Oyster House
1516 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 567-7683
www.oysterhousephilly.com
The ultimate in oyster cuisine can be found at the Oyster House in Philadelphia. You can find the most sizeable selection of oysters in the city at this popular seafood restaurant. The wide variety offers local varieties from the mid-Atlantic up to New England and Canada. You can rest assured knowing that you will find the freshest selection of fish and shellfish at Philadelphia’s popular Oyster House.
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The Fat Ham
3131 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 735-1914
www.sbragadining.com
The oyster sliders served with coleslaw, gribiche and a yeast roll are a must when dining at The Fat Ham located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia. This southern country style eating establishment may be pork heavy, but the definitely oysters are not to be missed. The Fat Ham’s Chef Sbraga was the seventh season winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” He also won the awards both for “Best Meat” and “Best Fish” in the 2008 Bocuse d’Or USA culinary competition, which occurred during the Food and Wine Festival at the Epcot Center in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida.
Stateside
1536 E. Passyunk Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 551-2500
www.statesidephilly.com
Stateside is located in the popular East Passyunk Business district, in South Philadelphia. Stateside offers small plates with locally-sourced ingredients. Be sure to order some delicious oysters from Stateside’s raw bar, because they are not to be missed. Wash it down with anything off of their drink menu which offers a mix of gins, vodkas and rums produced by small-batch American distilleries. You could also try out any of their numerous bourbons and rye, or craft beers on tap or from rotating artisan cans.
East Girard Gastropub
200 E Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 761-9343
www.eastgirardpub.com
If you’re looking for some great shellfish, you must make a stop at East Girard Gastropub in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philly. Here, you can find some delicious and fresh oysters; order a dozen for $24.00 and share with your dinner guests. Every Thursday, East Girard Gastropub offers delicious $4.00 oyster shooters. Monday through Friday, from 4 to 7 pm, they also offer a great happy hour to accompany your shellfish.
Pennsylvania 6
114 S. 12th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(267) 639-5606
www.pennsylvania6philly.com
Check out the raw bar at Pennsylvania 6 which offers top neck clams, half-chilled lobster and shrimp cocktail oysters. This great selection of seafood and shellfish come both from the east coast and the west coast, giving you a trans-continental experience. The restaurant also offers an oyster happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the week when the oysters are $1.00 and drinks cost $5.00. Try out the Philly Pale Ale; it is only a mere $3.00.
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