Another tip: ensure the shell isn’t broken (it allows bacteria in).
Always steer clear if the smell seems offoysters should smell briny, like the ocean.
The taste should be similar, and the texture should be velvety smooth.
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Oftentimes, you’ve got the option to choose your favorite, or try them all.
Oysters are a superfood when served raw.
Here are the best restaurants across the U.S. to enjoy these briny beauties.
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Sometimes, there’s a mix at a location, so be adventurous and try something new.
Given its high-quality seafood and raw bar selection, you might feel confident ordering chilled oysters.
Thecurrent menuoffers oysters from the Prince Edward Islands, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Washington.
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Get a selection and enjoy a taste of the ocean from different places around the country.
It’s fun to compare the subtle differences.
Eventide Oyster Co. What’son the menuvaries by location and availability, so you’ll see oysters that have been farmed nearby.
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TheSouth Carolina outpostfeatures Massachusetts bivalves from Cape Cod, Connecticut oysters, and one selection from North Carolina.
Oysters can be seasonal, so you may see different selections when you visit.
Specific oysters will vary, so ask your server what’s recommended.
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Its oysters are offered by the half dozen with cocktail sauce and mignonette.
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