Public Fish & Oyster Menu

Public Fish & Oyster in Charlottesville, VA offers a wide array of seafood dishes and raw bar options. Their Neptune's and Poseidon's Seafood Towers are perfect for sharing and indulging in a variety of fresh seafood. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and attentive service enhance the dining experience. Customers rave about the fresh oysters, lobster bisque, and po boys. The knowledgeable staff, led by John, provides excellent recommendations and top-notch service. The happy hour specials are a standout, offering great deals on oysters and drinks. For a taste of the sea in a welcoming setting, Public Fish & Oyster is a must-visit spot in Charlottesville.

Raw Oysters on the Half Shell

Minnie Pearls, Gloucester, VA

mild brine, creamy

$3.25

Les Saint Simones, Shippagan, NB

medium brine, champagne finish

$3.25

Holly Berrys, Malpeque Bay, PEI

medium brine, stony finish

$3.25

North Stars, Wellfleet, MA

medium brine, seaweed finish

$3.25

Quonsett Points, Narragansett Bay, RI

high brine, clean finish

$3.25

Beavertails, Narragansett Bay, RI

high brine, salted-butter finish

$3.25

Sugar Plums, Barnstable, MA

high brine, full ocean finish

$3.25

Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

lemon, cocktail sauce

$3.50

Middleneck Clams, Eastern Shore, VA

$2.75

More Raw Bar

Seafood Towers

Neptune's Tower

(2-3 guests) eight oysters on the half shell, four middleneck clams, five cocktail shrimp, smoked trout dip, daily crudo, cluster of snow crab legs, half chilled lobster

$95.00

Poseidon's Tower

(4-6 guests) sixteen oysters on the half shell, eight middleneck clams, ten cocktail shrimp, smoked trout dip, daily crudo, two clusters of snow crab legs, whole chilled lobster

$165.00