Where to Eat the Freshest Oysters in Houston
Buttery Gulf oysters and briny bivalves from the East Coast served raw, chargrilled, or roasted with Viet-Cajun, Japanese, and Creole preparations — here are some of Houston’s best oyster deals and dishes
Houston is a true oyster lover’s paradise. Not only can Houstonians easily get fresh, fat, raw, and reasonably priced oysters from their own backyard — the Gulf of Mexico — but the city also has a bounty of restaurants serving some of the best East Coast bivalves available.
Add to that a truly impressive number of preparation styles — fried, chargrilled, topped with chiles and sriracha, blue crab, or marinated in garlicky butter — and there truly is something for everyone. Whether in search of a fine dining take on this humble delicacy or an oyster happy hour with a dive bar vibe, you’re bound to find a fit at one of these 22 restaurants.
