Oysters aren’t always clinging to the half-shell. Here are some restaurants that are finding creative ways to present this popular first course.
Cristiano Ristorante
Houma, Louisiana
Chargrilled oysters with roasted red bell pepper and garlic butter; $11 for a small order and $17 for large
Geisha
New York, New York
Kumamoto oysters with ponzu mignonette; $3.50 each
Pacific Kitchen
Seattle, Washington
Pacific Coast Oysters with citrus green tea granita and blood orange cocktail sauce; $12
Bongo
New York, New York
Spicy oyster shooter; $4
Anchor & Hope
San Francisco, California
Angels on Horseback (smoked bacon wrapped oysters); $2.50 each
1300 Fillmore
San Francisco, California
Marty’s Hang Town Fry (frittata with fried oysters, house spiced potatoes and bacon; $9 (click on “cuisine,” then click on “brunch menu”)
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