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Olympia Oysters (30 pcs)

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Olympia Oysters (30 pcs)
Olympia Oysters (30 pcs)
Olympia Oysters (30 pcs)
Olympia Oysters (30 pcs)
$60.00

(34 Reviews)

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Description

The only oyster truly native to the West coast, these little gems are small in stature but huge in flavor.

Originally called the “Native Western” oyster, they were renamed in 1889 shortly after Washington received statehood. In a competition over the location of the state capital, those in favor of Olympia held a series of public meetings to persuade voters. At the culmination of these meetings, an oyster dinner was served. The oysters were so appealing that Olympia won the bid and from then on, they were known as Olympia oysters.

The beginner half-shell eater might choose the little “Oly” as an introduction before progressing to larger varieties. But after developing a more sophisticated palate, they always humbly return to their beloved first slurp—the mighty Olympia oyster.

Quantity: 30 count
Flavor Profile: rich copper and mushrooms notes, with a celery salt brine and very lengthy finish on the palate
Size: Approximately 1 - 1.5 inch shell

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34 Reviews

James Windle Oct 26th 2022

Olympia Oysters - Local Bliss

I don't recommend Olympia oysters to just anyone. There are many varieties that are larger with a cleaner flavor profile. The Olympia, however, is the last remaining variety native to the Puget Sound. We almost harvested them into extinction a century ago. I use my imagination and appeal to local nostalgia when I order Olympias in the Fall. It is a wonderful, complex, and unique little oyster. More difficult to shuck due to their small size, they have an odd, copper green color on the inside of their shell. The flavor and defining metallic finish are completely addictive. They take me back to the early days of the Pacific Northwest, when loggers and other pioneers shaped the region we call home today. Try them at least once. I pair them with a Hazy IPA, not wine.

Susan McLeer Dec 16th 2021

Olympia Oysters

The Olympia Oysters are such an indigenous treasure! firm body, with such depth of flavor and a sweet finish. The shell, itself, is gorgeous. Was interested in the difficulty people were reporting opening them. It is important to get the tip of the shucking knife down deep enough that one does not split the mother-of-pearl shell. Then a twist will pop the shell, and the rest is simple. Opening ours was far from difficult. But the oyster is do sublime that I often feel one should eat it on bended knee. Thank you!

Lisa M Nov 19th 2021

Oly Oysters

I would not order these again! Much harder to open and very small. Not much "meat" and almost no brine. Very dry and not worth the effort nor the money.