With National Oyster Day approaching on Monday, August 5, we’ve curated a selection of the finest spots in the Philadelphia region and beyond to enjoy everything oyster-related, from Seafood Royale towers to buck-a-shuck happy hours. These locales have it all for oyster-lovers: At The Table, Jansen, Oltremare, Square 1682, Stella of New Hope, The Hayes, The Twisted Tail, Townsend and Urban Farmer.
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At The Table, Wayne’s venerable and award-winning fine-dining restaurant from chefs Alex Hardy and Tara Buzan-Hardy, offers an exquisite raw bar boasting everything one may need to celebrate National Oyster Day, all summer long. With Signature Oyster offerings of Acadian Pearl Oysters from Richibucto, New Brunswick, Pink Moon Oysters from New London, PEI, and Kumamoto Oysters from Humboldt, California. Seafood enthusiasts can indulge in the Oyster Trio ($10), featuring each Signature Oyster topped with unique accompaniments, the Oyster Ensemble ($19), which includes three Signature Oysters along with yellowfin tuna sashimi and poached jumbo shrimp or opt for the Seafood Royale ($100) showcasing a dozen Signature Oysters, U10 shrimp cocktail, yellowfin tuna sashimi, cold poached lobster tail, fancy lump crab salad & claws, and an array of sauce.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday 5 – 10pm
118 W Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA | 610.964.9700 | www.atthetablewayne.com | InstagramFacebook
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Celebrate National Oyster Day at Jansen, Mt. Airy’s contemporary and award-winning New American restaurant by Chef David Jansen. Diners can indulge in a variety of oyster delights from the starters section of the menu such as
Oysters Rockefeller ($24) featuring duchess potato, bacon, spinach, and garlic brown butter breadcrumbs, and the classic Half Dozen Raw Oysters from the East Coast ($22) or West Coast ($26).Hours of operation: Tuesday through Thursday from 5 – 8pm and Friday – Saturday 5 – 9pm 7402 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA | 267.335.5041
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Oltremare, the new seafood-forward modern Italian restaurant from Chef-Owner and restauranteur Townsend Wentz, welcomes oyster enthusiasts to celebrate National Oyster Day with their beloved antipasti specialty: Oysters half dozen for $18, served with an apple-white balsamic mignonette. Their fresh happy hour menu also includes $3 oysters, alongside other Italian-inspired bar snacks, $10 glasses of wine, and $5 beers available on weekdays from 4:30 to 6 PM.
Hours of operation: Tuesday though Sunday, 4:30 – 10 pm.
121 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | 445.223.2093 | Website | Instagram
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Square 1682, the modern American upbeat kitchen situated on the ground level of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, is celebrating National Oyster Day (Monday, August 5th) with $1 oysters and $8 bubbles available throughout lunch service. Additionally, every Tuesday from 5 pm to 8 pm, seafood enthusiasts can indulge in ‘Buck-A-Shuck & Bubbles’, where $1 oysters are paired with $8 bubbles, creating an evening of luxury and approachability.
Hours of operation: 7 am to 2 pm on Monday; 7 am to 9:30 pm Tuesday through Thursday; Fridays 7am to 11 pm; 8 am to 11 pm on Saturdays, and 8 am to 2 pm on Sundays.
121 S. 17th Street | (215) 563-5008 | Website Instagram Twitter Facebook
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Stella of New Hope, Bucks County’s modern American restaurant located in the Ghost Light Inn with stunning 180-degree views of the Delaware River, is the perfect destination for celebrating National Oyster Day in Bucks County. Featured on the dinner menu, the restaurant offers Oysters on the Half Shell (MP), served with seasonal granita, mignonette, lemon, and house-made cocktail sauce. Guests can indulge in the briny goodness while enjoying the picturesque river views.
Hours of operation: Tuesday-Thursday 4-9pm; Friday and Saturday 11am-2pm, 4pm-10pm; Sunday 11am-2pm, 4pm-9pm
50 S Main St, New Hope, PA 18938 • 267.740.2691 • Website • Instagram • Facebook
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The Hayes, Midtown Village’s contemporary American tavern and gastropub from acclaimed Chef Townsend Wentz, celebrates National Oyster Day with a feature from the starter portion of the menu of Oysters 1/2 Shell ($18)including a half dozen East Coast Oysters served with lemon and mignonette, along with a special offering of 2 Buck a Shuck, available during daily happy hour from 3 – 6pm featuring discounted bites and beverages
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Sunday 11:30am – 12am. Kitchen closes at 10:30pm.
1123 Walnut Street, Philadelphia | 215.982.2192 | www.thehayesphl.com
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The Twisted Tail, Headhouse Square’s restaurant, bar, and live music venue, is a paradise for oyster enthusiasts, especially on National Oyster Day. During the restaurant’s social hour, offered from 4 pm to 6 pm, guests are invited to grab a seat at the large indoor bar and enjoy Buck-a-Shuck Oysters (1/2 dozen oysters for $6), served with vodka cocktail sauce, hot sauce, and a mignonette. The Twisted Tail also offers Oysters on the Half Shell ($18), available on the dinner menu from 4 pm to 10 pm.
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 10 pm; Friday 4 pm – 12 am; Saturday 11 am – 12 am; Sunday 10 am – 10 pm
509 S. 2nd St. • 215.558.2471 • Website • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
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Townsend EPX, Chef Townsend Wentz’s French restaurant and bar on East Passyunk Avenue, is currently featuring Acadian Pearl Oysters, complete with diced watermelon and pink peppercorn, just in time for National Oyster Day. This dish is part of its current hyper-seasonal offerings on the Chef’s Tasting menu, priced at $95 per person, with an optional wine pairing available for $65 per person.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Sunday, 5pm – 12am
1623 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | 267.239.5643 | WebsiteInstagramFacebook
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Hotel guests and Philadelphia locals can celebrate National Oyster Day at Urban Farmer, the modern American steakhouse located in the Logan Hotel, renowned for its locally sourced ingredients and in-house butcher shop and mushroom program. Available on the dinner menu, Urban Farmer offers Oysters ($23), perfectly paired with a rhubarb mignonette.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday, 8am – 9pm, and Sunday, 8am – 3pm
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway | 215.963.2788 | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
-Eleni Sterious