Redlands Oyster Cult

No question, the best spot in Redlands! Oysters are great...a must try. I've had steaks at all restaurants in redlands, ROCs is the best. The agua chile is great as well. Drinks...creative specials that are a treat. Venue...amazing ambiance. Best of all...the service. Essentially, you are being hosted at ROC by a team that is all about the experience. Even if you aren't going for the oysters...go here. It is, without question, the best restaurant (food, venue, service, hospitality) in the inland empire.

An overdue draft:I've eaten here so many times now and have failed to document all of the oysters that I like. Shame on me. I'll be more on top of it now. Let's just say that Redlands Oyster Cult (ROC) always serves what's fresh for the season so it's best to stop by every once in a while to try them all. My recent visit, Hammersley was my favorite compared to north bays and the summers.I've honestly tried almost everything on the menu here from both the regular menu and the changing menu. They'll have rotating specials for entrees and drinks (bc this place stays fun and updated). Food doesn't disappoint! But truth is I'm usually here for the oysters and drinks- they're S tier. Customer service top notch. I always run into John (bartender), Jesus & Emmanuel here. The three of them always attentive and welcoming. All in all ROC= a Redlands must.

This place is amazing! Amazing customer service! Amazing food! And they have an amazing Key Lime pie with the best graham cracker crust I have ever had! Forgot to take pictures because I was so excited to dig in! Must try! I order a blanco margarita (off menu) that is to die for. Jesus is usually our server and he is so friendly and provides the best service. Love this place!

I happened to be in Redlands on business. Because my meetings ran longer than expected I decided to find a place to have dinner and let rush hour traffic die down. I pulled up Yelp (as I always do...wink wink) and found ROC which had good reviews and was nearby. I quickly found free parking in the city garage and made my way to the restaurant. The entrance was little tricky as you had to go down a long hallway past another restaurant to get to their location in the back of the building. I was quickly seated at the bar which provided a nice view of the action.Their menu is not very large, but that usually means the restaurant excels at what they offer and this meal was no exception. I was intrigued by the cocktail menu when I was approached by one of the employees. After asking me a few questions, he recommended the Retrograde which was a mashup of an Old Fashioned and a Whiskey Sour IMO. It contained bourbon. ginger, honey, lemon and mint. It was absolutely delicious and was the perfect accompaniment to my meal.I started with the Aguachile, a favorite of mine if you follow my reviews. I also reluctantly ordered the Oysters ROC, their version of Oysters Rockefeller. I say reluctantly because I am usually disappointed when I order this dish, mainly because it's hard to beat my homemade version which I make regularly. But the server highly recommended it so I gave in.The Aguachile was the bomb!! It contained slices of chilled jumbo scallops bathed in a bright citrusy aguachile with jalapeño and toped with radish, avocado and herb oil. One of my biggest pet peeves about aguachile is heat. It is supposed to have a nice spicy finish and this one hit all the right notes. The fact that my nose was running meant they don't shy away from making it traditionally spicy. Kudos!!!The Oysters ROC came out and I was shocked at how closely it resembled my version. Admittedly the oysters were a bit on the small side, but upon the first bite I knew I had a winner. Not only did it resemble mine but the taste was amazingly similar to my homemade version. That was a first for me! The oysters were topped with a nice amount of spinach that had been sautéed with shallot and deglazed with Pernod, a splash of cream and a little Parmesan cheese followed by panic crumbs and baked to perfection. I could have eaten two or three orders. They were that good!!What a fantastic find in Redlands. I would love to have place like that near me as I would be a regular customer. The service was excellent and the food exceeded my expectations. I guess that means I need to drum up more reasons to go to Redlands so I can return to ROC often!

I stopped in Redlands Oyster Cult for an early dinner on a Friday evening while I was waiting for rush hour traffic to dissipate. I love oysters and had walked by the restaurant the night before. After reading the rave reviews, I had to stop by. The restaurant is located between State Street and Orange Street Alley, with the entrance on Orange Street Alley. The restaurant is mostly a bar, but I should note that there are a few small booths and tables around the bar, and, at least in the early evening, it appears to be family friendly. Upon walking in, I was quickly greeted and asked where I would like to sit. I chose a seat at the bar. The server was quick to assist by hanging my shopping bags on the bar hooks. The bar is modern and nicely decorated. The bar is marble surrounded by metal with hanging light fixtures. It was nice and cool on a hot day. Service was really excellent. I cannot even tell you how many times the servers refilled my water on this very hot eventing in Redlands. I started by talking with my server a bit and I chose a cocktail the thad both whiskey and tequila, which sounded a little bizarre, but I was assured that it was very balanced. When it came out, it certainly was balanced, and very flavorful, and not sweet at all, which is my preference. I then ordered a half dozen oysters and an order of the crab cakes. They brought out the oysters with a small sign that wrote out the 3 different varieties. All of them were fresh and delicious, with various sizes and subtle differences. As I ate the oysters, my water continually got refilled. They then brought out the crab cakes just as I finished off the oysters.The crab cakes were very lightly breaded, and melted in my mouth. They came with a delicious remoulade. I would have stayed for more cocktails and more oysters, but the traffic had dissipated and it was time to go.... and there was a small group of people waiting for my spot at the bar.All in all, if you happen to be in Redlands, and are a fan of oysters like myself, do yourself a huge favor, and head over to the Redlands Oyster Cult.

First and foremost the CUSTOMER SERVICE is top tier, very attentive, and sweet, I was amazed!Food amazing, tasty, and portion was just right Drinks were very tasty I had 3 to many heheI highly recommend this place

Absolutely our favorite restaurant. Emmanuel, the owner, is running one heck of a business with amazing staff. Jesus is such a sweetheart of a server, everyone is so attentive to detail. Every time is even better than the last. Came for my sister's 18th birthday and they made her feel so special with mocktail shots when they ran out dessert. When you're here, you're truly family. Food is the freshest you'll find in the area. Try it once and you'll be hooked

I love this place! The interior is elegant. The drinks are great! They don't have super fruity sweet drinks but rather some bold, strong flavors. The first time I went, I got a drink with their sourdough bread & seaweed butter. It was a great snack that paired well with my drink.The second time I went, I got a drink with oysters! They tasted fresh, but a staff member rushed us a little because my friends and I were talking for a couple of minutes before beginning to eat them & he was worried the ice would start melting.

Service is always great, oysters are always fresh. The only place in town we do/can go for good oysters, and the bread plate is delish.Only complaint is it gets very busy so get in early because there is not much seating, but that's also part of its charm. 10/10

I went to this place that was recommended by a good friend of mine , but sadly I was very disappointed. The staff seemed friendly but the fact of the matter is the service was not there . The survive got our drink order fast but sadly I never made it to the me . I ordered a simple dozen of oysters that also never made it out . I always give every place a try but I will not be returning to this one . People that sat down after us received there order but all I got was water . My wife received her oysters I don't under stand why I never received mine. I guess this is not the place for me .