Located in the heart of downtown, 18 Central Oyster Bar & Grill is a premier dining destination known for its fresh seafood and upscale atmosphere. With a focus on serving the finest oysters, mussels, and seafood entrees, the restaurant offers a diverse menu that showcases the best of coastal cuisine. The elegant yet relaxed ambiance, paired with impeccable service, makes 18 Central a popular choice for both locals and visitors alike. Whether enjoying a drink on the back patio with a view of the harbor or savoring a decadent meal inside, guests are sure to have a memorable dining experience at 18 Central Oyster Bar & Grill.
Reviews
Always a treat for a warm and cozy evening - wine, oysters, scallop raw bar, *best* mussels in the area, great brussels sprouts. My family's go-to place for celebrating things, and in the winter, just a nice hangout!
One of our local favorites. As always, dinner was delicious. Oysters, crudo, halibut, sproggies and duck. John our server is always excellent. Superb service, fun and friendly. 18 C is a treasure!
Had an excellent dinner from appetizer to dessert. Crudo was delicate and extremely well seasoned. The Halibut dish was perfectly cooked. The bread pudding is absolutely delicious: rich but not too sweet. Service was kind and efficient. We had a great experience!
My husband and I had dinner here last weekend (our second time there) and it continues to be one of our favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. We love to sit at the bar and watch our oysters being prepared. We cannot wait until the next time.
The food and drink selection are outstanding. Also the oyster varieties. Seating by the front door was drafty however.
First, food was delicious. It was that perfect combination of food you wouldn’t usually make at home but not so fancy or heavy that you couldn’t eat more than a few bites. Oysters were fresh and delicious with excellent Chef recommendations. We did almost all the apps and sides and they were all really delicious. The pate and mussels really stood out but really, you can’t go wrong. Desserts were surprisingly delicious and not too sweet.
The service left something to be desired, however, after speaking with the owner, she was new and obviously did not know how to handle medium sized parties (6). The owner was kind enough to take off our desserts and allow us to determine to tip her (they had originally added gratuity). It wasn’t the warmest or friendliest staff but the food made up for it.
Overall, highly recommend! As long as you are looking for good food, 18 Central will not disappoint t!
Hostess seemed annoyed we came in around 7:30 without a res. Got a table even though she told us everything was full-- drinks didn't come for another 45 mins, food came at the same time. I like to have a drink before my food but no big …
Outstanding food & service. Amazing views of the Harbor as well.
Always a treat for a warm and cozy evening - wine, oysters, scallop raw bar, *best* mussels in the area, great brussels sprouts. My family's go-to place for celebrating things, and in the winter, just a nice hangout!
Had an excellent dinner from appetizer to dessert. Crudo was delicate and extremely well seasoned. The Halibut dish was perfectly cooked. The bread pudding is absolutely delicious: rich but not too sweet. Service was kind and efficient. We had a great experience!
Location
18 Central St, Rockport, ME 04856, United States
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