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If you\u2019re on the hunt for the best oysters in St. Petersburg, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Whether you\u2019re a fan of freshly shucked shellfish at a coastal fish market or you prefer to enjoy them with a glass of bubbly at a downtown raw bar, St. Pete has a spot for every oyster enthusiast. From plump and briny to sweet and delicate, these local gems are serving up some of the freshest eats around.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is a quick selection of our go-to spots. Where should we visit next? Let us know your favorite spot so we can include it in the guide: info@ilovetheburg.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3660 22nd Ave S
Don\u2019t let this unassuming Gulfport seafood market fool you. Beyond the cases of fresh oysters, crabs, lobsters, and more is a charming food truck and outdoor bar that brings the tiki vibes to you. Pair your raw dozen oysters with a glass of wine or ice cold beer and relax in their jungle oasis. Still feeling peckish? Try their Smoked Wahoo Fish Dip and the Grouper Sandwich<\/a>, which is one of the best in the area. With their market on-site, don\u2019t hesitate to pick up some fish for home.<\/p>\n

\"People\"PeopleEnjoy fresh oysters and sunset views at Doc Ford\u2019s | Photo courtesy City of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n

610 2nd Ave NE
It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a local or out-of-towner, Doc Ford\u2019s on the St. Pete Pier is a must for local seafood. You can order Fresh Gulf Oysters shucked to order and chilled from their shellfish bar. Or go for their Yucatan Baked Oysters marinated with their signature Yucatan Sauce and baked with a creamy Manchego cheese topping. Whatever you order, you\u2019re bound to enjoy it with the beautiful waterfront views<\/a> of downtown St. Pete and Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n

6445 4th St N
Rumba is one of our top picks for all things seafood, and they have the freshest catch you\u2019ll find thanks to having their own fleet of boats going out every morning. As with everything else at Rumba, the oysters deliver exactly what you\u2019re looking for. Get a half dozen freshly-shucked oysters, get them baked, or pair them with a refreshing tropical cocktail. You can\u2019t go wrong here. <\/p>\n

2701 Central Ave
Owners of Baba, Bodega, and Bar Chica, Debbie and George Sayegh opened up Barbouni back in 2023<\/a>. Located next to Baba, this restaurant and raw bar is affectionately named after the Greek fish, red mullet. Oysters come with all the fixings here, including bagnarotte, shug cocktail, and mignonette. A full caviar service and over 50 tinned fish plates from around the world round out the Barbouni experience. With only 9-seats in the restaurant, you\u2019ll enjoy dinner with a view of the raw bar where you can watch the chefs shuck.
*Note \u2013 Barbouni is closed until March while it hosts the Basque pop-up Barra Barra.<\/p>\n

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Looking to expand your dining horizons? These picks in St. Pete Beach and Safety Harbor are worth the trip!<\/p>\n

7736 Blind Pass Rd, St. Pete Beach
Located in St. Pete Beach off the Corey Causeway, The Helm is your one-stop-shop<\/a> for a collaborative raw bar, restaurant, and market experience. Their raw bar serves shellfish from Florida and the eastern seaboard so that you can take your pick from House Oysters, Boutique Oysters, Steamed Clams Casino, and Chilled Shrimp. Pair your order with any of their bubbly or white wine options, and be sure to stop by their market on your way out. They not only sell oysters by the dozen, but they also have a fresh catch of the day, grouper, mahi mahi, flounder, and more.<\/p>\n

\"A\"AOn a summer day, few things beat fresh oysters from The Tides | Photo via The Tides<\/p>\n

305 Main St, Safety Harbor
If you\u2019re willing to make the drive up to Safety Harbor, The Tides should be first on your list when it comes to seafood. Awarded the Best Local Market and Best Seafood Market, this is the top place around to pick up ingredients for home. Just don\u2019t forget to grab a nosh while you\u2019re there. Their raw bar features oysters in addition to tuna tartare and an impressive seafood platter complete with oysters, snow crab clusters, lobster tail, shrimp, and more. In their market, you\u2019ll find everything you need for a night in or a day out.<\/p>\n

650 Corey Ave, St. Pete Beach
At a restaurant called Oyster Shucker, you know you\u2019re guaranteed a wide selection of shellfish. With Gulf, East Coast, and West Coast oysters, you can mix and match or try their BBQ Baked Oysters, topped with chorizo and green apple. Want a boozy accompaniment? Order their Oyster Shooter.\u00a0 Located right off the water, you\u2019ll be taking in the sea breeze and sounds of the waves in no time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re on the hunt for the best oysters in St. Petersburg, you\u2019ve come to the right place.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":147935,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":{"0":"post-147934","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-st-petersburg","8":"tag-st-pete","9":"tag-st-pete-headlines","10":"tag-st-pete-news","11":"tag-st-petersburg","12":"tag-st-petersburg-headlines","13":"tag-st-petersburg-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147934","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=147934"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147934\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/147935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=147934"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=147934"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=147934"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}