Penny's Large Oysters from Yarmouth, ME

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Quantity: 50 Count | $3.10 per Oyster
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Farmer:
John Clapp & Beatrice Helman (and baby son, Calder)

Size: ~3.5"+ (Great for Grilling!)

Outrageously heavy shells with deep, round cups. Like drinking the water from a steamed lobster claw, STRONG salt, and a brine that lingers. SO GOOD!

About Penny's Oysters

Harvest location: Broad Cove, Yarmouth, ME

How they’re grown: These are tried and true bottom grown Maine oysters. The crop takes 3-4 years from nursery-to-harvest when they are dragged up for harvest. Their farm is located in Broad Cove, a shallow and wide cove in the middle of Casco Bay with productive clam and mussel beds. The bottom is made up of firm mud and shell hash [substrate made up of broken and crushed shells], which when paired with low density planting results in large well shaped oysters.

Why they’re unique: 
John is a Duxbury native who first learned how to shuck oysters at the Winsor House [Island Creek's hospitality flagship across the street from the farm in Duxbury]!

Story: 
In 2016, after a few years working as an ocean engineer post-college, John returned to his hometown of Duxbury where he got his feet wet in the oyster farming biz. Soon after running that farm, he moved to his now home state of Maine to manage the farm at Glidden Point. There are enough challenges to solve on an oyster farm to keep it interesting, and enough familiar skills working on the water to make it fun - John's dad is a boat builder and he grew up on the water, and has always searched for a way to be closer to it - ideally on top of it. The complexities of and the strategy behind growing a truly great oyster appealed to his engineering brain. John's wife, Beatrice, started farming in 2020 when she moved to Maine and joined John at Glidden Point before they started their own farm together later that year.

⚠ Prop 65 Warning

Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Oyster FAQ

How long do my oysters keep?

Your oysters keep in the refrigerator for 5-7 days!  You can order a day or two early to make sure you have them in time for your gathering.  They are totally fine hangin’ out in the cool air.  

How do I store these bad boys?

When you receive your package, pull them out of the box (these guys need a little fresh air!). Grab a mixing bowl and throw the mesh bag in the bowl so that the oysters don’t leak all over your refrigerator. Grab a damp cloth and throw the cloth over the bowl.  You are good to go for the next 5-7 days. Doesn’t hurt to dampen the cloth each day to keep them moist and chilled.

Should I keep them on ice?

Only put the oysters on ice before service.  The oysters will actually die in the melted fresh water so do not store the oysters on ice.  They will not like this.

How are they shipped?

We ship using FedEx Overnight service. You will receive tracking info after the label has been printed the day before your oysters are set to arrive.  We do not require a signature – Fedex will leave your package at your doorstep.

Is your packaging recyclable?

Short answer: YES!

Our ClimaCell thermal liners are made of 90% FSC certified virgin kraft paper and corn starch, which allows you to recycle the insulated liner at home along with the cardboard box.⁠

Not only are the liners water repellant, they’re just as insulating as traditional styrofoam AND they can be recycled up to 5 times. Saving the planet has never been easier.⁠

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Overall rating: 4.9375 / 5 from 16 reviews.

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Review highlights

  • "These are a unique and special treat to add to anyone’s table, who loves fresh, clean oysters with a lovely taste."Patrick T.
  • "Easy ordering, great delivery, delicious fresh oysters and everybody still talking about how good they were."Emerald W.
  • "Great oysters, easy to shuck, good size, right salinity and super clean finish."samuel n.

Reviews

These oysters were perfect! Large,

"These oysters were perfect! Large, salty and succulent! We enjoy them raw with a dash of cocktail sauce and extra horseradish. It’s absolutely imperative that they are shipped quickly and arrive cool and as fresh as possible. As long as Island Creek continues to get them to us as they have we’ll remain happy loyal customers! Thank you!"

Mickey M. (5/5)

Amazing!

"Penny’s rank among the best oysters I’ve ever eaten! Been an oyster lover for 50 years and worked in multiple oyster bars…the Penny’s are soooo good!"

Bill S. (5/5)

Salty

"I like the size of the oysters and the shock ability was easy however, the salty Brian was just too salty for me. I prefer the size and the next order but try to find one. It isn’t quite so salty thank you."

Richard B. (4/5)

Amazing once again

"Again you all did not disappoint. These oysters as everything I purchased from you on the past absolutely amazing"

Michael S. (5/5)

Excellent oyster, larger than most

"Excellent oyster, larger than most but briny and impressive in their aftertaste and cooked some of them which were over the top good"

Steve F. (5/5)

Excellent. The best for chowders

"Excellent. The best for chowders and fried oysters. Their large size makes a perfect bite when heated. Great raw also for me. Can be more than a mouthful for some."

john F. (5/5)

Delicious

"Fresh, creamy, flavored and perfect."

Cams L. (5/5)

The oysters came on time,

"The oysters came on time, clean & fresh. They were the perfect size for grilling for July 4th. Thanks!"

Stacy U. (5/5)

Penny's from Yarmouth, ME !!!!

"Penny's Oysters from Yarmouth, ME are the best oysters I have received so far. The fresh plump fullness is amazing. I hope these are offered regularly. I usually share the 50 I order, but not these."

christopher c. (5/5)

"Accidentally sent them to my coworkers house. She and her family loved them."

Matthew (5/5)

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