St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar

The food was excellent along with the service!I'll start with the oysters, we had the garlic ones and the bacon ones at the suggestion of our server. Both were baked with a nice crisp to them and overall very tasty.The Bloody Mary was one of the best I've had. The same with the BBQ shrimp meal. It almost seemed like it had the tang of BBQ but the flavorful taste of a tikka masala. Whatever it was made with was incredible.We really enjoyed the food. The only downside was the location. There were police guarding the general area. I don't think it would stop up from going again per se but it wasn't ideal. Overall - wonderful all around, a job well done!

Put it down as a must on your "to do list" while in Raleigh.The owner is from Louisiana and brings that Cajun flavor to NC. --this Texas girl appreciated all the restaurant aesthetics that reminded me of home. I had an appetizer portions of the oysters and the crab claws. Both were fantastic! Then I had a few adult barrages as pictured. Service was super friendly and gave great recommendations. All around a great dinner experience.

My wife didn't want anything specific planned for her birthday, aside from dinner. She preferred to wake up and decide what to do in the moment. When she mentioned making breakfast that morning, I quickly suggested we go out for brunch instead. She chose St. Roch, which surprised me since seafood isn't usually her thing. I made a reservation online, and when we arrived, we were greeted and seated right away by an incredibly friendly host. Our waiter, Ricky, introduced himself and asked if it was our first time there--which it was. He then shared some interesting details about the chef's background and the restaurant's history.We started with the Sinner Rolls, which were absolutely delicious! I ordered the Carolina Calabash with shrimp. The fried shrimp was incredible, the fries were crispy and phenomenal, and the accompanying sauces (garlic aioli & charred jalapeño and buttermilk dressing) were fantastic. I topped it off with an espresso martini, which was the perfect finish.My wife went for the Big A** Biscuit Sammy, and it definitely lived up to its name--it was huge! She loved it and almost finished the entire thing. After trying some of my fries, she ordered a side for herself, as they were that good.Overall, the experience was phenomenal. I might even work up the courage to try oysters for the first time, and it'll probably be here. Ricky suggested we return for dinner since he prefers that menu even more. St. Roch is definitely on our list of must-visit spots now!

As a former Nola girl, I'm not going to say I accepted a job based on its proximity to St. Roch, but I'm not NOT saying that either. This is my favorite happy hour place to drop in on Wednesdays for a round of new-to-me oyster varieties. They typically have 8 or so types on the board, from classics like Beausoleil to more interesting things like Hammersley Inlet. When I'm really on a Cajun bender, I tack on the gator bolo, which I think everyone should try at least once. I love bringing newbies here, especially when they ask to go back and I can gloat over my own genius. Beignets, obviously yes. And it's just a beautiful space. I could easily sit for hours with a few dozen oysters and one of their crisp whites.

I can't recommend this place enough! We came for Sunday brunch while in town for a wedding. The food, service and atmosphere was all top tier. You must get the street special and the bbq shrimp and grits! But you can't go wrong with anything! Put this on your list to check out, if we are ever back in Raleigh we will be back here.

I had not visited St. Roch in quite some time, so I was excited to go with a friend who is moving away. The convenience of making reservations at St. Rock made it easy to secure a table. Upon my arrival, the host warmly greeted me and promptly seated me.Our server, whose name escapes me, welcomed us and promptly brought water for both my friend and me. She was well-versed in the menu and had a friendly demeanor. Interestingly, she was from the North, where my friend is relocating, creating a nice connection.I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was 1/2 off Oysters, which delighted me as that was exactly what I had come for, while my friend was intrigued by a particular item on the menu. We decided on the following dishes:1. "Of Greetings & Goodbyes" Cocktail - a delightful blend of gin, coconut, violette, elderflower, and lime priced at $16.2. OYSTERS - West Coast Oysters at 50% off on Wednesdays (dine-in only) for $2.25 per Oyster.3. Mafaldine & Crab - a dish featuring NC blue crab, shrimp, mafaldine, tasso pork belly, Calabrian chili, and pecorino romano for $33.The "Of Greetings & Goodbyes" Cocktail was a perfect choice for our farewell dinner. It's worth noting that St. Roch has limited natural light, so taking photos of your food or with friends may require the use of flash or opting to sit by the window (my personal favorite). Despite this, the overall experience was great, and I will certainly return for the delicious pasta my friend ordered.

RUN, don't walk, to St. Roch! This New-Orleans style restaurant had amazing vibes, from the interior decor, to the service, to the central downtown location, to the outstanding food. This is now one of my new favorite food spots in Raleigh.We came while they were running a happy hour special on oysters, so we started off with a half dozen NC oysters (Sea Swan) - they were perfectly cleaned, briny, and meaty. These came with fried saltines, which i've never had before and LOVED - not greasy and extra crunchy. We then moved onto the pickled cauliflower caesar. This lettuce-less salad was unreal, so creative, and made my taste buds dance - The pickled, salty flavor was balanced out perfectly with the richness and creaminess of the Manchego cheese and lemon-anchovy dressing. Our last starter was the gumbo which was also packed with flavor - rich and delicious smoked flavor from the andouille (tastes delicious with the fried saltines dipped in the sauce). For entrees, I got the market fish which was a pan roasted, skin-on golden tilefish. The fish was thick, meaty, and moist. The marinated peas had a delicious salty, pickled flavor which paired perfectly in a bite with the curried labneh and crispy shallots. My husband got their SIGNATURE 'gator bolognese and let me tell you, this was delicious. The bolognese had a unique taste, almost a lick of sweetness on the front end which rounded out perfectly with a the meatiness and hint of spice on the back end. A dollop of burrata makes everything better, and the bucatini was cooked nicely and sopped up all the saucy deliciousness in one perfect bite.

My family and I visited this restaurant today as part of a celebration for my niece's birthday. We made reservations as there were 11 people in our group. We arrived right on time for our 2:30 PM reservations. The restaurant was fairly empty so we didn't have a long wait time. We waited about 5 minutes for them to prepare the area before we could be seated. The atmosphere was welcoming. I love the vintage look and feel of the restaurant. I was also tickled by the label on the restroom door that said WC meaning Water Closet; this was reminiscent of the 1900s. The bathroom area was clean and had a vintage look as well.Our server was professional and friendly. He was also patient as we waited for the birthday girl to arrive. We ordered appetizers and main dishes. The Crawfish Hush Puppies were good but tastes much better when eaten with the charred scallions and Steen's butter. The Smoked Fish Dip, Carolina Calabash fried fish plate, and the Carolina Calabash fried shrimp and oyster combo are really good! Although the fries were a tad salty, those were my favorite dishes.One huge disappointment is the way they manage the bill for large groups. Our server didn't ask how the bill was to be handled at the beginning of taking our order, so we naturally assumed that we would be able to split the bill when the time came. When it was time to pay the bill, we found out that they do not separate the bill. Regardless of how many people in your party, they only bring you one bill, and they make you calculate your portion including correct amount of taxes by yourself. Each person then presents their credit card to the server with specific instructions on how much money is to be taken out of that person's credit card. Never have I experienced that anywhere. That was such a huge inconvenience! For this reason, I lowered my rating to 3 stars.

This place quickly became one of the best restaurants I've ever been too! We came to visit on a quick weekend away and happened to stumble upon this gem. Okay, so check out the menu, and note how they have some "old time favorites" and made them their own. Super unique, super funky but really worth it. Dont be scccurrrd The ambiance kind of steals the show. The photos inside are celebrities but they've edited them to all be tatted up. They got good ole Stevie nicks in the front, as she deserves. The inside is romantic and moody with low lights and lots of candles. I loved this. Anyone that struggles with reading in the dark should definitely be prepared to use their reading glasses & iPhone flash. Service was quality. The host had nothing but incredible recommendations and modifications to the menu. We were super happy. HOWEVER the wine pours are shorter pours than normal and more expensive The oysters were one thing we passed on just because they're a bit pricey, however, we are also from San Diego.

Blue crab claw pretty good.Roasted oysters is very mediocre. Cocktail is tasty, very creative flavor. Overall nice restaurant, but uncomfortable about surrounding environment. All I can say is my husband won't agree I go to that area by myself, if he came today. I will go to restaurants a little bit early next time. Probably 6pm or so, so after I finish my dinner, it is still light outside.