Atlantic Ocean

US East Coast

From Maine to Florida, the Eastern Seaboard produces oysters renowned for their bracing salinity and mineral-forward character. The cold, nutrient-rich Atlantic waters create firm-textured oysters with crisp, clean finishes.

Water Temperature Cold to moderate (35-75°F seasonal)
Salinity High (28-35 ppt)
Best Seasons September - April
Primary Species Crassostrea virginica (Eastern oyster)

Typical Flavor Profile

BrinyMineralCrispClean

Growing Regions

New England

MaineMassachusettsRhode IslandConnecticut

Coldest waters produce highest brine. Cape Cod and Maine oysters are prized for their intensity.

Mid-Atlantic

New YorkNew JerseyDelaware

Long Island Sound oysters like Blue Points defined American oyster culture. Slightly milder than New England.

Chesapeake Bay

MarylandVirginia

Historic oyster region now recovering. Lower salinity creates milder, sweeter profiles.

Southeast

North CarolinaSouth CarolinaGeorgiaFlorida

Warmer waters and lower salinity. Unique varieties like ACE Basin and Apalachicola.

Oysters from US East Coast

38 Degrees North oyster illustration

38 Degrees North

US East Coast

A balanced Chesapeake Bay oyster. Mild, slightly sweet with refined brine and a clean finish. Firm and meaty from floating cage cultivation.

Bagaduce oyster illustration

Bagaduce

US East Coast

A 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.

Barnstable oyster illustration

Barnstable

US East Coast

A 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.

Basket Island oyster illustration

Basket Island

US East Coast

A quintessential Maine oyster from Casco Bay. Medium to large size with classic Northeast salinity, firm texture, and balanced brininess. Clean and refreshing with a perfect cup size.

Beach Point oyster illustration

Beach Point

US East Coast

A 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.

Beavertail oyster illustration

Beavertail

US East Coast

Large, 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.

Belon (Maine) oyster illustration

Belon (Maine)

US East Coast

Rare wild European Flat oyster harvested from Maine's cold waters. One of only 5,000 harvested annually. Intensely metallic and mineral with bold coppery flavors and umami notes—powerful and unforgettable.

Big Rock oyster illustration

Big Rock

US East Coast

Aquatray-grown Cape Cod oyster with thick shells and plump, savory meats. Crisp and salty with rich umami flavor, prominent brininess, and clean mineral finish. Named for a boulder on the beach where they're cultivated.

Blue Point oyster illustration

Blue Point

US East Coast

The classic Atlantic oyster. Crisp, briny, with mineral notes and a sharp, clean finish.

Blue Point (Great South Bay) oyster illustration

Blue Point (Great South Bay)

US East Coast

The 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.

Bluepoint (Long Island Sound) oyster illustration

Bluepoint (Long Island Sound)

US East Coast

America's most famous oyster since the 1800s. Bottom-planted in Long Island Sound with heavy, gnarly shells. Intensely briny and bold with metallic notes, firm texture, and a mineral finish. A salty classic for purists.

Bluffton oyster illustration

Bluffton

US East Coast

Wild-harvested from South Carolina's May River near Bluffton. Intensely briny with powerful umami character and silky texture. Among the best southern oysters, showcasing the exceptional quality of the Lowcountry's pristine ACE Basin.

Bodie Island oyster illustration

Bodie Island

US East Coast

The 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 oyster illustration

Bogues Bay

US East Coast

The 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.

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.

Broadwater oyster illustration

Broadwater

US East Coast

A 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.

Bulls Bay oyster illustration

Bulls Bay

US East Coast

Historic 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.

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.

Cape May Salt oyster illustration

Cape May Salt

US East Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Capers Blades

US East Coast

Wild-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 oyster illustration

Cedar Island

US East Coast

Farm-raised North Carolina oyster from Core Sound near Cedar Island. Medium-sized with full, firm meat and a bright, crisp brininess that delivers a clean, salty finish.

Cedar Island Select oyster illustration

Cedar Island Select

US East Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Chadwick Creek

US East Coast

Delicate 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 oyster illustration

Chatham

US East Coast

An 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.

Chesapeake oyster illustration

Chesapeake

US East Coast

Classic 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 oyster illustration

Chesapeake Gold

US East Coast

Sustainably 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.

Chilmark oyster illustration

Chilmark

US East Coast

Deep-water aquacultured oyster from Menemsha Pond on Martha's Vineyard. Large, briny, and full-bodied with a crisp, clean sea salt blast and sweet finish. Mineral-rich flavor from ancient freshwater springs and Atlantic tidal flow.

Chincoteague oyster illustration

Chincoteague

US East Coast

The aristocrat of American oysters. Intensely briny and ocean-forward, with firm, full meat and a remarkably clean finish.

Chunu oyster illustration

Chunu

US East Coast

Premium 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.

Church Point oyster illustration

Church Point

US East Coast

A large Virginia oyster from the James River and Chesapeake Bay. Known for bold brininess, rich creamy texture, and subtle sweetness with a savory lingering finish that exemplifies classic Virginia Bay character.

Colonial Cocktails oyster illustration

Colonial Cocktails

US East Coast

Exceptional 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.

Copps Island oyster illustration

Copps Island

US East Coast

A 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.

Cotuit oyster illustration

Cotuit

US East Coast

America's oldest oyster brand since 1857. Rich, complex, with strong mineral brine balanced by sweet notes and a lingering slate finish.

Crab Slough oyster illustration

Crab Slough

US East Coast

Wild-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 oyster illustration

Cuttyhunk

US East Coast

Island 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.

Damariscotta oyster illustration

Damariscotta

US East Coast

Maine's finest. Dense, powerful oysters with thick shells, firm ivory meats, and a balanced flavor of strong brine, subtle sweetness, and mineral complexity.

Dennis oyster illustration

Dennis

US East Coast

Cape 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.

Dodge Cove oyster illustration

Dodge Cove

US East Coast

A Maine institution from the Damariscotta River. One of Maine's first farmed oysters, featuring a distinctive sweet-and-sour citrus flavor with bright lemon notes, restrained brine, and rare dappled pastel shells.

Dragon Creek oyster illustration

Dragon Creek

US East Coast

A 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.

Duck Island Petite oyster illustration

Duck Island Petite

US East Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Duxbury

US East Coast

A balanced New England classic. Plump and tender with harmonious briny-sweet flavor, buttery notes, and a clean finish.

East Beach Blonde oyster illustration

East Beach Blonde

US East Coast

Farmed 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 oyster illustration

East Dennis

US East Coast

Large, 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.

East End oyster illustration

East End

US East Coast

Classic East Coast oyster with high salinity and pronounced minerality. Medium-sized with a chewy texture, delivering briny, vegetal flavors and a clean, crisp finish.

Ebenecook oyster illustration

Ebenecook

US East Coast

Expertly farmed Maine oyster known for pristine flavor and deep cups. Briny and fresh with clean salinity, grown slowly by dedicated aquaculturalists in cold Maine waters.

First Light oyster illustration

First Light

US East Coast

Farmed by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Wellfleet Harbor, Massachusetts. Bold and briny with bright umami seaweed notes and a buttery finish. Named for 'People of the First Light.'

Fishers Island oyster illustration

Fishers Island

US East Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Flying Point

US East Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Forbidden

US East Coast

A 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.

Gay Island oyster illustration

Gay Island

US East Coast

Genetically 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 oyster illustration

Genuine Blue Point

US East Coast

The 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.

Glidden Point oyster illustration

Glidden Point

US East Coast

The 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.

Great South Bay oyster illustration

Great South Bay

US East Coast

Iconic 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.

Great White oyster illustration

Great White

US East Coast

Cape Cod's flagship oyster from Barnstable Harbor. Large with thick shells and dense, savory meats. Distinctively briny and mineral-forward with a powerful ocean taste shaped by twice-daily tidal flows.

Hollywood oyster illustration

Hollywood

US East Coast

Upper 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.

Ichabod Flat oyster illustration

Ichabod Flat

US East Coast

Hand-harvested intertidal oyster from Plymouth's historic mudflats in Cape Cod Bay. Meaty and briny with a buttery, bisque-like richness. Thick shells and firm texture from cold Massachusetts waters.

Island Creek oyster illustration

Island Creek

US East Coast

The flagship of New England oysters. Briny and buttery with firm meat, vegetal richness, and a distinctive lobster-stock finish.

James River oyster illustration

James River

US East Coast

A 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.

Jupiter Point oyster illustration

Jupiter Point

US East Coast

Large, 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.

Katama Bay oyster illustration

Katama Bay

US East Coast

Large, 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.

Lady's Island oyster illustration

Lady's Island

US East Coast

Sustainably 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.

Lambertini oyster illustration

Lambertini

US East Coast

One 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.

Little Island oyster illustration

Little Island

US East Coast

A 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 Wicomico oyster illustration

Little Wicomico

US East Coast

A balanced Virginia oyster with sweet, creamy meat and moderate brine. Sustainably farmed for four generations in the Little Wicomico River.

Martha's Vineyard oyster illustration

Martha's Vineyard

US East Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Matunuck

US East Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Mecox Bay

US East Coast

Wild-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 oyster illustration

Misty Point

US East Coast

Premium 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.

Montauk Pearl oyster illustration

Montauk Pearl

US East Coast

Farm-raised in Montauk's pristine waters since 2009. Medium-sized with distinctive black-striped shells and intensely briny, savory flavor. Dense, plump meat with a crisp, clean finish.

Moon Shoal oyster illustration

Moon Shoal

US East Coast

Family-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.

Moonstone oyster illustration

Moonstone

US East Coast

Bold Rhode Island salt pond oyster from Point Judith Pond. Rich, intense brine with meaty texture and a sweet nutty finish. Grown using rack-and-bag nursery and bottom culture methods.

Mystic oyster illustration

Mystic

US East Coast

Bottom-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 Cowboy oyster illustration

Naked Cowboy

US East Coast

Wild-harvested from Long Island Sound, the Naked Cowboy is an iconic oyster with massive, plump meats and a ruggedly bold personality. Intensely briny with strong mineral and metallic notes, this is a big, strong, savory oyster for experienced lovers—not for sissies.

Narragansett oyster illustration

Narragansett

US East Coast

Wild-harvested and farmed oysters from Rhode Island's historic Narragansett Bay. Long and skinny with shallow cups, these oysters deliver strong brine with earthy, mineral notes and a clean finish that reflects the challenging bay conditions.

Nassawaddox Salt oyster illustration

Nassawaddox Salt

US East Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Ned's Island

US East Coast

Classic 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.

New Point oyster illustration

New Point

US East Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Ninigret Cup

US East Coast

Rhode 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 oyster illustration

Nonesuch

US East Coast

Bottom-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.

North Haven oyster illustration

North Haven

US East Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Northern Cross

US East Coast

A 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.

Norumbega oyster illustration

Norumbega

US East Coast

Robust, 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.

Olde Salt oyster illustration

Olde Salt

US East Coast

Rack and bag cultured oyster from Chincoteague Bay, Virginia. Bold, intensely briny with the truest taste of the ocean, thanks to direct Atlantic water influx. Smooth, clean finish despite high salinity.

Onset oyster illustration

Onset

US East Coast

Bold Cape Cod oyster from Onset, Massachusetts. Intensely briny with strong vegetal seaweed notes and firm, meaty texture. Grown at Fisherman's Cove with access to massive water flow and nutrients.

Oysterponds oyster illustration

Oysterponds

US East Coast

Large, deep-cupped Long Island oyster with distinctive umber-and-black shells. Intensely briny and savory with strong mineral character, tannic bite, and full musky flavor. Best September through April.

Paramour oyster illustration

Paramour

US East Coast

A 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.

Peconic Pearl oyster illustration

Peconic Pearl

US East Coast

Premium 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.

Pemaquid oyster illustration

Pemaquid

US East Coast

A Maine institution. Large, powerful oysters with rock-hard shells, plump firm meats, and clean briny-sweet flavor with lemony zest.

Pine Island oyster illustration

Pine Island

US East Coast

Historic 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.

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.

Pleasant Bay oyster illustration

Pleasant Bay

US East Coast

A 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.

Pleasure House oyster illustration

Pleasure House

US East Coast

Large, hand-cultivated oysters from Virginia Beach's legendary Lynnhaven River. Fat and firm with bold briny saltiness, buttery notes, and a smooth, creamy finish. A quintessential Virginia Bay oyster from a boutique family operation.

Plymouth Rock oyster illustration

Plymouth Rock

US East Coast

Intertidally 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.

Potomac Whitecap oyster illustration

Potomac Whitecap

US East Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Pungoteague Creek

US East Coast

Classic 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.

Quivet Neck oyster illustration

Quivet Neck

US East Coast

Award-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.

Quonset Point oyster illustration

Quonset Point

US East Coast

A 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.

Rappahannock oyster illustration

Rappahannock

US East Coast

A sweet, buttery oyster with understated saltiness. Low salinity allows Blue Ridge minerality to shine through with a clean, crisp finish.

Rappahannock River oyster illustration

Rappahannock River

US East Coast

A sweet, buttery oyster with low salinity and Blue Ridge minerality. Perfect for beginners and an exceptional match for Chardonnay.

Riptide oyster illustration

Riptide

US East Coast

Grown 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 oyster illustration

Robins Island

US East Coast

Sustainably 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 oyster illustration

Rocky Nook

US East Coast

A Cape Cod oyster from Kingston, Massachusetts. Medium-high brine with silky, buttery sweet meats and a lingering briny finish. Creamy texture with balanced salinity.

Rome Point oyster illustration

Rome Point

US East Coast

A powerful, full-strength oyster from Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay. Intensely briny and mineral-rich with a luxurious buttery, umami finish. Grown in oceanic conditions using rack and bag methods with tumbling.

Row 34 oyster illustration

Row 34

US East Coast

An 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.

Saddle Rock oyster illustration

Saddle Rock

US East Coast

A revived New York classic from Long Island Sound's Connecticut side. Medium-sized with medium brine and notable saltiness—think of them as a larger, saltier Bluepoint with a robust, full-flavored character.

Salt Pond Select oyster illustration

Salt Pond Select

US East Coast

Bottom-cultured heavyweight from Point Judith Pond, Rhode Island. Large, intensely briny oysters with pronounced metallic and mineral notes, creamy plump meats, and a concentrated tidepool flavor that demands an experienced palate.

Scorton Creek oyster illustration

Scorton Creek

US East Coast

Premium 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 oyster illustration

Sewansecott

US East Coast

Historic 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 oyster illustration

Shelter Island

US East Coast

Medium-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.

Shooting Point Salt oyster illustration

Shooting Point Salt

US East Coast

Handcrafted 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.

Snow Hill oyster illustration

Snow Hill

US East Coast

Grown 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.

Speciale oyster illustration

Speciale

US East Coast

A wild Long Island oyster with bold, briny character. Heavy shells, meaty texture, complex mineral and metallic notes with cucumber undertones.

Standish Shore oyster illustration

Standish Shore

US East Coast

Premium 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.

Stingray oyster illustration

Stingray

US East Coast

The 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.

Stump Sound Single oyster illustration

Stump Sound Single

US East Coast

Highly prized North Carolina oyster from Stump Sound, one of the saltiest estuaries on the East Coast. Intensely briny and ocean-forward with buttery richness and mineral notes from the unique lagoon system where fresh and salt waters meet.

Sunken Meadow Gem oyster illustration

Sunken Meadow Gem

US East Coast

Cage-cultured Cape Cod oyster from Eastham with strong briny Wellfleet character. Medium-sized with delicate shape, clean ocean flavors, and pleasant seaweed notes in the finish.

Sweet Neck oyster illustration

Sweet Neck

US East Coast

A consistently briny Martha's Vineyard oyster from Katama Bay. Crisp and clean with balanced salinity from Gulf Stream waters, finishing with subtle sweetness reminiscent of rainwater or sweet apple.

Sweet Petite oyster illustration

Sweet Petite

US East Coast

Rack 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.

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Taunton Bay

US East Coast

One of Maine's northernmost oysters from near Acadia National Park. High salinity with a distinctive buttery, Chardonnay-like finish and crisp lemon notes. Deep-cupped with plump, firm meats from natural tidal tumbling.

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Tomahawk

US East Coast

A 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.

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Umami

US East Coast

A 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.

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Watch Hill

US East Coast

Small 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.

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Wawenauk

US East Coast

Premium bottom-planted Damariscotta River oyster from Maine. Large, thick-shelled, and robust with surprisingly high brininess and distinctive bright lemon-zest flavor. Extremely plump and meaty.

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Wellfleet

New England

Cape Cod classic. High brine, clean finish, with subtle sweetness.

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Weskeag

US East Coast

A medium-sized Maine oyster from the Weskeag River estuary in South Thomaston. Ultra-briny with a distinctive savory, miso-like flavor and smoky kelp finish. Plump and meaty with complex character.

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Whale Rock

US East Coast

A 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.

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Whaleback Cocktail

US East Coast

Small 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.

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Wianno

US East Coast

Rack-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.

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Widow's Hole

US East Coast

Family-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.

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Wild Goose

US East Coast

Rack-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.

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Wiley Bay

US East Coast

Small, 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.

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Winter Point

US East Coast

Farm-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.

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York River

US East Coast

Lower 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.

Perfect Pairings

Traditional accompaniments for US East Coast oysters