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.
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.