Black Diamond Oyster Bar

Reviews

• ★★★★★ Fried Whitefish Fried Alligator Etouffee Fried Oysters Visited Jul 5, 2021

  Best Fried Alligator Bites! Everything Else Was Good Too.

  Some of the best seafood I've had in a while. The fish was crispy on the outside and tender and moist inside. Shrimp were large, portions were good size, prices are decent, not cheap, but not overly expensive either as far as seafood goes.
  
  I decided to order several items since it was my first visit and the restaurant had come highly recommended. I ordered the white fish plate added a side of crawfish etoufee, and the fried alligator appetizer. I also tried a local beer from just down the street.
  
  The alligator was seasoned nicely, was large chunks and moist and tender. The batter had a nice texture to it, not crunchy but not soggy. It was seasoned with a cajun style spice that gave it a nice kick, without drawing all the flavor away from the meat.
  
  The side dishes were decent as well, but the seafood was really what stood out. The waiter was willing to add the etouffee to the plate as an additional item, and overall the service I received was excellent. Food came out decently quick, though I was there in the off hours, but I have absolutely nothing negative to say.
  
  My total was in the $35 range. About $13 for the meal, $6 on the beer, $5 for the side of etouffee, $8 for the appetizer. But alligator is never cheap, and the etouffee was a special request that the cook made for us, as he said it was only available at certain times. Again outstanding customer service.
  
  I would highly recommend this place. You can easily get a really good seafood meal for $20 or less if you skip the beer and appetizers, but so far nothing here has disappointed.
  
  I will be returning again, probably bringing more people with me. Cant believe I've never heard of this place until recently.

  — Paul