National Oyster Day 2022: Top Spots To Shuck & Slurp In Greater L.A.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Oysters ... folks love 'em or they hate 'em.

But since National Oyster Day 2022 is Friday, Aug. 5, we bring to those who love 'em a few top places to shuck and dine throughout Greater Los Angeles.

Know of other neighborhood eateries with splurge-worthy oyster dishes? Share with readers in the comments section.

Check out the photo slideshow above for some visual inspiration, and from Patch, Happy National Oyster Day!

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BLUE PLATE OYSTERETTE: A National Oyster Day fest is planned Friday with a live jazz band 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., plus oysters — East Coast, West Coast & New Zealand exotics —at $36 by the dozen. In Santa Monica at 1355 Ocean Ave. Info here.

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BROAD STREET OYSTER COMPANY: Dive in Friday — at the self-described "grown-up version of a pop-up" — to a chef's selection of oysters or Oysters Rockefeller with spinach, garlic & breadcrumbs (six per order). Locations: 23359 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; Grand Central Market, 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles; and Smorgasburg LA at 777 Alameda St. Website here.

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CASTAWAY: Indulge in a luxe Seafood Tower (Petite for two $98, or Imperial for four at $185) that includes East & West Coast oysters, shrimp, snow crab, Maine lobster, Jonah Crab Claws, Peruvian scallop, white soy, salmon poke & wakame. Oysters on the half shell also offered at $24. At 1250 East Harvard Road, Burbank. Info, menu & reservations here.

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ESTERS WINE SHOP & BAR: Treat yourself to happy hour pricing on oysters 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A full dozen is $38 & half dozen is $20. Both come with pluot tarragon mignonette & lemon. Website here. At 1314 Seventh St., Santa Monica.

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NOSTALGIA BAR &LOUNGE: The recently opened eatery & watering hole offers "Oysters Two Ways" ($8), with "a bit of fire and ice to accentuate these beautiful Aunt Dotty oysters from Duckberry, MA." — with smoked furikake sabayon for “Fire” and pineapple habanero granita on “Ice. ” Info & menu here. Located at 1326 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica.

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PLAYA PROVISIONS: Celebrate National Oyster Day, Aug. 5 at Dockside restaurant within Playa Provisions. Among oyster options are — Kiwi Cup (NZ), Black Duck (VA), Violet Cove (NY) & Blue Pearls (NY) — all served with cocktail sauce, house hot sauce & black pepper mignonette. Shellfish tower also offered with 12 oysters, six jumbo shrimp & three Peruvian scallops. At 119 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. Website.

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RAPPAHANNOCK OYSTER BAR AT ROW DTLA: Grab a stool at the Carrara marble oyster counter & bar for Aug. 5 National Oyster Day for feast of fresh Chesapeake Bay-farmed oysters. The menu offers small & large plates with oysters, seafood and fresh produce. If you can't make it Aug. 5, the restaurant is open daily. Located in downtown Los Angeles' Arts District, at 1318 E. 7th St. Details.

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SUGAR PALM AT VICEROY SANTA MONICA: National Oyster Day (Aug. 5) could be ideal date to check out restaurant's "Oysters of the Day" with a half dozen fresh oysters served with green apple mignonette, yuzu curd & citrus. Sunrise & Sunset menus, served 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., also feature seasonal brunch & dinner options. Details. At 1819 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica.
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TALLULA'S: Celebrate National Oyster Day Friday at the beach-area Mexican eatery with oysters on the half shell, featuring tepache mignonette, shallots & chile powder, or the charbroiled oysters with guajillo butter. Website for menu info & reservations. At 118 Entrada Drive, Santa Monica.

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THE GREEN ROOM: Swing by Friday, and enjoy chilled oysters on the half shell ($24)— East & West Coast varieties — served with ancho chili cocktail sauce, pink peppercorn & champagne mignonette. Also on the menu: Surf & Turf Oysters with steak tartare & raw oysters topped with Bearnaise sauce. (24). Info & reservations here. At 1250 E. Harvard Road, Burbank.

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UMBRELLA SWIM CLUB AT SIXTY BEVERLY HILLS: Stop by the rooftop dining spot Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. for deep-cupped Kumamoto Oysters, served with cucumber-calamansi mignonette, yuzu cocktail sauce, lemon & horseradish. ($24). Located at 9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. Website.

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WATER GRILL: With locales in Santa Monica and downtown Los Angeles, the restaurant offers full bar, indoor-outdoor dining & selection of freshly sourced oysters, served with horseradish, mignonette, cocktail sauce and habanero-lime relish. For an elevated experience, indulge in the "Honeymoon Oyster" which comes topped with uni roe, tobiko, ikura and a quail egg. Locations: 1401 Ocean Ave. in Santa Monica & 544 S. Grand Ave. in Los Angeles. Info.

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WHISKEY RED'S: Toast the mollusc on its big day with East-West-Coast oyster variety including: chilled seasonal oysters by the half dozen with ancho chili cocktail sauce, pink peppercorn & champagne mignonette ($24). Blue Points - East Coast offer fresh, crisp, firm texture with sweet notes & salty finish. Kumamoto West Coast brings creamy, subtle brine with notes of cucumber & sweet and salty finish. Website. Located at 13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey.

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