Oyster bars specialize in preparing and serving oysters, which can be consumed raw or cooked in various ways. They are typically found near the shore but can also be inland. Oyster bars vary in style and may have a bar area for patrons to sit and enjoy their food.
Generally, the term oyster bar is used to describe a restaurant that specializes in preparing and serving oysters. While many of these establishments may have a bar area set aside for the consumption of these shellfish, patrons may also sit at regular tables when dining at an oyster bar. These bars are more common in areas near the shore, where fresh oysters can be grown, harvested and quickly transported to the restaurant. The efficiency of land transportation has allowed restaurateurs to create oysters further inland as well. These restaurants often serve oysters in a variety of different preparations, including raw, and may also serve other types of seafood or other cuisines.
An oyster bar specializes in preparing oysters, which are bivalve molluscs that can be found in saltwater, freshwater, and brackish water around the world. Some species can reach lengths of around 0.9m, although most are harvested when smaller than 15cm in length. There are hundreds of species of oysters and all are edible.
There are several ways oysters can be served in an oyster bar. Oysters of different species and those that are grown at specific levels of salinity or water temperature will each taste slightly different. To taste the nuance of flavor in an oyster, many people choose to taste them raw and while the oyster is still alive, as consuming a raw dead oyster is a health risk. Raw oysters may be served with a variety of sauces or sides, or the oyster bar may grill, steam, fry, bake, or otherwise cook the oysters before serving.
There is great variety from one oyster bar to the next, and it is possible to find simple establishments that have been in a family for generations as well as elegant restaurants. While not all oyster bars have a bar area, this is a common feature, especially in more traditional establishments. The bar is usually made from a material that is easy to clean and does not absorb the juices from the oyster. Eating these animals can be messy, so oyster bars often set aside a bar area that can be deep cleaned after hours. Live oysters are also often hidden behind this bar, in full view of the patrons.
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