Flat Shell Oysters

7 oysters with this shell shape

European-style flat oysters have a distinctive coin-like shape. They tend to have intense, complex flavors with metallic notes.

Belon oyster illustration

Belon

France

The connoisseur's choice. Complex, intensely mineral, with bold metallic and seaweed notes.

Belon (France) oyster illustration

Belon (France)

France

The legendary European flat oyster from Brittany's Belon River. Intensely metallic with a distinctive coppery taste from high iron content. Bold, brassy, and powerful—considered the Cadillac of oysters by connoisseurs.

Belon (Maine) oyster illustration

Belon (Maine)

US East Coast

Rare wild European Flat oyster harvested from Maine's cold waters. One of only 5,000 harvested annually. Intensely metallic and mineral with bold coppery flavors and umami notes—powerful and unforgettable.

Bluff oyster illustration

Bluff

New Zealand

The legendary oyster of New Zealand. Intensely mineral and briny with firm texture and complex, bold flavors from the ice-cold Foveaux Strait.

European Flat oyster illustration

European Flat

Europe

A refined yet powerful oyster with distinctive metallic and coppery notes. The European species offers a bold mineral character unlike any Pacific or Atlantic oyster.

Kelly Native oyster illustration

Kelly Native

Ireland

Traditional European Flat oyster from Galway Bay, Ireland. Meaty and firm with smooth, buttery-rich texture, pronounced brininess, and lingering mineral finish. Grown in nutrient-rich estuarine waters for 3-5 years.

Shoal Bay Flat oyster illustration

Shoal Bay Flat

US West Coast

The only European Flat oyster grown on the West Coast, cultivated by the Jones family on Lopez Island. Rare and coveted, with a pleasant metallic twang, sharp mineral notes, and the crisp-clean salinity of San Juan Island waters. Exceedingly limited supply.