Chicken Scratch: Oyster Day

With a nickname like the Ocean State, it's no surprise that our fresh local seafood is a feather in Rhode Island's cap. Read on for some pearls of wisdom about where to find the best oyster deals in Providence and around the state.

August 5 is National Oyster Day and we've rounded up all kinds of deals for you! Whether you're digging some buck-a-shuck specials or want a behind-the-scenes peek at where oysters are grown, look no further for everything you need to have a shucking good time.

Buck-a-Shuck Oyster Deals

From Narragansett to Cumberland, and everywhere in between, here are some of the great local restaurants where you can get an oyster for a dollar. What's better than that?

Tavolo (Smithfield & Warwick) – At the bar, daily from 3–5:30 p.m.

Federal Taphouse & Kitchen (Providence) – Daily from 3–6 p.m.

Providence Oyster Bar (Providence & East Greenwich) – Daily from 3–6 p.m.

DeWolf Tavern (Bristol) - Mondays at the bar starting at 12 p.m.

Blu on the Water (East Greenwich) – Monday–Thursday, 3–5 p.m.

Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar (East Greenwich) – Monday–Friday, 3–6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, 12–4 p.m.

Top of the Bay (Warwick) – Monday–Friday from 3–6 p.m. at the main bar

Andrew's Bistro (Cumberland) – Tuesday–Thursday, 4–6 p.m.

Parkside Rotisserie & Bar (Providence) – Tuesday & Friday from 5 p.m. until supplies run out

Tavern on Broadway (Newport) – Wednesdays from 5–9 p.m.

Twin Willows Restaurant (Narragansett) – Wednesday–Friday, 3–5 p.m. and Sundays, 3–6 p.m.

Wharf Fish House & Tiki Bar (Newport) – Thursday–Sunday, 4:30–6 p.m.

Besos (East Greenwich) – Friday & Saturday

Half-Price Raw Bar 

In addition to those tempting Buck-a-Shuck offers, plenty of local restaurants statewide offer half-price raw bar deals throughout the week. Check out our favorites today:

Mill's Tavern (Providence) – At the bar daily

Purslane Eatery (Wakefield) – Daily from 4–5 p.m.

Pizzico Oyster Bar (Providence) – Daily from 4–6 p.m.

The Gulf Stream Bar & Grille (Portsmouth) – Monday, 4–6 p.m.

The Crow's Nest (Warwick) – Monday–Thursday, 3–5 p.m.

Bristol Oyster Bar (Bristol) – Monday–Thursday, 3–5 and Friday–Sunday, 12–2 p.m.

Cork & Rye (Warwick) – Monday–Thursday, 4–7 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, 12–3 p.m.

Stoneacre Garden (Newport) – Monday–Friday, 2–5 p.m.

East Bay Oyster Bar (Barrington) – Friday, 12–6 p.m.

More Oyster Specials

Looking for a nice drink or two with your oysters? Check out Fleur's Tequila & Oyster Tuesdays, featuring half-price oysters along with Volcan tequila shots and cocktails. Or head to Nick's on Broadway for their Rosé + Oysters special. Get a half dozen oysters and a glass of rosé for $24 or splurge on a dozen and a bottle for $54. Craving some carbs with your oysters? Try "The Crustacean" at Pizza Marvin. Featuring local oysters, littlenecks, rock crab, lobster salad, tuna tartare and fixings, topped with a classic house cheese pizza, this dish brings you the best of both worlds.

Pizza Marvin Crustacean

Oyster Farm Tour

And if you've always wondered where your oysters come from, take a ride down to Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown. Not only do they have a fantastic seafood menu, they also grow their own oysters. Sign up for an Oyster Farm Tour and get a behind-the-scenes look at their shellfish farm in Potter Pond.