National Oyster Day: Where to celebrate in Miami

Growing up in New England meant many things; fall foliage, winter ice and snow, spring flowers, and some pretty hot summers. But one of the best things was learning to appreciate the briny bivalves know as oysters. I even spent a day on an oyster boat with Copps Island Oyster Company out of Norwalk, CT.

There are over 150 varieties of oysters from New England, the West Coast and other areas in the US and Canada and all are named for the body of water they come from, and I learned about the difference in flavor depending on salinity and whether it was deep water, moving water, bay, harbor or sound.

National Oyster Day is this Thursday, August 5th, and here are some of the top spots to celebrate the oyster and enjoy the many varieties available here in Miami.

Ariete

Celebrate National Oyster Day at Coconut Grove eatery Ariete. Indulge in Chef Michael Beltran’s wildly popular Wood Grilled Oysters with bone marrow butter ($24/$48) - chives, charred lime, or sea urchin butter ($24/$48) - turmeric, tarragon, lime. These are available during dinner Sunday to Thursday from 6PM to 10PM; Friday & Saturday until 11PM. Ariete 3540 Main Highway in Coconut Grove, FL

Kush Coconut Grove

Celebrate National Oyster Day at Kush Coconut Grove, on Thursday, August 5 from 5PM-7PM. Customers dining in can enjoy $5 Moose Juice, 3-for-$5 Oysters, $5 Shot and Beer specials, BOGO specials on select drafts and wine, $2 off specialty cocktails and $5 select appetizers. Kush Coconut Grove 2911 Grand Avenue #400D.

The Taurus

Celebrate National Oyster Day at Coconut Grove’s The Taurus. On Thursday, August 5th from 5PM-9PM, the Grove hotspot is partnering with The Lazy Oyster, a raw bar & seafood concept that specializes in bringing premium seafood experience to your door. Guests can enjoy a variety of fresh oysters on the half shell as well as Taurus’ popular Happy Hour (5PM-8PM). Specials include $9 well cocktails, $7 draft beer, and $7 frozen cocktails. The Taurus 3540 Main Hwy C103 in Miami.

EDGE Steak and Bar at The Four Seasons Brickell

During the week, Monday thru Friday, indulge in select specially priced cocktails, 2-for-1 Bar Bites and $1 oysters at our modern EDGE Bar from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. In the Four Seasons Hotel. EDGE 1435 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131

Mignonette

The name says it all! Chef Danny Serfer’s Edgewater spot has the freshest Oysters $23 for half dozen / $42 for a dozen served raw, check the marquee for a rotating selection.

Oysters Rockefeller $21-baked with herbs, butter, Pernod. Oysters “Frank” $21-baked with manchego, smoked bacon, sherry, butter

Oyster Flight $39-6 raw east coast oysters, 3 Rockefeller, 3 Franks. Mignonette 210 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132

Phuc Yea

Phuc Yea, will be hosting their very own National Oyster Day celebration on Thursday, August 5 from 5PM to 10PM. Guests can expect an extensive list of limited-time oyster offerings to get in the spirit:

Fresh Oysters served with classic house accompaniments: Bourbon Cocktail Sauce - horseradish, garlic, bourbon, sriracha; and Lemongrass Mignonette - rice wine vinegar, black pepper, lemongrass ginger. Pricing as follows:

$1 East Coast Oysters (5PM-7PM)

$2 West Coast Oysters (5PM-7PM)

$12 Half-Dozen East Coast Oysters (7PM-10PM)

$15 Half-Dozen West Coast (7PM-10PM)

Plus Oyster Shooters and other oyster options including:

Crouching Tiger - vodka, green chartreuse, cucumber, cilantro, lime, sesame, salt ($8 each)

Hidden Dragon - Espolon blanco tequila, tajin, pineapple, bird chili, lime, pineapple shrub, Thai basil ($8 each)

Char-Grilled Oysters – lemongrass butter, parmesan, lime, cajun spice (4 for $15)

Buffalo-style Oyster Poppers – crispy fried oysters, sriracha buffalo sauce, pickled celery, blue cheese crema (6 for $16) Phuc Yea 7100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL

Sweet Beach at the Shelborne

The iconic Shelborne South Beach’s newest tropical pop-up brought to you by Sweet Liberty Drinks Supply & Co., is an outdoor oasis just off the beach with locally inspired food and drinks. The menu offers Oysters on the Half Shell ($18 / $36) with mignonette and cocktail sauce. Sweet Beach 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Sweet Liberty Miami Beach

Well known for its daily Happy Hour from 4-8 pm every day offers

$.95 East Coast Oysters/ $1.95 West Coast Oysters. Sweet Liberty 237 20th St suite b, Miami Beach, FL

Necessary Purveyor at The Lincoln Eatery

Necessary Purveyor, the Lincoln Eatery's Southern-inspired concept is shucking Pink Moon and St. Simon oysters, both offering a pleasantly firm texture and flavor that open with a medium salinity and closes with a subtle sweet-citrus finish. The Lincoln Eatery 723 Lincoln Ln N, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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