National Oysters on the Half Shell Day is Wednesday, March 31 and South Florida’s most sought-out dining destinations are presenting guests with fresh and delicious oysters. Whether you’re by the ocean, in the heart of Wynwood, or on Lincoln Road, stop and celebrate the seafood affair at the pearls of dining with specials and offers fitting for the occasion.
At award-winning sushi restaurant, Uchi, one of Austin’s best-known and most prolific sushi restaurants, Chef Tyson Cole’s signature, non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine has delighted guests from across the country and around the world and is now doing so in Miami’s Wynwood district. On National Oysters Day, guests can savor in Oysters ($2.5 during happy hour, $5.5 for two oysters, $33 for a dozen) seasoned with lemongrass, coconut and finger lime. Enjoy Half Dozen Oysters and half a bottle of Krug Champagne ($85) if you stop by during happy hour from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Address: 252 NW 25th St. Miami, FL 33127
Villa Azur, located in the heart of Miami Beach, has consistently offered patrons a unique experience that combines dining, entertainment, music, and art into one distinct space. This French-Mediterranean dining destination offers a Seafood Tower ($250) which includes a 1lb. Main Lobster, 4oz. of Crab Cocktail, 6 Jumbo Shrimp, 8oz. of King Crab Legs and a dozen oysters. Guests can enjoy this seafood delicacy in Villa’s magical open-air courtyard surrounded by greenery for an experience that transports you to a grand French villa all day long.
Address: 309 23rd St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Located next to the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, Beach Bar @ Newport Pier signals the latest in waterfront dining. The Sunny Isles Beach destination serves patrons fresh Oysters (half a dozen/dozen) on the half shell at market price; and half a dozen of Oyster Rockefeller ($18) topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, and panko bread crumbs. Spend this seafood holiday at Beach Bar while enjoying the ocean breeze. Beach Bar at Newport Pier is open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight.
Address: 16501 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Shooters Waterfront, the iconic eatery located along the water in Fort Lauderdale serves the Norme De Mar, a fresh seafood tower including rock lobster tail, shrimp cocktail, Alaskan King Crab Legs and Oysters ($70) served with cocktail sauce, mignonette, and horseradish.
Address: 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Necessary Purveyor at The Lincoln Eatery
Necessary Purveyor, the Lincoln Eatery’s Southern-inspired concept is shucking Pink Moon and St. Simon oysters, both offering a pleasantly firm texture and flavor that open with a medium salinity and closes with a subtle sweet-citrus finish. You can find these at The Lincoln Eatery food hall.
Address: 723 Lincoln Ln N, Miami Beach, FL 33139
The iconic Shelborne South Beach’s newest tropical pop-up brought to you by Sweet Liberty Drinks Supply & Co., is an outdoor oasis with locally inspired food and drinks. The menu offers a variety of different oysters from Fancy Oysters ($36) with creme fraiche and caviar, as well as both East and West Coast oysters. Prices are subject to change based on the market, ½ dozen ($18) and a dozen ($32).
Address: 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139