On the East End, the world is your oyster.
Whether you like them plain, with vinegar and a hint of lemon, cocktail sauce, or a little bit of both, these oysters will satisfy your salty seafood cravings.
Below are the best places to get oysters from East to West.
Bostwick's On The Harbor
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39 Gann Road, East Hampton/Website
The seafood at Bostwick's On the Harbor is tough to beat. While everything on the raw bar menu is top-notch, the Peconic Oysters on the half shell have the perfect balance of salty and buttery. Served raw, these plump oysters come with delicious cocktail sauce and a zesty mignonette.
Duryea’s
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65 Tuthill Road, Montauk/Website
Whether you like east coast oysters with a briny, savory tang, or west coast oysters with a subtle mineral flavor, Duryea’s in Montauk has your back. Straight from The End Of The World, Montauk’s pearl oysters capture the essence of the ocean. If you want that smooth, luscious texture, order the Peconic oysters nicknamed “peeko.”
Morty’s Oyster Stand
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2167 Montauk Highway, Montauk/Website
If oyster is in the name, you know it has to be good. Served with fresh horseradish and nuan chom, the vast selection of oysters at Morty’s appeals to everybody’s taste buds. Stay true to your roots and order this delicacy from Lake Montauk, or expand your horizons and try types from Pier Piece, Cape Cod, or Prince Edward Island.
Clam Bar
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2025 Montauk Highway, Amagansett/Website
Don’t be fooled by the name, the oysters at this hopping fish shack rival the famous clams. Order the Montauk Pearl Oysters on the half shell, as you sit back, relax with a cold beer, and enjoy classic oldies music. The proximity to the Atlantic gives these oysters an extra salty flavor.
Gosman’s Clam Bar
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500 W Lake Drive, Montauk/Website
Another clam bar with top-of-the-line oysters. Located on the water at the edge of the entrance to Montauk Harbor, the Long Island Oysters at Gosman’s bring you a taste of Montauk. Served on crushed ice with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges, these oysters are juicy and intensely salty.
Harvest On Fort Pond
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11 South Emery Street, Montauk/Website
Oyster lovers are in for a treat at this Tuscan-style Italian eatery in Montauk. Putting an innovative twist on the traditional dish, the oysters at Harvest are charbroiled with spinach, parmesan cheese, and chipotle garlic butter. This fully cooked dish is perfect for those who are turned off by the rawness and gummy texture of raw oysters.
Dockside Bar And Grill
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26 Bay Street, Sag Harbor/Website
The Peconic Bay Oysters at this Sag Harbor institution never disappoint. Instead of being served with the classic white vinegar mignonette, the oysters at Dockside are accompanied by a fruity pink grapefruit sauce. The sweet undertones of the ruby-red sauce compliment the shocking zesty flavor.
Photography by: Yukiko Kanada
