Nutty Oysters
11 oysters with this flavor profile
Barnstable
US East CoastA classic Cape Cod Bay oyster from historic Barnstable Harbor. Sweet and nutty with firm, crunchy texture, balanced brine, and a distinctive lobster-stock finish reminiscent of a New England clambake.
Cape Blue
US East CoastHand-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.
Colville Bay
Canada East CoastCanada's most sought-after oyster. Stunning jade shells, crunchy texture, and bright nutty-sweet flavors with a floral lemon zest finish.
Dabob Bay
US West CoastIntertidal beach-grown Pacific oyster from the pristine waters of Hood Canal's Dabob Bay. Light and crisp with pronounced brininess from slow growth in cold, nutrient-limited waters. Firm meat with a clean, sweet finish.
Duxbury
US East CoastA balanced New England classic. Plump and tender with harmonious briny-sweet flavor, buttery notes, and a clean finish.
Gillardeau
FranceThe luxury standard. Exceptionally plump and creamy with intense minerality, sweet nuttiness, and refined balance from France's legendary fourth-generation oyster dynasty.
Gooseberry Bay
Eastern CanadaFarm-raised in floating bags in Malpeque Bay, Prince Edward Island. Briny with sweet, nutty astringency, firm plump meats, and abundant rich liquor from the nutrient-rich Cape Shore waters.
Marenne
FranceA refined French oyster from the famous Marennes-Oléron basin. Mild, sweet, and creamy with a subtle nutty flavor and firm texture.
Miyagi
US West CoastA Pacific Northwest favorite with Japanese heritage. Full-bodied and meaty with a crisp, nutty flavor, mild brine, and balanced fruit and vegetal notes.
Row 34
US East CoastAn innovative rack-and-bag oyster from Duxbury Bay, Massachusetts. Clean and crisp with strong briny minerality, nutty umami notes, and less vegetal character than bottom-planted varieties. Named after the experimental 34th row of oyster trays.
Tatamagouche
Eastern CanadaA briny, nutty oyster from Nova Scotia's Northumberland Strait. Farm-raised in Tatamagouche Bay, these medium-to-large oysters deliver rich, salty flavor with a crisp finish. Avoid in summer when spawning.