Intense Oysters
6 oysters with this flavor profile
Chatham
US East CoastAn intensely briny Cape Cod oyster from Oyster Pond in Chatham, Massachusetts. Deep-cupped with firm meat and a powerful 'slap you in the face' salinity balanced by lingering sweetness and crystal-clear flavor.
Goose Point
US West CoastSmall, plump Pacific oysters from Willapa Bay, Washington. Known for their intensely creamy, bacon-fat flavor with light salinity and a clean seaweed finish. Thick shells protect remarkably meaty interiors.
Lambertini
US East CoastOne of the most famous oysters from Long Island. Large and robust with heavy, gnarly shells. Intensely briny and metallic with a bold, wild character. Not for beginners—these are big, strong, and unapologetically uncouth.
Mystic
US East CoastBottom-planted Connecticut oyster from the Mystic River. Firm, meaty texture with intense brininess from high salinity waters, finishing with a distinctive sweet note. Thick, irregular shells house a robust flavor.
Royal Courtesan
British ColumbiaBeach-raised Pacific oyster from Cortes Island, BC. Bold, briny, and metallic with robust mineral intensity and a strong, clean finish. Cultivated by renowned oyster farmer Brent Petkau.
Totten Inlet
US West CoastLegendary Pacific oyster from South Puget Sound's most renowned fattening grounds. Intensely rich and plump with bold briny flavor, buttery texture, and distinctive seaweed notes that made Totten Inlet famous worldwide.