Mild Oysters
28 oysters with this flavor profile
Black Pearl
British ColumbiaSmall 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.
Bogues Bay
US East CoastThe first commercial Suminoe oyster from Chincoteague Inlet, Virginia. Features a pretty white shell, firm meat, and mild, sweet flavor that provides a good impersonation of the native Chesapeake virginica.
Chesapeake
US East CoastClassic Chesapeake Bay oyster from Maryland and Virginia. Sweet and buttery with balanced brininess and a smooth, creamy texture. Grown in brackish waters that create the bay's signature mild, refined flavor.
Drayton Harbor
US West CoastSweet, artisan-cultured Pacific oysters from northern Puget Sound's community farm. Plump meat with low brininess and a clean, savory finish. Not sold commercially—visit the farm in Washington State.
Duck Island Petite
US East CoastA 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.
Emerald Cove
British ColumbiaA suspended tray-cultured Pacific oyster from Denman Island, BC. Medium salinity with full, plump, creamy meats, clean mild flavor, and a distinctive cucumber finish. Beautiful green pearlescent shells.
French Hog
US West CoastA 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.
Gigamoto
British ColumbiaA petite farm-raised Pacific oyster from Deep Bay, British Columbia. Small and delicate with balanced brine and sweetness, finishing with distinctive slightly smoky, vegetable-like notes.
Gold Creek
US West CoastClassic Pacific Northwest oyster from southern Hood Canal. Beach-grown on rocky shores with full cups, firm meat, and a bright, briny flavor with a mild, clean finish.
Gulf Coast
US Gulf CoastWild-harvested oyster from the warm Gulf of Mexico. Large, mild, and creamy with low salinity and soft texture. The affordable, all-purpose oyster that built America's oyster culture—perfect for cooking.
Imperial Eagle Channel
British ColumbiaBeach-cultured Pacific oyster from Barkley Sound on Vancouver Island's wild west coast. Deep-cupped and plump with high brininess balanced by natural sweetness, finishing with distinctive cucumber and watermelon-rind notes.
James River
US East CoastA mild Virginia oyster from the brackish waters where the James River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Exceptionally plump with low salinity, focusing on sweet cream and savory, earthy notes with a smooth finish.
Judd Cove
US West CoastA mild, sweet Pacific oyster from Orcas Island in Washington's San Juan Islands. Features beautiful purple and green swirled shells, creamy white meat with a distinctive black mantle, and a clean vegetal flavor with minimal salinity. Highly sought after by discerning Seattle chefs.
Kusshi
British ColumbiaThe '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.
Little Wicomico
US East CoastA balanced Virginia oyster with sweet, creamy meat and moderate brine. Sustainably farmed for four generations in the Little Wicomico River.
Marenne
FranceA refined French oyster from the famous Marennes-Oléron basin. Mild, sweet, and creamy with a subtle nutty flavor and firm texture.
New Point
US East CoastA sustainably farmed New Jersey oyster from Northern Barnegat Bay. Large, strong shells with crisp, succulent texture. Fresh and briny with balanced salinity and a mild, sweet finish.
Pearl Bay
US West CoastA tumbled Pacific oyster from Willapa Bay, Washington. Small, dark-shelled, and smooth with firm, tender meat. Balanced brininess with a buttery texture and distinctive nori finish.
Phantom Creek
British ColumbiaA 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.
Quonset Point
US East CoastA distinctive Rhode Island oyster with a round 'bear paw' shape and deep cup. Briny and salty with mild sweetness, cultivated in the nutrient-rich tides of Narragansett Bay's East Passage.
Raspberry Point
Prince Edward IslandA substantial PEI oyster with impressive size and balance. Briny with a clean, sweet finish and firm, plump meat.
Ruisseau
Eastern CanadaTray-grown Eastern oyster from Eel Lake, Nova Scotia. Sweet and rich with mild salinity, ivory flesh, and a clean finish. Highly prized in Canada's Maritimes and Quebec, rarely found outside the region.
Ships Point
British ColumbiaBeach-grown Pacific oyster from Baynes Sound, British Columbia. Moderately salty with a mild, sweet flavor and distinctive bitter cucumber finish. Naturally tumbled by winter storms.
Sinku
British ColumbiaDeep-water suspended Pacific oyster from British Columbia. Clean and briny with a mild, cold milk taste and no vegetal notes. Crisp texture from cold-water cultivation at 15-40 feet depth.
Steamboat
US West CoastBeach-grown Pacific oyster from Totten Inlet, Puget Sound. Small and deep-cupped with sweet, melon-scented flesh and refreshing cucumber crispness. Exceptionally wine-friendly with mild, earthy character.
Stellar Bay
British ColumbiaA 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.
Westcott Bay
US West CoastOriginal '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.
Wiley Bay
US East CoastSmall, 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.