Perhaps more than any other food, oysters taste like the place they come from. The salinity of the water affects the flavor of the plankton and algae that oysters consume. Fresh oysters shouldn’t taste fishy, but rather, should taste like the ocean. It’s important when slurping and shucking to leave the liquor (natural juices in the shell) in the oyster for the full flavor experience.
We generally carry two varieties- Tide Point and Netarts. The Netarts season is past but we have a nice selection of oysters on the half shell.
-Tide Point Oysters from Willapa Bay, Washington. The Tide Point Oyster is around 2", has a medium brine, and a clean, slightly sweet finish.
-Netarts Bay, Oregon oysters are up to 3” have tender meats, medium-high brininess, and a pronounced flavor.
Netarts Bay Oyster