Oysters are a tasty bivalve, natural aphrodisiac, and refreshingly salty seafood. We’ve rounded up the seven very best restaurants for fresh, quality oysters in San Diego. The world is truly your oyster, try something unexpected today!
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7837 Herschel Avenue / Website
Head to La Jolla’s Herringbone for fresh regional oysters in an Instagram-worthy setting. On the dinner menu, find oysters on the half shell, served with apple wine mignonette, and available a la carte or in the restaurant’s loaded seafood tower. Swing by for happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday for $1 oysters. Reservations can be made here.
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1654 India Street / Website
Hip seafood restaurant Ironside Fish and Oysters has a strong Instagram following and it certainly helps that the restaurant’s interior decor and menu items are absolutely picture perfect. From oysters on the half shell to oysters Rockefeller, and more, the menu features all the tasty oyster cuisine you could imagine. Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for $1 oysters. Reservations can be made here.
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1775 Garnet Avenue / Website
For a diverse selection of oysters, check out Pacific Beach Fish Shop. The shop has an ever-changing rotation of oysters from around North America. Oyster Night, where each oyster is $1.25, is held on Thursdays at 4 p.m. and runs until they sell out of oysters. Finish off your oyster-filled meal with a tangy oyster shooter.
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Enjoy fresh, local seafood with waterfront views at Sally’s Fish House. The restaurant prides itself on only using sustainably sourced seafood in its menu items. Oyster-lovers must try Sally’s Famous Oysters, served with scallions, sweet soy sauce, yuzu mignonette, and fresh lemon. Reservations can be made here.
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750 N Harbor Drive / Website
Head to The Fish Market for a vast selection of seafood and North American oysters. Find oysters on the half shell from Baja, Mexico, and James River, Virginia on the menu, while other varieties are filtered in as the seasons change. Indulge in a decadent baked oysters Rockefeller, crafted with creamy spinach and romano cheese. Reservations can be made here.
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2150 Harbor Island Drive / Website
Enjoy a luxurious, tasty selection of North American oysters at this classy spot. The menu features four varieties of oysters. Order a la carte or as part of a platter accompanied by clams, bay scallops, shrimp, and mussels Go for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday to Friday for $1.50 oysters. Reservations can be made here.
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For a truly large and unique selection of oysters, head to Water Grill. The raw bar features a dozen oysters from both the East and West Coasts. Try a few different oysters with the oyster sampler platter, or a la carte, or mix in some other shellfish for a varied seafood platter. Reservations can be made here.
So whether you crave the slurp of fresh oysters, are intrigued by their presumed aphrodiscal powers, or just want to try something new, now is a fabulous time to explore the best oysters in San Diego.
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