Cure that Bivalve Craving: Atlanta Restaurants Celebrate National Oyster Day on Aug. 5
Atlanta restaurants are serving fresh oysters to celebrate National Oyster Day on Friday, Aug. 5. Those who were not able to make it to the beach this summer can pry into this roundup of coastal-inspired oyster dishes available right here at home.
Buckhead
Dozen oysters – East Coast oysters on the half shell served with traditional accoutrement. A dozen oysters are half-off on Aug. 5.
Buckhead
Grilled oysters divorciado (6) – Ancho butter, jalapeño butter and properly toasted sourdough
Alpharetta
Grilled Atlantic oysters – six oysters on the half shell served with herb Parmesan butter
House oysters – served with house-made cocktail sauce and lemon
Premium West Coast or East Coast oysters – served with house-made cocktail sauce, red wine mignonette and lemon
Alpharetta
Grilled oyster – mojito mignonette and mango pearls
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