Northeast Oyster Co.
“Ray shucked them with finesse, being sure not waste any of their succulent briny nectar.”
“Spectacular oysters and meticulously shucked, delicious wine and fairly priced, and great cheese with all the best accoutrements.”
“People who know me know how much I love oysters and know I am pretty discerning about my bivalves.”
Northeast Oyster Co.
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Coat Check: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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I am in LOVE with this little oyster haven! I bought a voucher to try them out and after a failed attempt to drive up in time, I finally got the chance to give them a whirl.
Upon entry, we made our way towards the back of the bar and there were two stools with our names on them. The place is quite small so, you definitely want to get in early. However, if you have to wait, it is certainly worth it.
As we sat, we were greeted by Clem, Sam and Ray. All of whom were very pleasant, accommodating and knowledgeable of their menu. We started off with drinks. Hubbs went with the hard cider and I got a crisp glass of the alverinho. They have a small but complete wine selection and if you're unsure of what to choose, don't be afraid to ask for suggestions.
On this particular visit, they offered three types of oysters so I ordered an assortment of all three. My new faves are Beausoleils so I had those, some Wiley Points and Cupcakes. All were fresh and so very good. Ray shucked them with finesse, being sure not waste any of their succulent briny nectar. I also had a dozen Top Neck Clams which were equally fresh. I polished those off with ease.
While I ate, we had really good convo with Clem and Sam. Ray chimed in from time to time but his hands were busy with all the raw bar orders. Clem suggested I order some Rock Crab Claws and I just had to. They were meaty and again, fresh is in an overabundance in this establishment. The claws are served with a creamy mustard sauce that complimented the sweet crab meat without overpowering. I forgot they also offered cheese plates; some of the other guests ordered a few and since we were situated right next to where they prepared the food, yea, you guessed it. I pretty much ordered everything I saw coming out of the kitchen. The cheese plate was satisfying. They served five cheeses; Roquefort, Pierre Robert Triple Cream, Truffle Tremor, Comté and Amsterdam. All of them were the great. They were served with nice, thin slices of baguette, honey and apricot preserves. The amount of cheese they serve you is worth the price. I was full after our visit.
I was ready for my next drink but wanted to switch to a red. Clem suggested their Cabernet Sauvignon Polermo (unsure of spelling) and it was smooth, light on the tannins. Before we left, Sam poured me a Port and I don't do ports unless I'm indulging in some bomb chocolate but this particular tawny port was not too sweet. It was smooth and I kind of wish I had a couple dark truffles to complete the glass.
All in all, I loved our dining experience here and it's definitely worth a return visit. It's a great time whether you're with a group or even if you're by yourself because the staff will keep you company. We were laughing the whole time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Great fresh seafood, nice, open atmosphere. Oysters were excellent, so were the crab legs.