Redlands Oyster Cult

Gorgeous building inside and out. Friendly greeting from the owner at the door (thank you Emanuel) and prompt service even while busy. This place delivered a sensational experience with over the top food quality, preparation and professional service. The hustle in the staff was noticeable, the Owners were there throwing a truly amazing party on a Friday night. The vibe was exceptional and the experience was unforgettable. What a Magic place to do business. Thank you for having us and well done on finding a niche in a drastically declining customer service world we are in. Your staff food menu and atmosphere were on point. I'll be back ASAP! The Wow Factor Lives Here.

I can only echo what a reviewer before me said, Brandon. The owner makes you feel welcome, you can feel his pride in his place and his desire to make sure that his guests have a great experience. And the food is outstanding. The oysters were super fresh and the seafood almohada was excellent with plenty of fresh seafood. I will definitely be back

Amazing food! We had a few things to share. All the seafood was super fresh and well prepared. We had the chili shrimp, anchovy toast, oysters and crab cakes with Caesar salad and cocktails. Really enjoyed everything we had!!

Wow, wow, wow! First time here and the food was beyond expectations. Oyster appetizers are like nothing you have tried before. Alohambra mariscos are something worth driving miles for. As a well traveled food critic this place is off the radar and will soon be a place worth destination travel.

This feels like a hole in the wall hidden gem, though it’s in a very popular spot. Plenty of regulars and people having a great time. The food was exceptional.

Beautiful restaurant and delicious food! Exceptional service. The owner made us feel right at home and the staff were all amazing! Can't wait to go back!

Love this place and the engagement with the owner. I have been coming here for over 10 years and never had any disappointment. Oysters are ashtrays fresh and delicious.

Place oozes sexy, ceiling rustic yet festive, Parisian feel underground Marais joint. Waited for 20 minutes but didn’t feel that long as the friendly greeter brought us our drinks quite quickly, Old Fashioned for hubby, Sazerac for me. Sweet and smooth. Oysters on Half Shells were exquisite, Summer stone takes the cake.
Pickering smooth juicy succulent.
Ninigret a little griny but ok.
Clam soup charming subtle like momma used to make in her Manolo blahnik and Ellie Saab apron with cherry red lipstick and a glass of Chablis. Finished with Lime pie. Didn’t complain. Must come back.

I went in this past Thursday night to see a former Chef of ours. Chef Sharon has such remarkable talent and flair with ANYTHING and everything she creates you leave her table with a longing to return soon.

I went with a co-worker and friend of mine... we were so ecstatic to hear that she was the Guest Chef of the week. Our evening began with Oyster Butter Bombs - broiled oysters served with 2 flavored compound butters made with cashews with sea lettuce, fennel/bee pollens on grilled sourdough toast points. Then we dived into the Lobster Mushroom Bisque - Washington state wild foraged lobster mushrooms, shallot, garlic, charred vegetable stock, tomato, white wine, tarragon cream, garlic crouton cultured cashew butter.

We soon realized this evening was going to be classic Sharon... but this time all plant based ingredients! We were presented with a End of Summer Tamal next Corn masa, poblano, ortega, russet, fresh corn & blackbean salad, crumbled cheese, lime crema, cilantro, house pique sauce.

HOLD UP THO!!! What blew our minds was the Strawberry Rhubarb Gazpacho LAWWWWRRRRRDDDD HAF MERCY!! if ya'll would've seen my eyes roll to the back of my HEADDDDDD! Cucumber, bell pepper, basil, wine vinegar topped with caramelized scallions and morsels of candied strawberries and rhubarb Lord knows I was speaking in TONGUE after THAT!!! lol

The Owner is so incredibly kind and hospitable. The tables are cozy so if you are shy about conversations being over heard... you might want to choose another location for those murmurs of sweet nothing *wink, wink. Or save them for later. Beautiful interiors... not enough air circulation for an evening that is weighing heavy from the recent heat wave but if you have an opportunity to come in for these dishes I highly recommend that you do.

Respectfully Reviewed

I won't say anything about the fabulous food the tantalizing drinks or the great service but I will say come see for yourself.

Redlands best kept secret is doing so well this makes visit number 2 super amazing. Thank you to the host Emmanuel who once again makes it feel like my corner bar at home.

One of Redlands best spots or the IE for that matter. Food, ambience, and service is great here. Bartenders make great cocktails, and the pasta was amazing. Perfect date spot

So I had seen this place before and had always wanted to come back. With 2 dollar signs I knew it would be pricey but was looking forward to it.
I will admit tonight was the night more because I was craving clam chowder than any other reason.
On the way to ROC we looked up the reviews on the clam chowder.
My first concern was it was called clam stew. Then I read Luke warm reviews of the soup and started to worry. Had I made a mistake?. Should I just go to a generic chain restaurant???
I didn't and I'm so glad for it. The reviews were way off!
First, there was only standing room. We took up standing at the bar along the wall and were immediately greeted by who would later be identified as the owner. I ordered us each an oyster shooter. [Now flashback to my childhood teen years I remember how slimey the oysters were. So my dad would add lemon, Tabasco and salt and we'd shoot those suckers down. When the oysters arrived the owner informed us to take the oyster in our mouths, chew at least FIVE times and then lick the glass and shoot the drink. I laughed. I said 5 times??? Lol
The owner got very serious and said 5 times to get all the flavor. Crazy! But we did it. And to our amazement I chewed much more than 5 times. They were delicious and I wanted more. I had never had oysters like that. These were from Massachusetts.
So a dozen oysters later I was still craving more. But I tried the clam stew and was very impressed. It's served with toast and you can dip it and enjoy it even more. We also got fried shrimp. They were large and served on a bed of grilled onions and jalapeño. It went so well together.
I only had two complaints or things of note. Though I loved the soup and will have it again I would prefer less potato. That said it was packed with clams.
Second the 80s music playing was perfect for the older crowd like me. But by 9 all the young kids were starting to take over and change the vibe. Get there about 7 so you enjoy the casual vibe.
Either way I highly recommend this place.

Really good oyster and bar for at an reasonable expense. Perfect place to begin an evening. Staff and patrons were lively and bright.

Such a cool little spot tucked away in Downtown Redlands. Phenomenal Oysters and Excellent hand crafted mixed drinks. Nice mini selection of craft/ micro brews on tap to top it off. Highly recommended for a random date night!

Everything was awesome. The food was amazing. We tried so many items and were not disappointed. The service was great, too. Will be going back.

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile. We finally tried it. From the moment we walked in the owner was very welcoming and attentive. The oysters were the best we've had in the IE. The shrimp were delicious we ordered two orders. The drinks were nice and strong! The owner gave everyone a free glass of champagne which was unexpected but appreciated. Its a small restaurant but has a cute vibe. Great for a night out with the girls or date night. I went with my husband and our son. We will definitely be back.

This place will knock your socks off! Of course, the oysters are wonderful. But everything else is so good too. The food, cocktails, and service are top notch. Shoutout to the crab cakes, oyster shooters, and clam stew. Give R-O-C a try, you won't regret it!

Cool spot

Great place love the staff love the food and the Oysters they are out of this world. If you haven't tried it you need too if you have you need to come back and enjoy the great people, staff, drinks, and food.

I've eaten at Redlands Oyster Cult many times since it opened and it's always fantastic. Last Friday my daughter was home from college so we made a last minute run for our favorite food to share and popped in early evening. Having owned a restaurant, I know what a hard business this is and this last year has been hell for so many owners.

I want to say that this place has to have been using that time to level up. And I mean level up from already awesome. The staff was totally amazing, remembering personal preferences and predicting when drinks were close to empty. It's so great not to have to get someone's attention, but instead things magically just show up right on time.

The food was out of this world. Every single bite was perfectly prepared including the freshest oysters we've ever had. Even the Cesar's salad was better than we've ever had there before. I just can't say enough about what a wonderful night it was for me and my girl!! Thank you to every person who made it so!!!