Raw oysters SOWAL

Is there anyplace in SOWAL where you can get good raw oysters now that Hurricanes is gone? Smiley J said Captain's Table in Panama City (where is that SJ?), but anywhere closer? What about that place in Freeport (Fannin's?) where 331 and 20 meet

Nick's is always good for oysters, but it's quite a drive from most of 30A.

If you've got the time, I'd suggest an excursion to Apalach. Lots of good places there. None finer.

Yes, that is ironic. Goatfeathers is about the only place to sit down and have a few dozen on 30a. Alternatively, you may consider buying a box of fresh oysters from one of the seafood markets. An oyster knife and a good glove are all you need to shuck your own. The stubborn ones can be thrown on the grill and steamed; they pop right open and taste good (and are much less likely to kill you). Cheers.

Where is Nicks? Ugghh, why does it have to be this hard? You can't go to a seafood place around here and not have those stupid snowcrab legs that have been in deep freeze for months dangled in front of you, but you can't easily score local raw oysters

Nicks is my all time favorite "fried seafood" joint for sure!

Snapperheads on 30-A:clap_1:

I didn't think you could eat raw oysters in the South unless it was an "R" month or you've been vaccinated against hepatitis. That was always the rule we used when we lived in NOLA.

I have eaten Goatfeather's Raw Oyst, and have had hit and miss experiences with them. The service is so terrible and slow, that I haven't been back for a year or two.

I have a new favorite "fried seafood" joint over around West Bay, but they don't serve Raw Oyst. -- Boondocks, located a few miles north of Hwy 98 on Hwy 79, just south of the Bay. If you cross the bridge, you have gone a hair too far. They have the best Fried Shrimp I have ever eaten, and I have eaten my share of Fried Shrimp. The service fits the restaurant, rural and very sincere and welcoming. Definitely worth the drive -- 25 minutes from Grayton.

Wow SJ seems you are starting to venture into my neck of the woods more often. Boondocks is great....PM me whenever you want to go....

There was a long discussion on this topic a few months back. In summary, oysters are fully edible all year. The R thing dates back to prerefrigeration days, so they would get kinda skunky sitting around in the r months (May, June, July, August-how convenient!). No more is this a concern with modern transportation and refrigeration! :clap_1: Now, as far as hepatitis goes, the beds are regulated religiously and closed if there is a spike in coliform bacteria. That said, even if you consumed a 'bad oyster' and went on to develop hepatitis, it would be hepatitis A, which to people with healthy immune systems and livers is a miserable self-limited gastrointestinal condition with no long term issues. The trick is people with other forms of hepatitis (B,C,D, etc) should avoid raw shellfish as contracting Hep A can really deliver a wicked punch to the liver. That is why all people with Hep B should receive the Hep A vaccine. And in case you didn't know, all of the kids are getting both of these now :clap_1: :clap_1: There is also some buzz regarding a bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, that strikes down people who consume raw oysters, but this is a really rare event and as with hepatitis is usually only a severe issue for immunocompromised induviduals. So, eat raw oysters I say, they are delicious, full of nutrients, safe and a great little economic boost for the local economy!

There was a long discussion on this topic a few months back. In summary, oysters are fully edible all year. The R thing dates back to prerefrigeration days, so they would get kinda skunky sitting around in the r months (May, June, July, August-how convenient!). No more is this a concern with modern transportation and refrigeration! :clap_1: Now, as far as hepatitis goes, the beds are regulated religiously and closed if there is a spike in coliform bacteria. That said, even if you consumed a 'bad oyster' and went on to develop hepatitis, it would be hepatitis A, which to people with healthy immune systems and livers is a miserable self-limited gastrointestinal condition with no long term issues. The trick is people with other forms of hepatitis (B,C,D, etc) should avoid raw shellfish as contracting Hep A can really deliver a wicked punch to the liver. That is why all people with Hep B should receive the Hep A vaccine. And in case you didn't know, all of the kids are getting both of these now :clap_1: :clap_1: There is also some buzz regarding a bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, that strikes down people who consume raw oysters, but this is a really rare event and as with hepatitis is usually only a severe issue for immunocompromised induviduals. So, eat raw oysters I say, they are delicious, full of nutrients, safe and a great little economic boost for the local economy!

There was a long discussion on this topic a few months back. In summary, oysters are fully edible all year. The R thing dates back to prerefrigeration days, so they would get kinda skunky sitting around in the r months (May, June, July, August-how convenient!). No more is this a concern with modern transportation and refrigeration! :clap_1: Now, as far as hepatitis goes, the beds are regulated religiously and closed if there is a spike in coliform bacteria. That said, even if you consumed a 'bad oyster' and went on to develop hepatitis, it would be hepatitis A, which to people with healthy immune systems and livers is a miserable self-limited gastrointestinal condition with no long term issues. The trick is people with other forms of hepatitis (B,C,D, etc) should avoid raw shellfish as contracting Hep A can really deliver a wicked punch to the liver. That is why all people with Hep B should receive the Hep A vaccine. And in case you didn't know, all of the kids are getting both of these now :clap_1: :clap_1: There is also some buzz regarding a bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, that strikes down people who consume raw oysters, but this is a really rare event and as with hepatitis is usually only a severe issue for immunocompromised induviduals. So, eat raw oysters I say, they are delicious, full of nutrients, safe and a great little economic boost for the local economy!

What a coincidence my husband came home TODAY with a patient story(no names mentioned HIPPA rules) with Vibrio from raw oysters. He will most likely have his toes to feet amputated due to this. Blisters, burns, infection. He was immune compromised secondary to hepatitis. Just be careful out there.

Don't run with rockets!!

Donna, I think they are running with Red Rocket and the WaCo Ramblers at Pandora's tonight. :shock: Look out!:clap_1:

I have eaten Goatfeather's Raw Oyst, and have had hit and miss experiences with them. The service is so terrible and slow, that I haven't been back for a year or two.

I have a new favorite "fried seafood" joint over around West Bay, but they don't serve Raw Oyst. -- Boondocks, located a few miles north of Hwy 98 on Hwy 79, just south of the Bay. If you cross the bridge, you have gone a hair too far. They have the best Fried Shrimp I have ever eaten, and I have eaten my share of Fried Shrimp. The service fits the restaurant, rural and very sincere and welcoming. Definitely worth the drive -- 25 minutes from Grayton.

We like Goatfeathers in Blue Mountain for half-shell oysters, too. So-so on the other menu offerings. I know that the R-month thing is no longer de rigeur, but I still observe it out of habit. Also, I read an article stating that one should drink a glass of sauvignon blanc with oysters because it has a natural antidote to the cooties that sometimes lurk in the bivalves. I say...stay on the safe side and order that glass of wine!

We have opened oysters for years with an oyster knife and a thick glove, still have some nasty scars on thumbs to show for it. Last year, we purchased something called an oyster guilloutine, which has a little place for the oyster and a blade that you lower onto the split in the shell. Works like a charm, but looks a bit sinister.

Our chef friend prepared oysters half-shell as part of his college final exam luncheon recently. He placed a teaspoon of Bloody Mary sorbet on top of each oyster, along with a little flying fish (red) caviar. Twas delish and gorgeous to look at.

BBQ'd oysters are also quite yummy, prepared on the grill. They are good with a little Manchego cheese on top.

Have a wild and wicked July 4th out there, gang and remember...

Don't run with rockets!!