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laney's secret oyster reviews

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

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to sea you soon

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