Want to pick an oyster based on flavor, approximate size, or origin? Here’s a handy guide:
Pacific Oysters
Recommended for their fresh, clean flavor & finish.
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Origin | Approx. Size | Flavor & Texture Notes |
| WA | 2" | Sweet, nutty & Fruity, Denser Texture | |
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| WA | 50 cent piece | Sweet, coppery flavor. Highly prized | |
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| WA | 2½"-3" | Mild, clean, briny-sweet flavor | |
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| WA | 2" | Clean, slightly briny, cucumber-esque | |
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| WA | 2"+ | Briny, sweet, pronounced mineral finish | |
Atlantic Oysters
Classic flavors of the east coast. Often have a “musky” note to their finish.
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Origin | Approx. Size | Flavor & Texture Notes |
| Long Island Sound, CT | 3"-4" | Briny & meaty. The iconic Atlantic oyster | |
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| New Brunswick, Canada | 1¾"-2¼" | Sweet, briny, musky, mineral finish | |
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| Cotuit Bay, MA | 3" | Briny, crisp flavor. Creamy finish | |
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| Freeport, ME | 4" | Briny, sweet, musky, feathered meat | |
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| Narragansett Bay, RI | 3"-3½" | Mild, sweet, less briny | |
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| Prince Edward Island | 3"-3½" | Sweet, very clean. Highly recommended | |
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Read More:
How to Open an Oyster Online Tutorial
How to Open an Oyster (Printable PDF)
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