On Monday, September 25, 2023, chef/restaurateur Michael Beltran and Ariete Hospitality Group’s (AHG) newest concept, The Oyster Bar made its grand debut to the public. Part of AHG’s soon-to-open Eva restaurant at CocoWalk, The Oyster Bar delivers an intimate experience, specializing in raw bar classics, small plates, and curated libations to pair perfectly with the bounty of the sea.
Nestled on the ground floor of the restored shopping plaza, the opening of The Oyster Bar marks phase one of Ariete Hospitality’s two-part restaurant rollout at CocoWalk. Later this fall Eva, serving a taste of the Mediterranean through the unique culinary prism of chef Michael Beltran and executive chef Ashley Moncada, will open for lunch, dinner, Happy Hour and brunch.
The seafood-forward menu offers a lineup of enticing Snacks, ideal for an afterwork bite or intimate night out. Raw bar classics include a daily selection of Oysters on the Half Shell with pikliz mignonette and lemon; Conch Salad prepared with tomatillo, red onion, bell pepper and lime; Shrimp Escabeche in an anticucho marinade with mojo and potato; and Corvina Ceviche with leche de tigre, radish and cilantro. Guests can also enjoy an array of small plates such as Corn Brochette with smoked oyster butter, cotija cheese and paprika; Clam Dip made with aji amarillo, garlic and lemon and served with Peruvian crackers; Lobster Roll topped with garlic aioli, pickled fennel and chives on a brioche roll; Crab Cake Sandwich with rocoto tartare, pikliz and scallion; and a Snapper Dog, pork & snapper sausage with garlic-fennel slaw and chives.
The Oyster Bar features a extensive bar program. Standouts include several craft cocktails such as the Rye Tai – rye whiskey, pineapple, orgeat, lemon and angostura bitters; El Séquito – tequila, mezcal, lime, habanero tincture and grapefruit soda and a Watermelon Caipirinha – Cachaça, watermelon and lemon. Also on offer, a selection of wines and beer, as well as spiked Snow Cones with flavors including Piña Colada made with rum, pineapple and coconut and Mango infused with tequila, lime and tajin for an extra kick. Every Monday to Friday, The Oyster Bar offers $9 well spirits and wine, $6 beers and oysters for only $1.50 from 4PM to 7PM.
Eva and The Oyster Bar are located at 3015 Grand Avenue at CocoWalk in the heart of Coconut Grove. The space has nine (9) seats at the bar and an outdoor area for guests seating 20 people. Opening hours of operation (subject to change) are: Monday–Wednesday, 3PM–10PM; Thursday, 3PM–11PM; Friday & Saturday, 11:30AM–11PM; Sunday, 11:30AM–10PM.
