Oysters are a tasty bivalve, natural aphrodisiac, and refreshingly salty seafood. We’ve rounded up the seven very best restaurants for fresh, quality oysters in Dallas. The world is truly your oyster, try something unexpected today!
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5212 Marathon Avenue, Fort Worth / Website
Head to this high-end steakhouse for delicious fresh oysters. In the raw bar, find oysters on the half shell and served with an assortment of sauces. Oyster lovers must try the Carpet Bagger on the Half Shell for a decadent bite. The tasty dish features fresh oysters skewered onto high-quality steak and bacon and topped with sriracha and cheese sauce. It’s beautifully Insta-worthy and mouthwateringly flavorful. Reservations can be placed here.
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409 North Bishop Avenue / Website
For French-inspired cuisine, check out this classy spot. Oyster lovers must try the wood-grilled oysters for a satisfying spread of oysters doused and grilled in spicy casino butter and herbs. For those who prefer the raw bar, this spot serves up East Coast oysters on the half shell regularly. Reservations can be made here.
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2323 N Henderson Avenue #109 / Website
Head to this chic restaurant for tasty oysters and a clean, coastal-inspired interior. On the menu, find baked oysters served with leeks, guanciale, jalapeños, and gruyere cheese. The flavorful dish pairs well with a chill date night on Gemma’s patio or a raucous night with the crew. Reservations can be made here.
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1621 Oak Lawn Avenue / Website
This unique gastropub has a delectable selection of fresh oysters and a more than ample menu of beers. For dinner, enjoy grilled oysters, crafted and served with whipped nduja butter and parmesan butter. Try a flavor-packed oyster dish like the Belgian mussels, served with lemon, thyme white wine, and butter, or the Thai mussels, served with coconut milk, red curry, and Thai aromatics. Stick to a classic with the spot’s classic raw bar oysters, served with pink peppercorn mignonette, and house-made fermented Fresno pepper cocktail sauce. Reservations can be made here.
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8220 Westchester Drive / Website
Enjoy a high-end, classy, oyster meal at Montlake Cut. The restaurant’s raw bar features an ever-changing, seasonal selection of East Coast oysters, as well as seafood favorites like ceviche, ahi, and Gulf shrimp. On the dinner menu, oyster lovers will delight in the broiled oysters served “Firth style”. The fresh local oysters are broiled with Pernod wines, parmesan, and parsley. Reservations can be made here.
2701 McKinney Avenue / Website
A Dallas seafood hot spot for over four decades, S&D Oyster Company is known for its fresh oysters and family recipes. Enjoy delectably fried oysters served with housemade hush puppies, and your choice of Creole rice, fresh French fries, or coleslaw, and a variety of tasteful sauces. Stick to the classics and slurp fresh oysters on the half shell by the half dozen or dozen.
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Multiple Locations / Website
Serving fresh seafood for over thirty years, this market is known for its quality catches. Enjoy fresh oysters on the half shell for lunch or dinner daily. Go for brunch on the weekend and enjoy bloody Mary oyster shooters with vodka. Do you appreciate cooking your own seafood? Order fresh catches from TJ’s Seafood Market for an at-home dinner using their online marketplace. Reservations can be made here.
So whether you prefer your oysters cooked, fried, raw, or somewhere in between, Dallas has a top-tier array of restaurants serving up tasty, fresh oysters.
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