As an oyster connoisseur, I've compiled all the oysters I've had the pleasure of eating and reviewed them. Each review and rating is my own, based on my oyster-eating experiences.
P.S. I did not eat all of these oysters by myself.
Let's dive in! 🦪
King's Fish House
San Jose, CA
What I Ordered
1 Dozen Oysters
My Review
the start of my oyster journey, for my first experience? kinda salty...but all the toppings/sauces were a fun addition
Food, Service, Vibes?
3/5, 3/5, 4/5
Would I recommend?
No
Additional Comments
None
Amami Sushi
San Jose, CA
What I Ordered
Oyster Shooters
My Review
sushi place that has oyster shooters! i thought it was alright, definitely one of the better shooters i've had.
Food, Service, Vibes?
4/5, 4/5, 3/5
Would I recommend?
Yes, but not for oysters
Additional Comments
at least it looks cool
Sotto Mare
San Francisco, CA
What I Ordered
1 Dozen Oysters
My Review
not going to lie, i completely forgot how these oysters were. and if i forgot, that means it wasnt that amazing!
Food, Service, Vibes?
3/5, 4/5, 4/5
Would I recommend?
No?
Additional Comments
super popular place, a long wait
Water Grill
San Diego, CA
What I Ordered
Oyster Shooters, 2 Dozen Oysters
My Review
this was the day i learned that i do not rock with socal oysters, also very expensive
Food, Service, Vibes?
1/5, 3/5, 4/5
Would I recommend?
No
Additional Comments
the wait took so long we did an escape room in the meantime
Swan Oyster Depot
San Francisco, CA
What I Ordered
1 Dozen Oysters
My Review
this place is so popular and so tiny!! but the oysters itself were good, not that memorable though
Food, Service, Vibes?
3/5, 4/5, 4/5
Would I recommend?
Maybe, if you want to wait
Additional Comments
someone did a hit and run on my friends car :-(
maguro brothers
Honolulu, HI
What I Ordered
3 oysters (eventually got 9 more haha)
My Review
so good i got it twice in the same trip! the only downside is the long wait but so worth it for both oysters and sashimi.
Food, Service, Vibes?
10/5, 5/5, 5/5
Would I recommend?
HECK YEA!!!
Additional Comments
we ate so many oysters this trip that my friend now dreads them :'(
Herringbone
Honolulu, HI
What I Ordered
1 Dozen Oysters
My Review
disappointing…
Food, Service, Vibes?
2/5, 10/5, 5/5
Would I recommend?
No
Additional Comments
but i loved our server!
blind ox
Honolulu, HI
What I Ordered
Oyster Shooters
My Review
this is a speakeasy!! i went here for drinks and they had oyster shooters in ox horn shot glasses so i had to…
Food, Service, Vibes?
5/5, 10/5, 10/5
Would I recommend?
Yes, but not for oysters
Additional Comments
i got a free golf ball
Chikanoiki
Chuo, Tokyo
What I Ordered
Set A Oysters, Set B Oysters
My Review
the best thing japan has ever done, this place is so tiny, with only 2 tables. they also only had beer and oysters on the menu and thats all i needed..first set of oysters were so good, i ordered more
also the BIGGEST oysters i've ever had, holy moly
Food, Service, Vibes?
10/5, 10/5, 10/5
Would I recommend?
HECK YEA!!!
Additional Comments
one of the best meals i had during my trip!
Bar Crudo
San Francisco, CA
What I Ordered
2 Dozen Oysters (Kumamoto, Kusshi, Drakes?)
My Review
i was anticipating this place since the vibes were so nice, but i was disappointed by the oysters. salty. (me & the oysters both)
Food, Service, Vibes?
1/5, 4/5, 5/5
Would I recommend?
No
Additional Comments
i hyped up oysters so much to my friends only to have mid ones…now they don't want to get oysters with me again :-(
EMC Seafood & Raw Bar
San Jose, CA
What I Ordered
Oyster Shooters, Rockefeller Oysters, 1 Dozen Oysters (Miyagi, Kumamoto, Fanny Bay)
My Review
that oyster shooter was disgusting, but everything else was fire!!! the miyagi oysters tasted exactly like a cucumber, it was crazy
Food, Service, Vibes?
5/5, 3/5, 4/5
Would I recommend?
Yes
Additional Comments
I would've never thought that SJ would have good oysters…
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
Half Moon Bay, CA
What I Ordered
Half Dozen Oysters
My Review
pretty decent oysters, was it jaw dropping good? not really, but it was good
Food, Service, Vibes?
4/5, 4/5, 5/5
Would I recommend?
Maybe
Additional Comments
went on a rainy day so it was vibey
Sam's Chowder House
Half Moon Bay, CA
What I Ordered
1 Dozen Oysters (Kumamoto, Miyagi, Fanny Bay)
My Review
good oysters, but I'm not sure if I would go all the way to Half Moon Bay for it again
Food, Service, Vibes?
4/5, 5/5, 5/5
Would I recommend?
Sure
Additional Comments
good wait time despite being a popular place
Hook Fish Co
San Francisco, CA
What I Ordered
Oyster of the Day
My Review
Went here for the fish but I found out that they had oysters! So, I had to try it and it was good! but, the poke outshined it so fast
Food, Service, Vibes?
5/5, 5/5, 5/5
Would I recommend?
Yes!
Additional Comments
very popular place, it's outdoor seating and there isn't a lot of it
