Sweet Oysters
203 oysters with this flavor profile
38 Degrees North
US East CoastA balanced Chesapeake Bay oyster. Mild, slightly sweet with refined brine and a clean finish. Firm and meaty from floating cage cultivation.
Bagaduce
US East CoastA distinctive Maine oyster from the Bagaduce River. Medium briny with clean sweetness, pronounced umami, and savory smoky notes. Sun-grown in floating bags with gnarly shells and full meats.
Bald Point
US West CoastSmall, beach-cultured Pacific oyster from Hood Canal, Washington. Low brininess with a sweet, delicate flavor and distinctive musky finish. Hardy shells from intertidal cultivation.
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.
Barron Point
US West CoastHand-sized Pacific oyster from Little Skookum Inlet in southern Puget Sound. Sweet and mildly salty with plump, tender meat and a distinctive musky finish. A well-balanced West Coast favorite.
Baynes Sound
British ColumbiaTray-raised and beach-hardened oyster from British Columbia's productive Baynes Sound. Medium salty with a clean, refreshing cucumber finish and balanced mineral sweetness. The archetypal BC oyster.
Baywater Sweet
US West CoastBoutique Pacific oyster from Thorndyke Bay in Hood Canal, Washington. Deep-cupped with exceptionally sweet flavor balanced by high brininess and a rich umami finish. Tumbled in tides, producing strong shells and full meat.
Beach Angel
Canada West CoastBeach-grown Pacific oyster from Cortes Island, BC. Firm and sweet with robust briny flavor, featuring distinctive notes of cucumber, grass, and melon rind. Crisp and ocean-fresh.
Beach Point
US East CoastA boutique oyster from Barnstable Harbor, Cape Cod. Meaty and plump with light brininess, bright sweet cream flavor, and a crisp finish. Only 30,000 raised annually with meticulous care.
Beausoleil
Canada East CoastThe 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.
Beavertail
US East CoastLarge, deeply cupped oyster from Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay with a distinctive beaver tail shape. Bold and briny with buttery sweetness, grown in deep suspended trays that capture pure ocean flavor.
Blue Point (Great South Bay)
US East CoastThe legendary Blue Point oyster, restored to its original Great South Bay home. Full-salt brininess with sweet honeydew finish and distinctive pine and anise notes. A historic American favorite since the 1820s.
Blue Pool
US West CoastTumbled Pacific oyster from Hood Canal's Hamma Hama River. Deep-cupped with smooth shells, featuring a creamy, crunchy texture and complex flavor profile of cucumber, crisp brine, and a distinctive sweet-vegetal finish.
Bodega Bay Atlantic
US West CoastAtlantic oysters grown in Bodega Bay, California. Known for robust, gnarly shells and intensely briny, metallic flavor with a creamy texture and sweet finish. A bold West Coast take on the Eastern species.
Bodega Bay Kumamoto
US West CoastA 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.
Bodie Island
US East CoastThe Outer Banks' first farmed oyster from North Carolina. Medium-sized with balanced salinity, offering a harmonious blend of sweet and salt with firm texture from off-bottom tray cultivation.
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.
Broadwater
US East CoastA Virginia oyster grown in Chesapeake waters and finished on the Atlantic side for enhanced salinity. Plump, smooth meat with lively brininess and complex flavor that sets it apart from typical Chesapeake oysters.
Buckley Bay
Canada West CoastA premium Pacific oyster from Baynes Sound, British Columbia. Tray-raised and beach-hardened for firm meats and strong shells. Balanced brininess with distinctive melon and cucumber finish.
Bulls Bay
US East CoastHistoric South Carolina oyster from Bulls Bay. Large and meaty with a firm texture, pronounced briny flavor, and distinctive sweet finish. Shaped by high salinity coastal waters with peak flavor in colder months.
Calm Cove
US West CoastBeach-grown Pacific oyster from Washington's Totten Inlet and Hood Canal. Sweet and creamy with balanced brininess and a clean mineral finish. Cultivated by the Fagergren Family since 1946 in the nutrient-rich waters of South Puget Sound.
Cape Breton
Canada East CoastWild-caught oyster from Cape Breton Island's pristine waters in Nova Scotia. Very briny with bright ocean character, firm springy meat, and a lingering mineral finish that reflects the clean Atlantic surroundings.
Cape May Salt
US East CoastA stalwart mid-Atlantic oyster from Delaware Bay, New Jersey. Briny and sweet with exceptionally plump, creamy meat from rack and bag cultivation near Cape May's salty waters.
Capers Blades
US East CoastWild-harvested blade oysters from Capers Island, South Carolina. Hand-selected by Clammer Dave from natural reefs, delivering clean, sweet meat with intensely briny, tongue-curling salty liquor and a robust, metallic finish.
Cedar Island Select
US East CoastA flagship North Carolina oyster from Cedar Island Bay's pristine waters. Large and deep-cupped with balanced brininess and a distinctive sweet, buttery finish. Sustainably farmed in floating cages.
Chadwick Creek
US East CoastDelicate 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.
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.
Chef's Creek
Canada West CoastA quintessential British Columbia oyster from Baynes Sound. Tray-suspended for 12-18 months, developing deep cups and full meats. High brininess with creamy texture, finishing sweet with hints of melon and lettuce.
Chelsea Gem
US West CoastThe original tide-tumbled oyster from Eld Inlet's pristine waters. Deep-cupped with plump meats, mild brininess, silky creamy texture, and a signature sweet cucumber finish. A true Pacific Northwest gem.
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.
Chesapeake Gold
US East CoastSustainably farmed in the brackish waters of St. Jerome Creek, southern Maryland. Large and plump with complex, sweet flavor, balanced salinity, and distinctive earthy, rusty finish.
Chunu
US East CoastPremium 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.
Cold Creek
US West CoastCultivated 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.
Colonial Cocktails
US East CoastExceptional Maine oyster from South Bristol's Johns River. Stupendously sweet and briny with a surprisingly fruity flavor rarely found in East Coast oysters. Grown by Dave Cheney in classic Pemaquid Light territory.
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.
Conway Cup
Canada East CoastA 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.
Copps Island
US East CoastA bold Long Island Sound oyster from Connecticut's historic Copps Island Oysters farm. Large and strong with heavy shells, delivering an intensely briny and metallic flavor with sweet undertones. Cultivated using traditional methods for over 150 years.
Coromandel
New ZealandLarge, 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.
Cotuit
US East CoastAmerica's oldest oyster brand since 1857. Rich, complex, with strong mineral brine balanced by sweet notes and a lingering slate finish.
Crab Slough
US East CoastWild-harvested oyster from Oregon Inlet in North Carolina's Outer Banks, open only October through March. Balanced briny-sweet flavor with buttery sweet corn and asparagus notes. Strong shells and firm texture shaped by dynamic currents. Often contains tiny pea crabs, considered a local delicacy.
Cuttyhunk
US East CoastIsland oyster from Cuttyhunk's pristine West End Pond off Massachusetts. Intensely briny with a sweet, buttery finish. Grown in isolation with no river influence, these tender oysters showcase bold salinity balanced by distinctive sweetness.
Daisy Bay
Eastern CanadaA well-balanced Prince Edward Island oyster grown wild in red bay mud. Leads with bright salinity and finishes with mild cucumber smoothness and sweet notes. Cultivated for 4-6 years in pristine northern waters.
Damariscotta
US East CoastMaine's finest. Dense, powerful oysters with thick shells, firm ivory meats, and a balanced flavor of strong brine, subtle sweetness, and mineral complexity.
Deep Bay
British ColumbiaA sweet, plump Pacific oyster from Vancouver Island's Deep Bay. Cultivated using bag-to-beach methods for consistent deep cups. Features mild brininess with a distinctive light watermelon finish and ultra-clean taste.
Denman Island
British ColumbiaClean, delicate Pacific oyster from Baynes Sound, BC. Sweet and balanced with moderate brine, firm texture, and a distinctive cucumber finish with hints of watermelon.
Dennis
US East CoastCape Cod Bay oyster from South Dennis, Massachusetts. Plump meat with high brininess balanced by sweetness. Three years of growth in pristine open ocean waters create a rich, clean, and savory flavor profile.
Dosewallips
US West CoastBeach-grown Pacific oyster from central Hood Canal where the Dosewallips River meets the sea. Sweet and cucumbery with a creamy texture, balanced brininess, and a light, clean finish.
Dragon Creek
US East CoastA mild, sweet Chesapeake Bay oyster from Virginia's Nomini Creek. Large and plump with creamy shells, minimal brininess, and a clean watermelon finish. Perfect for beginners seeking classic Chesapeake character.
Drakes Bay
US West CoastHistoric Pacific oyster from Drake's Estero in Point Reyes National Seashore. Intensely briny with earthy, mushroomy notes and bitter herb finish. Bottom cage cultured in pristine waters until farm closure in 2012.
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.
Duxbury
US East CoastA balanced New England classic. Plump and tender with harmonious briny-sweet flavor, buttery notes, and a clean finish.
Eagle Rock
US West CoastClassic Totten Inlet oyster from South Puget Sound. Bag-to-beach cultivated for creamy, sweet meat with high brininess and the distinctive nori finish that defines the region. Saltier than most South Sound varieties.
East Beach Blonde
US East CoastFarmed in floating cages in Ninigret Pond, Rhode Island. Distinguished by pale golden shells and creamy, golden flesh with a sophisticated flavor profile featuring strong initial brine, distinctive buttery notes, and a delicate sweet finish.
East Dennis
US East CoastLarge, plump Cape Cod oysters from Quivet Neck with exceptional balance. Medium brine meets strong umami and sweet mineral notes for a clean, savory finish. Rack-and-bag cultivated since 2003.
Effingham Inlet
British ColumbiaPremium Pacific oyster from a pristine deep-water fjord in Barkley Sound, BC. Tray-suspended and tumbled for uniform deep cups. Plump, cream-colored meat with vibrant brine, natural sweetness, and a smooth watermelon-lettuce finish.
Eld Inlet
US West CoastA legendary Southern Puget Sound oyster known for exceptional sweetness and rich, buttery texture. Plump creamy-yellow meats with low salinity, watermelon rind notes, and the distinctive full-bodied South Sound character.
Elkhorn
US West CoastBeach-grown Pacific oyster from Washington's Willapa Bay. Firm and meaty with intense, robust flavor featuring high brininess, natural sweetness, and a distinctive mineral-melon finish.
European Flat
EuropeA refined yet powerful oyster with distinctive metallic and coppery notes. The European species offers a bold mineral character unlike any Pacific or Atlantic oyster.
Fancy Sweet
Eastern CanadaSmall cage-grown oyster from New Brunswick requiring nearly four years to reach market size. Bold ocean aroma with notably sweet flavor, darker meat from cold, mineralized waters.
Fanny Bay
British ColumbiaThe archetypal BC oyster. Smooth and balanced with sweet, buttery notes and a signature crisp cucumber finish.
Fat Bastard
US West CoastThe largest of Taylor Shellfish's tide-tumbled Pacific oysters from Washington State. Bold, briny, and savory with a sweet finish, plump texture, and deep cups filled with generous liquor.
Fine de Claire
FranceFrance's distinguished standard. Finished in salt ponds for sweet, fruity notes with a buttery texture and precise, briny finish.
Fishers Island
US East CoastA distinctively bold, deep-cupped Atlantic oyster from Block Island Sound. Grown in suspended lantern nets by a family farm for over 40 years. Briny with focused savory notes, strikingly clean finish, and firm texture.
Flying Point
US East CoastA full-bodied Maine oyster from Maquoit Bay. Plump with balanced salinity, sweet and salty finish. Grown on tidal mud flats where ocean brine meets nutrient-rich wetland waters.
Forbidden
US East CoastA balanced Virginia oyster from Mobjack Bay's Lower Western Shore. Plump and buttery with sweet artichoke notes, medium salinity, and a smooth finish. Rack and bag bottom cultivated.
French Kiss
Eastern CanadaA larger, mature Beausoleil from Miramichi Bay, New Brunswick. Full and plump with sharp brininess, clean taste, and a sweet finish. Hand-packed with exceptional attention to detail.
Galveston Bay
US Gulf CoastTexas-sized Gulf Coast oyster from Galveston Bay. Large, firm, and exceptionally meaty with mild brine and natural sweetness. Freshwater influence creates a fatty, creamy texture with subtle minerality and vegetable notes. Perfect for raw or chargrilled preparations.
Gay Island
US East CoastGenetically unique Maine oyster grown in the open ocean near Cushing Harbor. Intensely briny with a bracing North Atlantic flavor, balanced by sweet notes and a touch of sugar. Pale tan shells layered like phyllo.
Genuine Blue Point
US East CoastThe legendary Long Island oyster harvested from Great South Bay for over two centuries. Strong, briny, and robust with satiny meats, a fresh crisp texture, and a sweet aftertaste that sparkles with mineral salinity.
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.
Gillardeau
FranceThe luxury standard. Exceptionally plump and creamy with intense minerality, sweet nuttiness, and refined balance from France's legendary fourth-generation oyster dynasty.
Glacier Point
US West CoastAlaskan oyster from Kachemak Bay's glacier-fed waters. Intensely briny and umami-rich with distinctive salinity and thick shell. Less cucumbery than typical Pacifics, with a unique 'touch of king salmon' flavor.
Glidden Point
US East CoastThe definitive Maine oyster from the Damariscotta River. Bottom-cultured in frigid waters, producing thick, heavy shells with deep cups and firm meats. Crisp and complex with pronounced brininess balanced by sweetness.
Golden Nugget
US West CoastA rare tumbled cocktail oyster from Tomales Bay's north shore. Small and deep-cupped with plump ivory meat, delivering high brine that mellows into a rich, buttery finish with hints of melon and cucumber.
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.
Grassy Bar
US West CoastHand-cultivated Pacific oyster from Morro Bay's high-energy estuary. Deeply briny with crisp sweetness and distinctive cucumber and wet-stone minerality. Entirely grown in Southern-Central California from seed to harvest.
Great South Bay
US East CoastIconic Long Island oyster from the historic Blue Point grounds. Briny with high salinity, plump and meaty with firm texture, balanced sweetness, and a distinctive mineral-woody finish. Cultivated in floating cages near Fire Island Inlet.
Hama Hama
US West CoastClassic Pacific Northwest oyster with delicately sweet flesh and herbaceous notes. Lichen-green shells with a distinctive watermelon-rind flavor profile.
Hammersley Inlet
US West CoastBeach-grown Pacific oyster from South Puget Sound's Hammersley Inlet. Plump and sweet with mild saltiness, rich body, and a distinctive cucumber-melon finish. Grown in nutrient-dense waters for excellent meat-to-shell ratio.
Henderson Inlet
US West CoastA community-farmed Puget Sound oyster from a restored watershed. Small and plump with sweet, buttery meat, light salinity, and a distinctive cucumber-earthy finish. All proceeds support water quality restoration.
Hog Island Cliffside
US West CoastLarge, deeply cupped Pacific oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington. Intensely briny with herbaceous spinach/kale notes and a distinctive umami finish reminiscent of aged beef or dried nori. Complex and bold.
Hog Island Kumamoto
US West CoastExceptionally sweet Kumamoto from Humboldt and Tomales Bay. Tiny, deep-cupped oysters with creamy texture and honeydew-watermelon flavors. Virtually no brininess makes them perfect for beginners.
Hog Island Sweetwater
US West CoastThe signature California oyster from Tomales Bay. Rich and sweet with creamy, buttery texture, balanced brine, and a slightly smoky finish.
Hollywood
US East CoastUpper Chesapeake Bay oyster from Maryland's Patuxent River. Sweet and creamy with distinctive mineral and mossy notes from fossil-lined creeks. Complex flavor with a crisp, flinty finish.
Humboldt Gold
US West CoastIntertidal beach-cultured Pacific oyster from Humboldt Bay, Northern California. Full, plump meats with medium brininess, buttery sweetness, and a clean cucumber finish. Excellent for both beginners and connoisseurs.
Hurricane Island
Eastern CanadaHand-harvested from the cold, clean waters of Nova Scotia's Northumberland Strait. Small to medium oysters with intense brininess, firm crisp texture, and a notably sweet finish.
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.
Irish Point
Eastern CanadaA cocktail-sized PEI oyster with striking bright green shells. High salinity with a powerful brine that transitions to a sweet, earthy, citrus finish. Excellent meat quality from cold northern waters.
Island Creek
US East CoastThe flagship of New England oysters. Briny and buttery with firm meat, vegetal richness, and a distinctive lobster-stock finish.
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.
Jupiter Point
US East CoastLarge, deep-cupped oyster from the Noank River in Connecticut. Highly briny with a sweet finish and wonderfully firm texture. A slightly lighter, more accessible cousin to the famous Mystic oyster.
Kachemak Bay
US West CoastSlow-growing Pacific oyster from Alaska's glacial Kachemak Bay waters. More briny and umami-forward than typical Pacifics, with crisp texture, cucumber-melon notes, and a clean vegetal finish with hints of nori and green tea.
Katama Bay
US East CoastLarge, deeply-cupped Martha's Vineyard oyster famous for its intense brine and sweet-candy finish. Grown in strong Katama Bay currents, these salt bombs deliver smooth creaminess and are considered among New England's finest.
Kelly Gigas
IrelandPacific oyster farmed by the famed Kelly family in Galway Bay's mineral-rich waters. Exceptionally creamy with mild brine, grassy cucumber notes, and stunning purple-striped shells with pure white meat.
Komo Gway
Canada West CoastBeach-grown Pacific oyster from Baynes Sound on Vancouver Island. Clean, briny flavor with firm texture, subtle cucumber notes, and a slightly sweet finish. Harvested from the traditional territory of the K'ómoks First Nation.
Kumamoto
Pacific NorthwestThe gateway oyster. Known for its sweet, melon-forward flavor and petite, deeply cupped shell, the Kumamoto is beloved by beginners and experts alike.
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.
La Saint Simon
Eastern CanadaSmall, 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.
Ladies Pass
US Gulf CoastWild-harvested from Galveston Bay's Ladies Pass Reef. Large, firm oyster with high salinity, mouth-watering brine, sweet notes, and complex umami flavors with hints of asparagus and green bean.
Lady's Island
US East CoastSustainably farmed South Carolina oyster from the Coosaw River. Large, deep-cupped, and plump with a salt-heavy briny start that gives way to a sweet, clean finish. Handcrafted from hatchery to harvest.
Little Island
US East CoastA 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.
Little Shemogue
Canada East CoastA 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.
Little Skookum
US West CoastA sweet, musky Pacific oyster from Little Skookum Inlet in South Puget Sound. Deep-cupped with plump, buttery meat, mild brininess, and distinctive melon-scented sweetness with a clean vegetable finish.
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.
Marina's Top Drawer
Canada West CoastDeepwater 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.
Martha's Vineyard
US East CoastA bold island oyster from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Large and deep-cupped with an intense briny hit, smooth creamy body, and sweet finish. Known for plumpness and abundant liquor.
Matunuck
US East CoastA balanced Rhode Island oyster from Potter Pond. Crisp and briny with a subtle salinity, balanced by mild sweetness and a clean finish. Slowly grown over 3-5 years for exceptional quality.
Mecox Bay
US East CoastWild-harvested Long Island oyster from the deep, cold waters of Mecox Bay. Delicate and balanced with mild brininess, pronounced sweetness, and a clean mineral finish reminiscent of classic Bluepoints.
Misty Point
US East CoastPremium Virginia oyster from Pope's Bay on the Eastern Shore. Exceptionally plump with sharp, high salinity upfront that fades into bright, sweet hints of celery and melon. Deep-cupped with superior meat-to-shell ratio.
Moon Shoal
US East CoastFamily-farmed Cape Cod oyster from Barnstable Harbor. Briny and creamy with a distinctive melon finish. Rack and bag cultivation creates a balanced, complex flavor profile.
Murder Point
US Gulf CoastFamily-farmed Gulf Coast oyster from Bayou La Batre, Alabama, known as 'butter love' for its signature rich, buttery flavor. Balanced mild salinity with a sweet-mineral finish and plump, creamy texture from careful tide-tumbled cultivation.
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.
Naked Roy's Beach
US West CoastSuspension-grown Pacific oyster from Samish Bay, Washington. Rich and fruity with hints of rhubarb and sweet notes, balanced by medium brininess. Named after a local character known for perfecting his tan on the beach.
Nassawaddox Salt
US East CoastA balanced bayside Chesapeake oyster from Virginia's Eastern Shore. Grown in Nassawaddox Creek's moderate salinity waters, offering a meaty texture with rounded minerality, moderate brine, and cucumber-sweet notes.
Ned's Island
US East CoastClassic Long Island Sound oyster from Connecticut waters. Deep-cupped with lively brine and complex flavor from tawny algae. Citrusy notes balance the strong salinity with a fresh, clean finish.
Netarts Bay
US West CoastBeach-cultured Pacific oyster from pristine Netarts Bay in Northern Oregon. Strong, tongue-coating flavor with metallic notes, sweet cucumber finish, and distinctive black mantle line. Colorful shells and soft 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.
Ninigret Cup
US East CoastRhode Island oyster from Ninigret Pond. Medium-sized with a deep cup, featuring subtle brine, sweet buttery notes, and a distinctively thick creamy finish. Raised in cages then bottom-planted for strength.
Nonesuch
US East CoastBottom-planted Maine oyster from the Scarborough River nature conservancy. Known for distinctive moss-green shells and hearty meat with a fantastic balance of brine and sweetness, finishing with unique bitter green olive notes and silky texture.
Nootka Sound
British ColumbiaRemote intertidal beach-farmed oyster from the fjords of West Vancouver Island. Art-deco striped shells in pink, purple, and green. Complex flavor with high brininess, nori sweetness, hints of muskmelon and raw milk, finishing with anise.
North Haven
US East CoastA distinctive Maine oyster from North Haven Island. Round and heavy with bright emerald green shells. Perfectly balanced earthiness and brine with honey and melon notes, finishing clean and mellow.
Northern Cross
US East CoastA boutique Virginia oyster with exceptional complexity. Grown by Bubba Frisby using a unique two-stage process, finishing in super-salty cold waters of the Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. Much brinier than typical Virginia oysters with a supersweet finish.
Northumberland
Eastern CanadaClean, mild oyster from the Northumberland Strait between PEI and New Brunswick. Mildly sweet with balanced brine and a cool finish. Known for their larger size and light, firm texture shaped by nutrient-rich Atlantic waters.
Norumbega
US East CoastRobust, meaty oysters from Maine's fabled Damariscotta River. Hand-harvested by scuba divers after 2-3 years bottom-planted. Sweet, buttery opening transitions to refreshing brininess with firm texture and beautiful deep cups.
Okeover
British ColumbiaSweet, balanced Pacific oyster from Okeover Inlet in Desolation Sound, BC. Fresh crisp sweetness with light-salty brine and a clean finish. Grown in nutrient-rich waters with distinctive deep shells.
Otter Cove
US West CoastWild-harvested Pacific oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington. Meaty and firm with crisp, briny flavor, mild tanginess, and fresh seaweed notes from continuous feeding in protected rack waters.
Oysterville Select
US West CoastFarm-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.
Pacific Gold
US West CoastSuspension-raised Pacific oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington and Morro Bay, California. Large, sweet, and mild with firm meats, lovely fluted shells, and a fresh, crisp finish.
Paramour
US East CoastA mild, refined East Coast oyster cultivated in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, with origins from Virginia's Atlantic-facing Parramore Island. Despite full ocean exposure, it delivers a surprisingly gentle brine with firm meat and a clean, fruity finish.
Pebble Cove
US West CoastA responsibly farmed Pacific oyster from northern Puget Sound's Admiralty Inlet. Medium-large with firm, crisp meats, balanced brininess, and a distinctly sweet, refreshing finish with melon notes.
Peconic Pearl
US East CoastPremium deep-cupped oyster from Peconic Bay, Long Island. Balanced brine with signature sweetness and complex earthy minerality. Grown by Noank Aquaculture Cooperative with proceeds supporting Peconic Estuary conservation.
Pelican Reef
US Gulf CoastTray-raised Gulf Coast oyster from Cedar Key, Florida's first oyster farms. Medium-sized with striking white-and-black striped shells, firm plump meats, and a rich creamy flavor with perfect saltiness and a distinctive lobster-stock finish.
Pemaquid
US East CoastA Maine institution. Large, powerful oysters with rock-hard shells, plump firm meats, and clean briny-sweet flavor with lemony zest.
Penn Cove
US West CoastThe definitive Pacific oyster. Firm, briny meats with bright cucumber and umami notes, finished clean and steely.
Pepper Grove
US Gulf CoastWild-harvested Gulf Coast oyster from Pepper Grove Reef in East Galveston Bay, Texas. Large, intensely briny with distinctive sweet notes and complex umami flavors. High-salinity environment creates firm texture and signature crenelated shell.
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.
Pickering Passage
US West CoastA Pacific Northwest oyster from southern Puget Sound's nutrient-rich waters. Medium to large with tender, plump meats. Mild brine balanced with sweet richness and a crisp finish of melon and cucumber.
Pickle Point
Eastern CanadaRare, aged PEI oyster from the makers of Raspberry Point. Seven years at harvest creates exceptional density and plumpness. Firm and intensely briny with creamy texture and subtle sweet finish. A collector's oyster.
Pine Island
US East CoastHistoric Long Island Sound oyster harvested by traditional dredge methods since 1887. Large, robust shells with full meats. Balanced brine and sweetness with a crisp texture and sweet finish.
Pleasant Bay
US East CoastA deeply-cupped Cape Cod oyster from the pristine waters of Pleasant Bay in Orleans, Massachusetts. Classic Atlantic brininess with a buttery texture, crisp clean flavor, and sweet finish. Rack and bag cultivated for three years.
Plymouth Rock
US East CoastIntertidally cultured Eastern oyster from historic Duxbury and Plymouth Bay, Massachusetts. Briny and mineral-rich with balanced sweetness and a crisp, clean finish. Firm yet delicate texture.
Point aux Pins
US Gulf CoastAlabama's pioneering boutique oyster from Grand Bay. Small, tender, and silky with a signature buttery, creamed-corn sweetness. Mild on brine, big on oysterness.
Potomac Whitecap
US East CoastA 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.
Pungoteague Creek
US East CoastClassic Virginia Bay oyster from Nandua Bay on the Eastern Shore. Perfectly balanced brininess and sweetness with a creamy, tender texture and buttery finish. A quintessential Chesapeake oyster.
Quadra Island
British ColumbiaSmall, 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.
Quilcene
US West CoastBeach-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.
Quivet Neck
US East CoastAward-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.
Rainier
US West CoastLarge beach-grown Pacific oyster from South Puget Sound. Known as the 'big bad boys' of Puget Sound with plump, full meats, buttery creamy texture, light brininess and sweet flavor. Perfect for grilling or raw.
Rappahannock
US East CoastA sweet, buttery oyster with understated saltiness. Low salinity allows Blue Ridge minerality to shine through with a clean, crisp finish.
Rappahannock River
US East CoastA sweet, buttery oyster with low salinity and Blue Ridge minerality. Perfect for beginners and an exceptional match for Chardonnay.
Raspberry Point
Prince Edward IslandA substantial PEI oyster with impressive size and balance. Briny with a clean, sweet finish and firm, plump meat.
Read Island
British ColumbiaExtra-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.
Riptide
US East CoastGrown in the tidal Westport River estuary near Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Bold and briny with sweet undertones and a strong earthy mineral finish. Hearty, robust meats shaped by dynamic currents.
Robins Island
US East CoastSustainably farmed Peconic Bay oyster with medium brine and distinctive iron-rich minerality. Aquatray cultivation yields clean shells and silky, firm meats with complex grassy sweetness and a buttery, vegetal finish.
Rocky Nook
US East CoastA Cape Cod oyster from Kingston, Massachusetts. Medium-high brine with silky, buttery sweet meats and a lingering briny finish. Creamy texture with balanced salinity.
Royal Miyagi
US West Coast & British ColumbiaA 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.
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.
Salutation Cove
Canada East CoastA choice farm-raised oyster from Prince Edward Island's pristine Salutation Cove. Deep-cupped with high salinity and crisp liquor, finishing clean and sweet with distinctive fruity notes.
Samish Bay
US West CoastBeach-cultured Pacific oyster from historic Samish Bay in Northern Puget Sound. Firm, plump meats with medium brininess, mild sweetness, and a distinctive refreshing cucumber finish. Rustic lichen-green shells.
Sawmill Bay
British ColumbiaSustainably farmed Pacific oyster from British Columbia's glacier-fed Discovery Islands. Medium-sized with firm texture, balanced brininess and sweetness, and a crisp, clean finish with subtle umami notes.
Scorton Creek
US East CoastPremium Cape Cod oyster from Barnstable Harbor's Great Marsh. Bright, buttery, and exceptionally briny with firm, crisp ivory meats in deep cups. A standout from one of North America's great oyster merroirs.
Sewansecott
US East CoastHistoric Virginia oyster farmed since the 1800s in Hog Island Bay. Large, profoundly briny with oceanic intensity, balanced by subtle umami and sweet finish. Grown by the century-old Terry family in pristine Eastern Shore waters.
Shelter Island
US East CoastMedium-sized Long Island Sound oyster with balanced brine and subtle sweetness. Firm texture with clean finish and umami notes. Larger and saltier than Bluepoints, from historic oyster-growing waters.
Shibumi
US West CoastSmall, deeply-cupped Pacific oyster from Eld Inlet, southern Puget Sound. Tide-tumbled to perfection with plump, sweet meat, low salinity, and a distinctive smoky finish with unique notes of Jerusalem artichoke and raw green bean.
Shigoku
Washington StateTumbled Pacific with firm texture. Cucumber, melon, clean brine.
Shiny Sea
Eastern CanadaA 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.
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.
Shooting Point Salt
US East CoastHandcrafted heirloom oyster from Hog Island Bay on Virginia's Eastern Shore. One of the saltiest oysters available, with intense briny punch, rocky minerality, slight sweetness, and an herbaceous finish that's exceptionally clean and pure.
Skookum
US West CoastA sweet, mild Pacific Northwest oyster from South Puget Sound's Little Skookum Inlet. Melon-scented with low brininess and a creamy, herbaceous finish. Farmed since 1883 using rack & bag to beach cultivation.
Snow Creek
US West CoastA challenging Pacific Northwest oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington. Suspension-cultured at 60 feet deep, delivering firm, plump meats with robust brininess, distinctive iron-mineral notes, and a sweet finish.
Snow Hill
US East CoastGrown in floating bags in Chincoteague Bay, Maryland. Bold and briny with creamy, bread-like sweetness. Balances ocean salt with freshwater character for approachable yet flavorful taste.
Standish Shore
US East CoastPremium Duxbury Bay oyster with sharp brine, sweet-buttery meat, and deep cups. Tumbled multiple times for hard, uniform shells with distinctive black and purple streaks. Melt-in-your-mouth texture with a crisp mineral finish.
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.
Stingray
US East CoastThe quintessential Chesapeake Bay oyster from Mobjack Bay, Virginia. Perfectly balanced between sweet and salty with a clean, crisp finish. Distinctive white shell with black markings.
Sunset Beach
US West CoastBeach-raised Pacific oyster from Hood Canal, Washington. Full, plump meats with mild brininess, sweet flavor, and a distinctive melon-like aftertaste. Thick shells and crunchy texture from intertidal cultivation.
Sweet Petite
US East CoastRack and bag cultivated oysters from Katama Bay, Martha's Vineyard. Deep-cupped with firm white meats, delivering a briny hit that transitions to smooth creaminess and a sweet finish.
Sydney Rock
AustraliaAustralia's signature oyster. Mild, sweet, and luxuriously creamy with a smooth finish that makes it perfect for beginners.
Tomahawk
US East CoastA medium-sized East Coast oyster raised by the Shinnecock Nation in Long Island's Shinnecock Bay. Notable for its chewy texture, moderate salinity, and distinctive herbal finish with celery and sagebrush notes. Pretty jade shells with brick-colored swirls.
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.
Totten Virginica
US West CoastAn unlikely Pacific Coast triumph of the Eastern oyster. Thriving exclusively in Washington's famed Totten Inlet, these plump, firm oysters deliver bold briny intensity, rich buttery flavor, and a sweet finish that earned them Best Flavor at the East Coast Shellfish Growers competition.
Treasure Cove
US West CoastPremium Pacific oyster from Case Inlet in Southern Puget Sound. Deep-cupped with plump meat, offering a distinctive sweet-salty balance with crisp brininess and an intensely sweet, clean finish.
Tresor Du Large
Eastern CanadaRaised in deepwater offshore cages around Les ÃŽles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec. Intensely briny with a sweet, subtle finish. Firm, meaty, and exceptionally clean with consistent quality.
Umami
US East CoastA savory Rhode Island oyster from Narragansett Bay. Intensely sweet and creamy with pleasant saltiness and a clean finish. Deep-water suspension cultivation produces tender meats full of spirit and finesse.
Village Bay
Eastern CanadaA refined Eastern Canadian oyster from New Brunswick's pristine Bedec Bay. Medium salinity with sweet, creamy flavor, subtle hazelnut and cucumber notes, and a bright, buttery finish. Farmed for 4-6 years in nutrient-rich Atlantic waters.
Watch Hill
US East CoastSmall farm-raised Rhode Island oyster from Winnapaug Pond. High salinity with crisp brininess leading to a distinctive mellow buttery sweet finish. Firm pink meat in unique fan-like shells.
Wellfleet
New EnglandCape Cod classic. High brine, clean finish, with subtle sweetness.
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.
Whale Rock
US East CoastA rare, premium oyster from the Mystic River cultivated by Connecticut's cooperative. Four-inch deep-cupped shells with mineral-rich, sweet-briny flavor and perfect shell shapes make these a sought-after variety.
Whaleback Cocktail
US East CoastSmall Maine cocktail oyster from John's River Estuary. Bottom-grown and cage-floated with crisp Atlantic brininess, buttery texture, and a clean sweet finish with mineral notes.
Wianno
US East CoastRack-and-bag cultivated Cape Cod oyster from West Bay with deep cups and firm, plump meats. Profoundly salty like Wellfleets but with distinctive sweetness, yielding a balanced yet bold flavor profile.
Widow's Hole
US East CoastFamily-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.
Wild Goose
US East CoastRack-and-bag raised oyster from Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Strong brine and mineral-forward with beautiful brown shells, exceptional meat fill, and a distinctive sweet, creamy umami finish.
Wildcat Cove
US West CoastBag-to-beach Pacific oyster from Little Skookum Inlet's nutrient-rich waters. Deep-cupped with plump, buttery meat, mild brininess, and distinctive sweet collard greens flavor finishing with melon notes. Beautiful ruffled purple shells.
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.
Willapa Bay
US West CoastBeach-grown Pacific oyster from Washington's pristine Willapa Bay. Tumbled in tidal bags for smooth, dark shells and crisp texture. Light brininess with sweet, herbaceous notes and a signature cucumber finish.
Winter Point
US East CoastFarm-raised Maine oyster from Mill Cove. Medium salinity with sweet-briny balance and a sharp mineral finish. Deep-cupped with meaty texture, available year-round including winter ice harvests.
Yaquina
US West CoastLarge, sweet Pacific oyster from Yaquina Bay, Oregon. Creamy texture with subtle brininess and a clean finish. Grown in nutrient-rich waters with exceptional tidal exchange for a distinctively sweet taste.
York River
US East CoastLower Bay Virginia oyster from the mouth of the York River. High salinity with mild brininess that transitions to a sweet, clean finish. Crisp mineral notes and smooth texture define this classic Chesapeake variety.
Zen
British ColumbiaA 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.