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Overhead view of The Sampler showing shucked Island Creek, Wellfleet, and Aunt Dotty oysters on ice with sauce
The Sampler
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The Sampler

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There’s no better way to experience the range of Massachusetts oysters than side by side. This sampler brings together three distinct personalities, each with its own balance of brine, sweetness, and finish.

You’ll get our plump, balanced Island Creeks from Duxbury, the bold, briny punch of Wellfleets, and Aunt Dotty’s, known for their clean salinity and crisp, refreshing finish.

WHAT YOU GET:
12 Island Creek Oysters from Duxbury, MA
12 Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish, MA
12 Wellfleet Oysters from Wellfleet, MA

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Overall rating: 4.75914 / 5 from 465 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Cape Cod Bay Sampler offers a delightful variety of Massachusetts oysters, including sweet and buttery Moon Shoals, intensely briny Wellfleets, and plump, balanced Island Creeks. Customers consistently praise the quality, flavor, and variety of the oysters, as well as the perfect gift presentation, outstanding customer service, and reliable shipping.

Summary topics

  • Oyster Quality (6%): It was observed by customers that the quality of the oysters from Island Creek is consistently excellent.
  • Oyster Flavor (7%): It was reported by customers that the flavor of the oysters was great and delicious, with a unique taste.
  • Gift Presentation (4%): Customers keep praising the gift, describing it as perfect, the best, and highly recommended.
  • Customer Satisfaction (13%): It was observed by customers that they would order again, indicating a high level of satisfaction.
  • Shipping Reliability (10%): Customers raved about the shipping, with many mentioning it as "perfect" or "great."

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Review highlights

  • "We love East Coast oysters because of the briny, salty flavors." — James W.
  • "All three varieties were plump and tasty, true to Island Creek’s reliable quality." — Sue D.
  • "Island Creek is an awesome company." — jd

Reviews

Prompt perfection

"Ordered for Saturday delivery, was delivered fresh and prompt. Shucked within a few hours and absolutely delicious. Love the option of 3 varieties. Aunt Dotty are always such a gem. Thank you!"

— Ellen B. (5/5)

Summer fun

"First time ordering and couldn't have been happier! Packaging and delivery perfect! Great instructions on what to do after receiving them! We served them the next day and everyone of them were super fresh! The sampler was great for the start of party! Everyone enjoyed them and had fun comparing them! Would definitely recommend and order again!"

— Cheryl G. (5/5)

So fun and delicious

"This was the perfect appetizer for a group and a great way to sample a variety. They were distinct in their flavor profiles and everyone had a delicious and fun time trying. I’ve never shucked an oyster before this and it’s totally doable with a few YouTube videos! Don’t be intimidated."

— Sarah S. (5/5)

Best Ever!

"I’ve ordered from Island Creek several times. They never disappoint. I just ordered the sampler. It had oysters from 3 different farms. They were all clearly labeled. Not thinking things through I unpacked them and commingled them in a Tupperware! So I’m getting a surprise every time I get shucking. I must say they were all delicious!!!"

— Rob E. (5/5)

Great sample platter

"Purchase the sample platter for Father’s Day, and the oysters were excellent. Some friends of ours that didn’t care for oysters, we were able to convert. They paired well with the caviar we purchased…. Kaluga"

— Reed C. (5/5)

The Sampler

"Oysters were so fresh and delicious! Awesome way to sample different types of oysters. Highly recommend"

— Andrea W. (5/5)

Oyster were a lovely treat.

"Oyster were a lovely treat. Delicious!"

— margaret s. (5/5)

Disappointed

"We were excited to try these for Father’s Day, but these were some of the worst oysters we’ve had. The aunt dollys were the only edible ones of the three, but the other two tasted like dirty, industrial sea water. We couldn’t stomach more than a few and we had to cut our losses. Very disappointing."

— Rebecca I. (1/5)

Perfect combination of oysters for

"Perfect combination of oysters for a hot summer day!"

— Paul F. (5/5)

"Delivered on time and packaged well. Great evening w friends/family enjoying the oysters and caviar."

— Leslie (5/5)

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