Public Fish and Oyster

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513 W Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Public Fish and Oyster is a full service seafood restaurant and raw bar specializing in fresh, New England-style seafood in Central Virginia. Our commitment is to hospitality, quality ingredients and fair prices in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

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4.5616 reviews
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Jazlene G.
11/15/2025

MUST get a reservation here as it is a very small restaurant, otherwise you might find yourself waiting for a spot at the bar. This is probably our favorite restaurant here in cville, and even...

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Scott F.
11/1/2025

Eat at the bar. John is the best server I have met in a while Enthusiastic and on top of things without being overbearing And the food was great too

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Kathy T.
8/16/2025

Came here for dinner-cute place with friendly service. Some dishes were outstanding - hamachi crudo and halibut entree. Somewhat disappointed by the pan roast-shellfish in a lobster curry over...

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Tony M.
7/21/2025

This is an incredibly cool place in downtown Charlottesville. It's a snug place, so don't be afraid to sit at the bar and trust that John and his co-pilot will take good care of you. You can sit...

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Kathryn C.
9/24/2025

Had a variety of oysters per the waitress' recommendations. They were so delicious and fresh! They have happy hr deals and the oysters were around $2 each. Definitely need a reservation,...

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