

Even for being inland, it is a poor seafood market.

There isn't enough demand for good seafood here. Some people say they want it but there have been attempts, like The Drake, and they can't cut it.

This is beef country which is why we have dozens of steakhouses that always seem to be busy.


I'm in the minority in that I don't like steak at all but we keep opening new places that seem to do very well. Heck, we've opened 3 Brazilian places in just the last few years.

There isn't enough demand for good seafood here. Some people say they want it but there have been attempts, like The Drake, and they can't cut it.

This is beef country which is why we have dozens of steakhouses that always seem to be busy.


I'm in the minority in that I don't like steak at all but we keep opening new places that seem to do very well. Heck, we've opened 3 Brazilian places in just the last few years.


I won't say I like steak, but to me it's becoming increasingly difficult to separate yourself from other steakhouses.

Brazilian at least has the variety.