From hidden gems to beloved hot spots, we’ve rounded up the best Atlanta restaurants for fresh, top-quality oysters. Prepare to embark on a tasty journey through the local culinary scene as we reveal where to enjoy these crave-worthy jewels of the sea.
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931 Monroe Drive NE / Website
This upscale Midtown spot has an oyster-dedicated menu stocked with tasty selections from near and far. On the menu, find up to 10 varieties from the likes of Prince Edward Island, Virginia and Massachusetts.
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75 14th St. NE / Website
Nestled in the Four Seasons Hotel, this fine dining destination has a rotating selection of seasonal oysters served with mouthwatering accouterments. Pair these delicious gems with wines and brews by the bottle, cocktails and zero-proof offerings.
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299 N. Highland Ave. NE / Website
Settle in on one of BeetleCat’s two outdoor patios and enjoy oysters from Wellfleet, Blue Point, Hood Canal and Plymouth. For an uber-luxurious experience, opt for the Michael’s In The Pond platter, which includes a dozen oysters, smoked fish dip, ceviche and half a pound of shrimp.
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Multiple Locations / Website
As the name implies, this seafood hot spot delivers a vast selection of oyster dishes, from oysters Rockefeller with spinach, bacon, Pernod, parmesan and sweety peps to chargrilled oysters with garlic butter and parmesan. Restaurant-goers can also opt for seafood platters, which are stocked with oysters, shrimp cocktail, lobster meat, tuna tartare and crab.
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Multiple Locations / Website
This local hot spot impresses with its market, daily crudo and chef-set oyster offerings, topped with innovative housemade accouterments. Alongside seafood selections, sample wines, sakes, ciders, brews, cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages, and try salads, entrees and appetizers.
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4600 West Village Way, Ste. 3009, Smyrna / Website
Head to Hook Line & Schooner for indulgent char-grilled oysters. Choose from a lineup of loaded oysters, like the HLS oysters, served with roasted garlic butter and parmesan; the West Coast oysters, served with creamed arugula, bacon and parmesan; the Cajun oysters with bayou butter and parmesan cheese; and the fried Down South oysters.
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10360 Alpharetta St., Roswell / Website
Venture to Roswell for a loaded array of fresh, tasty oysters. Sample Golf oysters on the half shell, market boutique oysters served by the piece, Hugo’s oysters, served with bacon, jalapeño, and white cheddar cheese, or RC’s chargrilled oysters, made with parmesan, blackened spices, garlic butter and the option to add jumbo lump crab meat. Oyster enthusiasts can also opt for the signature “Hangout Oyster Cookoff” oyster Rockefeller, crafted with spinach, bacon, parmesan, onion, cream and Pernod liqueur.
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6290 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta / Website
Head to Ocean & Acre for seasonal and regional rotating oyster selections. Enjoy East Coast oysters on the half shell with cocktail sauce and mignonette, elevated with bubbles, wines, cocktails and spirit-free selections. Visitors can also sample the chargrilled oysters Rockefeller, complete with spinach, cream, garlic, onions, bacon and parmesan cheese.
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3279 Roswell Road NE / Website
Stop by this iconic Atlanta beach house for oysters and a menu large enough to please even the pickiest eaters. Dine on broiled oysters with green herb parmesan. Or, stick to the classics and dine on Blue Point oysters served by the dozen, on the half shell.
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914 Howell Mill Road / Website
This seafood joint is known for its oyster-stocked raw bar and irresistible crispy fried oysters topped with remoulade, fresh horseradish and charred lemon. Visitors can also pair wood oven-roasted oysters with libations, entrees and various raw bar selections, from bay scallops to Prince Edward Island mussels.
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