National Oyster Week

Oysters on half shell in front of water and sunrise

EAT OYSTERS AND LOCAL SEAFOOD DURING NATIONAL OYSTER WEEK, AUG. 1-6!

Visit Shell Recycling Alliance restaurants and slurp to your seafood-loving heart’s content!

Oysters clean Chesapeake Bay waters and provide habitat for other (delicious!) species like blue crabs, rockfish, and white perch. Did you know that eating oysters and recycling their shells leads to more oysters returned to the Bay? One reclaimed shell becomes a home for 10X as many babies! ORP, the nonprofit expert in Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration, relies on Shell Recycling Alliance restaurants to provide shell critical for oyster restoration efforts.

Say thank you to these Bay-friendly businesses by patronizing them this National Oyster Week! See a list of participating restaurants – and the oyster specials and promotions they’ll be offering – below.

If you’re a restaurant that would like to participate in National Oyster Week, CLICK HERE.

National Oyster Week is sponsored by Maryland’s Best Seafood and Jim and Janice Perdue.

Participating Restaurants

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The Atlantic Food & Spirits – Catonsville, MD

  • $1 Maryland Bay Oysters
  • $1 Salt Buoy Oysters
  • Oyster Chesapeake Appetizer – $20
  • Grilled Grillas – $15

Blackwall Hitch – Annapolis, MD

  • 6 Oysters for $15 naked or specialty oysters; Paired with Dodon Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Blackwall Barn & Lodge – Gambrills, MD

  • Oyster po boy slider; combination of remoulade and Sriracha honey $3. Paired with Dodon Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Boatyard Bar & Grill – Annapolis, MD

  • Oyster Ceviche

Brian Boru Irish Pub & Restaurant – Severna Park, MD

  • Oysters on the Half Shell with Irish Ale Mignonette

Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs – Annapolis, MD

  • On the 1/2 shell $1.50
  • Oyster Rockefeller $2.25
  • Oyster Chesapeake $3

Conrad’s Crabs & Seafood Market – Bel Air | Parkville, MD

  • $1 Oysters

Dylan’s Oyster Cellar – Baltimore, MD

  • Shucker’s Choice dozen: special selection of oysters from all around
  • Roasted Oysters: hot sauce, garlic, butter, bread crumbs
  • Oysters Casino: bacon butter, piquillo peppers, herbs, breadcrumbs
  • Fried Oyster sandwich: lettuce, tomato, tartar, hot pepper relish

Donnelly’s Dockside – Arnold, MD

  • Buy 1 dozen oysters on the 1/2 shell get 1/2 dozen free. Dine-in only.

Double T Oyster Farm – Tall Timbers, MD

  • $1 raw oysters and $2 chargrilled oysters at Tall Timbers Marina and the Reluctant Navigator

Faidley’s Seafood – Baltimore, MD

  • $1 off 4 medium oysters all week!

Federal House Bar & Grill – Annapolis, MD

  • Buffalo Fried Oysters $16.99­­
    Six Fried Oysters tossed in Buffalo Sauce and served on shucked Oyster Shells with Homemade Blue Cheese Drizzle
  • STRAWBERRY mignonette oysters $16.99
    Six Oysters served on the half shell, topped with our Strawberry Mignonette with Shallots and Mint
  • COWBOY Oysters $16.99
    Six Oysters served on the half shell, topped with dallop of BBQ Sauce, melted Cheddar Jack Cheese and Bacon Crumbles
  • SHRIMP Ceviche Oysters $16.99
    Six Oysters served on the half shell, topped with our Summer Ceviche consisting of minced Shrimp, Red Onion, Tomato, assorted Peppers, fresh Cilantro and Lime Juice
  • Cream & Crab Oysters $16.99
    Six Oysters served on the half shell, topped with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, melted Mozzarella Cheese and our Award-Winning Cream of Crab Soupcreate an Assorted OYSTER SAMPLER | dozen $30.99

Galway Bay Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar – Annapolis, MD

  • Oysters on the Half Shell with Irish Ale Mignonette

Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen – Baltimore, MD

  • Donating $1 to ORP from every Oyster Platter, Fried Oyster Caesar Salad, Oyster PoBoy and Dozen Raw Oysters

GrillMarx Restaurant – College Park | Columbia |Olney, MD

  • TBA!

Guinness Open Gate Brewery – Halethorpe, MD

  • Join ORP and Guinness Saturday, August 6th to shellebrate the oyster holiday on site at their brewery! Oyster and beer pairings, oyster dishes, ORP merch and more! Stop by 11am-6pm.

Gunther & Co. – Baltimore, MD

  • $1 Oysters – plus, tons of other oyster dishes on the menu!

The Grilled Oyster Co. – Main Street Gaithersburg, MD

  • $2 donated back to ORP from every dozen raw oysters sold that week
  • Special grilled oysters 

Harry Browne’s Restaurant – Annapolis, MD

  • TBA!

Hudson Coastal – Fulton, MD

  • $2 off Fried, Hand-Shucked Kent Narrows Oysters

Iamps at Jennings Cafe – Catonsville, MD

  • $2 Oysters

Killarney House Irish Restaurant & Pub – Davidsonville, MD

  • Oysters on the Half Shell with Irish Ale Mignonette

Lib’s Grill – Perry Hall | Maple Lawn, MD

  • A variety of 6-8 oysters on the half shell, a daily featured app, entree and cocktail along with wine pairings

Mama’s on the Half Shell – Baltimore, MD

  • Grilled oysters and Oyster Po’Boy

McGarvey’s Saloon & Oyster Bar – Annapolis, MD

  • $1 Oysters!
  • Specialty items include: Grilled Oysters, Oysters Po Boy, Oyster Rockefeller, Fried Oysters

Mt. Washington Tavern – Baltimore, MD

  • Oyster Tacos: cornmeal-crusted, freshly shucked oysters in soft flour tortillas, sweet country slaw, pickled red onions, green goddess dressing drizzle, served with a side of house potato chips
  • Fried Chesapeake oyster platter
  • Oyster Po Boy
  • Pemaquids and Raspberry Points raw oysters
  • Oyster shooter with Bloody Mary mignonette
  • Grilled oyster special plus all of the usual grilled oysters

Phillips Seafood – Baltimore, MD

  • Local Oysters on the Half Shell (1/2 doz) – $16
  • Roasted Oysters – $16
  • Crispy Fried Oysters – $17
  • Oyster Po’Boy Sandwich – $19
  • Blue Crab Margarita – $12 (Proceeds benefit the Maryland Watermen’s Association)

Pirates Cove Restaurant & Dock Bar – Galesville, MD

  • Oysters on the Half Shell with Chow Chow Mignonette

RockSalt Grille – Westminster, MD

  • $1.50 ea Maryland Wild Oysters. Max 12 per person

Ryleigh’s Oyster – Timonium, MD

  • Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm
    $1 Avery’s Pearls
    3 for $7 Grilled Oysters
    $6 Guinness Drafts

The Salt Line – Bethesda, MD

  • Late Night Oyster Happy Hour (Monday – Sunday beginning at 9:30 PM) – Half off local oysters!

Smashing Grapes Kitchen & Wine Bar – Gambrills, MD

  • A la carte oysters, tobiko vinaigrette, apple $4; Paired with Dodon Sauvignon Blanc 2022 

Thames Street Oyster House – Baltimore, MD

  • Oysters Rockefeller Special

The Walrus Oyster and Ale House – Columbia, MD

  • Happy hour-priced oysters ALL DAY during NOW weekend (Aug. 4-6)

The Local Oyster, Locust Point – Baltimore, MD

  • BOGO oyster shooters!

True Chesapeake Oyster Co. – Baltimore, MD

  • BOGO oyster shooters!

Tuscan Prime Italian Chophouse & Dolce Bar – Annapolis, MD

  • Offering $2 oysters all week in celebration of National Oyster Week

WASHINGTON DC

Clyde’s – Gallery Place

  • Cornmeal-crusted oysters served with French fries, coleslaw, and cocktail sauce for $22.99 starting July 27th through National Oyster Week.

Clyde’s – Georgetown

  • Cornmeal-crusted oysters served with French fries, coleslaw, and cocktail sauce for $22.99 starting July 27th through National Oyster Week.

Dauphine’s – Midtown Center

  • Aug 1: Dancing Molly launch party! Dancing Molly is the latest oyster collaboration between The Salt Line and Harris Creek Oysters. Dancing Mollys are only available at Long Shot Restaurants and are what we consider one of the best oysters coming from the Chesapeake. Join us for an Oyster Happy Hour with oyster farmer Alex Johnston shucking from the boat at Dauphine’s outdoor bar – 5-7 PM with music from DJ Harry Hotter.

Hank’s Oyster Bar – The Wharf

  • August 1-6: $1 from each of the specials will be donated to ORPFried Oyster in Clam Chowder BrothFried Oyster BLT with Old Bay Fries
  • Saturday, August 5th
    Happy Hour Oyster Pricing all day!

Hank’s Oyster Bar – Dupont Circle

  • August 1-6: $1 from each of the specials will be donated to ORPFried Oyster in Clam Chowder BrothFried Oyster BLT with Old Bay Fries
  • Saturday, August 5th
    Happy Hour Oyster Pricing all day!

King Street Oyster Bar – Multiple Locations

  • TBA!

Martin’s Tavern – Georgetown

  • Half priced Oysters 2-5pm and 10pm until close.

Nautise – Washington

  • $30/dozen oysters of two varieties from local DMV estuaries
    Bottomless specialty accoutrements
    Curated Champagnes & wines by the bottle available to pair a-la carte

Old Ebbitt Grill – Metropolitan Square

  • Cornmeal-crusted oysters served with French fries, coleslaw, and cocktail sauce for $22.99 starting July 27th through National Oyster Week.

The Point – Navy Yard

  • 10 cents donated to ORP from every oyster sold over Aug. 4th, 5th, 6th

The Salt Line – Navy Yard

  • Oyster Happy Afternoon (12 – 4 PM, Aug. 4) – Half off all local oysters and drink specials!

The Walrus Oyster and Ale House – National Harbor

  • Happy hour priced oysters during NOW weekend (Aug. 4-6)

Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse – Northwest

  • 10 cents donated to ORP from every oyster sold over Aug. 4th, 5th, 6th

Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place – Northwest

  • 10 cents donated to ORP from every oyster sold over Aug. 4th, 5th, 6th

VIRGINIA

Blackwall Hitch – Alexandria, VA

  • 6 Oysters for $15 naked or specialty oysters; Paired with Le Grand Courtage Blanc de Blancs

Hank’s Oyster Bar – Old Town, Alexandria VA

  • August 1-6: $1 from each of the specials will be donated to ORPFried Oyster in Clam Chowder BrothFried Oyster BLT with Old Bay Fries
  • Saturday, August 5th
    Happy Hour Oyster Pricing all day!

Passion Fish – Reston, VA

  • Char-Broiled Oysters Garlic Butter, Parmesan Cheese, Warm French Bread

The Salt Line – Ballston, VA

  • Oyster Happy Hour – Chef’s selection 1/2 dozen ($18) or dozen ($30). Available at bar and in dining room. Monday – Friday, 4-6 PM, Saturday & Sunday 11 – 3 PM

Whiskey & Oyster – Alexandria, VA

  • Saturday, August 5th – National Oyster Day – $1.75 Oysters – Happy hour pricing all-day.