Pacific Oyster Crassostrea gigas

Native range: Coastal waters of Japan and northeast Asia (now farmed worldwide)

Also known as: Japanese Oyster, Miyagi Oyster, Gigas

The Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, is native to the coastal waters of Japan and northeast Asia and is now the most widely farmed oyster in the world. Introduced to the U.S. Pacific Northwest, France, Australia, and beyond in the twentieth century, it thrives across a broad range of conditions and grows quickly, which is part of why it spread so far. Its shell is deeply cupped, heavily fluted, and often ruffled with sharp, frilly layers, ranging in color from cream and gray to purples and greens. The meat is plump and the flavor tends to be sweeter and milder than the Eastern oyster, with a creamy texture and distinctive notes of cucumber, melon, and sometimes a faintly fruity or vegetal finish. Cold, nutrient-rich Pacific Northwest waters in particular produce crisp, refreshing examples that have won a devoted following. For people who find briny Atlantic oysters too intense, the Pacific oyster's gentler salinity and sweet, full character are often a revelation.

102 oysters of this species

Bald Point oyster illustration

Bald Point

US West Coast

Small, beach-cultured Pacific oyster from Hood Canal, Washington. Low brininess with a sweet, delicate flavor and distinctive musky finish. Hardy shells from intertidal cultivation.

Barron Point oyster illustration

Barron Point

US West Coast

Hand-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 oyster illustration

Baynes Sound

British Columbia

Tray-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 oyster illustration

Baywater Sweet

US West Coast

Boutique 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 oyster illustration

Beach Angel

Canada West Coast

Beach-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.

Black Pearl oyster illustration

Black Pearl

British Columbia

Small 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.

Blue Pool oyster illustration

Blue Pool

US West Coast

Tumbled 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.

Buckley Bay oyster illustration

Buckley Bay

Canada West Coast

A 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.

Calm Cove oyster illustration

Calm Cove

US West Coast

Beach-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.

Carlsbad Blonde oyster illustration

Carlsbad Blonde

US West Coast

Southern California's signature oyster from Carlsbad's Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Grown in suspended culture with distinctive glassy, striped shells. Strongly briny with refreshing melon and cucumber notes, balanced between briny and sweet.

Chef's Creek oyster illustration

Chef's Creek

Canada West Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Chelsea Gem

US West Coast

The 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.

Cold Creek oyster illustration

Cold Creek

US West Coast

Cultivated 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.

Coromandel oyster illustration

Coromandel

New Zealand

Large, 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.

Dabob Bay oyster illustration

Dabob Bay

US West Coast

Intertidal 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.

Deep Bay oyster illustration

Deep Bay

British Columbia

A 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.

Deer Creek oyster illustration

Deer Creek

US West Coast

Intertidal beach-cultivated Pacific oyster from South Hood Canal, Washington. Deep-cupped with full meats, crisp brininess, and a distinctive sweet melon finish with mild mineral notes.

Denman Island oyster illustration

Denman Island

British Columbia

Clean, delicate Pacific oyster from Baynes Sound, BC. Sweet and balanced with moderate brine, firm texture, and a distinctive cucumber finish with hints of watermelon.

Dosewallips oyster illustration

Dosewallips

US West Coast

Beach-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.

Drakes Bay oyster illustration

Drakes Bay

US West Coast

Historic 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 oyster illustration

Drayton Harbor

US West Coast

Sweet, 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.

Eagle Rock oyster illustration

Eagle Rock

US West Coast

Classic 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.

Effingham Inlet oyster illustration

Effingham Inlet

British Columbia

Premium 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 oyster illustration

Eld Inlet

US West Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Elkhorn

US West Coast

Beach-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.

Emerald Cove oyster illustration

Emerald Cove

British Columbia

A 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.

Evening Cove oyster illustration

Evening Cove

British Columbia

Beach cultured Pacific oyster from Vancouver Island's Evening Cove. Features firm meats with a clean, mildly briny flavor and distinctive watermelon finish. Beautiful fluted shells make for elegant presentations.

Fanny Bay oyster illustration

Fanny Bay

British Columbia

The archetypal BC oyster. Smooth and balanced with sweet, buttery notes and a signature crisp cucumber finish.

Fat Bastard oyster illustration

Fat Bastard

US West Coast

The 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 oyster illustration

Fine de Claire

France

France's distinguished standard. Finished in salt ponds for sweet, fruity notes with a buttery texture and precise, briny finish.

French Hog oyster illustration

French Hog

US West Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Gigamoto

British Columbia

A 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 oyster illustration

Gillardeau

France

The luxury standard. Exceptionally plump and creamy with intense minerality, sweet nuttiness, and refined balance from France's legendary fourth-generation oyster dynasty.

Glacier Point oyster illustration

Glacier Point

US West Coast

Alaskan 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.

Gold Creek oyster illustration

Gold Creek

US West Coast

Classic 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.

Golden Nugget oyster illustration

Golden Nugget

US West Coast

A 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.

Goose Point oyster illustration

Goose Point

US West Coast

Small, 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.

Grassy Bar oyster illustration

Grassy Bar

US West Coast

Hand-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.

Hama Hama oyster illustration

Hama Hama

US West Coast

Classic Pacific Northwest oyster with delicately sweet flesh and herbaceous notes. Lichen-green shells with a distinctive watermelon-rind flavor profile.

Hammersley Inlet oyster illustration

Hammersley Inlet

US West Coast

Beach-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.

Hawk's Point oyster illustration

Hawk's Point

US West Coast

A large Pacific oyster from pristine Willapa Bay, Washington. Rack and bag cultivated with mild brininess, delicate floral notes, and a crisp citrus finish. Substantial, meaty texture with a clean aftertaste.

Henderson Inlet oyster illustration

Henderson Inlet

US West Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Hog Island Cliffside

US West Coast

Large, 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 Sweetwater oyster illustration

Hog Island Sweetwater

US West Coast

The signature California oyster from Tomales Bay. Rich and sweet with creamy, buttery texture, balanced brine, and a slightly smoky finish.

Humboldt Gold oyster illustration

Humboldt Gold

US West Coast

Intertidal 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.

Imperial Eagle Channel oyster illustration

Imperial Eagle Channel

British Columbia

Beach-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.

Judd Cove oyster illustration

Judd Cove

US West Coast

A 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.

Kachemak Bay oyster illustration

Kachemak Bay

US West Coast

Slow-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.

Kelly Gigas oyster illustration

Kelly Gigas

Ireland

Pacific 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 oyster illustration

Komo Gway

Canada West Coast

Beach-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'Ăłmoks First Nation.

Kusshi oyster illustration

Kusshi

British Columbia

The '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 Skookum oyster illustration

Little Skookum

US West Coast

A 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.

Malaspina oyster illustration

Malaspina

British Columbia

Hardy beach-grown Pacific oyster from Malaspina Inlet, Vancouver Island. Firm and plump with a crisp, briny flavor and distinctive cucumber-like finish. Rugged shells and dark mantle from extreme tidal conditioning.

Marenne oyster illustration

Marenne

France

A 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 oyster illustration

Marina's Top Drawer

Canada West Coast

Deepwater 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.

Miyagi oyster illustration

Miyagi

US West Coast

A Pacific Northwest favorite with Japanese heritage. Full-bodied and meaty with a crisp, nutty flavor, mild brine, and balanced fruit and vegetal notes.

Naked Roy's Beach oyster illustration

Naked Roy's Beach

US West Coast

Suspension-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.

Netarts Bay oyster illustration

Netarts Bay

US West Coast

Beach-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.

Nootka Sound oyster illustration

Nootka Sound

British Columbia

Remote 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.

Okeover oyster illustration

Okeover

British Columbia

Sweet, 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 oyster illustration

Otter Cove

US West Coast

Wild-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 oyster illustration

Oysterville Select

US West Coast

Farm-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 oyster illustration

Pacific Gold

US West Coast

Suspension-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.

Pearl Bay oyster illustration

Pearl Bay

US West Coast

A 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.

Pebble Cove oyster illustration

Pebble Cove

US West Coast

A 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.

Penn Cove oyster illustration

Penn Cove

US West Coast

The definitive Pacific oyster. Firm, briny meats with bright cucumber and umami notes, finished clean and steely.

Penn Cove Select oyster illustration

Penn Cove Select

US West Coast

The definitive Pacific Northwest oyster with stunning black and purple shells. Beach-raised in Samish Bay and finished in Penn Cove, these award-winning oysters deliver firm meats, bright brininess, and a distinctive crisp cucumber finish.

Phantom Creek oyster illustration

Phantom Creek

British Columbia

A 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 oyster illustration

Pickering Passage

US West Coast

A 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.

Quadra Island oyster illustration

Quadra Island

British Columbia

Small, 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 oyster illustration

Quilcene

US West Coast

Beach-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.

Rainier oyster illustration

Rainier

US West Coast

Large 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.

Read Island oyster illustration

Read Island

British Columbia

Extra-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.

Royal Courtesan oyster illustration

Royal Courtesan

British Columbia

Beach-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.

Royal Miyagi oyster illustration

Royal Miyagi

US West Coast & British Columbia

A 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.

Salish Sea oyster illustration

Salish Sea

US West Coast

Cold-water Pacific oyster from the inland waters of Washington and British Columbia. Tray-raised with distinctively briny, metallic flavor balanced by subtle sweetness and clean mineral finish.

Samish Bay oyster illustration

Samish Bay

US West Coast

Beach-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.

Satori oyster illustration

Satori

British Columbia

Pacific oyster from British Columbia cultivated using deep water start, tumbling, and beach methods. Medium brininess with fresh, clean taste and distinctive cucumber finish.

Sawmill Bay oyster illustration

Sawmill Bay

British Columbia

Sustainably 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.

Sea Cow oyster illustration

Sea Cow

US West Coast

A tumbled Pacific oyster from South Puget Sound's Hammersley Inlet with extraordinary creamy richness and deep, funky earthiness. Flavors of wild mushrooms and umami make this the foie gras of the coast—an acquired taste for adventurous oyster lovers.

Shibumi oyster illustration

Shibumi

US West Coast

Small, 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 oyster illustration

Shigoku

Washington State

Tumbled Pacific with firm texture. Cucumber, melon, clean brine.

Ships Point oyster illustration

Ships Point

British Columbia

Beach-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 oyster illustration

Sinku

British Columbia

Deep-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.

Sister Point oyster illustration

Sister Point

US West Coast

Bag-started, beach-finished oyster from southern Hood Canal's Great Bend. Thick-shelled with intensely salty, briny flavor and a distinctive cucumber-seaweed finish characteristic of South Sound oysters.

Skookum oyster illustration

Skookum

US West Coast

A 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 oyster illustration

Snow Creek

US West Coast

A 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.

Spring Creek oyster illustration

Spring Creek

US West Coast

A briny Pacific Northwest oyster prized for its firm texture and intense umami flavor. Best in early spring when amino acids create peak savory intensity with a clean, assertive finish.

Steamboat oyster illustration

Steamboat

US West Coast

Beach-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 oyster illustration

Stellar Bay

British Columbia

A 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.

Summer Ice oyster illustration

Summer Ice

Canada West Coast

Deep-water BC oyster cultivated at 20-50 feet depths to maintain winter condition year-round. Very salty and briny with a rich, fruity finish from feeding on zooplankton in cold Pacific waters.

Sunset Beach oyster illustration

Sunset Beach

US West Coast

Beach-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.

Tomales Bay oyster illustration

Tomales Bay

US West Coast

The definitive California oyster with stunning black and purple shells. Intensely briny with cucumber notes and a rich, buttery finish.

Tomales Bay Golden Nugget oyster illustration

Tomales Bay Golden Nugget

US West Coast

Rare tumbled Pacific oyster from Tomales Bay's oldest oyster company. Deep-cupped and plump with smooth buttery brine, rich melon notes, and a distinctive woody artichoke finish. One of California's richest-tasting oysters.

Totten Inlet oyster illustration

Totten Inlet

US West Coast

Legendary 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.

Treasure Cove oyster illustration

Treasure Cove

US West Coast

Premium 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.

Westcott Bay oyster illustration

Westcott Bay

US West Coast

Original '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.

Wildcat Cove oyster illustration

Wildcat Cove

US West Coast

Bag-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.

Willapa Bay oyster illustration

Willapa Bay

US West Coast

Beach-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.

Windy Bay oyster illustration

Windy Bay

US West Coast

Alaskan oyster with pronounced briny and metallic character. Medium-bodied with robust minerality and a clean, ocean-forward finish that reflects the cold waters of the Alaskan coast.

Yaquina oyster illustration

Yaquina

US West Coast

Large, 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.

Zen oyster illustration

Zen

British Columbia

A 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pacific oyster?

The Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) is a species native to Japan and northeast Asia that is now the most widely farmed oyster in the world, including along the U.S. West Coast, in France, and in Australia.

What does a Pacific oyster taste like?

Pacific oysters are typically sweeter and milder than Eastern oysters, with a creamy, plump texture and distinctive cucumber, melon, or faintly fruity notes alongside a gentler brininess.

How do you recognize a Pacific oyster shell?

Pacific oyster shells are deeply cupped and heavily fluted, often with sharp, ruffled, frilly layers in shades of cream, gray, green, and purple.