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25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S.
Acme Oyster House is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

1. Acme Oyster House

8.9
724 Iberville St (btwn Bourbon and Royal), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 529 tips and reviews

James D.James Diotte: Get the grilled oysters they definitely live up to the hype. The cajun sampler is great as well. Oyster shooter is an acquired taste.

Maison Premiere is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

2. Maison Premiere

8.9
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews

Jen K.Jen Katan: 1950s Louisiana decor. Perfect for aperitifs and oysters. Beautiful drinks. And wait-staff.

Hog Island Oyster Co. is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

3. Hog Island Oyster Co.

9.3
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 406 tips and reviews

Brandon M.Brandon M.: Incredibly long wait but those oysters and that stew. Wow.

Island Creek Oyster Bar is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

4. Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews

JuanitaJuanita: Sat at the bar with no wait during peak hours and it was fine! The oysters were so fresh--Island Creek were by far my favorite

Mermaid Oyster Bar is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

5. Mermaid Oyster Bar

9.0
79 Macdougal St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 270 tips and reviews

Natalie V.Natalie V: All night happy hour on Mondays! The food is delicious - fried oyster slider is a fav - and the pink flamingo cocktail is good too.

The Walrus and the Carpenter is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

6. The Walrus and the Carpenter

8.9
4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Ballard · 201 tips and reviews

Sierra L.Sierra Lewis: The oysters are amazing and there is always a variety to chose from.

Eventide Oyster Co. is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

7. Eventide Oyster Co.

9.4
86 Middle St (btwn Franklin and Hampshire), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 280 tips and reviews

Tim Z.Tim Zuckert: Best oysters in Maine. Also I recommend the fried soft shell crab and hot buttered lobster roll. Unbelievably fresh & tasty seafood.

Old Ebbitt Grill is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

8. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 690 tips and reviews

Adam H.Adam Hickey: One of the oldest bars in DC. Get the full platter of oysters during happy hour.

Neptune Oyster is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

9. Neptune Oyster

9.0
63 Salem St (at Morton St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 356 tips and reviews

JuanitaJuanita: Take everyone's advice and get oysters and a warm buttery lobster roll. So delicious and worth the wait.

AQUAGRILL is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

10. AQUAGRILL

210 Spring St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Financial Service · SoHo · 164 tips and reviews

Dan H.Dan Harrison: Sit at the end of the bar and watch them shuck the oysters

Waterbar is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

11. Waterbar

8.8
399 The Embarcadero (btwn Folsom & Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Rincon Hill · 199 tips and reviews

Annie T.Annie Tang: Amazing happy hour! Super buttery oysters for $1 and delicious goat cheese dip

Drago's Seafood Restaurant is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

12. Drago's Seafood Restaurant

8.9
3232 N Arnoult Rd (at 18th St.), Metairie, LA
Seafood Restaurant · 95 tips and reviews

Nick C.Nick Conti: Charbroiled oysters need I say more???

GT Fish and Oyster is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

13. GT Fish and Oyster

531 N Wells St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · River North · 195 tips and reviews

Samantha L.Samantha Lee: The oysters are fabulous. Great selection of fresh shucked oysters. The mussels in tomato basil are delicious as well. They are expensive but it's worth it.

Hank's Oyster Bar is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

14. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.6
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

Brant M.Brant McQuitty: Oysters and Sancerre are always a safe combo. And they start you with a bowl of goldfish crackers and end with a few chunks of dark chocolate!

Luke is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

15. Luke

8.9
333 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 329 tips and reviews

Hannah G.Hannah GM: Oysters are amazing, as is the nightly bar menu and brunch. The shrimp and grits are SO good!

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

16. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

8.9
1400 S Congress Ave Ste B100, Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips and reviews

ShadiShadi: The sun, oysters and white wine..

Swan Oyster Depot is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

17. Swan Oyster Depot

8.4
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews

Jessica R.Jessica Roqué: Got the variety of oysters and the chowder to go just before closing. It was delicious. Can't wait to go again.

Shaw's Crab House is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

18. Shaw's Crab House

9.3
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 221 tips and reviews

AdamAdam: Everything here is awesome! Try the oyster sampler; a nice variety of east and west coast oysters!

Oyster House is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

19. Oyster House

8.9
1516 Sansom St (btw 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 114 tips and reviews

Raisa F.Raisa Fernando: Reverse happy hour Saturday nights! 9-11pm buck a shuck oysters

Matunuck Oyster Bar is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

20. Matunuck Oyster Bar

9.5
629 Succotash Rd, Wakefield, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 116 tips and reviews

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Mah-Too-Nuck is a great RI experience. White chowder, bourbon oysters, lobster roll were fantastic. Calamari had very dense breading but the style was nice. Raw oysters are small but great flavor.

Thames Street Oyster House is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

21. Thames Street Oyster House

9.3
1728 Thames St (at Ann), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Fells Point · 144 tips and reviews

Elliot W.Elliot Wehner: Great coast to coast selection of oysters. The seafood "salad" is a tower of Poseidon's bounty. Try the Mai Tai as well

River Oyster Bar is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

22. River Oyster Bar

9.2
33 SE 7th ST (Suite 100), Miami, FL
Seafood Restaurant · Miami Financial District · 142 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Incredible Happy Hour deals and wide variety of oysters. Order a platter with all the available types and then choose your favorites (mine are Beach Point and Blue Point 💙🐚) for a second round.

Row 34 is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

23. Row 34

9.2
383 Congress St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 184 tips and reviews

sarah v.sarah vergara: East coast oyster galore!

Upstate Craft Beer and Oyster Bar is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

24. Upstate Craft Beer and Oyster Bar

9.1
95 1st Ave (at 6th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 229 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Every day from 5 to 7 p.m., you can get half a dozen oysters and a craft beer for $12 at this tiny East Village seafood joint. (And if you’re nice, they’ll even give you a free slice of whiskey cake.) Read more.

Elliott's Oyster House is one of 25 Top Spots for Oysters in the U.S..

25. Elliott's Oyster House

8.6
1201 Alaskan Way Pier 56 (at Seneca St), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Seattle Central Business District · 190 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Happy hour M-F 3-6PM. Oysters start at $1.50 at 3PM and get higher every hour