Nothing beats slurping down extremely fresh oysters, especially during the hot weather in Austin. Despite the city’s landlocked status, there are plenty of places for the shellfish. There are single briny bivalves available, sure, but why stop at that when there are dozens of oysters ahead? Try ’em all.
Here is Eater’s guide to the best bets for raw oysters in Austin. There are classics from Clark’s Oyster Bar and Perla’s, solid happy hours from Foreign & Domestic, wood-grilled and raw options from Lucy’s Fried Chicken, old-school markets like Quality Seafood and Mongers Market + Kitchen, and many more.
For more under-the-sea eats, check out Austin’s best seafood restaurants, lobster picks, amazing spots for sushi, poke places, seafood towers, shrimp cocktails, and fish and chips.
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