Delicate Oysters

36 oysters with this flavor profile

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Bald Point

US West Coast

Small, beach-cultured Pacific oyster from Hood Canal, Washington. Low brininess with a sweet, delicate flavor and distinctive musky finish. Hardy shells from intertidal cultivation.

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Beausoleil

Canada East Coast

The perfect starter oyster from New Brunswick's Miramichi Bay. Small, refined, and elegantly mild with yeasty notes, subtle hazelnut sweetness, and a creamy texture. Farmed in floating trays that ensure pristine, uniform shells.

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Black Pearl

British Columbia

Small Pacific oyster with distinctive smooth, dark purple-black shells. Tumbled cultivation produces delicate, deep-cupped shells with mild, buttery meat and a clean nori finish.

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Bodega Bay Kumamoto

US West Coast

A petite, deep-cupped Kumamoto oyster from California's Bodega Bay. Delicately sweet with fruity, honeydew melon notes and mild brininess. Perfect for beginners and connoisseurs alike.

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Caraquet

Eastern Canada

A delicate wild-harvested oyster from New Brunswick's legendary Caraquet Bay. Small and slow-grown over four years, with subtle brine, mineral notes, and a refined clean finish that makes it the perfect accessible oyster.

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Chadwick Creek

US East Coast

Delicate and buttery North Carolina oyster from Pamlico Sound. Deep-cupped with bright white shells, featuring a sweet finish and balanced brininess. Cultivated in off-bottom cages.

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Chunu

US East Coast

Premium cocktail-sized oyster from Virginia's Eastern Shore. Similar in size to Kumamotos but with East Coast character—highly salty, smooth, and sweet with a deep cup and firm texture.

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Cold Creek

US West Coast

Cultivated Pacific oyster from Southern Puget Sound with plump, sweet meat and midsized white-and-black shells. Balanced brininess with a distinctive salty-melon finish reminiscent of a New England clambake.

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Conway Cup

Canada East Coast

A deeply cupped Prince Edward Island oyster from Cascumpec Bay. Sweet and delicate with mild brininess and a clean finish. Bottom-grown on sandy substrate for firm, full meats.

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Denman Island

British Columbia

Clean, delicate Pacific oyster from Baynes Sound, BC. Sweet and balanced with moderate brine, firm texture, and a distinctive cucumber finish with hints of watermelon.

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Duck Island Petite

US East Coast

A small, farm-raised oyster from Long Island Sound with extremely mild flavor and plump meat. Lightly brined with a notably sweet finish, perfect for those seeking a gentle introduction to East Coast oysters.

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French Hog

US West Coast

A large, buttery Pacific oyster from Tomales Bay, California. Mild and refined with distinctive cucumber and melon notes. Farmed using traditional French rack and bag methods.

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Hawk's Point

US West Coast

A large Pacific oyster from pristine Willapa Bay, Washington. Rack and bag cultivated with mild brininess, delicate floral notes, and a crisp citrus finish. Substantial, meaty texture with a clean aftertaste.

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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.

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Kusshi

British Columbia

The 'ultimate' tumbled oyster. Intensively shaped in mechanical drums to create a smooth, purple-black shell with an exceptionally deep cup and pillowy meat. Clean, delicate flavor with mild brininess.

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La Saint Simon

Eastern Canada

Small, delicate oyster from New Brunswick's Acadian Peninsula. Suspension-cultured with a firm texture, medium brininess, and a distinctive sweet-citrus finish that showcases the Maritime's refined oyster style.

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Little Island

US East Coast

A bright, fresh Maine oyster from the Bagaduce River. Mildly salty with sharp brine up front, delicate meats, and a sweet, creamy finish. Surface-cultured for smooth shells and deep cups, perfect for the half-shell.

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Little Shemogue

Canada East Coast

A premium cultured oyster from Southeast New Brunswick's Tormentine Peninsula. Small and plump with medium-high brininess, mineral richness, and a clean, sweet finish. Fresh biscuit aroma makes it an ideal starter oyster.

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Marenne

France

A refined French oyster from the famous Marennes-Oléron basin. Mild, sweet, and creamy with a subtle nutty flavor and firm texture.

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Marina's Top Drawer

Canada West Coast

Deepwater suspended-tray oyster from Cortes Island, BC. Exceptionally clean and slightly sweet with subtle brininess. Features a distinctive frilly, black-and-purple shell with delicate, refined flavor.

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Oysterville Select

US West Coast

Farm-raised Pacific oyster from Willapa Bay, Washington. Known for their smooth texture, deep cup, and delicate balance of brine and sweetness with a clean, crisp finish from pristine West Coast waters.

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Phantom Creek

British Columbia

A mild, sweet Pacific oyster from Cortes Island, BC. Grown using a unique suspension-to-beach method for firmer meats and stronger shells. Clean finish with delicate brininess.

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Potomac Whitecap

US East Coast

A sweetwater Chesapeake oyster from the Potomac River region. Delicate and sweet with smooth creaminess, medium brine, and a clean finish. Plump meats reflect the freshwater influence of Virginia's Upper Bay Western Shore.

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Quadra Island

British Columbia

Small, cocktail-sized Pacific oysters from Desolation Sound, British Columbia. Tray-grown with delicate, artfully ridged shells. Light and sweet with green apple candy notes and a subtle tarragon finish.

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Quilcene

US West Coast

Beach-grown Pacific oyster from Quilcene Bay in Hood Canal, Washington. Clean and mild with balanced brininess, delicate sweetness, and a fresh finish. Variable size with firm meats and rugged shells.

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Quivet Neck

US East Coast

Award-winning Cape Cod oyster from Dennis mudflats. High brine with plump, firm meat and umami notes that finish sweet and delicate. Grown off-bottom in elevated trays.

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Read Island

British Columbia

Extra-small tray-grown Pacific oyster from British Columbia's Discovery Islands. Mild and fresh with a sweet finish and delicate shells. Deep-cupped with clean, refined flavor perfect for raw service.

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Royal Miyagi

US West Coast & British Columbia

A rare Pacific Northwest oyster with distinctive sweet creaminess and unique kiwi-like finish. Cultivated on suspended lines then beach-finished for exceptional smoothness and plump texture.

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Shiny Sea

Eastern Canada

A beautifully presented cocktail-grade oyster from New London Bay, PEI. Deep-cupped with plump meats, delivering an immediate salty taste followed by a subtle, sweet finish.

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Stellar Bay

British Columbia

A tumbled Pacific oyster from British Columbia with a smooth, deep purple-black shell. Abundantly meaty with a mild, clean flavor featuring subtle sweetness and a melon-like finish.

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Summer Ice

Canada West Coast

Deep-water BC oyster cultivated at 20-50 feet depths to maintain winter condition year-round. Very salty and briny with a rich, fruity finish from feeding on zooplankton in cold Pacific waters.

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Sunken Meadow Gem

US East Coast

Cage-cultured Cape Cod oyster from Eastham with strong briny Wellfleet character. Medium-sized with delicate shape, clean ocean flavors, and pleasant seaweed notes in the finish.

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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.

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Widow's Hole

US East Coast

Family-farmed in Greenport Harbor's Peconic Bay using tidal basket cultivation. Tender meats with balanced medium brininess, sweet flavor, and a distinctive mineral-rich finish that has made them a New York City favorite.

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Wiley Bay

US East Coast

Small, bottom-cultured oyster from Maine's Damariscotta River. Sweet-and-sour flavor with low salinity and clean finish. Ideal for oyster novices with its approachable size and mild character.

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Zen

British Columbia

A sustainably farmed Pacific oyster from Denman Island, BC. Firm and plump with moderate salinity, mild sweetness, and a distinctive delicate melon finish. Deep-cupped, sculpted shells from tumbling.