Oysterpedia: East Coast
East Coast oysters are known for briny, salty, mineral flavor that reflects Atlantic Ocean salinity and the unique tidal, water temperature, and algae characteristics of the regions where they’re farmed. Most widely marketed East Coast Oysters are Crassotrea Virginica species – though their sizes and flavor profiles vary significantly based on their geographic origin. If you don’t see a variety you’re looking for, just ask – we maintain relatioships with growers up and down the East Coast!
SIZEORIGIN
Beau Soleil
< 3”
Miramichi Bay, NB*
Description/Location: Beau Soleil - Miramichi Bay, NB*
Average Size: < 3 inches
Flavor Profile: medium salinity with a light clean finish
Saltiest 
Sweetest
Sweetest
Blue Point
> 3”
Long Island Sound, NY*
Description/Location: Blue Point - Long Island Sound, NY*
Average Size: > 3 inches
Flavor Profile: high salinity with notes of pine
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Dukes of Topsail Sound
> 3”
Topsail Sound, NC*
Description/Location: Dukes of Topsail Sound - Topsail Sound, NC*
Average Size: > 3 inches
Flavor Profile: medium salinity, with a clean, crisp finish
Saltiest 
Sweetest
Sweetest
Glidden Point> 3”
Damariscotta River, ME*
Description/Location: Glidden Point - Damariscotta River, ME*
Average Size: > 3 inches
Flavor Profile: medium salinity with a crisp finish and full meat yield
Saltiest 
Sweetest
Sweetest
Honeymoon< 3”
Bedec Bay, NB*
Description/Location: Honeymoon - Bedec Bay, NB*
Average Size: < 3 inches
Flavor Profile: medium salinity with a bright, clean finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Irish Point
< 3”
Hunter River, PEI*
Description/Location: Irish Point - Hunter River, PEI*
Average Size: < 3 inches
Flavor Profile: high salinity, meaty and firm
Saltiest 
Sweetest
Sweetest
Little Ram> 3”
Gardiner's Bay, NY*
Description/Location: Little Ram - Gardiner's Bay, NY*
Average Size: > 3 inches
Flavor Profile: medium salinity with a light clean finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Mere Point> 3”
Maquiot Bay, ME*
Description/Location: Mere Point - Maquiot Bay, ME*
Average Size: > 3 inches
Flavor Profile: medium-high salinity with full meat and an earthy finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Mermaid Makeout> 3”
Peconic Bay, NY*
Description/Location: Mermaid Makeout - Peconic Bay, NY*
Average Size: > 3 inches
Flavor Profile: high salinity with full meat and a clean finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Montauk Pearl< 3”
Peconic Bay, NY*
Description/Location: Montauk Pearl - Peconic Bay, NY*
Average Size: < 3 inches
Flavor Profile: crisp brine, soft, sweet vegetal finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Mystic> 3”
Long Island Sound, CT*
Description/Location: Mystic - Long Island Sound, CT*
Average Size: > 3 inches
Flavor Profile: medium salinity with a lingering sweet finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Nonesuch Emeralds > 3”
Scarborough River, ME*
Description/Location: Nonesuch Emeralds - Scarborough River, ME*
Average Size: > 3 inches
Flavor Profile: high salinity with sweet seagrass finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Orient Point Pearl < 3”
Peconic Bay, NY*
Description/Location: Orient Point Pearl - Peconic Bay, NY*
Average Size: < 3 inches
Flavor Profile: high salinity with sweet meat and a clean finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Pink Moon< 3”
New London Bay, PEI*
Description/Location: Pink Moon - New London Bay, PEI*
Average Size: < 3 inches
Flavor Profile: medium-high salinity, lean meat with a crisp finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Plymouth Bay> 3”
Plymouth Bay, MA*
Description/Location: Plymouth Bay - Plymouth Bay, MA*
Average Size: < 3 inches
Flavor Profile: high salinity, lively and clean
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Queen's Cup< 3”
Rustico Bay, PEI*
Description/Location: Queen's Cup - Rustico Bay, PEI*
Average Size: < 3 inches
Flavor Profile: high salinity with sweet, plump meat and a clean earthy finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Sherwood Island> 3”
Westport, CT*
Description/Location: Sherwood Island - Westport, CT*
Average Size: > 3 inches
Flavor Profile: mild salt, full brine in the shell and light finish.
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Sunken Meadow> 3”
Cape Cod Bay, MA*
Description/Location: Sunken Meadow - Cape Cod Bay, MA*
Average Size: > 3 inches
Flavor Profile: medium salinity with a clean, crisp finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
Wellfleet Petite< 3”
Wellfleet Harbor, MA*
Description/Location: Wellfleet Petite - Wellfleet Harbor, MA*
Average Size: < 3 inches
Flavor Profile: medium-high salinity with a bright clean finish
Saltiest Sweetest
Sweetest
