Distinctive Oysters

7 oysters with this flavor profile

Apalachicola oyster illustration

Apalachicola

US Gulf Coast

Wild-harvested Gulf Coast oyster from Florida's legendary Apalachicola Bay. Small, intensely briny, and robust with a distinctive flavor that earned global recognition as the pinnacle of oyster quality.

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Bedeque Bay

Canadian Maritimes

Bottom-cultured Atlantic oyster from Salutation Cove in Prince Edward Island. Round, deep-cupped with tender meats, high salinity, and a strong distinctive flavor that stands out among typically mild Maritime oysters.

Brewster oyster illustration

Brewster

US East Coast

Rack-and-bag cultivated oyster from the Brewster Flats of Cape Cod Bay. Distinctly briny and mineral-rich with a clean, sweet finish reflecting the pristine waters of Massachusetts.

Caminada Bay oyster illustration

Caminada Bay

US Gulf Coast

Giant, meaty Gulf oyster from Louisiana's Barataria Bay. Strong earthy brininess with unique minerality from freshwater influence. Grown in off-bottom cages, perfect for raw or fried in classic po'boys.

Cape Blue oyster illustration

Cape Blue

US East Coast

Hand-grown Cape Cod Bay oyster from Barnstable Harbor. Medium-sized with distinctive white-and-black shells, highly briny with firm texture and a slightly nutty finish. Rich New England clambake flavor.

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Coromandel

New Zealand

Large, plump Pacific oyster from New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula. Distinctively sweet and salty with a pronounced watermelon-like tropical fruit finish. Firm texture and bold flavor.

Pipes Cove oyster illustration

Pipes Cove

US East Coast

Historic Peconic Bay oyster with plump meats and distinctive mineral character. Medium brininess with a unique iron finish, reflecting the nutrient-rich tidal marshlands of Pipes Cove near Greenport, Long Island.