The unique, 150-year-old building has historically been a welcomed retreat for weary travelers. Now a great party spot, with live music nightly, the cozy restaurant and the open-air patio are reminiscent of life in the "Big Easy," the Broadway Oyster Bar offers great food, music, and fun in a N'Orleans style unlike any other in St. Louis.

"There are those who 'can't stay away' from this tiny, 'down and dirty' downtown bar/restaurant with a 'wonderful, funky patio,' where the Cajun cuisine (i.e. crayfish, jambalaya, gumbo, oyster po' boys) is 'surprisingly good' and the 'décor is so bad that it's great.' It's a 'great local dive' that 'never changes - thank goodness.'" - Zagat, 1999

• Favorite Cajun/Creole - Sauce Magazine, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
• Best Cajun/Creole Cuisine - Riverfront Times, 1997, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
• Best Beer Selection - AOL City Guide "Cities Best" 2007
• Best Outdoor Bar - AOL City Guide "Cities Best" 2007
• Favorite Seafood - Sauce Magazine, 2006, 2007
• One of the 42 Best Bars in St. Louis, also One of the Top Three Downtown - St. Louis Magazine Nov. 1997
• Concierge's Preferred Buiness - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
• Best Seafood - AOL City Guide "Cities Best" 2005
• Best Outdoor Dining - AOL City Guide "Cities Best" 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005
• Best Places for Live Music - AOL City Guide "Cities Best" 2000,2005
• Best Jazz Club - AOL City Guide "Cities Best" 2005
• Best Restaurant with Live Music - Sauce Magazine, 2004
• One of the 85 Best Things in St. Louis - St. Louis Magazine 2003
• Voted Best Place to Dine Outdoors - St. Louis Business Journal 1999
• Best Red Beans and Rice - Riverfront Times, 1999
• Best Live Entertainment - St. Louis Business Journal 1997, 1998, 1999
• Best Blues and Jazz - Riverfront Times, 1996