The world is your oyster when it comes to how you prefer to eat them. Mount Pleasant is home to the freshest and most delicious shellfish in the Lowcountry!
From raw to Rockefeller, oysters are dished a countless number of ways in Mount Pleasant! Local knowledge dictates that if a month has the letter ‘R’ in its name, that is when you can enjoy the best local oysters. Continue on below to see the most popular ways to find oysters in Mount Pleasant!
Oysters On The Half-Shell
Served raw on the half-shell over a bed of ice, typically with a side of lemon and mignonette sauce.
Fried Oysters
Crispy and golden to perfection, fried oysters are a local favorite and may come with fixins such as red rice and coleslaw.
Steamed Oysters
Rather than shucking before cooking, steamed oysters are cooked until the shells pop open and then eaten with oyster knives.
Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters Rockefeller is a baked or broiled oyster that is topped with a sauce made of butter, herbs, and breadcrumbs.
Discover Fresh Seafood at Its Finest
Explore Mount Pleasant’s seafood scene to discover more ways to
shuck and slurp! Browse our seafood restaurants and click here to learn how you can make the most of the coast when you visit Mount Pleasant.
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