Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill Alabaster

I’m new to the area, courtyard on 280 very friendly moved to alabaster Alabama courtyard on 31 also friendly great food wonderful drinks and the camaraderie what friends

It wasn’t the best or the worst place I have been. Decent amount of pool tables. Drinks not to bad a tad pricey. The place was decent of the noise level as far as the music​.DJ. At the time I went it wasn’t crowded. I did decide to go a second time but it was much more crowded. I don’t know if it was because something was going on or because it is typical but I left and went somewhere else. But I would go again and check it out.

The nicest staff you’ll find anywhere. Great service and love the free buffet and $ 2 pints. The smoke hasn’t been an issue for me. I guess I expect a bar to be somewhat smokey. My wife and I come here every week and enjoy the food, beer and good service. Lots of smiles from the staff!

Not the best courtyard I have been too but it makes do. What really irritates me more than anything is my card gets screwed up everytime I go there. Instead of holding your card until the end and paying they swipe it for almost every transaction. I even tell them I will pay cash at the end of my bill that I just want a tab open. Nope they run the dang thing a hundred times. I smoke but this place get super smoky unless you sit by the door. Wings are good, no complaints there. Music is a hit or miss with them as well.

Great Place, great food… Teriyaki fingers are on point. Plenty of activity, close to home & open really late. Needs a Claw machine though…

Love this place, been coming here for over a year, Sunday nights and Tuesday nights are $ 2 pints. DjMJ setting the tone. Pool league

Being a resident of Alabama, one should know how big Crimson Tide football is especially this season in the running for a third National Championship. A well run restaurant would know the schedule and the weeks when the game is not publicly televised. This was a pay-​per-​view week so guest are going to come out in mass to watch the game and spend their money at your venue. The least you can do is be prepared. You had 2 wait staff and 1 buser, who in her defense bust butt. However, whoever made your staff schedule this Saturday college football day is a prime example of not understanding weekend preparedness during a football season. You have 25+ tables seating 4 or more, a 20 person bar and not to mention standing room for the pool tables. You’re waitresses were trying, but a good manager would have had a minimum of 6 wait staff from the time you’re doors opened until the crowd dispersed. I saw at least 4 tables walk out. Yes, you called in 3 more people to help who arrived during the second quarter, but the damage had already been done. We sat next to a gentleman at the bar who ordered a to-​go order before us. We had already eaten our food and a new patron sat next to us who had been there 15 minutes and got his food before the to-​go order. The gentleman was too kind to say anything so my husband spoke up. The waitress’s reply was the straw that broke the camel’s back. «Sorry, tickets come out in order and we’re busy. It just works that way.» Not, «You’ve been waiting an hour and a half? What was your order? Let me check on it, expedite it and discount it for your wait.» She charged him full price and offered him a free soda? Poorly managed and bad attitudes under pressure are not how you run a successful business. Don’t forget, your best selling point for new business is word of mouth. Good luck…
Ps I didn’t want to give you even one star but it’s the only way to post.

Excellent food! This is a really great place to go for lunch and even better after work. And the staff is always friendly and ready to serve. I highly recommend Courtyard!