Lee & Rick's Oyster Bar, Seafood restaurant in Orange County, Florida
Lee & Rick's Oyster Bar is a seafood restaurant in Orange County with a counter that runs the length of the dining room, where staff members shuck fresh oysters in front of customers. The focus is entirely on oysters, prepared by skilled workers at a steady pace throughout the day.
The restaurant was founded in the early 1960s in West Orlando and has kept its original concept ever since. The way oysters are prepared and served follows the same approach as when it first opened.
The restaurant is known for Apalachicola Bay oysters, a regional specialty from Florida's Gulf Coast with a distinctive sweet taste. Diners can watch the staff prepare these shellfish right at the counter while they eat.
The place is located in an easy-to-reach area and operates as a casual, walk-in restaurant without reservation requirements. Visitors should expect lines during busy eating times, especially in the evenings.
The restaurant offers buckets containing about three dozen oysters, available only at the counter and offering excellent value. These buckets are a signature offering and popular with those wanting to try large quantities.
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