Shallow Cupped Shell Oysters

10 oysters with this shell shape

Shallower cups often indicate faster-growing oysters. Can have a lighter, crisper flavor profile.

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Blue Point

US East Coast

The classic Atlantic oyster. Crisp, briny, with mineral notes and a sharp, clean finish.

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Chincoteague

US East Coast

The aristocrat of American oysters. Intensely briny and ocean-forward, with firm, full meat and a remarkably clean finish.

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East Beach Blonde

US East Coast

Farmed in floating cages in Ninigret Pond, Rhode Island. Distinguished by pale golden shells and creamy, golden flesh with a sophisticated flavor profile featuring strong initial brine, distinctive buttery notes, and a delicate sweet finish.

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East End

US East Coast

Classic East Coast oyster with high salinity and pronounced minerality. Medium-sized with a chewy texture, delivering briny, vegetal flavors and a clean, crisp finish.

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Lucky Lime

Atlantic Canada

Distinctive PEI oyster with moss-green shells and briny, seaweed-like flavor with refreshing citrus and lime finish.

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Malpeque

Prince Edward Island

Canadian icon. Bright salinity, plump meat, crisp and clean.

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Narragansett

US East Coast

Wild-harvested and farmed oysters from Rhode Island's historic Narragansett Bay. Long and skinny with shallow cups, these oysters deliver strong brine with earthy, mineral notes and a clean finish that reflects the challenging bay conditions.

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Olympia

US West Coast

The rare native Pacific treasure. Tiny but mighty, with intense copper, sweet cream, and celery salt flavors in a firm, creamy bite.

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Umami

US East Coast

A savory Rhode Island oyster from Narragansett Bay. Intensely sweet and creamy with pleasant saltiness and a clean finish. Deep-water suspension cultivation produces tender meats full of spirit and finesse.

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Westcott Bay

US West Coast

Original 'astronaut oysters' from San Juan Island. Delicate, sweet, and creamy with fine shells. Suspension-grown to never touch the bottom, creating exceptionally light texture and mild flavor.